Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Terry C. Inman
Sep 28, 2020
Wood River: Terry C. Inman, 69, passed away at 8:20am on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Elmwood Nursing and Rehab in Maryville. He was born on April 14, 1951, in Blackton, Arkansas, the son of the late Jesse and Maude (Speakman) Inman. He married the former Sharon Linkeman on June 9, 1973, in Wanda, and she survives. Other survivors...
James H. "Jim" Taylor
Sep 27, 2020
Hartford: James H. Taylor, 75, passed away at 9:11am on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1945, in Pembroke, Kentucky, the son of the late Melvin and Eva (Atkins) Taylor. He married the former Nancy Kupsky on October 9, 1999, in Silver Dollar City and she survives. Other survivors include two sons:...
Doris S. Heigert
Sep 23, 2020
Staunton: Doris S. Heigert, 90, passed away at 12:48pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare. She was born on January 24, 1930, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Selma (Henke) Jarden. She married Elmer Heigert on November 25, 1948, in Staunton, and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2014. Survivors...
Cathy Nee Ryder Berry
Sep 23, 2020
Bethalto: Cathy (neé Ryder) Berry, 64, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23rd, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. For over a year Cathy fought valiantly to overcome the physical and emotional toll of cancer, always remaining true to the courage, kindness, and dignity that defined her character. Throughout this trying time, she never lost sight of...
Lamoine Eudean Tinnin
Sep 23, 2020
Belleville: Lamoine Eudean Tinnin, 84, passed away at 11:52am on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Belleville Memorial. He was born on June 28, 1936, in Sorento, the son of the late Robert Mason and Viola Jane (Knapp) Tinnin. He married the former Connie Crawford on September 24, 1998, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son in...
Michael "Mike" Huff
Sep 13, 2020
South Roxana: Michael “Mike” Huff, 70, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 12:40pm on Sunday, September 13, 2020, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 28, 1950, in Carrollton, Illinois, the son of the late Keith and Helen (Varble) Huff. He married the former Joyce Owens on July 29, 1972,...
Shannon Lynne Philbeck
Sep 10, 2020
Bethalto: Shannon Lynne Philbeck, 30, passed away at 8:30am on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her residence. She was born January 24, 1990, in Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of Kevin Sanders and Deneen (Harvey) Philbeck. Survivors include her dad and step – mom: Kevin and Michele Sanders of West Plains, Missouri, her mom: Deneen Philbeck of Bethalto, her daughter:...
William "Bill" Prehn
Sep 10, 2020
Alton: William “Bill” Prehn, 81, passed away at 9am on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at his residence. He was born on December 10, 1938, in Chicago, the son of the late Orville and Geraldine (Wiseman) Prehn. He married the former Cheri Cunningham on March 15, 1991, in Bethalto, and she survives. Other survivors include a sister: Anna Boettcher of...
Pearl A. Smiley
Sep 5, 2020
Wood River: Pearl A. Smiley, 87, passed away at 5:45am on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at her residence. She was born on January 28, 1933, in Edwardsville, the daughter of the late Charles B. and Myrtle (Wiley) Graham. She married William Smiley on March 15, 1952, in Edwardsville, and he preceded her in death on April 8, 2008. Survivors...
Tyler E. Zeller
Sep 3, 2020
East Alton: Tyler E. Zeller, 30, passed away at 6:30pm on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 21, 1990, in Alton, the son of Jeffery and Sandra (Kamp) Zeller. Survivors include his dad: Jeffery Zeller of Alton, his mom and step – dad: Sandra Zeller and Steven Middleton of East Alton, his son:...
Charlotte Jean Deardeuff
Aug 27, 2020
Cottage Hills: Charlotte Jean Deardeuff, 87, passed away at 8:47am on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at University Nursing and Rehab in Edwardsville. She was born on October 31, 1932, in Alton, the daughter of the late William L. and Muriel A. (Daniels) Harshbarger. She married Harold “Gene” Deardeuff on June 16, 1951, in Arkansas, and he preceded her in...
Edward R. Vincent
Aug 26, 2020
Carlinville: Edward R. Vincent, 30, passed away at 3:09am on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at his residence. He was born on November 21, 1989, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Edward Robert Vincent II of Alton and the late Kathy Malone. Survivors include a brother, two sisters and a brother in law: Angela Vincent – Bollinger and her husband:...
Patricia Darlene Bumgardner
Aug 22, 2020
Alton: Patricia Darlene (Durham) Bumgardner at the age of 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 5, 1955 to the Lloyd and Wanda (Hardwick) Durham. Survivors include two daughters and a son in law: Kristi and Patrick Haverkamp of Brazil, Indiana, Traci Aller of Cottage Hills, a son and daughter in law: Carl and...
Daniel Douglas "Danny" Gallagher
Aug 21, 2020
Wood River: Daniel Douglas “Danny” Gallagher, 70, passed away at 10:56 am on Friday, August 21, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on June 27, 1950, in Alton, the son of Hugh A. Gallagher of Bethalto and the late Margie June (Bell) Gallagher. He married the former Cheryl Connor on...
James H. Warren
Aug 20, 2020
East Alton: James H. Warren 65, passed at 9:40am on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his residence. He was born July 27, 1955, in Alton, the son of the late Phillip and Joyce (Whorl) Warren. He married Wilma Hatten on November 26, 1976, in Alton, and she preceded him in death on February 11, 2015. Survivors include a brother:...
Leo M. "Foozy" Fouts
Aug 9, 2020
Virden: Leo M. “Foozy” Fouts, 88, passed away at 9:58am on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born on December 23, 1931, in Carlinville, Illinois, the son of the late Nelson and Etta (Grigg) Fouts. He married the former Margie Ball on August 28, 1955, at the First Baptist Church in Virden. Survivors include two daughters...
Everett L. Martin, Sr.
Aug 5, 2020
South Roxana: Everett L. Martin, Sr., 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Gateway Regional Hospital in Granite City. He was born on September 4, 1935, in Madison, Illinois, the son of the late Matt and Hessel (Crowley) Martin. He married the love of his life, Nona “Blanche” Huddleston on April 18, 1955, in Hernando, Mississippi, and...
Kaelan Q. Turner
Jul 28, 2020
Alton: Kaelan Q. Turner, 17, passed away at 6am on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 6, 2003, in Alton, the son of Dustin and Cristalle (Rayborn) Turner of Alton. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters: Addison Turner, Bellah Turner, Seren Turner, two brothers: Tristan Turner, Owyn Turner,...
Edward "Ted" Wallace
Jul 22, 2020
Alton: Edward “Ted” Wallace, 89, passed away at 4:30am on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Riverside Rehab and Healthcare in Alton. He was born on November 1, 1930, in Jersey County, Illinois, the son of the late Claud and Ferral (Cunningham) Wallace. He married the former Lydia “Kathy” Gettings on January 18, 1969, in Fieldon, and she survives. Other...
Judith "Judy" Kuehnel
Jul 15, 2020
East Alton: Judith “Judy” Kuehnel, 69, passed away at 4:10pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. She was born on May 21, 1951, in Alton, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Rita (Edgington) Noel. Survivors include a daughter: Michelle Kuehnel – Steiniger and her fiancé: Mike Bunt of East Alton, a son and daughter...
