Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Janet Wilson
Jan 11, 2021
Imperial, Missouri Janet Wilson, 77, formerly of Bethalto, passed away at 12:06am on Monday, January 11, 2021, at her residence. She was born on July 11, 1943, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruby (Madison) Norris. She married Donald E. “Don” Wilson on May 14, 1966, in East Alton, and he preceded her in death...
Paul "Ed" Lievers
Jan 9, 2021
Rosewood Heights: Paul “Ed” Lievers, 73, passed away at 8:19pm on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1947, in Cottage Hills, the son of the late James (Harley) and Beulah (King) Lievers. He married the former Cathy Mayberry on December 21, 1974, in Cottage Hills, and she survives. Other survivors include a...
Christopher Milligan
Jan 8, 2021
East Alton: Christopher Milligan, 52, passed away at 9:30am on Friday, January 8, 2021, in East Alton. He was born on October 25, 1968, in Alton, the son of the late Herschel Warren and Virginia Lee (Gee) Milligan. He married the former Rebecca Reine and they later divorced. Survivors include a son: Logan Reine of Jacksonville, North Carolina, two...
Darlene Kaid
Jan 8, 2021
Portage Des Sioux: Darlene Kaid, 58, passed away at 5:07pm on Friday, January 8, 2021, at SSM St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri. She was born on October 30, 1962, in Bad Wenshiem, Germany, the daughter of the late Dennis and Rosewitha (Curtis) Kaid. Survivors include a daughter: Amber Malone of East Alton, a son and daughter in...
Warren Wixford "Doug" Draugelis
Jan 5, 2021
St. Louis, Missouri: Warren Wixford Draugelis (Doug), 91, passed at Barnes – Jewish Hospital on January 5, 2021. He was born February 21, 1929, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Peter and Delight (Sielemann) Draugelis. He is survived by his wife Marian “Mickie” Dyreks. Other survivors include five daughters: Cindy Manlove and her husband: Sonny of...
Debbie R. Schoonover
Jan 4, 2021
Rosewood Heights: Debbie R. (Brooks) Schoonover, 65, passed away at 6:45 pm on Monday, January 4, 2021, at her residence. She was born on February 26, 1955, in Wood River, she was the daughter of the late William and Betty Jane (Miller) Brooks. She married Terry Schoonover on May 11, 1982 in St. Louis. Debbie was formerly employed as...
Gregory Oliver, Jr.
Jan 2, 2021
Gregory Oliver, Jr., 32, passed away at 11:14am on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his residence. Cremation services entrusted to Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River.
Paul Wayne Schuessler
Dec 22, 2020
East Alton: Paul Wayne Schuessler, 64, passed away at 7:44pm on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 25, 1956, in Alton, the son of the late John W. and Helen L. (Bauser) Schuessler. He married Pat Emery on August 16, 2003, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include his children: Melissa...
Clinton Ross
Dec 22, 2020
Wood River: Clinton Ross, 49, passed away at 12:14am on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1971, in Alton, the son of Linda (Overton) Ross of Wood River and the late Tommy Ross. In addition to his mother, survivors include a sister: Kimberly Michelle Meyer of Wildwood, Missouri, two nephews: Eric...
James L. Morton
Dec 18, 2020
Bethalto: James L. Morton, 86, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Alton Rehabilitation and Therapy. He was born on January 1, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Robert and Edna (East) Morton. He married the former Sherain Baker on September 22, 1984, in Bethalto, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Tina...
Beverly J. "Bev" Baker
Dec 18, 2020
Bethalto: Beverly J. “Bev” Baker, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, and friend. But “Grandma” was her favorite title of all. To be sure, she deeply loved everyone in her family, but she adored her four grandsons, Zach, Alex, Max, and Sam, forever to be known...
Pamela Leah Forrester
Dec 12, 2020
Rosewood Heights: Pamela Leah Forrester, 75, passed away at 11:57am on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Greystone in Edwardsville. She was born on March 23, 1945, in Alton, the daughter of the Charles and Thelma (Miller) Suchy. Survivors include a daughter: Michele Renee Forrester of Rosewood Heights and many friends. Pamela was employed for thirty - eight years by...
Frank Jacobson, Sr.
Dec 12, 2020
Bethalto: Frank Jacobson, Sr., 90, passed away at 9:17am on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1930, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of the late William Peter and Louise (Cunningham - Vielhak) Jacobson. He married the former Yvonne Jeffries on June 30, 1956, in Crown Point, Indiana, and she preceded him...
Floyd Caloway Dean
Dec 12, 2020
Floyd Caloway Dean, 88, of Norman, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Floyd was born in Wood River, IL on May 14, 1932, and lived in the area until 2003. In retirement, he relocated to Colorado Springs, CO, and Norman, OK to be near family. He made friends and became a part of every community...
Melissa Gillison
Dec 12, 2020
East Alton: Melissa Gillison, 55, passed away at 2:35pm on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1965, in Alton, the daughter of Gene Adams of Brighton and the late Sandra (Eaton) Young. Survivors include two daughters: Ashley Wilkerson of East Alton, Heather Gillison and her companion: Seth Gelke of Champaign, Illinois,...
Frances G. Steward
Dec 11, 2020
Cottage Hills: Frances G. Steward, 84, passed away at 5:02am on Friday, December 11, 2020, at her residence. She was born on February 9, 1936, in Brighton, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Mellenthin) Caffery. She married Louis C. Steward, Sr. on July 18, 1952, in Cottage Hills, and he preceded her in death on April 23,...
Norman Sanders, Sr.
Dec 10, 2020
Livingston: Norman Sanders, Sr., 71, passed away at 5:45pm on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on March 22, 1949, in Granite City, the son of the late Clyde and Henrietta (Cohn) Sanders. Survivors include his sons: Norman Sanders, Jr. of Staunton, Kirk Sanders and his wife: Teresa Jacksonville, Illinois, Ted...
Sharon Staszek
Dec 10, 2020
Moro: Sharon L. Staszek, 68, passed away at 11:17pm on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at her residence. She was born on March 8, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur and Roberta (Lalumdier) Gagnon. She married John A. Staszek, Jr. on March 27, 1987, in St. Louis, and he preceded her in death on May 7, 2016....
Dorothy Maxine Lawrence
Dec 9, 2020
Wichita, Kansas: Dorothy "Maxine" Lawrence, passed away on December 9, 2:30 pm, at Lakepoint Skilled Nursing in Wichita, KS. She was 98 years old. She was preceded in death by her two sisters and brother, as well as her husband, John "Jack" Gilbert Lawrence. Maxine is survived by her daughters, Mary Walker (Phillip) and Rebecca Lucas (David), as well...
Donald M. "Donnie" Barton, Jr.
Dec 9, 2020
Edwardsville: Donald M. “Donnie” Barton, Jr., 60, passed away at 3am on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1960, in Alton, the son of Donald M. and Vera (Gilless) Barton, Sr. of Edwardsville. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter: Courtney Barton of Bunker...
