Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Nellie Gynon Black
Mar 28, 2026
Edwardsville:
Nellie Gynon “Jean” Black, 87, passed away at 12:35am on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at LaBella in Edwardsville. She was born on December 24, 1938, in Kentucky, the daughter of the late George and Merle (Brown) Rowe. She married Daniel J. Black and he preceded her in death. Survivors include many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Jean formerly...
Amie Lynn Emery - Kelly
Mar 28, 2026
Amie Lynn Emery Kelly, 46, passed away on March 28, 2026. Born on August 28, 1979, she was the beloved daughter of Butch Emery and the late Vickie Kenshalo Emery.
Amie was a woman of immense heart who dedicated her life to her family and her community. She was a familiar and friendly face at Sparky’s in South Roxana, where she...
Christine Anderson
Mar 23, 2026
Roxana:
Christine Anderson, 86, passed away at 6:15am on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 3, 1939, in Scottsville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late James Heaverin and Rethel Lea (Claiborne) Combs. She married
James W. “Jim” Anderson on January 30, 1957, in Franklin, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on September 1, 2022....
Timothy Main, Jr.
Mar 14, 2026
Wood River:
Timothy Main, Jr., 45, passed away at 9:41pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 12, 1980, in Alton, the son of Denise (Leady) Miller of Alton, and the late Timothy Main, Sr. In addition to his mom, Timothy is survived by his children: Madalyn Main of Romulus, Michigan, Maddox Main of Wood...
Hallene Palmer
Mar 11, 2026
Wood River:
Hallene Palmer, 87, formerly of Dorsey, passed away at 1:15pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Chapters Living of Edwardsville with her family by her side. She was born on September 5, 1938, in Alton, the daughter of the late Harold and Emma (Denother) Cathorall. She married Edgar Palmer on March 10, 1961, in Fosterburg, and he preceded her...
Arthur Baranowski
Mar 7, 2026
Florissant:
Arthur Z. Baranowski entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Art was born on June 20, 1951, in Hartford, Wisconsin, to Arthur R. and Zdzislawa Folwarski. Arthur graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1969. He was conscripted into the military in 1970, serving in the Navy as a torpedosman’s mate. His submarines included the...
J. Jeffrey Greer
Mar 5, 2026
Moro:
J. Jeffrey Greer, 75, went to meet Jesus at 2:19 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 17, 1950, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of the late Billy H. Greer and Shirley Roberts Pauley.
He married the former Carolyn Sue Miser on May 15, 1970, in Wood River, and she preceded him...
Dot Kelly
Mar 2, 2026
Bethalto:
Dot Kelly, 69, passed away at 8:50am on Monday, March 2, 2026, at her residence. She was born on March 2, 1957, Sacramento, California, the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Hastings) Blake. She married Rick Kelly on March 15, 1974, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son in law: Christie and Bobby Rickman...
Tina Gegg
Feb 27, 2026
Alton:
Tina Gegg, 57, passed away at 11:47pm on Friday, February 27, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on December 1, 1968, in Wood River, the daughter of the late James and Barbara (Williams) Menzie. She married Thomas Gegg, Sr. on December 5, 1988, in St. Ann, Missouri, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter:...
Larry Liley
Feb 27, 2026
Larry Eugene Liley, 75, passed away on Friday, February 27th at 6:36 p.m. Larry was born on February 25, 1951 at Wood River Hospital. He grew up in Hartford, Illinois and attended Wood River High School. Larry joined the United States Marines in June 1968, where he went on to earn a Marksman’s Badge, a Good Conduct Medal, and a...
Melvin Traub
Feb 25, 2026
Breese:
Melvin A. Traub, 70, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Highland, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on September 2, 1955, in Alton, the son of Verl Traub of Wood River and the late Delores May (Royer) Traub. He married Marilyn Richfield Podmore on January 1, 2000, in Key Largo, Florida, and she survives....
Linda Marie Nowell
Feb 21, 2026
Mount Olive:
Linda Marie Nowell, 55, passed away on 8:32pm on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in St. Jacob. She was born on March 24, 1970, in Litchfield, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and the late Linda. In addition to her dad, she is survived by two brothers and sisters in law: Arthur (Rebecca), David (Diane), two nephews: Logan, Morgan, two nieces:...
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...
