OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home


Dawn L. Blackard

Dawn L. Blackard

Nov 29, 2018

Rosewood Heights: Dawn L. Blackard, 50, passed away at 10:35pm on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 20, 1968, in Alton, the daughter of Cheryl (Runion) Blackard of East Alton and the late Michael Blackard. Survivors include a daughter: Sarah Ilch of Rosewood Heights, a son:...

Matthew Ray Garvin

Matthew Ray Garvin

Nov 27, 2018

Shiloh: Matthew Ray Garvin, 55, passed away as the result of a brain hemorrhage on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by family. He was born April 11, 1963, in Alton, the son of the late Clyde H. and Mary L. (Hewlett) Garvin. He married the former Lori DeWerff on November...

Helen Josephine Littleton

Helen Josephine Littleton

Nov 27, 2018

Rosewood Heights: Helen Josephine (nee Williams) Littleton went home to Heaven to be with the Lord on November 27, 2018. Helen “Jody” was born August 8, 1930, in Alton, IL, the daughter of Rufus Duff and Flora Anna (Crider) Williams. She married Marvin Esco Littleton, Jr. on September 3, 1948, in Wood River, Illinois, and he survives. Helen is...

Janet R. Harvey

Janet R. Harvey

Nov 26, 2018

Hartford: Janet R. Harvey, 65, passed away at 2:40pm on Monday, November 26, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loving family while under the care of BJC Hospice. She was born on September 16, 1953, in Alton, the daughter of the late Loyd and Mary Ann (Roberts) Cummings. She married Michael Harvey on March 23, 1990, in Morris,...

Lola Nadine Evans

Lola Nadine Evans

Nov 19, 2018

Hartford: Lola Nadine Evans, 91, passed away at 2:42pm on Monday, November 19, 2018, at Integrity of Wood River. She was born on October 19, 1927, in East Prairie, Missouri, the daughter of the late John and Elva (Coats) Clifft. She married Jewel Shelby Evans on August 15, 1946, in East Prairie, and he preceded her in death on...

William "Bill" Bradley

William "Bill" Bradley

Nov 14, 2018

Alton: William D. “Bill” Bradley, 79, passed away at 1:35am on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Integrity of Godfrey. He was born on April 15, 1939, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of the late Oliver and Katherine (Arthur) Bradley. He married the former Peggy Simpson on February 17, 1961, in Findlay, Ohio, and she survives. Other survivors include two...

Jeffrey  Allen Cummings

Jeffrey Allen Cummings

Nov 7, 2018

Flippin, Arkansas: Jeffrey Allen Cummings, 42, passed away on November 7, 2018, at his residence. He was born on August 14, 1976, in Alton, the son of Teresa Elder of Texas and the late Teddy Cummings. In addition to his mother, survivors include a daughter: Chloe Cummings of Edwardsville, one son: Jeffrey Cummings of Edwardsville, a sister and brother...

Kelvin L. Arnold

Kelvin L. Arnold

Nov 7, 2018

Hartford: Kelvin L. Arnold, 55, passed away at 12:26am on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at his residence. He was born on August 21, 1963, in Alton, the son of the late Wilson and Verline (Bangert) Arnold. Survivors include three daughters and a son in law: Pepper and Sylvester Mull of Cahokia, Dakota Rodway of Wisconsin, Verline Dietzel of East...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hibbs

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hibbs

Nov 3, 2018

Alton: Jacqueline “Jackie” Hibbs, 50, passed away at 11:50am on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at her residence. She was born on May 15, 1968, in Alton, the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy (Wooten) Hibbs. Survivors include a daughter: Joanne Hibbs of Meadowbrook, Illinois, a son and daughter in law: Brian and Brittany Ivester of Alton, seven grandchildren:...

Ayden "Dash" Hudock

Ayden "Dash" Hudock

Oct 31, 2018

Rosewood Heights: Ayden “Dash” Hudock was born healthy and strong but sadly went to be with the Angels on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He is survived by his parents: Michael and Meghan (Gilreath) Hudock of Rosewood Heights, his grandparents: Phyllis Webb and Mark Gernigin of East Alton, Michael and Jackie Hudock...

Wylie Ann Hudock

Wylie Ann Hudock

Oct 31, 2018

Rosewood Heights: Wylie Ann Hudock was born healthy and strong but sadly went to be with the Angels on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She is survived by her parents: Michael and Meghan (Gilreath) Hudock of Rosewood Heights, her grandparents: Phyllis Webb and Mark Gernigin of East Alton, Michael and Jackie Hudock...

Ronald C. Retzer

Ronald C. Retzer

Oct 19, 2018

Godfrey: Ronald C. “Ron” Retzer, 74, passed away at 9:05am on Friday, October 19, 2018, at his residence. He was born on August 11, 1944, in Tucson, Arizona, the son of the late Harry and Reba (Davis) Retzer. He married the former Barbara Anthony on May 2, 1964, in Roxana, and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter: Shelley...

Sue Hubbard

Sue Hubbard

Oct 10, 2018

Bethalto: Sue Hubbard, 78, passed away at 5:20am on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Bethalto Care Center. She was born on June 14, 1940, in Alton, the daughter of the late John and Ellen “Nellie” (Clifford) Curtis. She married Charles “Charley” Hubbard in 1988 in Roxana, and he preceded her in death on June 28, 2017. Survivors include her...

Buford Henry

Buford Henry

Oct 1, 2018

Alton: Buford Henry, 95, passed away at 10:18am on Monday, October 1, 2018, at Willow Rose Nursing Home in Jerseyville. He was born on February 13, 1923, in Rombauer, Missouri, the son of the late August and Darlie (Hood) Henry. He married the former Marie Rose on December 22, 1956, in Alton, and she preceded him in death on...

Carl  R. Hokenson

Carl R. Hokenson

Sep 27, 2018

Godfrey: Carl R. Hokenson, 80, passed away at 11:55pm on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on May 17, 1938, in Alton, the son of the late Chester L. and Marie (Farlow) Hokenson. Survivors include two daughters and sons in law: Tracey and Todd Sorgea of Wood River, Carla and...

Edna R. James

Edna R. James

Sep 11, 2018

Godfrey: Edna R. James, 82, passed away at 7:35am on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at her residence. She was born on June 14, 1936, in West Plains, Missouri, the daughter of the late Edgar B. and Mary E. (Roberts) James. Survivors include one daughter: Mary Helen Harris of Godfrey, one son and daughter in law: Herbert and Bridget Condray...

Jennifer Marie Howard - Horvath

Jennifer Marie Howard - Horvath

Sep 8, 2018

Bethalto: Jennifer Marie Howard - Horvath, 37, passed away at 9:30pm on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at her residence. She was born on April 23, 1981, in Alton, the daughter of Dana and Tracey (Kirksey) Howard of Bethalto. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one daughter: Addison Horvath, a sister: Katherine Heinlein and her fiance’: Mikey...

Carol Joyce Heffner

Carol Joyce Heffner

Sep 5, 2018

Roxana: Carol Joyce Heffner, 76, passed away at 10:40pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at her son’s house in Bethalto. She was born on December 18, 1941, in Eldred, Illinois, the daughter of the late Floyd O. and Elsie R. (Newton) Chapman. She married Howard Richard Heffner on January 7, 1962, in Wood River, and he preceded her in...

Richard Eggebrecht

Richard Eggebrecht

Sep 3, 2018

Rosewood Heights: Richard Eggebrecht, 67, passed away on September 3, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born to Richard and Audrey Eggebrecht. Rick graduated from Roxana High School in 1969, and retired from the Navy after twenty – two years of service. In 2016, he retired from Boeing, where he worked as a metrologist, a...

Howard Richard Heffner

Howard Richard Heffner

Aug 28, 2018

Roxana: Howard Richard Heffner, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Christian Hospital Northeast. He was born on July 12, 1938, in Fieldon, Illinois, the son of the late Clarence Edwin and Elsie Marie (Johnisee) Heffner. He married the former Carol Joyce Chapman on January 7, 1962, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors include two...

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