Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Sherri Ragus
Nov 6, 2019
Wood River: Sherri Ragus, 71, passed away at 5:30pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on January 13, 1948, in St. Louis, the daughter of Benjamin and Helen (Sturgis) Lambert. She married James Ragus on May 21, 2005, in Jamaica, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter...
Ruth M. Parkes
Nov 6, 2019
Alton: Ruth M. Parkes, 90, passed away at 12:45pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 5, 1929, in Alton, the daughter of the late Malcolm and Dorothy (Gore) O’Neal. She married Edward Parkes on August 14, 1975, in Macoupin County and he preceded her in death on...
Nancy J. Allsman
Oct 31, 2019
Godfrey: Nancy J. Allsman, 84, passed away at 11am on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at her residence. She was born on October 12, 1935, in Alton, the daughter of the late Paul and Gladys (Napp) Hasler. She married Larry Allsman on May 28, 1959, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include three daughters and a son in law:...
John Tyler Dossett
Oct 29, 2019
Bethalto: John Tyler Dossett, artist, philanthropist, and superhero, ended his crime-fighting career and flew to heaven on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. John was born in Alton, Illinois, to Terry and Martha (Muffy Looman) Dossett on July 14, 1974. He was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome when he was eighteen months old....
Marcella Koprivica
Oct 28, 2019
Godfrey: Marcella Koprivica, 95, formerly of East Alton, passed away at 8:55am on Monday, October 28, 2019, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. She was born on July 17, 1924, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Hale) Russell. She married Eugene Koprivica on July 18, 1942, in Kirkwood, Missouri, and he preceded her...
Edward W. Lander
Oct 18, 2019
Wood River: Edward W. Lander, 77, passed away at 4:05am on Friday, October 18, 2019, at Integrity Healthcare of Wood River. He was born on December 2, 1941, in Lakeway, Missouri, the son of the late Russell and Leone (Wymore) Lander. Survivors include a brother and sister in law: Bill and Sarah Lander of Clever, Missouri, two nephews: Michael...
Clark D. Lincoln
Oct 12, 2019
Bethalto: Clark D. Lincoln, 88, formerly of Wood River, passed away at 8pm on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on June 13, 1931, in Maynard, Arkansas, the son of the late Hulen and Lottie (Templeton) Lincoln. He married the former Kathern E. Cline on July 17, 1954, in Maynard,...
Maynard "Chris" Johnson
Oct 9, 2019
Glen Carbon: Maynard “Chris” Johnson, 86, passed away at 3:50pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Anderson Hospital. He was born on August 22, 1933, in Irvington, Illinois, the son of the late Rollo and Grace (Wilson) Johnson. He married the former Janice Schultz and they later divorced. Survivors include three daughters and sons in law: Tammy and Charlie...
Cindy Renee Rice
Sep 29, 2019
Alton: Cindy Renee Rice, 54, passed away at 2:40pm on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 16, 1965, in Alton, the daughter of Nancy L. (Bushnell) Gabriel of Alton and the late James E. Gabriel. She married Trent Rice on September 5, 1987, in Alton, and...
David H. Mccoy
Sep 28, 2019
Rosewood Heights: David H. McCoy, 78, passed away at 8:55am on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur. He was born on September 9, 1941, in Alton, the son of the late Roy and Ruth (Barnes) McCoy. He married Shirley Ward on December 11, 1993, in Granite City, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter:...
Dorothy M. Lane
Sep 26, 2019
Alton: Dorothy M. Lane, 82, passed away at 7:44am on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Jerseyville Manor. She was born on July 1, 1937, in Hickman, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Harvey and Ida (Goff) Blasingim. She married Harold Lane on May 23, 1953, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2019. Survivors include...
Jeremy D. Hall
Sep 24, 2019
East Alton: Jeremy D. Hall, 37, passed away at 11pm on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, in Boone County, Missouri. He was born on September 19, 1982, the son of Larry Hall and Darla Daigger - Sandhofer. Survivors include his mom and step – dad: Darla and Rick Sandhofer of Moro, his father: Larry Hall of Mississippi, his six children:...
John G. Dockins
Sep 17, 2019
Alton: John G. Dockins, 78, passed away at 10:42am on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on November 20, 1940 in Datto, Arkansas, the son of the late Len and Matilda (Forbes) Dockins. He married Sandy Brandt and she preceded him in death. Survivors include a son: John Knarr of St....
Dale Stegall
Sep 13, 2019
Edwardsville: Dale Stegall, 84, passed away at 4:40pm on Friday, September 13, 2019, at his residence. He was born on March 23, 1935, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, the son of the late Bethel Dalton and Vivian Elizabeth (Saxon) Stegall. He married the former Shirley Feldman on August 18, 1957, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include one son and...
Ann Hatten
Sep 10, 2019
Cottage Hills: Ann Hatten, 82, passed away at 5:45am on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1936, in Alton, the daughter of the late Riley and Pauline (Hendricks) Bruce. She married Herbert “Herb” Hatten on June 9, 1956, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son in...
Thomas C. Kattelman
Sep 4, 2019
Moro: Thomas C. Kattelman, 79, passed away at 6:20pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Robings Manor in Brighton. He was born on February 27, 1940, in Pittsfield, Illinois, the son of the late William and Josephine (Meyer) Kattelman. He married Mary K. Houchins on October 2, 1960, in Clarksville, Missouri. Survivors include two daughters: Yvette Scott of Chesterfield,...
David M. Gregory
Aug 29, 2019
Alton: David M. Gregory, 41, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, in Alton. He was born on December 7, 1977, in Alton, the son of Walter and Carol (Karcher) Gregory of Dow. He married Jessica Kirk on March 31, 2011, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters: Amber Sky Gregory of Alton, Autumn Rayne Gregory...
Earl Phillips
Aug 27, 2019
Hartford: Earl Phillips, 80, passed away at 3:10pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Integrity of Wood River. He was born on June 12, 1939, in Crittenden County, Kentucky, the son of the late Edgar O. and Vera E. (Damron) Phillips. He married the former Norma Jean Dilback on May 5, 1959, in Shawneetown, Illinois, and she survives. Other...
Javada V. Eaker
Aug 24, 2019
East Alton: Javada V. Eaker, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 4:15am on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at her residence. She was born on September 6, 1940, in Bollinger County, Missouri, the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Harrison) Eaker. She married Orin Timlin and he survives. Other survivors include two sons and daughters in law:...
Bettie June Bowermaster
Aug 23, 2019
Bettie June Bowermaster, 84, of Hartford, Illinois passed away at 12:16 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola, Florida. She was born June 12, 1935 in Leora, Missouri, a daughter of the late Carl D. and Luella “Lucy” (Johns) Overbey. She married Walter Allen “Hoolie” Bowermaster on July 31, 1952 in East Alton, Illinois and...
