Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Leveda May "Becky" Cook
Mar 15, 2020
Moro: Leveda May “Becky” Cook, 94, passed away at 7:36am on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at her home. She was born on April 30, 1925, in Alexander County, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ernest Franklin and Lydia Lucille “Lula” (Bryant Englar) Heindricks. She married Nelson Cook on March 16, 1946, in Chester, Illinois, and he preceded her in...
Robert "Bob" Davidson
Mar 13, 2020
Edwardsville: Robert “Bob” Davidson, 61, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was the beloved husband of Mary “Lynn” Davidson. They were married thirty – nine years and in love since 1976. He was predeceased by his parents Grover and Stella (Norton) Davidson, his step son: Billy, and father in law: Robert Barry,...
Jackie (Hatalla) Hammann
Mar 10, 2020
Virden: Jackie (Hatalla) Hammann, 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in the emergency room at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on October 18, 1947, in Virden, the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Anna Mae (Foster) Hatalla. Jackie attended Virden Schools and was a care giver. She is survived by her companion Paul...
Anita S. Heinemeier
Mar 6, 2020
Alton: Anita S. Heinemeier, 64, passed away at 5:45pm on Friday, March 6, 2020, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 27, 1955, in Alton, the daughter of the late Harold and Betty (Perkinson) Cairns. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Alisha and Leo Romero of Alton, a son: Sean Heinemeier...
Elsie Mae Overton
Mar 4, 2020
Hartford: Elsie Mae Overton, 82, passed away at 8:42pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at her residence. She was born on April 12, 1937, in Hartford, the daughter of the late John and Nellie (Chapman) Lawrence. She married Gene Overton on December 11, 1954, in Hartford, and he preceded her in death on May 15, 2018. Survivors include: one...
Janet Lee Smith
Feb 29, 2020
South Roxana: Janet Lee Smith, 74, passed away at 12:25pm on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at her residence. She was born on December 6, 1945, in Alton, the daughter of the late Clarence Arthur and Hattie Urene (Brown) Smith. Survivors include a sister and brother in law: Karen and James Hayes of Hartford, two brothers and a sister in...
Layla Williford - Mason
Feb 23, 2020
Wood River: Layla Williford – Mason, 6, passed away at 8pm on Sunday, February 23, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on June 11, 2013, in O’Fallon, Missouri, the daughter of Frank Williford and Leighann Mason. Survivors include her dad and his fiancé: Frank Williford and Amanda Suzarra of Pontoon Beach, her mom and...
Stephen J. Muscarella
Feb 22, 2020
Boynton Beach, Florida: Stephen J. Muscarella, 70, passed away on February 22, 2020, at Bethesda West Hospital in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was born on March 19, 1949, in Alton, the son of the late Stephen A. and Ardelle (Blackburn) Muscarella. He married the former Kathy Tungett on June 5, 1975, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include...
Bruce Lee Perkhiser
Feb 21, 2020
Roxana: Bruce Lee Perkhiser, age 70, of Roxana, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 after a three year battle with cancer. His family was by his side. He was born July 3, 1949 in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Lula and Russell Perkhiser. He married Frances Breen on May 26, 1972. Bruce was a Vietnam War veteran/agent...
Maureen M. Lesicko
Feb 19, 2020
Godfrey: Maureen M. Lesicko, 87, passed away at 4:25am on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on September 6, 1932, in Wood River, the daughter of the late Harry and Bridget (Martin) Meyer. She married Air Force Captain Michael J. Lesicko on May 3, 1958, in Wood River and he preceded her in...
Robin R. Ahern
Feb 19, 2020
East Alton: Robin R. Ahern, 55, passed away at 3pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on May 28, 1964, in Jerseyville, the daughter of Gary and Karen (Abrahamson) Ahern. Survivors include her father and step mom: Gary and Pat Ahern of Wood River, her mother: Karen Ahern of East Alton, her...
Mary Nell Draper
Feb 4, 2020
Alton: Mary Nell Draper, age 97, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. She was born on July 1, 1922, in Montgomery County, Illinois, the daughter of Jesse and Laura Vogel. Upon marrying Kenneth M. Draper in 1946 she left her job as a beauty operator in...
L. William "Bill" Wrenn
Jan 26, 2020
Moro: L. William “Bill” Wrenn, Jr., 58, passed away at 8:58pm on Sunday, January 26, 2020, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1962, in Hinsdale, Illinois, the son of Vera (Templeton) Wrenn of Effingham, Illinois and the late Louis William Wrenn, Sr. He married April L. Callison on October 19, 1997,...
Gloria Jean Summer
Jan 26, 2020
Girard: Gloria Jean Summer, age 72, passed away on January 26, 2020. She was born on April 22, 1947, to Barbegine Mead Smith and Lewis Smith. Gloria spent her youth in Ridgeway and Decatur, IL and moved to Girard in 1983. Gloria worked for R&R Bindery Services in Girard, Illinois for 31 years, beginning as a machine operator and...
Michael "Mike" Collins
Jan 18, 2020
Rosewood Heights: Michael “Mike” Collins, 81, passed away at 7:42pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 4, 1938, in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of the late A.J. and Ann (Rainey) Collins. He married the former Connie Bond on September 21, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia, and she survives....
Sarah Capri Raymond
Jan 14, 2020
Bunker Hill: Sarah Capri Raymond, 29, passed away at 8:19am on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at her residence. She was born on October 18, 1990, in Naples, Italy, the daughter of Jim and Kelly (Dooley) Fulkrod of Dorsey and Eric Hausman of Godfrey. She married Andrew Raymond on October 14, 2016, in Edwardsville, and he survives. Other survivors include...
Jerald "Jerry" M. Dean
Jan 11, 2020
Wood River: Jerald “Jerry” M. Dean, 79, passed away at 7:45am on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at his residence. He was born on September 19, 1940, in Hickman County, Kentucky, the son of the late Arthur and Iris Ann (Myers) Dean. He married the former Joyce M. Davis on April 15, 1961, in Clinton, Kentucky, and she survives. Other...
David V. Hunt
Jan 9, 2020
St. Louis: David V. Hunt, 48, passed away at 10:19am on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born on January 4, 1972, in Alton, the son of Terry and Rebecca (Sloan) Hunt. Survivors include his dad and step – mom: Terry and Sharon Hunt of Jerseyville, his mom: Rebecca Hunt and Randy Bennette of Moro, his...
Michelle A. Reveal
Jan 5, 2020
Maryville: Michelle A. ReVeal, 56, passed away at 5:43pm on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1963, in Alton, the daughter of John and Joyce (Gillespey) Pilger of East Alton. She married James “Jim” ReVeal on June 3, 2017, in Wood River, and he survives. Other survivors include a step...
Bobbie L. Fink
Jan 4, 2020
Washington, Missouri: Bobbie L. Fink, 83, passed away at 5:02pm on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri. Survivors include a daughter: Brenda Fink of Rosewood Heights, two sons: Brian Fink of Marthasville, Missouri, BJ O’Brien of Marthasville, Missouri, three grandchildren and their spouses: Michael and Kori Giberson, Katie and Dan Mayer, Kacie and Jake Miller,...
