Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Mar 22, 2025

South Roxana:

Janice Watson, 77, passed away at 12:05am on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at University Nursing and Rehab in Edwardsville. She was born on October 25, 1947, in Paducah, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Lawrence) Korte. She married Jim Watson on September 19, 1969, in Metropolis, Illinois, and he survives....

Mar 20, 2025

Alton:

Garry Moore, 72, passed away at 3:50am on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 1, 1953, the son of the late Ernie and Martha (Wright) Moore. Survivors include two daughters: Trisha Jarman of Pittsfield Illinois, Tara Jarman of Pittsfield, Illinois, two sons and daughter in law: Brandin...

Mar 18, 2025

Toby Cook was born November 28, 1954 and passed away March 18, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend whose life was filled with love for his family, a passion for fishing, and cherished memories of time spent at Rockaway Beach. Toby was a lifelong fan of the Minnesota Vikings and had a...

Mar 12, 2025

Samuel Easton Slagel of Collinsville, IL died on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was 88 years old.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents; his nephew, Michael Collier in 2004; his brother, Wayne Slagel in 2012; his brother-in-law, Gary Gieser later in 2012; and by his sister, Mary Catherine Collier in 2020....

Mar 6, 2025

Godfrey:

Marlene C. Shake, 88, passed away at 11:47am on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her residence. She was a beloved mother and Aunt. She was born on November 12, 1936, in Alton, the daughter of the late John R. and Maude (Wallace) Hale. She married George W. “Bill” Shake on January 17, 1970, in...

Mar 5, 2025

Wood River:

Craig Johnson, 67, passed away at 1:23pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 9, 1957, in Wood River, the son of Shirley (Fraser) Johnson of Bethalto and the late William C. “Bill” Johnson. In addition to his mom, Craig is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Mar 4, 2025

Holiday Shores:

Judith A. Pitman, 73, passed away at 12:16am on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born on March 22, 1951, in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of the late Marvin and Blanche Kettinger. She married William Pitman and he preceded her in death on January 12, 2021. Survivors include a daughter:...

Mar 3, 2025

Cottage Hills:

David L. Watts, 73, passed away at 4:14pm on Monday, March 3, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on August 8, 1951, in Fieldon, Illinois, the son of the late Ruben and Lillian (Conrad) Watts. He married the former Linda (Walden) Walter on August 7, 2019, in Cottage...

Mar 3, 2025

Wood River:

Michael D. Wrozier, 80, passed away at 5:37am on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Christian Northeast Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1944, in St. Louis County, Missouri, the son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Perdue) Wrozier. He married the former Sheryl Allstun on October 23, 1970, in Florissant, Missouri, and...

Mar 2, 2025

Wood River:

Benny Badgett, 79, passed away at 11am on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 29, 1945, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of the late Gary and Maxine (Fisher) Badgett. He married the former Barbara Jane Buckingham on April 25, 1970, in Cahokia, and she survives. Other...

Feb 25, 2025

Wood River:

Randall “Randy” E. Bouillon, born on January 23rd, 1952, in Alton Illinois, was sent to his eternal home on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Randy is survived by his daughter, Tricia Keyser of Goldsboro, North Carolina, his brother Rick (Lisa) Bouillon of Salt Lake City Utah...

Feb 18, 2025

Bunker Hill:

Sylvia I. Beasley, 94, passed away at 9:02am on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on May 23, 1930, in Eldorado, Illinois, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mae (Cletcher) Grant. She married Donald L. Beasley on March 17, 1951, in Eldorado,...

Feb 16, 2025

Wood River:

Janet C. Boyle, 85, formerly of Bethalto, passed away at 7:35pm on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Bria of Wood River. She was born on September 29, 1939, in Grafton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Clanney) Ennis. She married Jess E. Boyle on September 5, 1958, in Alton, and...

Feb 14, 2025

East Alton:

Michael Peterson, 43, passed away at 12:25pm on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 2, 1981, in Alton, the son of Douglas Peterson and Sandra (Wilmurth) Cunningham of East Alton. In addition to his parents, survivors include three daughters: Mercades Peterson of Wood River, Miyah Peterson...

Feb 10, 2025

Roxana:

Carolyn Schutz Losch, 82, passed away at 10:17am on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her residence in Roxana with her family by her side. She was born on October 21, 1942, in Alton, the daughter of the late Woodrow and Jean (Bohannon) Schutz. She married Charles “Gene” Losch in Alton on December 26, 1964,...

Feb 4, 2025

Wood River:

William D. Linton, 86, passed away at 3:39am on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Christian Northeast Hospital. He was born on March 5, 1938, in Marion, Illinois, the son of the late Dwayne and Margaret R. (Richmond) Linton. He married the former Patricia King on August 1, 1959, in Herrin, Illinois, and she...

Jan 30, 2025

South Roxana:

Starla Jean Bell, 42, passed away at 3:07pm on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side. Starla was born on April 12, 1982, in Duncan, Oklahoma, the daughter of Loca (Sunderland) Catt of Alton and Franklin Hamilton of East Alton. She married Daniel E. Bell on...

Jan 28, 2025

Wood River:

Samuel H. Rhea, 69, passed away at 10:47am on Monday, January 28, 2025, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1955, in Wood River, the son of the late Daniel and Veneta (Harrod) Rhea. He married the former Roberta Smith on October 17, 2000, in Alton,...

Jan 24, 2025

Alton:

Jason Reedy, 49, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, in the emergency room at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born on August 25, 1975, the son of the late Linda (Standefer) Reedy. Survivors include a sister: Kim Shepherd of Glen Carbon, his nephews and niece: Nicco (Megan)...

Jan 16, 2025

Auburn:

With great sadness, we share the loss of our cherished "wingman" Papa T., Taylor “Odie” Evans who passed away peacefully at home at 10:41pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by love in his final moments. He was born on January 18, 1960, in Springfield, the son of the late James and Martha June...