Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
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...
Janet Ruth Rogers
Jun 10, 2021
Wood River: Janet Ruth Rogers, 49, passed away at 9:45pm on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1971, in Olathe, Kansas, the daughter of Loreeta (Wilson) Rogers and the late Rev. Elmer Rogers. In addition to her mom, she is survived by a sister: Carole Rogers of...
Dinah Merritt
Jun 5, 2021
Staunton: Dinah Merritt, 70, passed away at 3:46pm on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the emergency room at Staunton Community Hospital. She was born on September 21, 1950, in Cairo, Illinois, the daughter of the late Purrander and Stella (Harget) Cornwell, Jr. She married Byron Merritt on September 21, 1984, in Wickliffe, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death...
Donald W. Adele
May 27, 2021
Alton: Donald W. Adele, 81, passed away Thursday evening, May 27, 2021, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on May 12, 1940, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of the late Donald J. and Pearl Adele. He married the former Thelma Jean Way on June 4, 1983, and she survives. Other survivors include three...
Eric L. Grindstaff
May 26, 2021
Wood River: Eric L. Grindstaff, 33, passed away at 6:15pm on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born on November 25, 1987, in Granite City, the son of Marty Grindstaff of Wood River and Kimberly (Ross) Meyer of Wildwood, Missouri. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandma: Linda Ross of Wood River, a half sister:...
Tim Ash
May 24, 2021
Troy: Tim Ash, 42, passed away at 8:35am on Monday, May 24, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on December 5, 1978, in Maryville, Illinois, the son of Frances (Steele) Ash of Wood River and the late William Henry Ash. He married the former Crystal Sheppard on May 2, 2020, in Troy,...
Kaleb Ball
May 23, 2021
Bethalto: Kaleb Ball, 35, passed away at 8:17pm on Sunday, May 23, 2021, in the emergency room at Belleville Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on October 28, 1985, in Alton, the son of Ronnie and Dorrie (Wikoff) Ball of Bethalto. He married the former Michele Depper on August 25, 2012, in Edwardsville,...
Crystal June Dolbee
May 22, 2021
Wood River: Crystal June Dolbee, 45, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born on February 9, 1976, in Alton, the daughter of the late Vaughn Franklin Dolbee and Judy Jean Ragusa. Survivors include a daughter: Makayla Dolbee of Wood River, two sons: Caleb Dolbee of Wood River, Kyle Dolbee of Wood River, a...
