Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
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,...
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...
