Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Jenna L. Rudd
Oct 23, 2021
Roxana: Jenna L. Rudd, 21, passed away at 12:58am on Saturday, October 23, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Macoupin County. She was born on September 12, 2000, in Alton, the daughter of Sherri Dixon – Rudd of Roxana and the late Charles Lee Rudd. In addition to her mom, Jenna is survived...
Harry Ward Mason
Oct 20, 2021
Worden: Harry Ward Mason, 73, formerly of South Roxana, passed away at 2:13am on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in the emergency room at Christian Northeast Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on November 21, 1947, in East St. Louis, the son of Pete and Shirley Zimmerman. He was later adopted by Wally Mason. Harry graduated from Roxana...
Anthony J. Boulch
Oct 20, 2021
Royal Palm, Florida: Anthony J. Boulch, 53, passed away on October 20, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1968, in Troy, Missouri, the son of Yvonne Sandra Wilson. Survivors include a son: Nathanial Boulch of Ozark, Missouri, two daughters and a son in law: Elizabeth “Beth” Boulch of Carlinville, Sarah and Hayden Stringer of Carrollton, Illinois, an expectant...
Bob "Mongo" Presley
Oct 17, 2021
Wood River: Bob “Mongo” Presley, 70, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in the emergency room at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1951, in Grafton, the son of the late Hubert and Helen (Smith) Presley. He married the former Judy Hafner on April 7, 1972, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors...
Brian Hawkins
Oct 14, 2021
Wood River: Brian Hawkins, 46, passed away at 1:57pm on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 10, 1975, in Belleville, the son of the late Billie and Peggy (Nunley) Hawkins. Survivors include a brother and sister in law: Eric and Jennifer Hawkins of Wood River, his nieces and nephews: Alyssa Dolan and...
Roger Werts
Oct 14, 2021
East Alton: Roger Werts, 63, passed away at 9:57 p.m. on Thursday, evening, October 14, 2021, at Christian Northeast Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born on November 25, 1957, in Wood River, the son of Orville and Marcella Werts. He married Bev (Mahanay) on September 13, 1986, in Alton, IL, fulfilling his vow until death parted them in...
Frances Crain
Oct 8, 2021
Staunton: Frances Crain, 70, passed away unexpectedly at 7:15am on Friday, October 8, 2021, in the emergency room at Staunton Community Hospital. She was born on May 5, 1951, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the daughter of the late Denzel M. and Dortha L. (Griffen) Conner. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Susan and James Garrison of Staunton,...
Carole Jones
Sep 26, 2021
Roxana: Carole Jones, 67, passed away at 5:12am on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on June 19, 1954, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of the late Roy and Madge (Seagraves) Stinekraus. She married Mark Stephen Jones in January of 1995 and he preceded her in death in 2012....
Connie York
Sep 26, 2021
With deep sorrow, this world parts with a gentle soul, Connie Sue York, seasoned seventy three years. Her journey began in Metropolis, Illinois, on the 29th day of January, 1948; the oldest daughter of the late Lal and Birdie “Earline” (Yager) McCandless. Far too soon, that same journey suddenly ended at 9:40 PM, Sunday, September the 26th, 2021, surrounded...
Shelly Marie Connor
Sep 26, 2021
Wife, mother, grandma, nurse, boater, bowler, and life of the party. Shelly Marie Connor (formerly Walter) joined her grandsons in Heaven on September 26, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Patricia Gibbons, husband of 24 years, Mike Connor; daughters Trisha Middleton (Chad) and Faith McKaig; brothers Mike Walter and Shawn McKaig (Melissa); sister Mary Kapcoe (Steven), two grandchildren...
Nancy Sparrowk
Sep 24, 2021
Wood River: Nancy Sparrowk, 84, passed away at 6:35am on Friday, September 24, 2021, at her residence. She was born on September 17, 1937, in Bethalto, the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Consendine) Gerdes. Survivors include a son: Kip Michael Sparrowk of Wood River, two daughters: Jodi Lynn Isringhausen of Belleville, Jan Ellen Sparrowks of Roxana and...
Alan Lawrence
Sep 24, 2021
Granite City: William Alan Lawrence, 65, passed away at 7:01pm on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence. He was born on August 24, 1956, in Alton, the son of the late Billy Dean and Marilyn J. (Shoemaker) Lawrence. Survivors include one son: William Lawrence of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, three daughters and two sons in law: Tamra Nicole “Nikki” and...
Salvatore "Sal" Manescalco
Sep 22, 2021
East Alton: Salvatore Manescalco, 62, passed away at 2:06pm on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Big Rivers Nursing and Rehab in Cedar Hill, Missouri. He was born on January 4, 1959, in Wood River, the son of the late Ignazio and Concetta (Ventimiglia) Manescalco. He married the former Peggy Manis on July 1, 1983, in Edwardsville, and she survives....
Kenneth Lee Porter
Sep 15, 2021
Kenneth Lee Porter, 82, of Alton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed from this life at 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Cedarhurst Independent Living Facility in Godfrey, Il. He was born on October 28, 1938, in Colchester, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, William B. and Genevieve I. Webster Porter,...
Joseph "Joe" Costello
Sep 12, 2021
Bethalto: Joseph “Joe” Costello, 72, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on September 23, 1948, in St. Louis, the son of the late Mitchell and Josephine (Castro) Castelli. Survivors include a daughter: Donna Castelli of St. Charles, Missouri, two sons and daughters in law: Jimmy and Tina Castelli...
Terry D. Angleton
Sep 8, 2021
Wood River: Terry D. Angleton, 72, passed away at 4:09pm on Thursday, September 8, 2021, at Alton Therapy and Rehab. He was born on January 20, 1949, in Alton, the son of the late C.D. and Pauline (Shewmake) Angleton. He married the former Carolyn Grimsley on February 10, 1968, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters...
Michelle Marie Latina
Sep 3, 2021
Worden: Michelle Marie Latina, 44, passed away at 1:30pm on Friday, September 3, 2021, at her residence. She was born on August 17, 1977, in Guam, the daughter of the Liela (Ursprung) Latina. Survivors include a brother and sister in law: Daniel and Sarah Latina of Worden, a niece: Ava Latina, a nephew: Jacob Latina both of Worden, a...
Terry W. Draper
Sep 2, 2021
Edwardsville: Terry W. Draper, 73, passed away at 9:31am on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at his residence. He married the former Deanna “Dee” Brendel on March 4, 1971, in Thailand, and she survives. He was born on July 19, 1948, in Alton, the son of the late Kenneth M. and Mary Nell (Vogel) Draper. In addition to his wife,...
Norma Humm
Aug 21, 2021
Norma Humm, 91, of Alton, formerly of Moro, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Heritage Health in Staunton, IL. She was born February 21, 1930, in Kirksville, MO., the daughter of the late Howard & Stella (Burkeybile) Cooper of Laclede, MO. She is survived by one son, David H. (Claire) Bauer of Edwardsville; four grandchildren – Timothy...
Anna Marie Cooper
Aug 15, 2021
Bethalto: Anna Marie Cooper, 92, passed away at 7:15am on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Riverside of Alton. She was born on May 26, 1929, in Cherryville, Missouri, the daughter of the late William and Martha (Harris) Pyatt. She married Harold D. Cooper on November 25, 1949, in St. Louis, and he preceded her in death on February 21,...
