Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
William M. "Mike" Walsh
Jul 2, 2026
William Michael "Mike" Walsh, 78, passed away peacefully at 4:13 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
He was born on November 6, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late William and Patricia (Meyer) Walsh. On August 19, 1968, he married the love of his life, Janice (Naville), in Wood River, Illinois. Together they enjoyed nearly...
Norman "Norm" Moellering
Jul 2, 2026
Norman “Norm” Moellering, 77, passed away peacefully at 2:49 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. He was born on January 13, 1949, in St. Charles, Missouri, the son of the late Raymond and Margaret (Rothermich) Moellering. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Missy Moellering of Bethalto; his beloved grandchildren, Jacey...
Roberta Kay Fitzpatrick
Jun 28, 2026
Wood River:
Roberta Kay Fitzpatrick, 83, passed away at 11:30pm on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville. She was born in Rolla, Missouri, on November 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Frank and Ina Atkins. She graduated from East Alton Wood River Community High School and from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She married Ronald Ash...
Nancy Cook
Jun 27, 2026
Alton:
Nancy Cook, 87, passed away at 10:20pm on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 14, 1939, in Eldorado, Illinois, the daughter of the late Joseph and Wanda (Murphy) Dillard. She married Melvin Cook on June 15, 1957, in Bethalto, and he survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter in law: Michael and Carla...
Cathy Ryan
Jun 22, 2026
Wood River:
Cathleen A. (Black) Ryan, 72, passed away at 4:45pm on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 7, 1954, in San Francisco, California, the daughter of Alvina L. (Watkins) Wilkinson of Panama City, Beach, and the late Bob Gene Black. In addition to her mom, Cathleen is survived by two sisters and a...
Kathleen M. "Kathy" House
Jun 22, 2026
Kathleen M. “Kathy” House, 89, formerly of Granite City, passed away at 11:43pm on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, IL. She was born on December 13, 1936, in Granite City, the daughter of the late Harry and Katherine (Gorman) Reedy. She married David House on October 20, 1956 at Sacred Heart (now known as Holy...
Mary Weinberg
Jun 21, 2026
Rosewood Heights:
Mary Jane Weinberg, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Keystone Place of Magnolia Commons.
Born on March 8, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee, Mary was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Carmen) Swift. She later married Joel Weinberg, the love of her life, who preceded her in death.
Mary Jane Weinberg emanated light and love. Some...
Kathryn Naidene Craff
Jun 20, 2026
Kathryn Naidene (Hawkins) Craff born March 1,1944, the youngest child of Orville and Evelyn Hawkins in Alpena, Arkansas. She fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on June 20, 2026. Kathy married the love of her life, Maynard on July 11, 1965 and they enjoyed almost 61 cherished years together. They welcomed two beautiful daughters, Annette (Wyatt) Gadberry and Jennifer...
Roberta Jean Monroe
Jun 19, 2026
Roberta Jean Monroe, of Wood River, Illinois, met Jesus face to face on June 19, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 72. She was born on November 24, 1953, in Wood River, Illinois.
Roberta was welcomed into Heaven by her beloved grandmother, Vernie Rice, who preceded her in death. Roberta is survived by her devoted husband,...
Donald "Sonny" Howard
Jun 17, 2026
Wood River:
Donald “Sonny” Howard, 87, passed away at 11:19pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Christian Northeast Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1939, in St. Louis, the son of the late Herbert and Martha (Moore) Howard. He married Veda Pullam on August 25, 1962, in East Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons and daughters in...
Dena Wood
Jun 16, 2026
Brighton:
Dena Wood, 64, passed away at 1:40pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born on November 15, 1961, in Alton, the daughter of Hubert “Bud” and Beverly (Tidobaum) Wood. Survivors include a daughter: Amber Henry of Godfrey, a son: Steven Henry, Jr. of Brighton, three grandchildren: Jerion Holoman, Anfrintino Sykes, Jr., Ambreia Sykes, a half sister:...
Kenneth Halley
Jun 16, 2026
Cottage Hills:
Kenneth D. Halley, 65, passed away at 3:35pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 30, 1960, in Staunton, the son of the late Harold and Alta (Cambron) Halley. He married the former Nancy Skweres on December 30, 1998, in Cottage Hills, and she preceded him in death on October 16, 2015. Survivors...
Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Gray, Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Gray Jr., 38, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him.
Kenny was born on June 17, 1987, in Wood River, Illinois, and grew up in the Alton area. The role he cherished most in life was being a father. His daughters were the center of his world, and he loved spending time...
Gary Lynn Cooperider
Jun 7, 2026
Wood River:
Gary Lynn Cooperider, 72, passed away at 10:36am on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. He was born on August 13, 1953, the son of the late Erma (Wintjen) Cooperider. He married the former Debbie Morgan on April 30, 1981, in Wood River, and she preceded him in death on May 2, 2011. Survivors include two...
Jimmy Ray Garrett
Jun 4, 2026
Jimmy Ray Garrett, 82, formerly of Worden, Illinois, passed away on the afternoon of June 4, 2026, after a lengthy illness whilst surrounded by the love of his family.
Ray—as he was affectionately known to his loved ones—was born on June 9, 1943, in Ardeola, Missouri, to Bessie Lee Roy and D. H. Garrett. From an early age, he developed the...
Mariah Rose Fearn
Jun 1, 2026
Alton:
Mariah Rose Fearn, 32, passed away unexpectedly at 7:56am on Monday, June 1, 2026, at home. Mariah was born on August 21, 1993, in Alton. She was the daughter of Logan Fearn, Sharon Garrett, and Amanda Fearn.
Mariah is survived by her daughter: Lovlee Rose, two brothers: Michael Spatafora, Devon McBride, a sister: Kaitlin Fearn, a niece: Gabrielle Spatafora, a nephew:...
Christopher "Chris" Davis
May 30, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Michael Davis, 43, passed away at 11:51 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, surrounded by family, after giving us all one final lesson in stubbornness. He fought hard, loved hard, laughed loudly, and, true to form, kept annoying his little sisters until the end.
Chris was born on November 10, 1982, in Alton, the...
Michael Carpenter
May 29, 2026
Michael Carpenter, 50, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ at 11:20pm on Friday, May 29, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born May 11, 1976, in Alton, Illinois, he was the son of the Sheila (Stairs) Carpenter of Eldred and the late Dennis Carpenter. He was also blessed by the love and care of his stepmother,...
Judy Presley
May 26, 2026
Wood River:
Judy Ann (Hafner) Presley, 75, passed away at 6:30am on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. Judy was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on January 25, 1951, to parents Floyd and Ione (Stoddard) Hafner. She married Bob “Mongo” Presley on April 7, 1972, at the Wood River Assembly of God Church. She was a 1969 graduate...
Shelly Ann Hatalla
May 25, 2026
Girard:
Shelly Ann Hatalla, 57, passed away at 6:35pm on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. She was born on March 15, 1969, in Taylorville, the daughter of Steven F. Bishop of Girard and the late Beverly A. (Pruitt) Bishop. She married Michael Todd Hatalla on June 14, 1986, in Virden, and he survives. Other survivors include a...
