Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Larry Shewmake
Dec 8, 2021
East Alton: Larry D. Shewmake, 64, passed away at 3:56pm on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 21, 1957, in Wood River, the son of the late Walter and Shirley (Sparks) Shewmake. Survivors include two sons: Larry (Sherry) Shewmake Jr. of East Alton, Nathan (Samantha) Shewmake of Bethalto,...
Beverly A. Bishop
Dec 7, 2021
Girard: Beverly A. Bishop, 71, passed away at 8:16pm Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at her residence. She was born on September 28, 1950, in Taylorville, the daughter of the late Richard Dale and Jessie Mae (Skinner) Pruitt. She married Steven Bishop on June 3, 1967, in Taylorville, and he survives. Other survivors include her children: Shawn Cox and her...
Robert Reynolds, Sr.
Dec 1, 2021
Cottage Hills: Robert Reynolds, Sr., 94, passed away at 4:09am on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Mercy Rehab Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. He was born on October 20, 1927, in Harrisburg, Illinois, the son of the late Theodore and Mabel (Thomas) Reynolds. He married the former Frances Fry on April 28, 1951, in Cottage Hills, and she preceded him...
Nicholas Robin Mason
Nov 22, 2021
Wood River: Nicholas Robin Mason, 41, of Wood River passed away the night of Monday, November 22nd, 2021. He was born October 13, 1980, to the parents of Kathleen Hanfelder-Mason and the late Harry Mason. Nick was a Roxana High School graduate class of 1998. He went on to graduate from Ranken Technical College in 2001. After college, he...
Maureene Corinne Reed
Nov 16, 2021
Maureene Corinne Reed, 72, passed away at 3:46am on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her residence. She was born on September 3, 1949, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, the daughter of the late Jack and Corinne Ann (Uthoff) Lindell. She married Orville Reed in Nebraska City, Nebraska and he preceded her in death in 2012. Survivors include two daughters and a...
Gary W. Bockstruck
Nov 16, 2021
East Alton: Gary W. Bockstruck, 65, passed away at 11:25pm on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on March 12, 1956, in Alton, the son of Catherine (Wren) Bockstruck of Godfrey and the late Herman Bockstruck. He married the former Pam Kamp on May 16, 1981, in Alton, and she...
Matthew Cruthis
Nov 13, 2021
Alton: Matthew A. Cruthis, 37, passed away at 6:15am on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at his residence. He was born on September 8, 1984, in Alton, the son of Alan and Marlene (Slaten) Cruthis. Matthew is survived by his father and step – mom: Alan and Cathy Cruthis of Englewood, Florida, his mother: Marlene Cruthis of Alton, his daughter:...
William D. "Bill" Tarrant, Jr.
Nov 12, 2021
Raleigh, North Carolina: William D. Tarrant, Jr., “Bill”, 83, formerly of Alton, IL, found eternal peace at 1:44 AM on November 12, 2021, at his home in Raleigh, NC, with his wife by his side. He was born the only son to the late William D. Tarrant, Sr., and Ada M. (Kennedy) Tarrant on July 14, 1938, in Alton....
Karen Marie Ahern
Nov 4, 2021
Rosewood Heights: Karen Marie Ahern, 82, passed away at 1:31pm on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1939, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of the late Clifford and Fern (Johnson) Abrahamson. Survivors include a a son and daughter in law: Brian and Dina Ahern of Lebanon, Ohio, a daughter and son...
Linda Crist Graczyk Phelps
Nov 3, 2021
Wood River: Linda J. "Princess" Crist Graczyk Phelps, 73, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 11, 1948, the daughter of the late Garrell and Thelma (Baker) Crist. Survivors include her son: William Neal of Branson, Missouri, her daughter Toni Graczyk of Springfield, Missouri, three granddaughters, her companion: Russ Shives...
Ron Wenzel
Nov 3, 2021
Crystal City, Missouri: Ron Wenzel, 65, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 7:26pm Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born on December 31, 1955, in Alton, the son of Anita (Schulz) Wenzel of Godfrey and the late Harold Wenzel. He married the former Carolyn Louis on May 25,...
Eugene "Ivan" Milhime
Nov 2, 2021
Carlinville: Eugene “Ivan” Milhime, 78, passed away at 9:50am on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care Center. He was born on February 4, 1943, in Alton, the son of the late Howard and Clara (Groppel) Milhime. Survivors include his brother in law: Winifred “Earl” Dale of Cottage Hills, his nieces and nephews: Pamela (Glenn) Walker...
Lena Belle Baze
Oct 25, 2021
Alton: Lena Belle Baze, 85, entered her eternal rest at 1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at home surrounded by family. She was born on June 9, 1936, in Rombauer, Missouri, the eighth daughter of the late August and Darlie (Hood) Henry. She married her high school sweetheart James B. Baze on Sept. 8, 1955, in Alton, Illinois,...
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,...
