Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Patricia M. "Trish the Dish" Gibbons
Sep 26, 2026
Brighton:
Patricia M. “Trish the Dish” Gibbons, 82, passed away peacefully at 12:34 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on December 31, 1943, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late James Herbert and Maurietta Louise (Collins) Gibbons.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Mike Walter of Hardin and Shawn (Melissa) McKaig of Jerseyville;...
James Christoe Milford
Sep 24, 2026
Edwardsville:
James Christoe Milford, 96, passed away at 1:40pm on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon. He was born on January 19, 1930, in Alton, the son of the late Ross and Ruth (Christoe) Milford. He married the former Sarah Elizabeth Floyd on June 11, 1955, in Alton, and she passed away on June 23, 2018. Survivors...
Rhonda Flynn
Sep 22, 2026
Eddyville, Kentucky–
Rhonda Flynn, 70, of Eddyville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Rhonda Jo Gifford was born November 1, 1955, in Murray, Kentucky to William and Ruby Joann Elkins Gifford.
Rhonda was a member of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with both her family and friends, especially her grandchildren....
Josephine A. Zurbriggen
Sep 21, 2026
Edwardsville:
Josephine A. Zurbriggen, 77, passed away at 2:12pm on Monday, September 21, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 30, 1949, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late John H. and Leona M. (Sumner) Zurbriggen. Survivors include a daughter: Rebecca Lemmons of Wood River, a granddaughter: Skyler Vonwurmb of Wood River, two sisters and brothers in law:...
Vicki Knott
Sep 17, 2026
Staunton:
Vicki Ann Knott, 68, passed away at 5:35pm on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. She was born on July 9, 1958, in Granite City, the daughter of the late Albert and Rosalee (Gonzales) Edgars. She married Ken Knott on April 29, 1984, in Cahokia, and he survives. Other survivors include four sons and a daughter...
Roger Thornton
Sep 17, 2026
Cottage Hills:
Roger Thornton, 69, passed away at 10:12pm on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital with loved one's by his side. He was born on December 7, 1956, in Granite City, the son of the late Ivan “Earl” Thornton and Barbara J. Myers, nee Sparrowk. Survivors include his daughter Erika Kleine and her husband: Joe of Faucett, Missouri,...
Jody Price
Sep 14, 2026
Godfrey:
Jody P. Price, 59, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born on July 7, 1967, in Alton, the son of the late Lawrence and Georgia (Longust) Price. Survivors include two sons: Isaiah Price of Wellington, Colorado, Jacob Price of Ohama, Nebraska, a daughter: Lashea Huston of Chatham, Illinois, six sisters: Patricia Rexhausen, Mickey Bullock,...
Brenda K. Tanner
Sep 12, 2026
Alton:
Brenda K. Tanner, 55, passed away at 11:35pm on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at LaBella of Edwardsville. She was born on November 21, 1970, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of Barbara (Janssen) Coyle of Edwardsville, and the late Albert Coyle. Survivors include a daughter who loved her dearly: Tiffany Tanner of Granite City, two sisters and a brother in law:...
Thomas Garrison "Garry" Hawkins
Sep 10, 2026
Harford:
Thomas Garrison (Garry) Hawkins, 70, passed away at 4:25pm on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Stanley and Marjorie (Graffius) Hawkins. On July 4, 1980, he married his “forever and always” Lela Peterman. They were blessed with two daughters who are proud...
Bart Reese
Sep 9, 2026
Jerseyville:
Bart M. Reese, 52, passed away at 2:10pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in St. Louis. He was born on February 12, 1974, in Alton, the son of the late Charles “Bunky” and Sandra (Manns) Reese. Survivors include his children: Taylor Wilkerson of Eureka, Missouri, Alexzander Reese of Portland, Oregon, Ashley Page and her husband: Ryan of Ohio, Katie Wheeler...
Benji Clifford
Sep 8, 2026
St. Charles, Missouri:
Benji Clifford, 35, passed away at 11:56 pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in St. Louis. He was born on January 5, 1991, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Lisa (Mohesky) Downs of Gulf Shores, Alabama, and the late Thomas Clifford. In addition to his mom, Benji is survived by his step – dad: Jeff Downs, two...
Gary Wayne Bauser
Sep 1, 2026
Godfrey:
Gary Wayne Bauser, 68, went to be with the Lord at 11:10pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born on July 29, 1958, in Alton, the son of the late Ralph and Clara (Bull) Bauser, Jr. He married the former Jolene Price on September 26, 1981, in Alton, and...
Denise Sweet
Aug 31, 2026
Jerseyville:
Denise Sweet, 57, passed away at 1:23pm on Monday, August 31, 2026, at her residence. She was born on December 15, 1968, in Alton, the daughter of the late Harold and Delores (Plopper) Sweet. Survivors include two sons: Alec Whitworth of Moro, Zachary Key of Jerseyville, and many other extended family and friends.
Denise was a very talented artist who loved...
Marcella E. Beavers
Aug 30, 2026
Marcella E. Beavers, 74, of White Hall, passed away Sunday, August 30th in Jacksonville. She was born February 23, 1952, the daughter of Grover and Elizabeth Wood Turner. She married Jerry D. Beavers May 5th, 1970, in Jerseyville, Illinois, and he preceded her in death, March 2019. Survivors include five daughters, Deanna Foster of Eldridge, Iowa, Marla Beavers of Porum...
Nicholas "Nick" Troxell
Aug 30, 2026
East Alton:
Nicholas “Nick” Troxell, 43, passed away at 6:31pm on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 1, 1983, in St. Louis, the son of Patsy (Winters) Troxell of East Alton and the late Franklin Troxell. He is survived by his best friend and mother of his sons: Sarah Jo...
Terri Sue Delp
Aug 25, 2026
Cottage Hills:
Terri Sue Delp, 70, passed away at 10:34pm on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 6, 1956, in Alton, the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Miller) Thomas. She married David L. Delp on October 22, 1976, in Bethalto. Survivors include a daughter: Christy Delp of Wood River, a son: Jake Delp...
David "Dave" Hunter
Aug 21, 2026
Rosewood Heights:
With deep love, we announce the passing of David “Dave” Hunter, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully Friday, August 21, 2026.
He was born on September 2, 1943, in Brownstown, Illinois, the son of the late Marvin and Bonnie (Taylor) Hunter. He married the former Kathy Henschen on February 4, 1967, in Pana, Illinois, and...
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...
