Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Aug 17, 2024

East Alton:

Melvin Arnold, 87, passed away at 10:50am on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 16, 1936, in Batchtown, Illinois, the son of the late Clifford and Bertha (Meseke) Arnold. Mel graduated from Roxana High School in 1955. He married the former Sharon Schmidt of Wood River...

Aug 3, 2024

Geryl “Gerry” Ann Pointer, passed away on Saturday, August 3rd at her home after her courageous battle with cancer. Gerry was born on September 25th, 1947, to Gerald “Mike” Evan Whalen and Mayola Grace Whalen (Massey) in Alton, Illinois.

Gerry grew up in South Roxana and graduated from Roxana High School, where she made lifelong...

Aug 3, 2024

Crutchfield, Kentucky:

Mary Ogle Crawford, 79, formerly of Rosewood Heights, passed away at 4:16am on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on August 11, 1943, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Charles and Orphie (Whitrock) Burtman. Survivors include her children: Melinda (Mark) Gaffney, Crystal...

Jul 31, 2024

Bethalto:

Sharon L. Allshouse, 66, passed away at 10:55am on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 2, 1958, in Alton, the daughter of the late Donald and Lois (Plopper) Serge. She married Russell Allshouse on October 9, 1976, in Wood River, and he survives. Other survivors include four...

Jul 29, 2024

Roxana:

Betty J. Cardwell, 94, passed away at 7:20pm on Monday, July 29, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March 13, 1930, in East Alton, the daughter of the late Alvis L. and Viola E. (Craigmiles) Lovell. Survivors include her daughters: Tammy Crump of Jerseyville, Paula Cardwell of Roxana, five grandchildren, seventeen great...

Jul 28, 2024

Alton:

Rosalie J. Lucas, 95, passed away at 12:10pm on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1928, in Alton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Hartman) Lucas. Survivors include a sister: Ethel McCoy of Edwardsville, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Jul 21, 2024

South Roxana:

Paul Warren, 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep at 5:50am on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville. He was born on October 12, 1932, in Olive Branch, Illinois, the son of the late Howard and Orpha (Bedwell) Warren. He married the former Reba Hack on July 10, 1957,...

Jul 16, 2024

Alton:

Rena Pearl Reed, 94, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 16, 2024. She was born on June 4, 1930, in Keenes, Illinois, the daughter of the late William and Otie (Farmer) Wood. She married Lloyd Reed on July 1, 1988, in Edwardsville, and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters and sons...

Jul 15, 2024

East Alton:

John Callison, 82, passed away at 6:47pm on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on December 30, 1941, in Hillsboro, Illinois, the son of the late Earl and Margaret (McLain) Callison. He married the former Alice M. Ruckman on October 5, 1962,...

Jul 13, 2024

Steven Wayne Arbuthnot, 72, passed away July 13, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

He was the oldest of three children to Homer and Charlotte (Winters) Arbuthnot. He was born November 1, 1951, in Alton Illinois and is survived by his wife of 48 years Linda Lee (Fowler) Arbuthnot, two daughters, Sara (Travis) Mouser...

Jul 13, 2024

Edwardsville:

Homer (Bud) Harder passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, with his wife at his side. Bud was born in St. Louis on October 4, 1943, to Homer L. Sr. & Alice (Wise) Harder.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Ann (Miller) Harder, three sons Dan...

Jul 12, 2024

On July 12th, 2024, it came to pass that David Robert York reached the end of his life. A man of considerable pride and little patience for fools, Dave left us as he lived, on his own terms.  Born the second of ten children to Vernon and Elizabeth (Betty), Dave presided over the extended family providing wisdom, support, and...

Jul 11, 2024

Wood River:

Orisa Babcock, 57, passed away July 11, 2024, at 3:52 pm, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She was born on December 28, 1966, in Alton, the daughter of the late Othel and Jeanie (Gosnell) Wilkerson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Felecia and Roger Ernst of Edwardsville, three grandchildren: Gabriella, Elliana, and Lincoln...

Jul 9, 2024

Moro:

Carolyn Rader, 85, passed away at 8:20am on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 11, 1939, Connersville, Indiana, the daughter of the late John and Frances (Balsam) VanHart. She married Don Rader and he preceded her in death on June 14, 1994. Survivors include four daughters: Dee Dee...

Jul 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Byrley announce his passing.

Raymond (Ray) Byrley, 72, of Bethalto, IL, died on 7/7/24. He was born in Alton, IL in 1952 to Margaret (Miller) Byrley and Rush Byrley. In 1970, Ray graduated from Roxana High School and married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn (Susie)...

Jul 5, 2024

Hartford:

Paul Edward Aldridge, age 83, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5 at his residence. He was born to the late Albert B. (Dick) and Rose Laveda (Forsythe) Aldridge in Lyon County Kentucky May 9, 1941.

On August 1, 1975, he married Vicki Jane...

Jun 22, 2024

Godfrey:

Cristi “TeTee” Walsh, 46, passed away unexpectedly at 9:38pm on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her residence. She was born on July 29, 1977, in Granite City, the daughter of Janet and retired Wood River, IL police Sergeant William Wheeler of Godfrey and the late Robert Lee Walsh. In addition to her parents, she...

Jun 18, 2024

South Roxana:

Leto Lee Metz, 73, passed away at 3:05am on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He was born on March 9, 1951, in Wood River, the son of the late Leto John and Rolla Jean (Cox) Metz. He married the former Rebecca Kathleen Hampsey November 4, 1977, and she preceded...

Jun 14, 2024

Wood River:

Matthew David Smith, 37 passed away at 6:08pm, June 14, 2024, in Wood River, Illinois. He was born on January 30, 1987, in Granite City, Illinois. He was the son of the late David and Mary (Theis) Smith. He is survived by his girlfriend: Brandi Swain of Wood River, daughter Abigale Kaye Smith...

Jun 14, 2024

East Alton:

Wayne Hunt, Sr., 78, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1945, in Carlinville, Illinois, the son of the late Charles Chester and Patience Emma (Granger) Hunt. He married the former Ramona Arview on May 31, 1968, in Wood River, she precedes him...