Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Leto Lee Metz
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...
Matthew David Smith
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...
Wayne Hunt, Sr.
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...
Audrey Ruth Niebruegge Cook
Jun 13, 2024
Audrey Ruth Niebruegge Cook, aged 95, of Alton, IL, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, including her grandson Derek and daughter-in-law Linda Cook. Born in St. Louis, MO, to Fred and Emilie Niebruegge (née Mertz), Audrey grew up with her sister Emilie on Conway Road, by all accounts, a happy childhood enriched by...
Allan Dennis Pearson
Jun 12, 2024
Godfrey:
Allan Dennis Pearson, 85, passed away at 4:25pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1939, in Madison, Minnesota, the son of the late Clarence and Edith (Abner) Pearson. Survivors include a daughter: Debra Sue Williams of Granite City, a son: John Pearson of Godfrey,...
Deborah Douglas
Jun 10, 2024
Roxana:
Deborah L. Douglas, 72, went to her heavenly home at 9:55am on Monday, June 10, 2024, at her residence, with her family by her side. She was born on March 26, 1952, in Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of the late Emory Alan and Martha Juanita (Ray) DeWitt. She married Richard Douglas on April 25,...
Russell Dale Nicholson
Jun 10, 2024
Alton:
Russell Dale Nicholson, 87, passed away at 12:45am on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home. He was born on April 20, 1937, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, the son of the late Clifford and Imogene (Colley) Nicholson. He joined the Navy, while stationed in Whidbey Island, WA. he met and married the...
Michael L. Carmack
Jun 9, 2024
Michael L. Carmack, 75, passed away at 5:48pm on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on May 9, 1949, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of the late Bobby “Sonny” and Grace (Shea) Carmack. He married the former Marsha Logsdon on July 7, 2007, in Alton, and she survives....
Rick Williams
Jun 7, 2024
East Alton:
Rick Williams, 68, passed away at 5:02pm on Friday, June 7, 2023, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on March 9, 1956, in Alton, the son of the late George “Papa” and Shirley “Meme” (Fowler) Williams. He married the former Colleen McCoy on December 1, 1977, in...
Joe Biro
Jun 6, 2024
Hartford:
Joseph Harold “Joe” Biro, 78, of Hartford, left this world peacefully while at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He took his last breath and went home to be with the Lord at 1:09 am on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born on May 6, 1946, in Alton, the son of Mary (Tolle)...
Tia L. Womack
Jun 6, 2024
Bethalto:
Tia L. Womack, 34, passed away at 9:05am on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 19, 1990, in Richmond Heights, Missouri, the daughter of Bryan Lee Wallace of Bethalto and Tracy Abert of Meadowbrook. She married Levante Womack on July 19, 2012, in Edwardsville, and he survives. In...
Mark G. Keenan
May 28, 2024
Bethalto:
Mark G. Keenan, 66, passed away at 10:49pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 22, 1958, in Chicago, the son of the late Gerard P. and Jacqueline M. (Mentch) Keenan. He is survived by his wife Meryl (Snowdon) Keenan of thirty – seven years. Other survivors...
Rebecca "Becky" Dykes
May 27, 2024
Alton:
Rebecca “Becky” Dykes, 71, passed away at 12:20am on Monday, May 27, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on March 29, 1953, the daughter of the late Robert and Irma (Reid) Haug. She married Wayne Dykes on June 30, 1994, in Collinsville, and he survives. Other survivors include two...
Joyce Wrigley
May 24, 2024
Bethalto:
Joyce M. Wrigley, 79, passed away and went to be with Jesus at 11:40am on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Robings Manor in Brighton. She was born on July 22, 1944, in Alton, the daughter of the late Harry C. and Mamie G. (Costello) Ralston. Survivors include a daughter: Marcia Deckard of Bethalto, a...
Gordon Earl Clark
May 22, 2024
Brighton:
Gordon Earl Clark, 94, passed away at 3:45am on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 4, 1929, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of the late Clarence and Madonna (Neukom) Clark. He married the former Helen Stott on April 7, 1956, in Nashville, Indiana, and they were blessed...
Jerry Gossen, Sr.
May 17, 2024
Godfrey:
Jerry L. Gossen, Sr., 59, passed away at 2:03pm on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Bria of Godfrey. He was born on April 8, 1965, in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of the late David Gossen and Jack and Nancy (Johnston) Richardson. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Brittany and Brian Coulter...
Joyce Harris
May 16, 2024
Wood River:
Joyce Harris, 80, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Mount Carmel Senior Living in St. Charles, Missouri. She was born on June 20, 1943, in St. Charles, Missouri, the daughter of the late Clyde and Edna (Turnbull) Stewart. She married Kenneth Harris on June 12, 1980, in Merritt Island, Florida, and...
Clark J. Stoeckel
May 13, 2024
Brighton:
Clark J. Stoeckel, 63, passed away at 1:10am on Monday, May 13, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on September 20, 1960, in Alton, the son of the late Leo J. and Dorothy I. (Hazen) Stoeckel. He married the former Tracy Gill on October 16, 1982, in East Alton, and...
Ricky Vinyard
May 9, 2024
Cottage Hills:
Ricky Vinyard, 66, passed away at 4:53am on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. He was born on May 20, 1958, in Granite City, the son of the late Dorothy Pollard. Survivors include his sister: Burrae Rocha of Cottage Hills, his aunt Shirley, his cousins: Gerald, Mary,...
James "Jim" Roberts
May 5, 2024
Madison:
James E. “Jim” Roberts, 61, passed away at 9:20am on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Anderson Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1963, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of the late Robert E. and Majorie “Margie” (Berner) Roberts. He married the former Anna Dennis on August 28, 2009, in Edwardsville, and...
