Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Nov 15, 2023

Roxana:

Ryan J. Epley, Active Duty Army Chief Warrant Officer 2, formerly of Arnold, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was currently stationed in California. Ryan was 25 years old, born on October 21, 1998, in Clarksville, Tennessee, the son of Jack and Ciaran (Sievers) Epley of Roxana. In addition to his...

Nov 8, 2023

Alton:

Raymond C. “Ray” Timmermeier, 63, passed away at 4:42pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 15, 1960, in Alton, the son of the late John and Mary Lou (Thompson) Timmermeier. Survivors include two daughters: Christina Timmermeier of New Bern, North Carolina, Melissa Wray of Alton, two sons:...

Nov 4, 2023

Brighton:

Gary Ray Shoemaker, 67, formerly of Rosewood Heights, passed away at 12:28pm on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on September 13, 1956, in St. Louis, the son of the late Billy and Patsy (Blackwell) Shoemaker. He married the former Luanne Stanton on August...

Nov 3, 2023

Wood River:

Lonzo D. Copeland, 80, formerly of Hamel, passed away at 1:19pm on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his residence. He was born on June 19, 1943, in Roxana, the son of the late William and Evelyn (Jackson) Copeland. He married the former Carol Adams on October 6, 1962, at the Bethel Pentecostal Church...

Oct 19, 2023

Roxana:

Dale Raymond, 78, passed away at 2:20pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at River Crossing of Alton. He was born on December 8, 1944, in Alton, the son of the late Walter A. and Dorothy June (Christians) Raymond. He married the former Marjorie Cooper on July 10, 1971, in Alton, and she preceded him...

Oct 17, 2023

East Alton:

Larry Komorowski, 83, passed away at 4:47pm on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 29, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Lawrence and Genevieve (Spotanski) Komorowski. Survivors include a son: Larry Komorowski of East Alton, a daughter and son in law: Susan...

Oct 9, 2023

Wood River:

John D. Burke, 65, passed away at 12:30am on Monday, October 9, 2023, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 27, 1958, in Conway, Arkansas, the son of the late Robert and Roberta (Brown) Burke. Survivors include his children: Margaret Burke and her husband: Matthew Hupp of...

Oct 9, 2023

Collinsville:

Consolina Stevenson, 93, passed away at 6:14pm on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Liberty Village in Maryville. She was born on October 11, 1929, in Collinsville, the daughter of the late Chesre and Angeline (Buffo) Bontempto. Survivors include two daughters: Barbara Ulery of Bethalto, Kim Stevenson of Collinsville, a son and daughter in law:...

Oct 6, 2023

East Alton:

Alberta J. Knight, 82, passed away at 7:16pm on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on July 21, 1941, in East Alton, the daughter of the late Martin Thomas and Eva Mae (Pierce) Rhyne, Sr. Survivors include her significant other of fifty – two...

Oct 4, 2023

Alton:

James Tanner, 71, passed away at 10:21pm on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his residence as a result of a house fire. He was born on December 22, 1951, in Alton, the son of the late Hubert and Violet (Gaither) Tanner. Survivors include two sons: Rob Tanner and his husband: David Mercer of Ironton,...

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,...