Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Allan Wisnasky
Aug 14, 2021
East Alton: Allan Wisnasky, 52, passed away at 11:27am on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born on August 21, 1968, in Highland, the son of the late Allan and Clara (McAllister) Wisnasky, Sr. Survivors include a son: Roger McFarlane of Jacksonville, Illinois, a sister and brother in law: Rebecca and Salah Touil of East Alton,...
Herrell H. Lewis
Aug 13, 2021
Rosewood Heights: Herrell H. Lewis, 80, passed away at 12am on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Christian Northeast Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1941, in Alton, the son of the late Hugh C. and Juanita M. (Herrell) Lewis. He was the first c-section performed at Alton Memorial Hospital. Herrell married the former Bettie Wiker on June 24,...
Ray E. Baker
Aug 13, 2021
Bethalto: Ray E. Baker, 79, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 8pm on Friday, August 13, 2021, at SSM DePaul Hospital. He was born on December 18, 1941, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of the late Cassius and Della (Cheuvront) Baker. He married the former Beverly J. “Bev” Gamble on January 19, 1963, in...
Timothy "Tim" Jay Couch
Aug 12, 2021
Timothy “Tim” Jay Couch, 63, of Cottage Hills, IL passed away peacefully in his home on August 12, 2021. Tim was born to Virginia and William “Vic” Couch on May 22, 1958. Tim attended Edwardsville High School and became a talented carpenter, owning his own business. He was very charismatic, had a charming sense of humor, and a great...
Todd J. Zucca, Sr.
Aug 8, 2021
Hartford: Todd J. Zucca Sr., 67, passed away at 4pm on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 19, 1953, in Highland, Illinois, the son of the late Deno and Hazel (Gillespie) Zucca. He married the former Sharon Diane Kearbey on April 16, 1999, in Edwardsville, and she survives. Other survivors include three...
Jean Steele Stickler
Aug 3, 2021
Wood River: Jean Steele Stickler, 95, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 10pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at her residence. She was born on January 2, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Copple) Macdonald. She was raised by Earl and Mae Hessenauer after the death of her...
Cassie Cameron
Jul 31, 2021
Bethalto: Cassie Cameron, 19, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at her residence. She was born on February 15, 2002, in Maryville, IL. The daughter of Troy and Kristin (Minton) Cameron of Bethalto. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son: Kayden James Cameron of Bethalto, two brothers: Tyler and Chase Cameron of Bethalto, her...
J.W. Butler
Jul 30, 2021
East Alton: J.W. Butler, passed away at 1:57 p.m. on July 30, 2021, at his residence. He was born on June 12, 1930, in Almo, Kentucky the son of the late Troy and Mary (Carrol) Butler. He married Eula Mae Brown on June 9, 1951, in Cottage Hills, Illinois. Other survivors include one daughter: Judy Butler - Sherwood of...
Cheryl Smithberg
Jul 25, 2021
Rosewood Heights: Cheryl Smithberg, 64, passed away at 9:08am on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on January 3, 1957, in Wood River, the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna Marie (Hill) Bailey. She married Joseph E. Smithberg, Jr. and he preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters and...
Charles Edwin Hoffstetter
Jul 16, 2021
Maryville: Charles Edwin Hoffstetter, 90, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Anderson Hospital under hospice care. Charles was born June 14, 1931 in Staunton, Illinois, the son of Edwin and Ida (Kohlenberg) Hoffstetter. They both preceded him in death. On May 5, 1957, he married Esther Aljets at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Dorsey. She passed away in...
Laura Ann (Flatt) Childs
Jul 10, 2021
East Alton: Laura Ann (Flatt) Childs was born on May 24th, 1969, at Alton Memorial Hospital Alton, IL daughter to Paula O’Neal and Edward Flatt, Jr. loving sister to Daniele Frymire with her husband Pat and son Spencer. Also, Wyatt Flatt and companion Mallorie Davidson and his daughter Madyson Flatt. Laura attended Saint Kevin’s and Roxana Community School and...
Dolores Elizabeth Virginia Herwig
Jul 2, 2021
Glen Carbon: Dolores Elizabeth Virginia Herwig, 82, passed away at 5:30am on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra. She was born on May 4, 1939, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of the late William and Martha Oetzel. She is survived by her husband, Ray Herwig, whom she married on June 14, 1958, in Germantown, Illinois....
Mary Harshbarger
Jul 2, 2021
Alton: Mary Ann (Odle) Harshbarger, 85, formerly of South Roxana, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 11:50am on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Alton Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 8, 1935, in Roxana, the daughter of the late Elisha & Dena (Dixon) Odle. While working at...
Loretta Schneider
Jul 1, 2021
Alhambra: Loretta Schneider, 65, passed away at 1:25am on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon. She was born on March 17, 1956, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of the late Donald and Mary (McCann) Kelly. She married Michael Schneider on March 20, 1976, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he survives. Other survivors include three daughters...
William "Todd" Werner
Jul 1, 2021
South Roxana: South Roxana Fire Chief William “Todd” Werner, 48, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on September 9, 1972, in Carlinville, Illinois, the son of Josie (Fischer) Sparks of Wood River and the late William “Bill” Sparks. He married Sonja Krotz on August 26, 2006, in...
Lorraine "Snooki" Baugher
Jun 29, 2021
Edwardsville: Lorraine “Snooki” Baugher, 68, passed away at 10:59pm on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on March 6, 1953, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Edward D. and Lorraine J. (Deckard) Riley. Survivors include a sister: Dawn Davis of Orlando, Florida, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends....
Barbara Coffman
Jun 28, 2021
Bethalto: Barbara Coffman, 89, passed away at 9:55am on Monday, June 28, 2021, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Orville E. and Cleo E. (Quinlan) Cheely. She married Willis Dean Coffman on July 22, 1951, in Wood River, and he preceded her in death on...
Ronald M. Miller
Jun 27, 2021
Moro: Ronald M. Miller, 80, of Moro passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at his home under the care of Hospice with his family by his side. Ron was born July 31, 1940, in Olney, Illinois, to Gilbert and Ruth (Wick) Miller of Albion, Illinois. On November 12, 1957, Ron and Judy (Walker) Miller were united in marriage in...
Dale Osborn
Jun 21, 2021
Wood River: Dale Osborn, 66, passed away at 6:15pm on Monday, June 21, 2021, at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1955, in Alton, the son of the late Walter Leroy and Mary (Vanwinkle) Osborn. Survivors include his sister: Linda Morrison of Wood River, his beloved dog: Buddy, and many other extended family and friends. A mechanic...
Franklin Troxell
Jun 18, 2021
East Alton: Franklin Troxell, 70, passed away at 1:47am on Friday, June 18, 2021, at his residence. He was born on January 10, 1951, in St. Louis, the son of the late Elmer and Margaret (Blaine) Troxell. He married the former Patsy Winters on February 7, 1972, in Lilbourn, Missouri, and she survives. Other survivors a daughter and son...
