Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Vielka Dawn Wilcox
May 29, 2022
Bethalto: Vielka Dawn “Vicky” Wilcox, 54, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born on February 3, 1968, in Frankfort, Germany, the daughter of Cheryl (Gardner) Hackler of Bethalto and the late Thomas M. Hackler, Sr.. She married Jerry Wilcox and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Katrina Mergen of Minocqua, Wisconsin, a...
Todd Charles Wineland
May 26, 2022
Bethalto: Todd Charles Wineland, 52, passed away at 9:55pm on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Alton Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on June 2, 1969, in St. Louis, the son of the late Charles and Virginia (Seagroves) Wineland. He married the former Kariann Guess on December 13, 1997, in Ladue, Missouri, and they...
Robert W. "Bill" Stevens
May 25, 2022
Rosewood Heights: Robert W. “Bill” Stevens, 78, passed away at 3:55pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Rosewood Heights. He was born August 5, 1943, in Alton, the son of the late Carl and Nora (Phillips) Stevens. He married the former Letha Jean Grisham in 1980 in Alton and she preceded him in death on February 14, 2002. Survivors...
Adam T. Rhodes
May 22, 2022
St. Louis, Missouri: Adam T. Rhodes, 34, passed away at 6:23pm on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at St. John’s Mercy Hospital. He was born on October 10, 1987, in Alton, the son of Randon and Christine (Lewis) Rhodes. Survivors include his father and step – mom: Randon and Linda Rhodes of Wood River, his mom and step – dad:...
Jerry Barton
May 19, 2022
Rosewood Heights: Jerry D. Barton, 81, passed away at 9:56pm on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1940, in Roxana, the son of the late Percy and Lela (Meador) Barton. He married the former Shirley Ann Carr on February 18, 1961, in South Roxana, and she survives. Other survivors include...
Catherine "Kay" Losch
May 19, 2022
Roxana: The end of an era, Catherine Norma (Shafer) Losch, age 98, Matriarch of the Losch Farms Family passed away Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 10:35am, in her home surrounded by her family. She led a full life and a legacy that will live on forever. Catherine, also known as Kay to most, was born to Robert William Shafer...
Robert Anthony Bevfoden
May 17, 2022
Edwardsville: Robert Anthony Bevfoden, 92, passed away peacefully at 6:04pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He was born on October 9, 1929, in St. Louis, the son of the late Frederick G. and Helen M. (Briggs) Bevfoden. He married the former Dana Marie Daniels on June 11, 1955, in St. Louis, and...
Ruby Aud
May 10, 2022
Wood River: Ruby Aud, 92, passed away at 10am on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on April 2, 1930, in Omaha, Illinois, the daughter of the late William and Alta (Cox) Patton. She married Raymond A. “Ray” Aud on June 19, 1946, in Olney, Illinois and he preceded her in...
Debra Hinds
Apr 19, 2022
Granite City: Debra Hinds, 68, passed away at 8:06pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Gateway Regional Medical Center. She was born on December 31, 1953, in St. Louis, the daughter of Herbert and Shirley (Haselhorst) Reisinger of Collinsville. She married Richard Hinds in 1981 and he preceded her in death on March 7, 2012. In addition to her...
Les Reader
Apr 18, 2022
South Roxana: Les Reader, 73, passed away at 12:08pm on Monday, April 18, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born on July 10, 1948, in Wood River, the son of the late Charles and Eileen (Kelley) Reader. He married the former Sarah Lillian Chronister and she preceded him in death. Survivors include a son and daughter...
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...
