Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Ronald D. Hand
May 28, 2020
Cahokia: Ronald D. Hand, 67, passed away at 1:30am on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his residence. He was born on May 8, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Jewel and Gladys Joyce (Betts) Hand. He married the former Renee Keim on June 15, 1991, in Cahokia, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter:...
Dale Eugene Dooley
May 27, 2020
Dale Eugene Dooley, 86, entered eternal rest with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday May 27th, 2020, at Hitz Memorial Home, Alhambra, Illinois. He was born December 29th, 1933, in Alton, Illinois the son of Charles O. “Buck” & Georgia Pearl (Graham) Dooley. Wishing to serve his country during the Korean War, Dale enlisted in the US...
David L. Kearbey
May 26, 2020
Bethalto: David L. Kearbey, 70, passed away at 2:10pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Griffith) Kearbey. He married Sandra Holland on May 15, 1980, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include a son Ric Kearbey and...
Lisa K. Bell
May 23, 2020
Alton: Lisa K. Bell, 68, formerly of Wood River, passed away at 3:18pm on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 4, 1951, in Wood River, the daughter of the late Jack and Janet (Childers) Williams. She married Paul M. “Mike” Bell on June 25, 1974, in Edwardsville, and...
Linda M. Hill
May 15, 2020
Bethalto: Linda M. Hill, 68, passed away at 12:27am on Friday, May 15, 2020, at her residence. She was born on September 2, 1951, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Vernon and Mary (Collier) Michelmann. She married Gary L. Hill on September 5, 1969, and he survives. Other survivors include two sons and a daughter in law:...
Connie L. Lane
May 15, 2020
Godfrey: Connie L. Lane, 72, passed away at 11:02am on Friday, May 15, 2020, at her residence. She was born April 12, 1948, in Normal, Oregon, the daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Bradshaw) Lacey. She married James Robert “Bobby” Lane on December 29, 1966, in Alton, and he preceded her in death in 2008. Survivors include four...
Ida Lorene Janes
May 15, 2020
Bethalto: Ida Lorene Janes, 92, passed away at 4:50am on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Integrity of Godfrey. She was born on the family farm in Sorento, Illinois, on September 24, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Willard and Pearl (Finke) McKean. She and her family lived in Greenville, Illinois, and lived their until they moved to...
Billy R. Tate
May 14, 2020
Wood River: Billy R. Tate, 92, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at Riverside Rehab and Healthcare in Alton. He was born on July 10, 1927, in Saline County, Illinois, the son of the late Noel E. and Nora Marie (Pemberton) Tate. He married the former Charlotte Rae Logan on May 26, 1951, in Galatia, Illinois, and she...
James L. "Jimmy" Pohlman
May 7, 2020
Alton: James L. Pohlman, 34, passed away at 8:35am on Thursday, May 7, 2020, in Alton. He was born on July 28, 1985, in Alton, the son of James Roberts the late Denise Pohlman. Survivors include his father and step mom: James and Anna Roberts of Madison, two sisters and brothers in law: Amber and Tom Silk of West...
Kenneth G. "Kenny" Trickey
May 2, 2020
Decatur, Alabama: Kenneth G. “Kenny” Trickey, 70, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Decatur General Hospital in Decatur, Alabama. He was born on June 28, 1949, in Alton, the son of the late Paul E. and Joyce M. (Leach) Trickey. He married the former Linda Compton – Troyer on April 28, 2007, in Alabama, and she survives....
William Crain
Apr 30, 2020
Staunton: William Crain, 73, passed away at 8:41am on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at his residence. He was born on April 8, 1947, in Alton, the son of the late William and Pansy (Henry) Crain. Survivors include his former wife Frances Crain of Staunton, a daughter and son in law: Susan and James Garrison of Staunton, a son: William...
Gary King
Apr 29, 2020
Alton: Gary King, 73, passed away at 3:48pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1946, in Alton, the son of the late Karl E. and Leona A. (Clark) King. He married the former Janet Woods and she preceded him in death on October 22, 2019. Survivors include his son: Gary Robert...
Robert "Bob" E. Beneze
Apr 27, 2020
Brighton: Robert (Bob) E. Beneze, 65, passed away at 10:50pm on Monday, April 27, 2020, surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born on July 29, 1954, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Howard and Bernice (Lenington) Rands and the late Robert E. Beneze. Survivors include two daughters and a son in law: Tara and Brad Tinnin...
Karl "Mike" Wieckhorst
Apr 26, 2020
Alton: Karl “Mike” Wieckhorst, 66, passed away at 9:27am on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1953, in Wood River, the son of the late Karl and Rose (Petrokovich) Wieckhorst. He married the former Barb Overton on August 31, 1974, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors include two...
Brianna H. Gargac
Apr 18, 2020
Godfrey: Brianna H. Gargac, 25, passed away at 8:56am on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on July 8, 1994, in St. Charles, Missouri, the daughter of Laurel S. and Dawn M. (Peace) Gargac of Godfrey. In addition to her parents, survivors include a sister and brother in law: Jessica...
Keith Dwayne Brigman
Apr 14, 2020
Roxana: Keith Dwayne Brigman, 57, of Roxana, Illinois returned home to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 at the St. Louis V.A. John Cochran Hospital. Keith was born November 30, 1962 “The Year of the Tiger” to parents Robert “Bob” Brigman and Sandra K. Crider-Byrd and was also lovingly raised by his step-parents, Teri Brigman and...
Edward Drach, Sr.
Apr 14, 2020
Wood River: Edward Drach, Sr., 91, passed away at 12:18pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 9, 1929, in East St. Louis, the son of the late Edward S. and Goldie C. (Tremble) Drach. Survivors include a son and daughter in law: Edward and Tracy Drach, Jr. of Wood River, three step...
John J. Schaller
Apr 12, 2020
East Alton: John J. Schaller, 66, passed away at 8:20pm on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 19, 1953, in Alton, the son of the late Fred and Eva (Fowler) Schaller. He married the former Donna Seehausen on June 18, 1977, in Godfrey, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter and...
Samuel Ivins Sams
Apr 11, 2020
South Roxana: Samuel Ivins Sams, 80, passed away at 12:15am on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1940, in Rockford, Tennessee, the son of the late George Washington and Annis (Gurley) Sams. He married the former Linda Weaver on November 15, 1968, in Peoria, and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters...
Ella L. Bierbaum
Apr 8, 2020
Wood River: Ella L. Bierbaum, 93, passed away at 10:10am on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her residence. She was born on June 16, 1926, in Ina, Illinois, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ada (King) Odle. She married Orville Orin Bierbaum and he preceded her in death on June 13, 2003. Survivors include a daughter and son...
