Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Karen Wall
Aug 22, 2019
Wood River: Karen Wall, 78, passed away at 6:10pm on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 5, 1941, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Dave and Cordelia (Anderson) Jennings. She married Norman Wall on September 13, 1963, in Rosewood Heights, and he preceded her in death on August...
Brenda S. Hyman
Aug 21, 2019
Bethalto: Brenda S. Hyman, 62, passed away at 12:10am on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at her residence. She was born on March 20, 1957, in Wood River, the daughter of the late Charles R. and Nellie C. (Ragan) Stuller, Jr. She married John C. Hyman on June 3, 1987, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include two sons...
Sylvester Christopher - Michael Stogsdill
Aug 16, 2019
Mascoutah: Sylvester Christopher - Michael Stogsdill, 4 months, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on March 24, 2019, in St. Louis, the son of Travis Murphy and Savanah Stogsdill of Mascoutah. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents: David and Theresa Stogsdill of Excelsior...
Harold Lane
Aug 13, 2019
Alton: Harold Lane, 84, passed away at 2:40am on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Jerseyville Manor. He was born on March 28, 1935, in Kampsville, Illinois, the son of the late Harold and Clara Ann Lane. He married Dorothy Mae Blasingim on May 23, 1953, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include three sons and a daughter in...
Robert L. "Bobby" Martin
Aug 6, 2019
East Alton: Robert L. “Bobby” Martin, Sr., 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on May 12, 1947, in Alton, the son of the late Robert and Pearl (McClain) Martin. Survivors include three sons and two daughters in law: Robert L. and Antonia Marie Martin, Jr. of Oxford,...
Ryan A. Bates
Aug 6, 2019
Godfrey: Ryan A. Bates, 30, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on February 26, 1989, in Alton, the son of Steven and Carrie (Fleming) Bates. Survivors include his father: Steven Bates of St. Peters, Missouri, his mother and step –...
Glenda Lea Steffen
Aug 2, 2019
Houston, Texas: Glenda Lea Steffen, 64, formerly of Roxana, passed away at 2:58pm on Friday, August, 2, 2019, at Baylor St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born on November 16, 1954, in Wood River, the daughter of the late Dean Harrelson and Karole Schaffer. Survivors include two brothers and sisters in law: Rick and Debbie Harrelson, Wayne...
Christopher R. "Bub" Compagno
Jul 27, 2019
Alton: Christopher R. “Bub” Compagno, 46, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. Christopher an Alton native, graduated from Marquette High School, and later obtained a Criminal Justice Degree from Lewis and Clark Community College. Christopher took his own life after suffering from years of mental illness and severe depression. The family would like to use this unfortunate event as...
Kenneth "Ken" Danridge
Jul 23, 2019
Shiloh, Illinois: Kenneth “Ken” Danridge, 58, passed away at 5:15pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville due to ALS. Ken was born on May 15, 1961, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of the late Frank and Doris (Williams) Danridge. He married the former Amy Elizabeth Dustman on October 2, 2005, in Wood River, and...
Lawrence W. "Larry" Green
Jul 22, 2019
Wood River: Lawrence W. “Larry” Green, 58, passed away at 5:17pm on Monday, July 22, 2019, at his residence. He was born on March 21, 1961, in Alton, the son of the late Albert and Priscilla (Herron) Green. Survivors include three daughters and two sons in law: Heather and Ryan Kohler of Washington, Jennifer and Justus Anderson of Washington,...
Charles L. Meyer, Jr.
Jul 21, 2019
Roxana: Charles L. Meyer, Jr., passed away at 12:36am on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at his residence. He was born on May 25, 1961, in Granite City, the son of Charles L. and Judy (Welshan) Meyer, Sr. of South Roxana. He married Dianna Pruetzel on December 11, 1987, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors include three daughters...
Robert Allen "Bob" Hand
Jul 21, 2019
Hollywood, Florida: Robert Allen “Bob” Hand, 62, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born on January 9, 1957, in Chicago, the son of the late Ralph James and Edith (Schenk) Hand. He married Kari Ackerman and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Teresa Ruth Hand of Rosewood Heights, his four...
Carol S. Stillwell
Jul 13, 2019
Rosewood Heights: Carol S. Stillwell, 77, passed away at 7:50pm on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on November 22, 1941, in Alton, the daughter of the late Carson and Francis (Zimmerman) Muncie. She married William Stillwell on September 12, 1964, in Bethalto, and he preceded her in death in 1994. Survivors include...
Jacob A. Igo
Jul 8, 2019
Godfrey: Jacob A. Igo, 31, passed away at 6:31am on Monday, July 8, 2019, in Foster Township. He was born on September 27, 1987, in Alton, the son of Richard and Leslie (Childs) Igo. Survivors include his dad: Richard Igo and his companion: Jill Stilwell of Alton, his mom: Leslie Childs of Godfrey, two daughters: Ariana Igo of Kansas...
Betty L. Crepps
Jul 6, 2019
Lincoln: Betty L. Crepps, 81, formerly of Bethalto, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at The Christian Village in Lincoln, Illinois. She was born on January 24, 1938, in Alton, the daughter of the late Herbert and Alma (Miller) Davis. She married Bobby S. Crepps on June 18, 1977, in Godfrey, and he preceded her in death on...
Richard Kusnierz
Jun 27, 2019
Bethalto: Richard Kusnierz, 72, passed away at 5:57pm on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1946, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, the son of Lillian (Tomsa) Kusnierz of Lisle, Illinois, and the late Ralph Kusnierz. He married Deborah Van Ryn on July 16, 1965, in Downers Grove, Illinois, and she survives. Other survivors...
Julianne Michelle Biro
Jun 23, 2019
Bunker Hill: JuliAnne Michelle Biro, 23, passed away at 6:36am on Sunday, June 23, 2019, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on December 18, 1995, in Maryville, the daughter of Richard and Michelle (Ulery) Biro. JuliAnne is survived by her dad: Richard of Wood River, her mother and dad: Michelle and Troy Crawford of Dorsey,...
Amara Moon Smith
Jun 21, 2019
St. Louis: Amara Moon Smith, infant daughter of Elbert “Ebby” Smith III and Jordan Sanders passed away at 11:17pm on Friday, June 21, 2019, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on June 20, 2019, in St. Louis. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister: Bailey Marie Smith of St. Louis,...
Jacquelyn Sue Dutchik
Jun 11, 2019
East Alton: Jacquelyn Sue Dutchik, 76, passed away at 11:22pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1943, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late James Clyde and Margaret Ruth (Fisher) Brown. She married Thomas Dutchik on August 20, 1983, in Wood River, and he survives. Other survivors include...
George Josse
Jun 11, 2019
Edwardsville: George Fisher was born on October 20, 1924, to Bertha Wormhoudt and George Fisher, he was later adopted by his stepfather, William Josse. George was an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life. He was a Golden Gloves boxer, a talented percussionist, a jazz music expert, a gifted psychologist and a man whose compassion and good humor...
