Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Carole Vogler
Aug 15, 2026
Wood River — Carole Vogler, 78, passed away at 2:56 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Barnes–Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Carole was born January 28, 1948, in Chicago, the daughter of the late John Walter and Iris Elaine (Amos) Snizek.
She married Eric Vogler, the love of her life, on June 10, 1968, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Together, they built a...
Lauri Pembrook
Aug 11, 2026
East Alton — Lauri Pembrook, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her home in East Alton. She was born in Chicago on December 11, 1963, the daughter of the late William and Mariellen (Murnane) Brice, and of her birth mother, the late Helen F. Leone.
Lauri was a devoted partner, mother, grandmother, sister, and...
Logan Fearn
Aug 10, 2026
Logan Fearn, 60, passed away at 6:12 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, with his family and friends at his side. He was born on November 28, 1965, in San Francisco, California, the son of the late Wally and Gloria (Staib) Fearn.
Logan married Amanda McCrite in 2004. They were married until 2019, and she...
Thomas Edward "Tom" Dickerson
Aug 10, 2026
Alton:
Thomas Edward “Tom” Dickerson, left this life on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10:40pm. He was born on November 1, 1967, to the late Theodore N. and Carol A. (Vaudrien) Dickerson. He is survived by four children: Sara (Ryan) Gregory, Lisa Deck, Eric Deck, Allan Deck, a grandson: Dutch Gregory, three brothers: Theodore “Mike” Dickerson of Roxana, Timothy (Belinda) Dickerson...
Ronald C. "Ronnie" Smith, Sr.
Aug 10, 2026
Roodhouse, Illinois:
Ronald C. “Ronnie” Smith, Sr., 71, of Roodhouse, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on August 10, 2026.
Ronnie was born on July 5, 1955, in Alton, the son of Richard “Harry” Smith, Jr. and his safe place was with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bush. He attended East Alton Wood River High School. While in high school, he...
James Jay "Jay" Evans
Aug 5, 2026
James Jay “Jay” Evans, 66, of Bethalto, IL peacefully passed away at 7:50am on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence.
Jay lived his life with a generous heart, always willing to lend a helping hand and support those around him. He deeply loved his three daughters, as well as golf, music, dancing, concerts, Clark Refinery softball leagues, bowling leagues, and,...
Charles Gerald Barnett
Aug 4, 2026
Glen Carbon:
Charles Gerald Barnett, affectionately known to family and friends as Jerry, Jake, or Charlie, passed away peacefully at 9:33 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. He was 88 years old.
Charlie was born December 10, 1937, in Alton, Illinois, the son of the late Charles R. and Ruth E. (Young) Barnett. On October 26,...
Warren R. Steffen
Aug 3, 2026
Rosewood Heights:
Warren R. Steffen, 90, passed away at 9:49am on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1936, in Wood River, the son of the late Bert and Nelli (Christi) Steffen. He married the former Constance Lee “Connie” Kindle on June 25, 1960, in Roxana, and she passed away on January 23, 2022....
Brittany Witt
Jul 29, 2026
Wood River:
Brittany S. Witt, 44, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her mom’s residence in Bethalto, Illinois. She was born on July 17, 1982, in Alton, Illinois to Paul and Becky (Schmittling) Witt. Survivors include her dad and step – mom: Paul and Dana Witt of Fosterburg, Illinois, her mom and step - dad: Becky and Terry Armas...
Lorie Nelson
Jul 25, 2026
Lorie Lynn Nelson, 65, of Bethalto, Illinois passed into the arms of her loving Lord at 1:41AM at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by her husband Harry, and her son and daughter Nicholas and Stephanie.
Lorie was a 1979 graduate of Civic Memorial High School. She spent her grade school years until age 10 at Central Grade School and...
Stephanie Kay Brown
Jul 23, 2026
Stephanie Kay Brown, 56, passed away at 4:04pm on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 5, 1969, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Kay (Holifield) Phillips and the late William “Bill” Phillips. She married Adam Brown on December 23, 2013, in Edwardsville, and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters Amanda Jines...
Linda Kay Wendleton
Jul 21, 2026
Holiday Shores:
Linda Kay Wendleton, 54, passed away at 1:34pm on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 20, 1972, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late George Vernon and Myrtle Jane (Phillips) Walters. She married Rev, Marc Wendleton in 2022, and he survives. Other survivors include a son: Jacob Kostedt of Holiday Shores, a...
Terri McInnis
Jul 18, 2026
Terri McInnis, 64, of Wood River, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 5:20 AM on July 18, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. She fought with everything she had until the very end, and while her family grieves deeply, they take comfort in knowing she is finally free of the pain...
Donald Beasley
Jul 16, 2026
Bunker Hill:
Donald L. Beasley, 97, passed away at 7:42pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on May 20, 1929, in Eldorado, the son of the late James and Nellie (McClellan) Beasley. He married the former Sylvia Grant on March 17, 1951, in Eldorado, and she preceded him in death...
Stephen A. "Steve" Zuehlke
Jul 15, 2026
Stephen A. Zuehlke, 62, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Steve was the devoted and loving partner of Barb Langston for nearly 20 years. Together they built a life filled with love, family, music, and countless cherished moments. He was a proud father to Megan Rolen (Troy) and a...
Lee Hedquist
Jul 10, 2026
Bethalto, IL:
Lee Hedquist, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 1, 1949, in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of the late Elton T. and June M. (Swanson) Hedquist. He married the former Betty Ludlow on June 10, 1983, in Glenview, Illinois.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 43 years, Betty Hedquist;...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" King
Jul 10, 2026
Gwendolyn "Gwen" (Hill) King, 70, of South Roxana, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on July 2, 1956, in Belleville, Illinois, to Leroy "Jack" and Barbara "Barb" (Oliver) Hill.
Gwen retired from Olin Corporation after 30 years of dedicated service. Prior to her career at Olin, she spent nearly...
Lora Maxine Duncan
Jul 9, 2026
Glen Carbon:
Lora Maxine Duncan, 90, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 4:46 p.m. on July 9,2026, at her granddaughter’s residence. She was born on August 26, 1935, in Walland, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mamie (Ogle) Sloan. She married Robert Lewis “Papaw” Duncan on November 10, 1955, in Walland, Tennessee, and he preceded...
Barbara Wieckhorst
Jul 9, 2026
Alton:
Barbara Wieckhorst, 71, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at home, peacefully, with her daughters by her side. She was born on April 2, 1955, in Hartford, IL., the daughter of the late Gene and Elsie (Lawrence) Overton. She married Karl “Mike” Wieckhorst on August 31, 1974, in Wood River, and he preceded her in death...
Debra Johnson
Jul 9, 2026
Rosewood Heights:
Debra Johnson, 71, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at her residence. She was born on December 31, 1954, in Alton, the daughter of the late Donald and Janet (Swallow) Poleet. She married Robert Zumbaum and he preceded her in death. Debbie is survived by her son and daughter in law Jesse and...
