Stephan Gordon Bechtold Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Stephan Gordon Bechtold of Godfrey, Illinois, born in Alton, Illinois, who passed away on July 9, 2020 at the age of 70. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephan Gordon Bechtold to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Elmer J. Bechtold; and his brothers, David and Timothy Bechtold. He is survived by: his mother Laura Bechtold (Wunderlich) of Godfrey; his wife Sandra Faye Blaine; his daughter Michelle Johnson (Bobby) of Flemington, MO; his grandsons, Stephan Johnson (Amber), Garrett Johnson (Hayley), David Johnson and Samuel Bechtold; his great grandchildren, Naomi, Gage, Peyton, Rayven, Keeley and Shelton; his siblings, Mark Bechtold (Karen) of Godfrey, Michael Bechtold (Susan) of Godfrey and Marcia Wheeler (Pat) of Godfrey; his mother-in-law Inez Blaine of Pocahontas; and his sisters-in-law, Gail Walls (Steve) of Mulberry Grove, IL and Brenda White (Dave) of Pocahontas. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and close military friends that became extended family.

Memorials may be made to the VFW Post 1308 Ritual Team or The Godfrey Knights of Columbus.