Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Oct 16, 2022

East Alton:

Dixie Lee Glass, 90, of East Alton, Illinois, passed away peacefully with her children by her side at 5:20 pm on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on July 21, 1932, in Way, Mississippi, daughter of the late Jesse and Mattie Harville.

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Oct 15, 2022

Wood River:

Mary Rebecca “Becky” Jacobs, 90, passed away at 5:43am on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Bria of Wood River. She was born on July 7, 1932, in Jerseyville, the daughter of the late Rev. LL and Beatrice (Ferguson) Hampton. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Lisa and Brian Phelps of Lakeland,...

Oct 13, 2022

Bethalto:

Glenda “Diane” Blechle, 68, passed away at 3:17am on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at her residence. She was born on September 6, 1954, in Gideon, Missouri, the daughter of the late Glen and Eula (Brown) Leach. She married Arthur “Art” Blechle on May 8, 1992, in Edwardsville, and he survives. Other survivors include four...

Oct 8, 2022

Bethalto:

Raymond E. Brown, 95, passed away at 6:21am on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at his residence. He was born on March 1, 1927, in Medora, the son of the late John M. and Jessie (Esther) Brown. He married Betty Ann Madison on October 5, 1950, in Bethalto, and she preceded him in death on...

Oct 6, 2022

Alton:

Betty A. Simpson, 83, passed away at 10:46pm on Thursday, October 6, 2022, in the emergency room at Christian Hospital Northeast. She was born on July 16, 1939, in Dalton, Georgia, the daughter of the late Lovis and Jewel (Joyce) Cavender. She married Melvin C. Simpson and he preceded her in death on October...

Oct 1, 2022

Bethalto:

Alberta J. Williams, 96, passed away at 5:45am on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon. She was born on June 13, 1926, in Alton, the daughter of the late Albert and Susie (Ducommon) Schott. She married Marshall L. Williams on June 14, 1944, in Edwardsville, and he preceded her in...

Sep 29, 2022

Granite City:

Lucille Carter, 77, passed away at 8:51am on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Gateway Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 11, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri. Survivors include three sons: Jerome Ortiz Carter Washington of Maryland, Pierre Carter and his fiancé: Angela of Washington D.C., Maurice Montez Carter Washington of East...

Sep 27, 2022

Wood River:

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia A. McFain, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, nurse, and friend.

Patricia A. McFain, formally Patricia (Patti) Gamache was born on December 13, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri and peacefully passed on September 27, 2022 in Wood...

Sep 14, 2022

Alton:

Susan G. Bruce, 58, passed away 7:50am on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 21, 1963, in Alton, the daughter of the late Paul and Nancy Leona (Cox) Bruce. Survivors include two sisters: Paulette Sumpter of Alton, Amy Storey of Alton, a brother and sister in law:...

Sep 6, 2022

Alton:

Thomas G. Chaney, 52 passed away at 7:25pm on Tuesday September 6,2022, in Alton, Illinois. He was born on February 12, 1970, in Alton, the son of the late Clarence Chaney and Ottilia (Wickenhauser) Chaney. Survivors include two sisters and a brother in law: Rosalie and Gary Boyd of Roxana, Marilyn Chaney of Alton,...

Sep 1, 2022

Roxana:

James W. “Jim” Anderson, 84, passed away at 5:33am on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Edwardsville Care Center. He was born on May 26, 1938, in Logan County, Kentucky, the son of the late Newt and Eunice (Turner) Anderson. He married the former Christine Combs on January 30, 1957, in Franklin, Kentucky, and she...

Aug 31, 2022

Cottage Hills:

Earl Dale, Sr., 83, passed away at 2:52am on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on September 4, 1938, in Sorento, Illinois, the son of the late Winfred C. and Eunice (Hausman) Dale. He married the former Dorothy L. “Dotty” Milhime on May...

Aug 30, 2022

East Alton: Sandra K. Raghei, 67, passed away at 2:41am on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Saint Louis University Hospital. She was born on December 19, 1954, in Wood River, the daughter of the late Thomas and Bettie (Dalton) Gaffney. She married Omar Raghei on August 17, 1983, in Edwardsville and he survives. Other survivors include one daughter: Missy...

Aug 23, 2022

Holiday Shores: Betty Lou McCann, 88, passed away at 3pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living in Warrenton, Missouri. She was born on October 7, 1933, in Cooter, Missouri, the daughter of the late Eddie and Mattie (Battles) Staggs. She married Charles D. McCann on June 16, 1962, in St. Louis, and he preceded her...

Aug 21, 2022

Dorsey: Michael Grant McCune, 60, passed away at 11:27am on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his residence. He was born on September 13, 1961, the son of Shirley D. (Fleming) McCune of East Alton and the late Francis Grant McCune. He married the former Marcie Meyers on October 12, 1984, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors include...

Aug 8, 2022

Mary Helen (Sumner) Elliott passed away peacefully in hospice care at Anderson Hospital on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 6:12 pm, after a short illness. She was surrounded by her family and will be profoundly missed by many. Mary was born on August 12, 1958, in Alton, IL, as the sixth of seven children of the late Rita (Rielley)...

Aug 8, 2022

Alton: Larry J. Church, 63, passed away at 6:24pm on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1958, in Alton, the son of Patricia (Ebert) Church and the late John Church. He married the former Pamela Clark on April 15, 1986, in Alton, and they later divorced. He married Kathy Flatt on...

Jul 19, 2022

Granite City: Clinton Lee Nottke, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday July 19, 2022, at the age of 58. He was a long time resident of Illinois where he was born on July 30, 1963. His most current residence was in Granite City Illinois where he was employed at Berts Rentals. Clint was a giving man, a hard-working...

Jul 17, 2022

Wood River: Leslie W. Murphy, 91, passed away at 8:52pm on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1930, in Heyworth, Illinois, the son of the late Elijah and Elba (Robinson) Murphy. He married the former Dolores Hoormann on May 18, 1957, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters...

Jul 16, 2022

Rosewood Heights: Paula J. Miles, 74, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 10:21am on Saturday, July 16, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born on February 16, 1948, in Tuscon, Arizona, the daughter of the late Arley and Vivian (Qualls) Greer. She married Nick Miles on January 27, 1968, in East Alton...