Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Larry Hahn
May 18, 2026
Alton:
Larry H. Hahn, 77, passed away at 7:05am on Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. He was born on December 19, 1948, in Lutesville, Missouri, the son of the late Cletus and Minnie (Schallon) Hahn. He married the former Jamie Stansberry on April 13, 1985, in St. Louis, and she survives. Other survivors include a...
Sharon Moore Vaughn
May 17, 2026
South Roxana:
Sharon Moore Vaughn, 70, passed away at 2:34pm on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born on July 30, 1955, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Stewart and Stella (Johnson) Moore. She married Richard “Rick” Vaughn on May 16, 2015, in Roxana, and he survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter...
Tina Reynolds
May 15, 2026
Peculiar, Missouri:
Tina Reynolds, 64, passed away at 5:40pm on Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri. She was born on November 18, 1961, in Normandy, Missouri, the daughter of the late Robert Anthony and Dana Marie (Daniels) Bevfoden. Survivors include three sons and a daughter in law: Howard Kelley of Harrisonville, Missouri, Gene and Quiana...
Gene Raymond Babcock, Sr.
May 13, 2026
Gene Raymond Babcock, Sr., 89, of Bethalto, passed away at 3:23 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1936, in Bath, Michigan, the son of the late Lloyd Babcock and Mary (McPhee) Babcock, changed to Fero proceeding death of first husband, and beloved stepson of the late Cliff Fero.
On November 16, 1956, Gene married the...
Larry Nesler
May 6, 2026
East Alton:
Larry Nesler, 75, passed away at 1:36pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the emergency room at Anderson Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1950, in Wood River, the son of the late Ross and Vera (Trantham) Nesler. He married the former Joyce Combs on October 13, 1973, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors include a...
Lynette Berigan
May 3, 2026
Lynette Berigan, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, while attending her beloved grandson Jesse’s second birthday celebration. Surrounded by family and friends, she spent her final moments exactly where she would have wanted to be, together with those she loved most.
She was born January 11, 1952, in Alton, the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Mary (Murphy) Speed....
Jacob Menke
May 1, 2026
Bethalto:
Jacob Menke, 35, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his residence. He was born on August 27, 1990, in Alton, the son of Debbie and Joe Baze of Godfrey and Steve Wade of Granite City. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two children: Emmett and Evelyn Menke, two brothers: Zackary Baze of Godfrey, Joshua Baze...
Bobbie Barnett
Apr 29, 2026
Rosewood Heights:
Bobbie Barnett, 66, passed away at 3:02pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1959, in Alton, the daughter of the late Daniel Moore. She married Kevin Barnett on July 5, 1980, in East Alton. Kevin and his two sons, daughter in law, and grandchildren live on: Jeremy and Melissa...
Cheryl Ann Martinez
Apr 29, 2026
Rosewood Heights:
Cheryl Ann Martinez, 79, passed away peacefully and went to be with Jesus at 1:10pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Villas of Hollybrook surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born on January 26, 1947, in Alton, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Elizabeth (Kaulen) Vermillion. She married Henry “Marty” Martinez on October 28, 1967,...
Clifford Jerman
Apr 28, 2026
Hartford:
Clifford Jerman, 72, passed away at 8:30am on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on May 30, 1953, the son of the late John and Murray (Kelley) Jerman. He married the former Lora Lee Van Meter on February 25, 1978, in Cairo, and she preceded him in death on September...
Michelle Whitman
Apr 19, 2026
Michelle Antoinette Whitman, 61, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully In her home on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Michelle was born March 12, 1965, in Alton, IL to the late Kay (Storey) Stuttman and Robert Allsman. Michelle married Roger Whitman on February 17, 2016. He survives.
Michelle was a dedicated School Bus Driver for the IVC School District starting her career there on...
Brenda Revelle
Apr 16, 2026
Worden:
Brenda Revelle, 78, passed away at 5:12am on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the emergency room at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1947, in Granite City, the daughter of the late Ralph and Alma (Smith) Miller. She married Joe Revelle on October 24, 1981, in East Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter...
Barbara Jean Carr
Apr 15, 2026
Barbara Jean Carr, 85, Maryville, IL passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on January 9, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Ezell Crosby and Idella Crosby. She was raised in Elmwood Park (St. Louis) and attended Ladue School District. Barbara worked for Vactec for over 25 years. Barbara shared a loving marriage...
Lonnie Lamar Dickerson
Apr 11, 2026
Lonnie Lamar Dickerson, age 56, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was born on June 3, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Lonnie Dickerson Sr. and Charlotte Dickerson (Rowe).
After spending part of his childhood in St. Louis, Lonnie and his family relocated to Oakland City, Indiana. While he occasionally lived in other communities, Oakland City was...
Madeleine Iris Maxeiner
Apr 6, 2026
Madeleine Iris Maxeiner, 18, passed away on April 6, 2026. She was born on September 24, 2007, in Alton, the daughter of Robert and Roberta Maxeiner. Survivors include her father and step mom: Robert and Elisha Maxeiner, her mom: Roberta Cissell of Troy, a brother: Jaxon Maxeiner of Godfrey, her grandparents: H.P. and Regina Maxeiner of Bethalto, her grandpa: Bob...
Bruce Carpenter
Apr 4, 2026
Hartford:
Bruce Carpenter, 57, passed away at 12:56pm on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 22, 1969, in Granite City, the son of the late William and Betty (Sullivan) Carpenter. Survivors include his longtime companion: Karen Dean of Hartford, two sons: Brenden Carpenter of Cottage Hills, Kale Carpenter of Hartford, two bonus children: Dillon...
Charles E. "Chuck" Corbin
Apr 1, 2026
Charles E. “Chuck” Corbin, 62, of Alton, Illinois, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
He was born May 13, 1963, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Nancy J. (Zimmer) Corbin of Alton and the late Paul E. Corbin.
Chuck dedicated many years of service working in maintenance for the Alton School District. He had a passion for yard...
Daxton Lane Baker
Apr 1, 2026
Infant Daxton Lane Baker passed on April 1, 2026, at Children’s Hospital. He was born March 23, 2026, in St. Louis, the son of Cayden Baker and Kaitlyn Rappel of Brighton. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister Mallie Rappel, his maternal grandparents Paula Rappel of Bunker Hill, Illinois and Eddie Rappel and Lacie Dreisewerd of...
Rosjean Custer
Mar 30, 2026
Worden:
Rosjean Custer, 63, passed away at 9:05am on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her residence. She was born on September 26, 1962, in Alton, the daughter of Viola (Smart) Kelly and the late Dennis Kelly. She married Bryan Custer on May 21, 1983, in Glen Carbon, and he survives. In addition to her mom and step dad: Viola “Mindy” and...
Kimberly Lamb
Mar 30, 2026
Alton:
Kimberly Lamb, 65, passed away at 2:37am on Monday, March 30, 2206, at LaBella of Alton. She was born on August 1, 1960, in Bad Axe, Michigan, the daughter of Dolores (Cove) Smeaton of LaPorte, Indiana and the late Wallace Smeaton. In addition to her mom, she is survived by two daughters: Marie Maupin of LaPorte, Indiana, Brittney Barney of...
