Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

May 17, 2025

Roxana:

Rudolph Michael “Rudy” Zidarevich, Jr., 55, passed away peacefully at his home at 3:19am on Saturday, May 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 11, 1970, in Kincheloe Air Force Base, Michigan, Rudy was the youngest of the three children to Rudy and Cindy (Magee) Zidarevich, Sr....

May 17, 2025

Wood River:

Paul “Sonny” Bryant, 85, passed away at 3:39 pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Addington Place in Edwardsville. He was born on May 17, 1940, in Alton, the son of the late Carl and Mable (Haller) Bryant.

He loved his family which included his two daughters...

May 16, 2025

Roxana:

Kevin A. Ring, 42, formerly of Granite City and Jerseyville, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, May 16, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on September 20, 1982, the second child of Arthur and Linda (Tucker) Ring.

He attended Alton High School...

May 15, 2025

Arthur Eugene Roark, 83, of Godfrey, Illinois, passed away at his home on the evening of May 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 5, 1941, in St. Charles, Missouri, Arthur was the son of Donald and Hazel (Hawkins) Roark. He spent his career as a proud and hardworking union painter, and...

May 10, 2025

Linn Creek, Missouri:

Robin Darringer, 70, passed away with her family by her side and went to be with Jesus at 3:23pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 17, 1955, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of the late Marlin and Dirley “Mae” (Christian) Jennings. She married Raymond Darringer...

May 6, 2025

East Alton:

Marie Dealey, 92, passed away at 2:15am on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 25, 1933, in Piasa, Illinois, the daughter of the late Leroy and Maxie (Downs) Searles. She married Robert “Bob” Dealey on February 14, 1954, in Carlinville, Illinois, and he preceded her in...

May 5, 2025

Troy, Missouri:

Gregg A. Pansa, 53, passed away at 9:40pm on Monday, May 5, 2025, in the emergency room at SSM DePaul Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on September 16, 1971, in Belleville, the son of the late Marvin and Margaret (Elliott) Pansa. Survivors include a son: Dalton (Gabrielle Blakley) Pansa of Moro,...

May 5, 2025

East Alton:

Susan E. Maroon, 62, passed away at 9:14am on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 27, 1962, in Alton, the daughter of Earl and Carol (Shewmake) Smith. She married Thomas Maroon on November 3, 1995, and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2005. Survivors include...

May 4, 2025

Alton:

Ronald E. Whalen, Sr., 70, passed away at 8:51pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1954, in Alton, the son of the late Donald and Mary (Conner) Whalen. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Brandy and Derek Kelley of Glen Carbon, a son: Ronnie...

Apr 24, 2025

East Alton:

Roy R. Holmes, 65, passed away at 7:32pm on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on May 19, 1959, in Dallas, Georgia, the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Baxter) Holmes. Survivors include his sisters: Dottie Tidwell, Cindy Blair, Rose Medina, his brothers and sister in law: John...

Apr 23, 2025

Glen Carbon:

Michael Evans, 77, passed away at 11:40am on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at LaBella of Alton. He was born on August 5, 1947, in East Prairie, Missouri, the son of the late Jewel and Lola (Cliff) Evans. He married the former Vivian Cole on February 9, 1966, and she preceded him in death...

Apr 20, 2025

Roodhouse:

Francine L. Carter, 66, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born on February 10, 1959, in Alton, the daughter of the late Damon and Marlene (Zero) Delp. She married James Carter and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters: Sheila Taylor of Roodhouse, Illinois,...

Apr 15, 2025

Brighton:

Gilbert L. Adams, 75, passed away at 4:20am on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at White Hall Nursing Home. He was born on August 27, 1949, in Anna, Illinois, the son of the late Harvey and Lucille (Hubbs) Adams. He married the former Karen Ann Smith in 1971 in East Alton and she survives. Other...

Apr 15, 2025

Rosewood Heights:

Phillip Walker, 76, passed away at 10:23pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on March 15, 1949, in Alton, the son of the late Paul and Delores (Crabtree) Walker. He married the former Mary Lawrence on February 27, 1982, in Alton, and she preceded...

Apr 13, 2025

Staunton:

John Hosier, 79, passed away at 12:43pm on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 24, 1946, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of the late Robert and Violet (Gilham) Hosier. He married the former Marilyn Bridges on December 16, 1988, in Edwardsville and she survives. Other survivors include...

Apr 8, 2025

Alton:

Barbara Lawson, 73, passed away at 9:50am on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on July 6, 1951, in Alton, the daughter of the late Manuel and Roberta (Forbes) Smith. She married Michael Lawson on December 22, 2000, in Niles, Michigan, and he survives....

Apr 6, 2025

Alton:

Michael Lee Provaznik, 58, passed away at 5:27am on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 21, 1966, in Highland, Illinois, to Lois (Cox) Provaznik and Frank Provaznik. Survivors include his children: Brandy Provaznik of Collinsville, Jacob Provaznik of Arnold, Missouri, and Ashley Provaznik of Alton, a sister and...

Apr 2, 2025

Wood River:

Kayla Rea, 35, passed away at 9:40pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1989, in Alton, the daughter of Frank and Dena (Buss) Rea of Wood River. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandma: Virginia Rea of Wood River, her fiancé: Kevin Dixon...

Mar 27, 2025

Roxana:

Patricia “Pat” Tolbert, 86, passed away at 2:10am on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Jerseyville Manor. She was born on October 2, 1938, in Hamburg, Illinois, the daughter of the late Joe and Helen (Howland) Sevier. She married Ray Tolbert on July 12, 1958, in Hamburg, and he preceded her in death on September...

Mar 24, 2025

Cottage Hills:

Russell Salony, 64, passed away at 4:25pm on Monday, March 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 27, 1961, the son of Robert Salony and step mom: Sharon of Yerington, Nevada and his late mother: Barbara (Thacker) Salony. Survivors include his long time companion: Patricia Zimmerman of Cottage Hills, one...