Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Terri McInnis
Jul 18, 2026
Terri McInnis, 64, of Wood River, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 5:20 AM on July 18, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. She fought with everything she had until the very end, and while her family grieves deeply, they take comfort in knowing she is finally free of the pain...
Donald Beasley
Jul 16, 2026
Bunker Hill:
Donald L. Beasley, 97, passed away at 7:42pm on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on May 20, 1929, in Eldorado, the son of the late James and Nellie (McClellan) Beasley. He married the former Sylvia Grant on March 17, 1951, in Eldorado, and she preceded him in death...
Stephen A. "Steve" Zuehlke
Jul 15, 2026
Stephen A. Zuehlke, 62, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Steve was the devoted and loving partner of Barb Langston for nearly 20 years. Together they built a life filled with love, family, music, and countless cherished moments. He was a proud father to Megan Rolen (Troy) and a...
Lee Hedquist
Jul 10, 2026
Bethalto, IL:
Lee Hedquist, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born on October 1, 1949, in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of the late Elton T. and June M. (Swanson) Hedquist. He married the former Betty Ludlow on June 10, 1983, in Glenview, Illinois.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 43 years, Betty Hedquist;...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" King
Jul 10, 2026
Gwendolyn "Gwen" (Hill) King, 70, of South Roxana, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on July 2, 1956, in Belleville, Illinois, to Leroy "Jack" and Barbara "Barb" (Oliver) Hill.
Gwen retired from Olin Corporation after 30 years of dedicated service. Prior to her career at Olin, she spent nearly...
Lora Maxine Duncan
Jul 9, 2026
Glen Carbon:
Lora Maxine Duncan, 90, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 4:46 p.m. on July 9,2026, at her granddaughter’s residence. She was born on August 26, 1935, in Walland, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mamie (Ogle) Sloan. She married Robert Lewis “Papaw” Duncan on November 10, 1955, in Walland, Tennessee, and he preceded...
Barbara Wieckhorst
Jul 9, 2026
Alton:
Barbara Wieckhorst, 71, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at home, peacefully, with her daughters by her side. She was born on April 2, 1955, in Hartford, IL., the daughter of the late Gene and Elsie (Lawrence) Overton. She married Karl “Mike” Wieckhorst on August 31, 1974, in Wood River, and he preceded her in death...
Debra Johnson
Jul 9, 2026
Rosewood Heights:
Debra Johnson, 71, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at her residence. She was born on December 31, 1954, in Alton, the daughter of the late Donald and Janet (Swallow) Poleet. She married Robert Zumbaum and he preceded her in death. Debbie is survived by her son and daughter in law Jesse and...
Steven Allen Kamp
Jul 8, 2026
Steven Allen Kamp, 69, of Wood River, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born September 27, 1956, in Alton, he was the son of Richard Steven Kamp, Shirley Walmsley Kamp, and Stepmother Erma Kamp, all preceding him in death.
Steve leaves behind his high school sweetheart of 52 Valentine’s Days and...
Eric Todd Puffpaff
Jul 6, 2026
Wood River:
Eric Todd Puffpaff, 51, passed away at 8:15pm on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 17, 1975, in Elgin, Illinois. He married Brandon Everts on April 5, 2024, in Edwardsville, and he survives. In addition to his husband, he is survived by his mother in law: Penny Everts of Godfrey, and many other...
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...
