Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Clifford "Cliff" Hoedebecke
Apr 11, 2019
Clifford William Hoedebecke, 57, of Bethalto passed away on April 11, 2019, surrounded by the love of his immediate family. But no one called him “Clifford;” he was known as Cliff by his family and friends. So many memories come crashing back. So little time to reminisce of past joys, past loves, past successes. His friends knew him as...
Don L. Hiller
Apr 9, 2019
Alton: Don L. Hiller, 84, passed away at 1:48am on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Fountain View Manor in Granite City. He was born on July 31, 1934, in Alton, the son of the late Howard and Gladys (Suit) Hiller. Survivors include one daughter: Debra Fish of Alton, one son and daughter in law: Donald and Mary Hiller, Jr....
Gilbert R. "Gib" Trent, Sr.
Apr 6, 2019
Godfrey: Gilbert R. “Gib” Trent Sr., 94, passed away at 3:30pm, Saturday, April 6, 2019, at his home in Godfrey surrounded by his family. He was born February 23, 1925 in Litchfield, Illinois the son of the late Gilbert and Ruth Evelyn (Young) Trent. Gib married LaVerne E. Manns on February 24, 1945 at the First United Methodist Church...
Scott Paul Dietrich
Apr 5, 2019
Godfrey: An angel on earth, Scott Paul Dietrich, formerly of Bethalto, gained his heavenly wings on Friday, April 5, 2019, at the age of 52, with his family by his side. Scott was born on September 6, 1966, in Alton, the adored son of John Roland and Mary Louise (Jung) Dietrich Sr. of South Roxana. He attended St. Bernard’s,...
Floyd E. Fessler, Sr.
Apr 3, 2019
Bethalto: Floyd E. Fessler, Sr., 91, passed away at 10:35am on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1927, in Alton, the son of the late Edward William and Hallie Schree (Butler) Fessler. He married the former Shirley Olden in 1948 in Alton and they later divorced. He then married Elizabeth Irene File...
Sophie C. Pansic
Apr 1, 2019
Hartford: Sophie C. Pansic, 96, passed away at 2:17 am on Monday, April 1, 2019, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. She was born on December 17, 1922, in Wood River, Illinois, the daughter of the late Nick and Antoinette (Mance) Podner. She married Victor A. Pansic on February 17, 1951, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wood River...
Jerry Dean Beavers
Mar 24, 2019
Roodhouse: Jerry Dean Beavers, 66, passed away at 5:25am on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born on June 4, 1952, in Rosaclare, Illinois, the son of Audrey Ann (Daymon) Lawrence of Moro and the late Elza Franklin Beavers. He married Marcella Turner on May 5, 1970, in Jerseyville, and she survives. Other...
William "Bill" Roberds
Mar 23, 2019
Bethalto: William “Bill” K. Roberds, 73, passed away at 4:59pm on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Rosewood Care Center. He was born on September 13, 1945, in Centralia, the son of the late Glenn and Doris (Pellissero) Roberds. He married the former Cheryl Stewart on February 17, 1967, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, and she survives. Other survivors include two...
Faye Filer
Mar 22, 2019
Wood River: Faye Filer, 75, passed away at 5:30pm on Friday, March 22, 2019, at her residence. She was born on February 21, 1944, in Venice, Illinois, the daughter of the late Adam and Bertha (Seats) Beyer. She married Jerry Filer and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2017. Survivors include four daughters: Barbie Tonsor and her...
Dorothy L. "Dotty" Dale
Mar 17, 2019
Cottage Hills: Dorothy L. “Dotty” Dale, 78, passed away at 5:07pm on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at her residence. She was born on July 17, 1940, in Alton, the daughter of the late Howard M. and Clara M. (Groppel) Milhime. She married Winfred Earl Dale, Sr. on May 31, 1957, in Virginia, Illinois, and he survives. Other survivors include...
Ellen Lee Ingersoll
Mar 8, 2019
Wood River: Ellen Lee Ingersoll, 96, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 9:25pm on Friday, March 8, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 23, 1923, in Ledford, Illinois, the daughter of the late Everett and Bessie (Sullivan) Ewell. She married Charles Ingersoll on March 11, 1945, in Jerseyville, and he preceded...
Susan L. Anderson
Mar 8, 2019
South Roxana: Susan L. Anderson, 64, passed away at 9:10am on Friday, March 8, 2019, at her residence. She was born on November 6, 1954, in Manchester, New Hampshire, the daughter of the late Richard and Gwen (Hurd) Hunt. Survivors include a daughter: Jennifer Scheibe and her companion: Leetis Floyd of Wood River, a son: Jeremy Scheibe of O’Fallon,...
William W. "Bill" Wooff
Mar 7, 2019
Godfrey: William W. “Bill” Wooff, 80, passed away at 6:30am on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Morningside of Godfrey. He was born on January 29, 1939, in Alton, the son of the late William V. and Emily R. (Craddick) Wooff. He married the former Peggy L. Woodman on December 28, 1957, in Alton, and she preceded him in death...
Carrie L. Clagg
Feb 23, 2019
East Alton: Carrie L. Clagg, 82, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 11:45am on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1936, in Rockbridge, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (Frost) Lovel. She married Eddie Archer on December 2, 1960, in Rockbridge and he preceded...
Garry A. Durham
Feb 22, 2019
Cottage Hills: Garry A. Durham, 58, passed away at 3:30am on Friday, February 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born on March 11, 1960, in Wood River, the son of the late Lloyd and Wanda (Hardwick) Durham. Survivors include three daughters: Melissa Wray of Godfrey, Michelle Smith and her husband: Haven of Granite City, Nicole Durham of Cottage...
Benjamin Franklin Bridgeman
Feb 21, 2019
Benjamin Franklin Bridgeman, 76, passed away at 8:56pm on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 5, 1942, in Alton, the son of the late Curtis and Joanna (Crain) Bridgeman. He married the former Laura Meisenheimer in 1970 in Alton and she preceded him in death on July 25, 2011. Survivors include a...
Betty Jane Boehm
Feb 19, 2019
Wood River: Betty Jane Boehm, 88, formerly of Bethalto, passed away at 10:19 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. She was born on February 23, 1930, in Alton, the daughter of the late Norman and Ann (Mansfield) Dorsey. She married William F. Boehm, Sr. on November 8, 1952, in Moro and he preceded...
Armin S. Rigsbey
Feb 14, 2019
Wood River: Armin S. Rigsbey, 95, passed away at 10:06am on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 19, 1923, in Chesterfield, Illinois, the son of the late Davey Jo and Juanita “Nita” (Sanders) Rigsbey. He married Marrion Adamson – Kramer on May 24, 2003, in East Alton, and she survives. He married...
Kim R. Sickbert
Feb 13, 2019
Moro: Kim R. Sickbert, 76, passed away at 7:59pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 20, 1942, in Edwardsville Township, the son of the late Courtney and Esther (Wagner) Sickbert. He married the former Mary Hawkins on December 21, 1962, at the Church of...
Pansy Schuetz
Feb 13, 2019
Staunton: Pansy P. Schuetz, 91, formerly of Alton, passed away at 9:16am on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born on March 27, 1927, in Rombauer, Missouri, the son of the late August and Darlie (Hood) Henry. She married Homer Schuetz on January 22, 1988, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on...
