March 23 1934 December 19 2019
Dateline: Moro Virgil Walter Winslow, 85, of Moro, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Alton, IL, on March 23, 1934, the son of the late Walter and Katherine (McElroy) Winslow. He married Loretta (Thompson) on November 30, 1956 in Alton. She preceded him in death on February 13, 2003. He later married Vivian (Higgins) on April 29, 2006. She survives. Virgil is a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1951 to 1955, in the Korean Conflict on the USS Wright, in the Sea of Japan. He was also a conductor for Illinois Terminal & Norfolk Southern for 42 years. Virgil was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bethalto and a member of the VFW Post 7678. Along with his wife Vivian, he is survived by his children, Alan (Kathy) Winslow, Susan (David) Yeager, Missy (Mike) Marshall and Mark Valenti; seven grandchildren, Chris (Kristan) Winslow, Lisa Winslow, Jonah Yeager, Emmah Yeager, Travis Marshall, Sydney Marshall and Brooke (Josh) Jouett; two great-grandchild, Riley Farrow and Rhett Jouett; and siblings, Edward (Hazel) Winslow and Margaret Summers. Virgil will also be missed by a group of very close friends who were coffee buddies for years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta; his parents; siblings, Mary Deets, Barbara Winslow, Donald Winslow, Robert Winslow, Charlotte Winslow, Shirley Winslow and Kenneth Winslow. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 from 9 am until time of service at 11 am, at First Baptist Church of Bethalto. Tom Jaco will officiate. Burial will follow at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Honor Flight. Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Virgil Walter Winslow please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Virgil Walter Winslow March 23 1934 December 19 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Bethalto, state: Illinois