Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Gary Michael Brown
Feb 17, 2026
Godfrey:
Gary Michael Brown, 68, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
He was born on September 19, 1957, in Alton, the son of the late Melvin Lee and Mary Imogene (Diuguid) Brown.
He married the former Brenda Caldwell on March 20, 1981, in Godfrey, and she survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter in-law: Shawn and January Brown of Streator,...
Ryan C. Drew
Feb 15, 2026
Hamel:
Ryan C. Drew, 24, passed away at 11:31pm on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Edwardsville. Born on March 28, 2001, in Russia, Ryan was the beloved son of Nicholas J. and Alicia S. (Bassler) Drew of Hamel. From the moment he joined his family, he was deeply loved, and he carried that love with him throughout his life in his...
Barbara Weber
Feb 14, 2026
Barbara Weber, 63, of East Alton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 29, 1963, in Alton, Illinois, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Eddie Huntsman Jr. and the late Phyllis Huntsman (Baker).
Barbara graduated from Alton High School in 1982 and earned her cosmetology license at JB Johnson Career...
Donna Cornine
Feb 13, 2026
Wood River:
Donna Kay Cornine, 80, passed away at 2:16am on Friday, February 13, 2026, at LaBella of Alton. She was born on December 26, 1945, in Roxana, Illinois, the daughter of the late Floyd and Catherine (Sankovich) Lacy. She married Alan Cornine on November 25, 1964, in Godfrey, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter and her wife: Kerry...
Robert Gabbert
Feb 3, 2026
Robert Gabbert, 34, of Worden, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Born on June 9th, 1991, to Andrew Anderson and the late Peggy Gabbert in Kankakee, Illinois. Robert graduated from Beardstown High School in 2009. Robert is survived by his wife, Lauren (Davis) Gabbert, his children Vivian, Ezra, Emeri and Velexi of Worden, Illinois, and his two sisters: Megan...
Joseph Morten
Feb 3, 2026
Bethalto:
Joseph Morten, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his residence. He was born on February 1, 1941, in Gallatin County, Illinois, the son of the late Charles and Alice (Hise) Morten. Joe was a 1959 graduate of Galatia High School.
On August 11, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Hazel Thompson in Harrisburg, Illinois. She survives,...
Christi Nowak
Feb 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Christi Lee (Rose) Nowak, 69, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. She fought a hard battle following multiple strokes that took place in March of 2023 and most recently in February of 2025. Christi is survived by her husband and soulmate, Gary Nowak of Edwardsville, Illinois.
Christi was born July 18,...
Barbara S. Baker
Feb 2, 2026
Barbara S. Baker (Nee Mueggenburg), formerly of Highland, IL, passed away February 2, 2026 in Greenville, IL.
Barbara was born March 13, 1955, to John R. and Betty (nee Hensley) Mueggenburg in East St. Louis, IL. On June 22, 1985 she married Arlen L. (aka Cord) Baker in Highland, IL.
Barbara’s first career was as a manager at McDonald’s. She became a...
Frank Bruner, Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
South Roxana:
Frank Bruner Jr., 65, passed away at 7:40pm on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Sandra (Foster) Bruner and the late Frank Bruner, Sr. He married the former Patricia “Pat” Talley on September 20, 1986, in St. Louis, and she preceded him in death...
Bubba Ivester
Jan 30, 2026
Granite City:
Bubba Ivester, 34, passed away at 5:33pm on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1991, in Wood River, the son of the late Brian C. and Jacqueline (Hibbs) Ivester. He married the former Brittany Reckerd on February 21, 2014, in Edwardsville, and she survives. Other survivors include three sons: Braden Ivester of...
Thelma J. Adele
Jan 28, 2026
Alton:
Thelma J. Adele, 77, passed away at 8:22am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the emergency room at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on July 13, 1948, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Everett and Helen (Pardieck) Way. She married Donald W. Adele on June 4, 1983, and he preceded in death on...
Doug Henline
Jan 27, 2026
Bethalto:
Doug Henline, 64, passed away at 4:19am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on October 20, 1961, in Sedgwick, Kansas, the son of the late Billy Eugene and Cleta Mae (Burns) Henline. He married the former Michelle Renae Sitzes on February 4, 2009, in Wood River, IL, and she survives. Other survivors include...
Juanita Sue Cox
Jan 22, 2026
Juanita Sue Cox
July 13, 1973 – January 22, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Juanita Cox, a devoted animal lover, and proud U.S. Navy veteran. Juanita lived a life of service—both to her country and to the natural world she cherished so deeply.
Born on July 13, 1973, in Alton, Illinois, Juanita answered the call to serve by joining...
Evelyn Haynes
Jan 16, 2026
East Alton:
Evelyn Haynes, 82, passed away at 6:17am on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on October 4, 1943, in Florisville, Texas, the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel (Wilson) Barnett. She married James Haynes, Sr. on May 29, 1964, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on...
Rebecca Wright
Jan 15, 2026
Rebecca L. Wright, 57, passed away at 7:12pm on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on October 28, 1968, in Eugene, Oregon, the daughter of the late Wilford and Maxine (Martin) Clark. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Stephanie and Josh Isaac of Alton, a son and daughter in law: Chad and...
Mona Joan Clark
Jan 12, 2026
Mona Joan Clark, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age of 90. Born in Morris, OK on July 21, 1935 to David and Valda Miller, Joan will be remembered as a kind, caring, and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. She was a strong...
Richard Huebner
Jan 10, 2026
Richard Huebner, 90, passed away at 9:19pm on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1935, in Alton, the son of the late William and Marie (Duffy) Huebner. He married the former Vi Greeling on June 10, 1955, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter in law: Richard and...
Charles "Benny" Benvenuto
Jan 7, 2026
Charles “Benny” Benvenuto, 86, passed away at 10:33 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
He was born on February 5, 1939, in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, the son of the late Roy and Lorena (Kefauber) Benvenuto. He married the former Joanne (Lemons) on May 27, 1972, in Hartford. She preceded him in death on November 30, 2012.
Survivors include...
Virginia "Ginny" Lipe
Jan 6, 2026
O’Fallon, Illinois:
Virginia “Ginny” Lipe, 72, passed away at 3:57pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She was born on June 21, 1953, in Alton Illinois, the daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (Hood) Bess. Survivors include two sons and daughters in law: Robert G. and Lynn Moore, Jr. of Ballwin, Missouri, Shawn and...
Michael Franks
Dec 29, 2025
Roxana:
Michael R. Franks, 57, passed away at 8:48pm on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 27, 1968, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, the son of Robert and Eileen (Schwach) Franks. Survivors include his father: Robert of Bethalto, his mother: Eileen, his step – mom: Tracy Franks of Rosewood Heights, a daughter: Autumn Franks of Collinsville,...
