John Clifford

Hearst

John Clifford Hearst, 74, of Granite City passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at his home. He was born October 5, 1940 in St. Louis, MO to Marvin Dubart and Eleanor Virginia nee: O'Connell Hearst. He married Paulette Coons August 22, 1964. He is survived by his wife Paulette Hearst of Granite City; three children, John Thomas (Dawn Michelle) Hearst of Granite City, Sandy (David) Rivera of Mitchell and Kimberly Hearst of Granite City; five grandchildren Eric Clifford Hearst, Megan (Steve Jones) Hearst, David and Thomas Rivera and Vince Capriglione and a great grandson, Spencer Jacob Wise-Capriglione. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Jacob Michael Hearst; son-in-law, Steve Wetzel; brother, Thomas Hearst and sister, Virginia Reynolds. The family will hold a Memorial Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday May 23, 2015 at the West 22nd Baptist Church, 2808 west 22nd St. Granite City, IL 62040.