Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Oct 1, 2023

East Alton:

Donna LeTempt, 57, passed away at 12:53pm on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Christian Northeast Hospital. She was born on September 22, 1966, in Belleville, Illinois, the daughter of Evelyn (Luffman) Sherman of East Alton and the late Ardell LeTempt. IN addition to her mom, Donna is survived by her son: Aaron Harrison...

Sep 27, 2023

South Roxana:

Robert “Bobby” Rea, 80, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on September 27, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born to William and Vesta (Meador) Rea on August 24, 1943, in Alton, Illinois. He married Lois (Overton) Rea on December 3, 1965, at Freewill Baptist Church in South Roxana, Illinois....

Sep 21, 2023

East Alton:

Gracie Williams, 67, was reunited with open arms with her mom Josephine (Marmino) Williams at 4:16am on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 5, 1956, in Wood River, the daughter of the late Josephine (Marmino) Williams. Survivors who love and miss her dearly include a daughter:...

Sep 20, 2023

Meadowbrook:

Ronald C. Cole, 64, passed away at 4:30pm on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Saint Louis University Hospital. He was born on September 19, 1959, in Madisonville, Tennessee, the son of the late Amos and Sue (Sutton) Cole. He married the former Sandra “Sandy” Null on July 4, 1987, in East Alton, and she...

Sep 20, 2023

Florissant:

Peggy Jean Tinnin, 65, passed away at 8:29 AM on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital with loved ones at her side. Born on December 18, 1957, in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Lamoine and Verna (Long) Tinnin.

Peggy is survived by her beloved partner...

Sep 20, 2023

Edwardsville:

Leonard Chairney, 80, passed away at 10:05pm on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on January 9, 1943, in Alton, the son of the late Louis and Alice “Wilma” (Graham) Chairney. He married the former Jean Honegger and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Christine McGoveran...

Sep 14, 2023

Wood River:

Baby Geisen passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Baby Geisen’s parents are Michael Geisen and Lexa (Kaufmann) Pride of Wood River. In addition to the parents, Baby Geisen in survived by four brothers: Bentley Pride, Gauge Pride, Memphis Pride, Nova Geisen, a sister: Elaina Geisen, maternal grandparents:...

Sep 8, 2023

Wood River:

Kathleen Bienemann, 71, passed away Friday, September 8th 2023, at approximately 5:30 pm at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on April 24, 1952, in Grafton, the daughter of the late Edgar and Geneva (Sturgill) Levi. She married Alvin Bienemann on July 21, 1979, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors...

Sep 4, 2023

Jerry Charles Edwards of Danville, Illinois, died September 4, 2023, at OSF Hospital, Urbana, Illinois. He was born May 3, 1950. His parents Charles and Wanda Faye (Judy) Edwards, preceded him in death.

Jerry graduated with the Girard High School class of 1968. He joined the Army in 1969 during the Viet Nam war and...

Sep 2, 2023

Rosewood Heights:

Timothy Gleason, 52, passed away at 9:18am on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Christian Northeast Hospital. He was born on August 31, 1971, in Alton, the son of Angela (Manescalco) Wiegand and the late Terrence Wiegand. In addition to his mother, Timothy is survived by his brothers: Joe (DeAnna) Gleason of Rosewood Heights,...

Sep 2, 2023

Bethalto:

Sherain Wallace Morton, 83, passed away at 6:55pm on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Robings Manor in Brighton. She was born on October 17, 1939, in Alton, the daughter of the late John and Birdie (Staten) Baker. She married James Morton and he preceded her in death on December 18, 2020. Survivors include two...

Aug 28, 2023

Wood River:

David W. West, 59, passed away peacefully at 11:58am on Monday, August 28, 2023, at his daughter's residence after a long battle with cancer. He was born on October 3, 1963 in Wood River. He was the son of the late James and Betty (Shimchick) West. He married Beverly Johnson on January 27,...

Aug 23, 2023

Barbara Sue Denton, 90, of Bethalto, IL formerly of Natural Bridge AL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 4:24 P.M. She was born January 19,1933, in Fayette County, Alabama to William Marcus and Ira Jesse (Wilson) Blackwell. Barbara graduated from Walker County High School in Jasper, AL. In her senior year, she...

Aug 19, 2023

Roxana:

Rhonda Stegall, 61, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 10:46pm on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. She was born on April 15, 1962, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, the daughter of the late Dean and Delores (Owens) Fite. She married Rob Stegall on June 19, 1982, in...

Aug 8, 2023

Alton:

Anna “Ann” (Swift) Lomelino, 68, passed away at 12:27pm on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Rivers Crossing in Alton. She was born on November 9, 1954, in Arnold, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Jessie “Shelby” and Elsie “Effie” Swift. Survivors include a son: Raymond (Doni) Swift, her grandchildren: Destiny (James) Myers, Desseray Hibbs,...

Aug 6, 2023

Wood River:

Bryan E. Tuttle, 50, passed away at 4:40am on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Alton. He was born on March 25, 1973, in Greeley, Colorado, the son of Donald E. Tuttle and Vicki (Caldwell) Schrimpf. Survivors include his father Donald Tuttle of Texas, his mother: Vicki Schrimpf (Bill) of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, two...

Jul 30, 2023

Rosewood Heights:

Larry T. Champa, 70, passed away at 1:40am on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 5, 1952, in St. Louis, the son of the late Frank and Virginia (Berg) Champa. He married the former Cheryl Mygatt on June 22, 1979, in Columbia, Illinois, and she survives. Other...

Jul 30, 2023

Wood River:

Wally Steffen, 92, passed away at 10:23am on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born on February 9, 1931, in Desoto, Missouri, the son of the late Bert and Nelli (Christi) Steffen. He married the former Bonna J. Stone on July 21, 1951, in Wood River, and she preceded him...

Jul 28, 2023

Alton:

Delma “Dee” Rodgers, 74, passed away at 1:40pm on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Bria of Godfrey. She was born on January 11, 1949, in Alton, the daughter of the late Haskel and Irene (Gerecke) Rodgers. Survivors include a daughter: Ginny (John Fee) Sadich of Wood River, a grandson: Andrew Sadich of Wood River,...

Jul 25, 2023

South Roxana:

Kathleen “Kathy” Davis, 75, passed away at 12:03pm on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in the emergency room at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on December 4, 1947, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of the late Roger and Marion (Evans) Kurant. She married Glen A. Davis on October...