Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Daman P. Scheidler
Nov 22, 2019
Bethalto: Daman P. Scheidler, 50, passed away at 7:45am on Friday, November 22, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on January 18, 1969, in Florissant, Missouri, the son of Marvin and Carol (Giacoletto) Scheidler. Survivors include his mother and step - father: Carol Giacoletto – Brooks and her husband: Jim Brooks of Bethalto, a...
Vince Maynard
Nov 20, 2019
Wood River: Vince Maynard, 7, passed away at 4:39am on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, in Roxana. He was born on October 12, 2012, in Maryville, Illinois, the son of Will and Ashly (McInnis) Maynard. In addition to his dad, Vince is survived by his sister: Lucy at home, his paternal grandparents: Rex and Mary Maynard of Rosewood Heights, his...
Ashly Maynard
Nov 20, 2019
Wood River: Ashly Maynard, 34, passed away at 4:40am on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, in Roxana. She was born on January 30, 1985, in Graham, Texas, the daughter of Neil and Terri (Hellemeyer) McInnis, Jr. of Wood River. She married Will Maynard on July 7, 2007, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Lucy at home,...
Edna Rose Sears
Nov 19, 2019
Edna Rose Mueth Sears made the journey to Heaven on November 19, 2019, grateful for over 90 of the fullest years. Edna, a.k.a G’ma, GG, Mom, Grandma, was the family’s anchor. As we say goodbye for now, the family recognizes her strength and courage as a single mother, the sole breadwinner in supporting her family, and as a steadfast...
Anna J. Koeneman
Nov 17, 2019
Wood River: Anna J. Koeneman, 61, passed away at 11:56am on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at her residence. She was born on January 2, 1958, in Germany, the daughter of the late Johnny and Petronella (Sanstra) Thornton, Sr. She married Paul Koeneman, Jr. on August 18, 1980, and he preceded her in death in 2014. Survivors include a daughter:...
Patti Prusa
Nov 15, 2019
Troy: Patti Prusa, 67, passed away at 2:17pm on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on May 23, 1952, in Alton, the daughter of the late Edward and Phyllis (Moffett) Baker. She married Jim Prusa on May 24, 1975, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son in law:...
Linda Kraut
Nov 15, 2019
South Roxana: Linda Kraut, 65, passed away at 5:28am on Friday, November 15, 2019, at her residence. She was born on February 14, 1954, in Alton, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jessie (Swift) Dirickson. She married Marvin A. Kraut and he preceded her in death on December 15, 2013. Survivors include two sons: Patrick Gillson and his...
Sherri Ragus
Nov 6, 2019
Wood River: Sherri Ragus, 71, passed away at 5:30pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on January 13, 1948, in St. Louis, the daughter of Benjamin and Helen (Sturgis) Lambert. She married James Ragus on May 21, 2005, in Jamaica, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter...
Ruth M. Parkes
Nov 6, 2019
Alton: Ruth M. Parkes, 90, passed away at 12:45pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 5, 1929, in Alton, the daughter of the late Malcolm and Dorothy (Gore) O’Neal. She married Edward Parkes on August 14, 1975, in Macoupin County and he preceded her in death on...
Nancy J. Allsman
Oct 31, 2019
Godfrey: Nancy J. Allsman, 84, passed away at 11am on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at her residence. She was born on October 12, 1935, in Alton, the daughter of the late Paul and Gladys (Napp) Hasler. She married Larry Allsman on May 28, 1959, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include three daughters and a son in law:...
John Tyler Dossett
Oct 29, 2019
Bethalto: John Tyler Dossett, artist, philanthropist, and superhero, ended his crime-fighting career and flew to heaven on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. John was born in Alton, Illinois, to Terry and Martha (Muffy Looman) Dossett on July 14, 1974. He was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome when he was eighteen months old....
Marcella Koprivica
Oct 28, 2019
Godfrey: Marcella Koprivica, 95, formerly of East Alton, passed away at 8:55am on Monday, October 28, 2019, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. She was born on July 17, 1924, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Hale) Russell. She married Eugene Koprivica on July 18, 1942, in Kirkwood, Missouri, and he preceded her...
Edward W. Lander
Oct 18, 2019
Wood River: Edward W. Lander, 77, passed away at 4:05am on Friday, October 18, 2019, at Integrity Healthcare of Wood River. He was born on December 2, 1941, in Lakeway, Missouri, the son of the late Russell and Leone (Wymore) Lander. Survivors include a brother and sister in law: Bill and Sarah Lander of Clever, Missouri, two nephews: Michael...
Clark D. Lincoln
Oct 12, 2019
Bethalto: Clark D. Lincoln, 88, formerly of Wood River, passed away at 8pm on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on June 13, 1931, in Maynard, Arkansas, the son of the late Hulen and Lottie (Templeton) Lincoln. He married the former Kathern E. Cline on July 17, 1954, in Maynard,...
Maynard "Chris" Johnson
Oct 9, 2019
Glen Carbon: Maynard “Chris” Johnson, 86, passed away at 3:50pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Anderson Hospital. He was born on August 22, 1933, in Irvington, Illinois, the son of the late Rollo and Grace (Wilson) Johnson. He married the former Janice Schultz and they later divorced. Survivors include three daughters and sons in law: Tammy and Charlie...
Cindy Renee Rice
Sep 29, 2019
Alton: Cindy Renee Rice, 54, passed away at 2:40pm on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 16, 1965, in Alton, the daughter of Nancy L. (Bushnell) Gabriel of Alton and the late James E. Gabriel. She married Trent Rice on September 5, 1987, in Alton, and...
David H. Mccoy
Sep 28, 2019
Rosewood Heights: David H. McCoy, 78, passed away at 8:55am on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur. He was born on September 9, 1941, in Alton, the son of the late Roy and Ruth (Barnes) McCoy. He married Shirley Ward on December 11, 1993, in Granite City, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter:...
Dorothy M. Lane
Sep 26, 2019
Alton: Dorothy M. Lane, 82, passed away at 7:44am on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Jerseyville Manor. She was born on July 1, 1937, in Hickman, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Harvey and Ida (Goff) Blasingim. She married Harold Lane on May 23, 1953, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2019. Survivors include...
Jeremy D. Hall
Sep 24, 2019
East Alton: Jeremy D. Hall, 37, passed away at 11pm on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, in Boone County, Missouri. He was born on September 19, 1982, the son of Larry Hall and Darla Daigger - Sandhofer. Survivors include his mom and step – dad: Darla and Rick Sandhofer of Moro, his father: Larry Hall of Mississippi, his six children:...
John G. Dockins
Sep 17, 2019
Alton: John G. Dockins, 78, passed away at 10:42am on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on November 20, 1940 in Datto, Arkansas, the son of the late Len and Matilda (Forbes) Dockins. He married Sandy Brandt and she preceded him in death. Survivors include a son: John Knarr of St....
