Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Jun 20, 2023

Rosewood Heights:

Donald Dean Grable, 83, passed away at 5:30pm on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 1, 1940, in Alton, the son of the late Leo and Jewel (Grindstaff) Grable. He married the former Velma Mitchell in 1970 and they later divorced. He then married Esta Lee Cox...

Jun 15, 2023

Spanish Lake, Missouri:

Denise K. Hildebrand, 67, passed away at 6:07pm on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at her residence. She was born on November 1, 1955, in Perryville, Missouri, the daughter of the late Thomas “Blackie” and Shirley (Baylard) Favier. She married James Hildebrand on September 28, 1995, in Las Vegas and he...

Jun 13, 2023

Godfrey:

Deirdre (Redfern) Copeland, age 43, of Godfrey, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 13th at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Her family was by her side.

She was born on October 11, 1979, the daughter of William Redfern and the late Jeanne’ (George) Redfern. She married her soulmate Wally Copeland on August 11,...

Jun 12, 2023

Bethalto:

Debbie Sims, 69, passed away at home on Monday, June 12, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on January 13, 1954, in Alton IL, the daughter of the late James Robert and Patsy Jean (Huff) Goss. She married Rick Sims 49 years ago on June 1, 1974, at St. Paul...

Jun 12, 2023

Bethalto:

Floyd E. Fessler, Jr., 71, passed away at 1:55am on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Rivers Crossing in Alton. He was born on January 15, 1952, in Alton, the son of Floyd E. Fessler, Sr. and Shirley (Olden) Plunk. He married the former Jean Brooks on September 18, 1976, and she survives. Other survivors...

May 31, 2023

Alton:

Robert E. Goodwin, 76, passed away at 6:10am on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1946, in Alton, the son of the late Charlotte “Sweetheart” (Smith) Price. Survivors include a daughter: Ashley Dudley of South Roxana, two granddaughters: Skylar Gray, Destinee “#2” Dudley, a sister and...

May 27, 2023

Sandra Kay (Hand) Orloski, 75, of Moro passed away peacefully in her sleep at 5:42pm on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with family by her side. She was born on April 24, 1948, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Jewel Ollie and Gladys Joyce (Betts) Hand. She is survived by her husband and best friend...

May 14, 2023

Bethalto:

Brenda L. Herbstreit, 75, passed away at 8:42am on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her residence. She was born on May 22, 1947, in Wood River, the daughter of the late Wayne and Anna (Clark) Hammon. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Tracy and Frank Zarantonello of Dorsey, a son and daughter...

May 14, 2023

Branson, Missouri:

Kellan Allen Branson, 37, passed away at 11:20pm on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born on October 24, 1985, in Chester, Illinois, the son of Deric and Ceonda (Branson) Rees of Bunker Hill, Illinois. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son: Tyler Branson Rees of...

May 10, 2023

Roxana:

Felix Velton Floyd Jr., a pillar of the community, 75, passed away at home surrounded by love and his family on May 10th, 2023, at 9:32pm.

Felix married Barbara Lynn Losch on June 17th, 1967. They shared fifty -six wonderful fun filled years with each other. They traveled to many...

May 8, 2023

Cheryl McElroy, 72, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side at 3:45pm on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born on August 5, 1950, in Alton, the daughter of the late Mike and Dorothy (Commons) Messick. She married her soulmate, Bruce McElroy on June 14, 2000 in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on July 25,...

May 7, 2023

Godfrey:

Joyce A. Sands, 88, passed away at 2:07am on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in the emergency room at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on September 25, 1934, in East Alton, the daughter of the late Alvin Cannedy and Thelma (Smith - Vandeveer) Cannedy. She married Ronald P. “Ron” Sands on...

May 3, 2023

Roxana:

Harriet Susanna "Susie" Bean, 93, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 9:37 am on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Villas of Holly Brook in Bethalto, Illinois. She was born on December 6, 1929, in Matthews, Missouri, the daughter of the late Oscar S. and Anna Gertrude (Martin) Heldenbrand....

Apr 27, 2023

Rosewood Heights:

Diane Fraser, 77, passed away at 9:49pm on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on August 9, 1945, in Hartford, the daughter of the late Clyde and Frances (Scoggins) Copeland. She received her diploma from Civic Memorial High School. She attended the Bethalto...

Apr 24, 2023

Hartford:

Diane Kearbey Zucca, 67, passed away at 5:21am on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 21, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the daughter of Lester Kearbey of Hartford and the late Betty (Carmichael) Kearbey. She married Todd Zucca, Sr. on April 16, 1999, in Edwardsville and he...

Apr 19, 2023

Godfrey:

Merle Cromwell, 81, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 7:30am on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Jerseyville Manor. He was born on January 29, 1942, in Cuba, New York, the son of the late William and Ruby (Wambold) Cromwell. He married the former Mary Lou Crandall on July 10, 1965,...

Apr 4, 2023

Rosewood Heights:

Larry E. Guthrie, Sr., 80, passed away at 4:50am on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Alton Nursing and Rehab. He was born on January 21, 1943, in Madison County, Illinois, the son of the late Milton and Hazel (Schaffer) Guthrie. He married the former Connie Sines on October 23, 1993, in Las Vegas,...

Apr 3, 2023

Rolla, Missouri:

Stephen Robert Drahl, 66, passed away at 3:21pm on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1956, in Alton, the son of the late Robert and Glenna (Bunt) Drahl. Survivors include a sister: Kimberly Drahl of East Alton, a brother and sister in law: Mark and...

Mar 27, 2023

Alton:

Keith Overton, 60, formerly of Hartford, passed away at 7:26pm on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 1,1962, in Wood River, the son of the late Gene and Elsie (Lawrence) Overton. Keith was a devoted father to the late Mitchell Overton. He is survived by his former...

Mar 13, 2023

Orlando, Florida:

Robert (Bob) Boger, 95, of Orlando, FL passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1928, in Mounds, Illinois, the son of the late Fred and Nellie (Sharp) Boger. He married Marjorie Joyce Bevill on November 27, 1952, and they were happily married for 52 years. He is...