Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Jacob A. Igo
Jul 8, 2019
Godfrey: Jacob A. Igo, 31, passed away at 6:31am on Monday, July 8, 2019, in Foster Township. He was born on September 27, 1987, in Alton, the son of Richard and Leslie (Childs) Igo. Survivors include his dad: Richard Igo and his companion: Jill Stilwell of Alton, his mom: Leslie Childs of Godfrey, two daughters: Ariana Igo of Kansas...
Betty L. Crepps
Jul 6, 2019
Lincoln: Betty L. Crepps, 81, formerly of Bethalto, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at The Christian Village in Lincoln, Illinois. She was born on January 24, 1938, in Alton, the daughter of the late Herbert and Alma (Miller) Davis. She married Bobby S. Crepps on June 18, 1977, in Godfrey, and he preceded her in death on...
Richard Kusnierz
Jun 27, 2019
Bethalto: Richard Kusnierz, 72, passed away at 5:57pm on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1946, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, the son of Lillian (Tomsa) Kusnierz of Lisle, Illinois, and the late Ralph Kusnierz. He married Deborah Van Ryn on July 16, 1965, in Downers Grove, Illinois, and she survives. Other survivors...
Julianne Michelle Biro
Jun 23, 2019
Bunker Hill: JuliAnne Michelle Biro, 23, passed away at 6:36am on Sunday, June 23, 2019, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on December 18, 1995, in Maryville, the daughter of Richard and Michelle (Ulery) Biro. JuliAnne is survived by her dad: Richard of Wood River, her mother and dad: Michelle and Troy Crawford of Dorsey,...
Amara Moon Smith
Jun 21, 2019
St. Louis: Amara Moon Smith, infant daughter of Elbert “Ebby” Smith III and Jordan Sanders passed away at 11:17pm on Friday, June 21, 2019, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on June 20, 2019, in St. Louis. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister: Bailey Marie Smith of St. Louis,...
Jacquelyn Sue Dutchik
Jun 11, 2019
East Alton: Jacquelyn Sue Dutchik, 76, passed away at 11:22pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1943, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late James Clyde and Margaret Ruth (Fisher) Brown. She married Thomas Dutchik on August 20, 1983, in Wood River, and he survives. Other survivors include...
George Josse
Jun 11, 2019
Edwardsville: George Fisher was born on October 20, 1924, to Bertha Wormhoudt and George Fisher, he was later adopted by his stepfather, William Josse. George was an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life. He was a Golden Gloves boxer, a talented percussionist, a jazz music expert, a gifted psychologist and a man whose compassion and good humor...
Rhonda Gill
May 31, 2019
Lincoln: Rhonda Gill, 56, of Lincoln formerly of Alton, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving friends and family. Rhonda was born on September 23, 1962 in Alton, the daughter of Ronald Sterns and Betty (Davis) Crepps. She married Ronald Gill on June 1, 1984 in Godfrey, and he survives. In addition...
Edd Blasingim
May 30, 2019
Parma, Michigan: Edd Blasingim, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. He was born on August 31, 1934, in Hickman, Kentucky, the son of the late Harvey and Ida (Goff) Blasingim. Survivors include four daughters and three sons in law: Patty and Mike Harper of Lake Camelot, Illinois, Theresa and...
William W. Rushing
May 29, 2019
East Alton: William W. Rushing, 48, passed away at 6:18pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on January 10, 1971, in Alton, the son of Gerald and Brenda (Berry) Rushing. He married Lori Ottwell on April 27, 1991, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter: Katie...
Rebekah Ruth Buedel
May 27, 2019
Cottage Hills: Rebekah Ruth Buedel, age 33, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on March 21,1986 in Roseburg, Oregon. Beloved daughter of Royal (nee Douglas) Evans and Jeff Evans. Other survivors include three daughters: Sophia, Scarlett and Stella Rose; and a sister: Andrea Evans of Cottage...
William Danie Deardeuff
May 24, 2019
Bethalto: William Danie Deardeuff, dear infant son of Christopher and Holly (Dorman) Deardeuff went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2019. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister: Katelyn, his maternal grandma: Sherrie Dorman of Bethalto, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. William was preceded in death by grandparents: Danie Dorman, and...
Paula K. Myers
May 22, 2019
Godfrey: Paula K. Myers, 72, passed away at 5:09pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She was born on June 11, 1946, in Alton, the daughter of the late Paul E. and Joyce M. (Leach) Trickey. Paula married Gary L. Seaman on May 18, 1968, in Rosewood Heights, and he preceded her in...
Shirley Mccann
May 18, 2019
Rosewood Heights: Shirley McCann, 76, passed away at 1:39pm on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 18, 1942, in Alton, the daughter of the late Louis and Ruth (Cruse) Ringering. She married Melvin McCann on June 10, 1961, in Rosewood Heights, and he survives. Other survivors include her...
Linda Joann Boone
May 16, 2019
Godfrey: Linda Joann Boone, 60, passed away at 4:55am on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Willow Rose in Jerseyville. She was born on November 25, 1958, in Alton, the daughter of the late Jack and Barbara (Bridgeman) Bates. Linda is survived by her husband, Enoch of thirty - six years. Linda is lovingly remembered by her husband Enoch, her...
Keri Loberg Lane
May 14, 2019
East Alton: Keri Loberg Lane, 45, passed away at 11:45am on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at her residence. She was born on June 12, 1973, in Alton, the daughter of Dewey and Debi Loberg and the late Trina (Huffstutler) Loberg. She married Timothy Lane on April 5, 2008, in Alton, and he survives. In addition to her father, step...
Donna Marie Harris - Theiss
May 11, 2019
Fenton, Missouri: Donna Marie (Harris) Theiss, 61, passed away on May 11, 2019, in the emergency room at SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. She was born on March 31, 1958, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Charles A. Ecka and Wanda (Halley) Harris. She married David Theiss and he preceded her in death. Survivors include...
Lucille "Lucy" Feuquay
May 6, 2019
Wood River: Lucille “Lucy” Feuquay, 87, passed away at 3:55am on Monday, May 6, 2019, at Liberty Village in Maryville. She was born on March 24, 1932, in Highland, the daughter of the late Benton and Fern (Foster) Schneider. She married Harry Feuquay on August 25, 1956, in Highland, and he survives. Other survivors include two sons: Brian Feuquay...
Jerry S. Overton
Apr 29, 2019
South Roxana: Jerry S. Overton, 75, passed away at 4:44am on Monday, April 29, 2019, at his residence. He was born on June 6, 1943, in Dorena, Missouri, the son of the late Samuel and Hattie (Blasingim) Overton. He married the former Barbara “Barb” Warren on June 26, 1965, in East Alton and she survives. Other survivors include a...
Josephine Kelly
Apr 28, 2019
Brighton: Josephine Kelly, 75, passed away at 6:10pm on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Robings Manor in Brighton. She was born on October 6, 1943 in Jerseyville, the daughter of the late Wesley and Ruby (Merideth) Watson. She had worked as a cook for over thirty years at the Beehive and B&K restaurants in Brighton. She was a member...
