Edward Eugene Winson

Edward Eugene Winson obituary

Edward Eugene Winson

Edward Winson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marks Mortuary on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Edward Eugene Winson, 67, passed away November 12, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Born May 25, 1958 in Alton, he was the son of the late Gerald Coulter Winson and Janet Arlene (Groppel) Maserio.

He had been in custodial vices for Maintenance Unlimited for many years.

On February 18, 2000. he married Dora Kauffold. She survives.

Surviving also are two daughters, Christine Claxton and Amanda Claxton; two grandchildren, Brooklynn and Sydney; brother, Steve (Jennifer) Winson; and two sisters, Patricia (Randy) Cox and Linda (Gary) Hayes.

No services have been scheduled at this time.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Memorials are suggested to Cancer Research.

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