Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Zachary "Zach" Mitchell Reid
Jan 4, 2020
Bethalto: Zachary “Zach” Mitchell Reid, 28, passed away at 8:57pm on Saturday, January 4, 2020, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 16, 1991, in Jerseyville, the son of Kent and Kimba (Malone) Reid. Survivors include his dad and step – mom: Kent and Pam Reid of Moro, his mom: Kimba Johannigmeier of...
Wendy Jean Gotthardt
Jan 3, 2020
East Alton: Wendy Jean Gotthardt, 62, passed away at 4:31pm on Friday, January 3, 2020, at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1957, in Lorain, Ohio, the daughter of the late William Joseph and Jean Rose Marie (Drxel) Schott. She married Craig Gotthardt on August 30, 1986, in St. Louis, and they later divorced. Survivors include two...
Nicole E. Broyles
Jan 1, 2020
Collinsville: Nicole E. Broyles, 42, passed away at 5:16am on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in the emergency room at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on August 13, 1977, in Alton, the daughter of Kevin and Cindy (Foster) Doak of East Alton. She married Todd Broyles on November 16, 2002, in Collinsville, and he survives. Other...
James Russell Yotter
Jan 1, 2020
Worden: James Russell Yotter, 71, passed away at 1:29pm on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 24, 1948, in St. Louis, the son of Harold and Pearlie Calvin of Alton. He married Ann Meletti on September 5, 1969, in Alton, and they recently celebrated fifty years of marriage. In addition to his parents...
Donald W. Jacoby
Jan 1, 2020
Hartford: Donald W. Jacoby, 71, passed away at 5:33pm on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on March 11, 1948, in Alton, the son of the late Donald K. and Lucy (Ingalls) Jacoby. He married Shelby Evans in Edwardsville in 1989 and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son...
Shirley Jean Bettcher
Jan 1, 2020
East Alton: Shirley Jean Bettcher, 74, passed away at 9am on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur. She was born on August 21, 1945, in Alton, the daughter of Frank Harold and Agnes Laticia (McCogan) Lankford. She married Anthony Wayne Bettcher in 1989 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include...
David A. Keeley
Dec 17, 2019
Brentwood, Missouri: David A. Keeley, 33, passed away at 9:12 am on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at his residence. He was born on January 10, 1986, in Belleville, the son of John and Ruth (Hurlburt) Keeley of Bethalto. Survivors include a sister and brother in law: Renee and Travis Cummins and their children: Julia (niece) and Clark (nephew) of...
Sheilia M. Myers
Dec 11, 2019
Bethalto: Sheilia M. Myers, 80, passed away at 11:15am on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Jersey Community Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1939, in Moro, the daughter of the late George H. and Alice O. (Lawrence) Schreier. She married Dewane Myers on June 20, 1959, in Bethalto, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son...
Richard Keith Halley
Dec 10, 2019
Cottage Hills: Richard Keith Halley, 63, passed away at 4:59pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 27, 1956, in St. Louis, the son of the late Harold and Alta (Cambron) Halley. Survivors include three sisters and two brothers in law: Sheila and Rick Hensley of Coulterville, Illinois, Pam Halley of Cottage...
Charles "Charlie" Kelly Driver Ii
Dec 6, 2019
Collinsville: Charles “Charlie” Kelly Driver II, 39, passed away at 8:49pm on Friday, December 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born on November 6, 1980, in Alton, the son of Patricia (Shaw) Driver of Hartford and the late Charles “Kelly” Driver. In addition to his mom, he is survived by two daughters: Haley Driver of Granite City, Elizabeth...
Chelsea Suzanne Murphy
Nov 30, 2019
Merritt Island, Florida Chelsea Suzanne Murphy, 27, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Merritt Island, Florida. She was born June 10, 1992 in Jerseyville, Illinois, to Steve and Janice (Crider) Murphy of Merritt Island, Florida, a sister and brother in law: Ashley and James Davis of DeSoto, Missouri, four nieces: Halle Perdun, Gianna, Kayli and Makenna...
Dorothy N. Cook
Nov 29, 2019
East Alton: Dorothy N. Cook, 82, passed away at 3:45pm on Friday, November 29, 2019, at her residence. She was born on August 8, 1937, in Mississippi. She married Tommy Cook on June 15, 1956, and he preceded her in death on May 1, 1991. Survivors include a daughter: Carol Jones of East Alton, a son: Michael Cook of...
Heather Kinder Francis
Nov 27, 2019
Red Oak, Texas On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, Heather Francis passed away at the age of 42 in her home surrounded by family. She left behind her earthly body and immediately entered the presence of Jesus whom she loved and trusted. Heather was a loving wife, mother of five incredible children, daughter, sister, and friend. Heather was born on...
Daman P. Scheidler
Nov 22, 2019
Bethalto: Daman P. Scheidler, 50, passed away at 7:45am on Friday, November 22, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on January 18, 1969, in Florissant, Missouri, the son of Marvin and Carol (Giacoletto) Scheidler. Survivors include his mother and step - father: Carol Giacoletto – Brooks and her husband: Jim Brooks of Bethalto, a...
Vince Maynard
Nov 20, 2019
Wood River: Vince Maynard, 7, passed away at 4:39am on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, in Roxana. He was born on October 12, 2012, in Maryville, Illinois, the son of Will and Ashly (McInnis) Maynard. In addition to his dad, Vince is survived by his sister: Lucy at home, his paternal grandparents: Rex and Mary Maynard of Rosewood Heights, his...
Ashly Maynard
Nov 20, 2019
Wood River: Ashly Maynard, 34, passed away at 4:40am on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, in Roxana. She was born on January 30, 1985, in Graham, Texas, the daughter of Neil and Terri (Hellemeyer) McInnis, Jr. of Wood River. She married Will Maynard on July 7, 2007, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Lucy at home,...
Edna Rose Sears
Nov 19, 2019
Edna Rose Mueth Sears made the journey to Heaven on November 19, 2019, grateful for over 90 of the fullest years. Edna, a.k.a G’ma, GG, Mom, Grandma, was the family’s anchor. As we say goodbye for now, the family recognizes her strength and courage as a single mother, the sole breadwinner in supporting her family, and as a steadfast...
Anna J. Koeneman
Nov 17, 2019
Wood River: Anna J. Koeneman, 61, passed away at 11:56am on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at her residence. She was born on January 2, 1958, in Germany, the daughter of the late Johnny and Petronella (Sanstra) Thornton, Sr. She married Paul Koeneman, Jr. on August 18, 1980, and he preceded her in death in 2014. Survivors include a daughter:...
Patti Prusa
Nov 15, 2019
Troy: Patti Prusa, 67, passed away at 2:17pm on Friday, November 15, 2019, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on May 23, 1952, in Alton, the daughter of the late Edward and Phyllis (Moffett) Baker. She married Jim Prusa on May 24, 1975, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son in law:...
Linda Kraut
Nov 15, 2019
South Roxana: Linda Kraut, 65, passed away at 5:28am on Friday, November 15, 2019, at her residence. She was born on February 14, 1954, in Alton, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jessie (Swift) Dirickson. She married Marvin A. Kraut and he preceded her in death on December 15, 2013. Survivors include two sons: Patrick Gillson and his...
