Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
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...
James W. "Jim" Colley
Apr 5, 2020
Bethalto: James W. Colley, 68, passed away at 2:50pm on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born on July 6, 1951, in Alton, the son of the late Wesley and Maude (Fralix) Colley. He married the former Pam Agney on March 18, 1972, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters and sons in...
Betty Jean Pitchford
Apr 4, 2020
Bethalto: Betty Jean Pitchford, 82, passed away at 3:41pm on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 22, 1937, in East Alton, the daughter of the late Lowell Alard and Rita Elizabeth (Taylor) Pitchford. Survivors include two daughters and a son: LeeAnn Eckhardt of South Roxana, Terri McInnis and her husband: Neil, Jr....
Janet Jones - Maddox
Mar 29, 2020
East Alton: Janet Jones – Maddox, 70, passed away at 8:13pm on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at her residence. She was born on November 29, 1949, the daughter of the late Howard and Elsie (Schuetz) Manley. She married Michael Maddox on January 13, 2007, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on April 23, 2012. Survivors include a...
Judith "Judy" Gill
Mar 28, 2020
Brighton: Judith “Judy” Gill, 79, passed away at 10:10am on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She was born on February 22, 1941, in Alton, the daughter of the late Amos and Jessie (Warren) Whorl. She married Harold Gill on August 6, 1960, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on December 11,...
Ralph M. Clouatre
Mar 24, 2020
Bethalto: Ralph M. Clouatre, 84, passed away at 8:30pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at University Nursing and Rehab in Edwardsville. He was born on September 17, 1935, in Roxana, the son of the late Sidney and Marie (Thomas) Clouatre. He married the former Donna Tate on August 3, 1957, in Roxana, and she survives. Other survivors include two...
Samuel R. "Sammy G." Guarino
Mar 18, 2020
Edwardsville: Samuel R. “Sammy G.” Guarino, 67, passed away at 8:12pm on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on January 4, 1953, in Alton, the son of the late Russell and Sarah (Culella) Guarino. He married the former Debra Wallendorff on March 1, 1980, in Rosewood Heights, and she...
Barbara Z. Peterson
Mar 18, 2020
Bethalto: Barbara Z. Peterson, 82, passed away at 10:59am on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at her residence. She was born on September 23, 1937, in Alton, the daughter of the late Henry and Shirley Irene Zimmermann. She married Thomas “Tom” Peterson on May 30, 1997, in Edwardsville, and he survives. Other survivors include three step – daughters: Kristie Peterson...
