OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home


Michelle Whitman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Nellie Gynon Black

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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