Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Neil Edward Hale
Apr 11, 2022
East Alton: Neil Edward Hale, 46, passed away at 11:35pm on Monday, April 11, 2022, at his residence. He was born on October 25, 1975, in Wood River, the son of Theresa Hale of East Alton. In addition to his mom, he is survived by a sister: Tracey Lamere of Alton, two brothers and a sister in law: Philipp...
Larry Allsman
Apr 6, 2022
Godfrey: Larry Allsman, 83, passed away at 10:54pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at River Crossing in Alton. He was born on August 28, 1938, in Alton, the son of the late James and Ethel (Richardson) Allsman. He married Nancy J. Hasler on May 28, 1959, in Alton, and she preceded him in death on October 31, 2019. Survivors...
Dr. Arlen L. "Cord" Baker
Apr 5, 2022
Dr. Arlen L. (aka Cord) Baker, formerly of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 at Hitz Memorial Home with his family by his side. Cord was born June 12, 1950, to Leo S. and Gloria J. (nee Reynolds) Baker in Mattoon, IL. On June 22, 1985 he married Barbara S. Mueggenburg in Highland, IL. Dr. Baker taught at...
Harriet I. "Jean" Rigdon
Apr 3, 2022
Hartford: Harriet I. “Jean” Rigdon, affectionately known as Mama Jean and Nanny to many children and adults, of Bethalto and formerly of Hartford, Illinois passed away at 1:11 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Alton Memorial Rehabilitation in Alton. She was born November 25, 1941, in Highland, Illinois, a daughter of the late Irma Bella (Hagler) Gemoules. She...
Bruce Pickett
Mar 25, 2022
Cottage Hills: Bruce Pickett, 62, passed away at 8:43pm on Friday, March 25, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on April 16, 1959, in Wood River the son of the late Harold and Vernice (Baker) Pickett. He married the former Karen Tague on April 16, 1987, in Edwardsville, and she survives. Other survivors include...
Cody Northcutt
Mar 25, 2022
Jerseyville: Cody Northcutt, 27, passed away at 8:25pm on Friday, March 25, 2022, in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital. He was born on January 28, 1995, in Alton, the son of Rebecca Wells of Wood River and the late Larry Northcutt, Jr. In addition to his mom, Cody is survived by his longtime companion: Kristen Roa of...
Deanne Runyon
Mar 23, 2022
Wood River: Deanne L. Runyon, 76, passed away at 8:12pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 22, 1946, in Alton, the daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Unterbrink) Wilkey. She marred Chris Runyon on August 10, 1968, in Murray, Kentucky, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son...
Daniel Harvey
Mar 18, 2022
Wood River: Daniel E. Harvey, 78, passed away at 4:15pm on Friday, March 18, 2022, at River Crossing in Alton. He was born on December 28, 1943, in Litchfield, the son of the late Harold and Veleta (Bingham) Harvey. He married the former Marty Turpin in 1963 in Jerseyville and they later divorced and she survives in Jerseyville. He...
Floda Belle Polacek
Mar 17, 2022
Bunker Hill: Floda Belle Polacek, 81, passed away at 6:12am on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 10, 1941, in Pomona, Illinois, the daughter of the late Carl and Bernice (Tripp) Jones. She married Thomas E. Polacek on September 10, 1975, in Granite City and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters:...
Eric Brian Mcfain
Mar 17, 2022
Wood River: Eric Brian McFain, 49, passed away at 2:10pm on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He married the former Patricia Gamache on August 15, 2014, and she survives. He was born on May 25, 1972, in Carrollton, Illinois, the son of Richard and Eva (Flowers) McFain of Carrollton, Illinois. In addition...
Shirley J. Harrison
Mar 16, 2022
East Alton: Shirley J. Harrison, 84, passed away at 4:09am on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her residence. She was born on August 28, 1937, in Malden, Missouri, the daughter of the late Charles and Melba (Darnell) Duba. She married William Harrison on June 14, 1958, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on March 2, 2011. Survivors...
Russell Warn "Russ" Bill
Mar 15, 2022
Godfrey: Russell Warn “Russ” Bill, 80, passed away at 4:15am on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Integrity of Godfrey. Russ was born April 29, 1941, in Ferndale, Michigan, to Russell and Thelma (Bethscheider) Bill. He married Betty Bilbruck on October 17, 1970, in Florissant, Missouri, and she survives. Other survivors include his daughter and son in law, Kathy and...
Norma Jean Meyer
Mar 9, 2022
Staunton: Norma Jean Meyer, 69, passed away at 1:45am on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Staunton Community Hospital. She was born on September 6, 1952, in Alton, the daughter of the late Harold and Laura (Homer) Meyers. She married Stephen Meyer, Sr. on December 18, 1981, in Edwardsville, and he survives. Other survivors include three daughters and sons in...
Shirley Duckworth
Mar 7, 2022
Bethalto: Shirley Duckworth, 85, formerly of Rosewood Heights, passed away at 9:18am on Monday, March 7, 2022, at her residence. She was born on April 4, 1936, in Charleston, Illinois, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Vaughn) King. She married Larry Duckworth on September 4, 1955, in Charleston, and he preceded her in death on February 17,...
Ronald Lee Shearlock
Mar 6, 2022
Ronald Lee Shearlock, 80, passed away peacefully March 6, 2022, with his family by his side in New Douglas, Illinois. Ron was born November 7, 1941, in Granite City, IL., to Alfred and Cleta (Smith) Shearlock. Ron is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Carol Lynn Shearlock; his 3 children and their spouses, Mark and Tanya, Brian...
Dorothy Lawrence
Mar 6, 2022
Rosewood Heights: Dorothy M. Lawrence, 83, passed away at 2:34am on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Integrity of Godfrey. She was born on October 24, 1938, in Coulterville, Illinois, the daughter of the late John and Martha (Stotts) Alspach. Survivors include a daughter: Brenda Fink of Rosewood Heights, a son: Brian Fink of Marthasville, Missouri, her grandchildren and their...
Rosa Lee Well
Mar 1, 2022
East Alton: Rosa Lee Well, 81, passed away at 8:33am on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Alton Memorial Rehab and Therapy. She was born on May 23, 1940, in Piggott, Arkansas, the daughter of the late James Owen and Ethel Lean (Allen) Smart. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Tawnya and Bob Strebler of Hartford, a son...
Charles D. Mccann
Feb 20, 2022
Holiday Shores: Charles D. McCann, 86, passed away at 2:25am on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Garden View Care Center in Chesterfield, Missouri. He was born on June 3, 1935, in Charleston, Missouri, the son of the late Fred and Lillian (Funderburk) McCann. He married the former Betty Staggs on June 16, 1962, in St. Louis, and she survives....
David L. Henry
Feb 20, 2022
Godfrey: David L. Henry, 55, passed away at 1:13pm on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on May 23, 1966, in Alton, the son of the late Buford and Marie (Rose) Henry. He married the former Kristin Cole on April 29, 1989, in Alton,...
Freida Eyster
Feb 15, 2022
Wood River: Freida Eyster, 75, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 15, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on June 27, 1946, in Alton, the daughter of the late Floyd and Rowena (Freesen) Stice. She married Edmund “Ed” Eyster on October 2, 1965, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter...
