Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Charles "Bop" Whitlock
Jan 20, 2021
Cottage Hills: Charles W. “Bop” Whitlock, 79, passed away at 10:40pm on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at his residence. He was born on August 19, 1941, in Big Ridge, Illinois, the son of the late William E. and Maynelle (Oliver) Whitlock. He married the former Elizabeth Beggs on October 24, 1961, in Carrier Mills, Illinois, and she survives. Other...
Helena Rose Scifres
Jan 19, 2021
Brighton: Helena Rose Scifres nee Donelson went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at her residence. She was born on February 18, 1947, in Alton, the daughter of the late Clifford and Ida Mae (Schoning) Donelson. She married Gerald Scifres August 19, 1963, and they were married for twenty-nine years. Survivors include her children:...
Dolores Cuddy Folkerts
Jan 18, 2021
Roxana: Dolores Cuddy Folkerts, 94, matriarch and our erudite teacher has been chosen by God this day January 18, 2021, to be our family’s guiding angel. She was born on December 18, 1926, in Alton, the daughter of the late James Garth and Verna (Roberts) Cuddy. Survivors include a daughter: Patricia C. Paustian of Roxana, a son: John G....
Jerry Arthur Allsman
Jan 12, 2021
Alton: Jerry Arthur Allsman, 82, passed away at 7:30pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born on August 28, 1938, in Alton, the son of the late James J. and Ethel (Richardson) Allsman. He married the former Florence Rowland on August 30, 1958, at the Edwards Street Assembly of God Church in Alton...
Janet Wilson
Jan 11, 2021
Imperial, Missouri Janet Wilson, 77, formerly of Bethalto, passed away at 12:06am on Monday, January 11, 2021, at her residence. She was born on July 11, 1943, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruby (Madison) Norris. She married Donald E. “Don” Wilson on May 14, 1966, in East Alton, and he preceded her in death...
Paul "Ed" Lievers
Jan 9, 2021
Rosewood Heights: Paul “Ed” Lievers, 73, passed away at 8:19pm on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born on November 12, 1947, in Cottage Hills, the son of the late James (Harley) and Beulah (King) Lievers. He married the former Cathy Mayberry on December 21, 1974, in Cottage Hills, and she survives. Other survivors include a...
Christopher Milligan
Jan 8, 2021
East Alton: Christopher Milligan, 52, passed away at 9:30am on Friday, January 8, 2021, in East Alton. He was born on October 25, 1968, in Alton, the son of the late Herschel Warren and Virginia Lee (Gee) Milligan. He married the former Rebecca Reine and they later divorced. Survivors include a son: Logan Reine of Jacksonville, North Carolina, two...
Darlene Kaid
Jan 8, 2021
Portage Des Sioux: Darlene Kaid, 58, passed away at 5:07pm on Friday, January 8, 2021, at SSM St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri. She was born on October 30, 1962, in Bad Wenshiem, Germany, the daughter of the late Dennis and Rosewitha (Curtis) Kaid. Survivors include a daughter: Amber Malone of East Alton, a son and daughter in...
Warren Wixford "Doug" Draugelis
Jan 5, 2021
St. Louis, Missouri: Warren Wixford Draugelis (Doug), 91, passed at Barnes – Jewish Hospital on January 5, 2021. He was born February 21, 1929, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Peter and Delight (Sielemann) Draugelis. He is survived by his wife Marian “Mickie” Dyreks. Other survivors include five daughters: Cindy Manlove and her husband: Sonny of...
Debbie R. Schoonover
Jan 4, 2021
Rosewood Heights: Debbie R. (Brooks) Schoonover, 65, passed away at 6:45 pm on Monday, January 4, 2021, at her residence. She was born on February 26, 1955, in Wood River, she was the daughter of the late William and Betty Jane (Miller) Brooks. She married Terry Schoonover on May 11, 1982 in St. Louis. Debbie was formerly employed as...
Gregory Oliver, Jr.
Jan 2, 2021
Gregory Oliver, Jr., 32, passed away at 11:14am on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his residence. Cremation services entrusted to Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River.
Paul Wayne Schuessler
Dec 22, 2020
East Alton: Paul Wayne Schuessler, 64, passed away at 7:44pm on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 25, 1956, in Alton, the son of the late John W. and Helen L. (Bauser) Schuessler. He married Pat Emery on August 16, 2003, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include his children: Melissa...
Clinton Ross
Dec 22, 2020
Wood River: Clinton Ross, 49, passed away at 12:14am on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1971, in Alton, the son of Linda (Overton) Ross of Wood River and the late Tommy Ross. In addition to his mother, survivors include a sister: Kimberly Michelle Meyer of Wildwood, Missouri, two nephews: Eric...
James L. Morton
Dec 18, 2020
Bethalto: James L. Morton, 86, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Alton Rehabilitation and Therapy. He was born on January 1, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Robert and Edna (East) Morton. He married the former Sherain Baker on September 22, 1984, in Bethalto, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Tina...
Beverly J. "Bev" Baker
Dec 18, 2020
Bethalto: Beverly J. “Bev” Baker, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 18, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, and friend. But “Grandma” was her favorite title of all. To be sure, she deeply loved everyone in her family, but she adored her four grandsons, Zach, Alex, Max, and Sam, forever to be known...
Pamela Leah Forrester
Dec 12, 2020
Rosewood Heights: Pamela Leah Forrester, 75, passed away at 11:57am on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Greystone in Edwardsville. She was born on March 23, 1945, in Alton, the daughter of the Charles and Thelma (Miller) Suchy. Survivors include a daughter: Michele Renee Forrester of Rosewood Heights and many friends. Pamela was employed for thirty - eight years by...
Frank Jacobson, Sr.
Dec 12, 2020
Bethalto: Frank Jacobson, Sr., 90, passed away at 9:17am on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 21, 1930, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of the late William Peter and Louise (Cunningham - Vielhak) Jacobson. He married the former Yvonne Jeffries on June 30, 1956, in Crown Point, Indiana, and she preceded him...
Floyd Caloway Dean
Dec 12, 2020
Floyd Caloway Dean, 88, of Norman, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Floyd was born in Wood River, IL on May 14, 1932, and lived in the area until 2003. In retirement, he relocated to Colorado Springs, CO, and Norman, OK to be near family. He made friends and became a part of every community...
Melissa Gillison
Dec 12, 2020
East Alton: Melissa Gillison, 55, passed away at 2:35pm on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1965, in Alton, the daughter of Gene Adams of Brighton and the late Sandra (Eaton) Young. Survivors include two daughters: Ashley Wilkerson of East Alton, Heather Gillison and her companion: Seth Gelke of Champaign, Illinois,...
Frances G. Steward
Dec 11, 2020
Cottage Hills: Frances G. Steward, 84, passed away at 5:02am on Friday, December 11, 2020, at her residence. She was born on February 9, 1936, in Brighton, the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Mellenthin) Caffery. She married Louis C. Steward, Sr. on July 18, 1952, in Cottage Hills, and he preceded her in death on April 23,...
