obituaries

Donald Bohannon

Godfrey |

Donald R. Bohannon, 78, passed away at 6:41 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born on October 18, 1940 in Benton, KY the son of Charles Ray and Alma Elizabeth (Downing) Bohannon.

Donald married Darlene Tepen on July 21, 1962 at St. John's Catholic Church in Carrollton, IL.  She survives.

He retired from the Olin Corporation as a Ballistics Supervisor after 43 years.

Don was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Alton.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing golf and especially his grandchildren?s sporting events. He was also an avid trap shooter and loved spending time with his family and friends

In addition to his wife, Darlene, he is survived by his children, Donald Lee (Melisa) Bohannon of Godfrey, Randal "Randy" (Cheri) Bohannon of Chesterfield, IL, Gretchen Joehl of Godfrey, and Brad (Stephanie) Bohannon of O?Fallon, MO; twelve grandchildren, Andy (Jessie) Bohannon, Megan (Ashley) Bohannon, Katie (Jeremy) Dunnagan, Emma Bohannon, Nick Bohannon, Lindsey Dover, Maddie Joehl, Nathan Joehl, Anna Joehl, Ryan Joehl, Jack Bohannon, and Ava Bohannon; five great grandchildren, Ellie, Nolan, Lucas, Brynn and Beau; six siblings, Charles Duane (Sandy) Bohannon of Grafton, Judy (Dick) Morgan of Dow, Dennis (Sandy) Bohannon of Dow,  Janice (Scott) Mourning of Jerseyville,  Jessie (Randy Camp) Davis of Rosewood Heights,  Danny (Annette) Bohannon of Dow,  and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church from 9 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am on Saturday, November 17, 2018 with Fr. Jeremy Paulin OMV celebrant.

Interment will be private at St. Francis Cemetery in Jerseyville.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church or Marquette Catholic High School. 

Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences and guest book may be found at Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home


Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

Print Version

Join our mailing list Subscribe to our Daily Update
Contact
200 W. Third Street | Alton, IL 62002
Suite 200
618.465.9850
HOME  |   Advertise With Us  |   Job Opportunities  |   Our Partners  |   Web Design Services  |   Contact US  |   Site Map   |  RSS Feeds  |  Email   |  Privacy Policy