Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
John Stephen Surovec
Feb 15, 2018
Bethalto: John Stephen Surovec, 37, passed away at 10:27pm on Thursday, February 15, 2018, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 17, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of James and Vicki (Perrine) Surovec of Centerville, Ohio. He married the former Tonya Zeller on January 6, 2011, in Edwardsville, and she survives. In...
Brandy A. Wendleton
Feb 11, 2018
Moro: Brandy A. Wendleton, 37, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 10:35am on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on October 3, 1980, in Elgin, Illinois, the daughter of Lorraine Grasser of Moro and the late Kurt Latour. She married J. Marc Wendleton on January 15,...
George Warren Lackey Iii
Feb 9, 2018
East Alton: George Warren Lackey III, 50, passed away at 8:15pm on Friday, February 9, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1967, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Joy (McNabb) Lackey of Gardner, Massachusetts, and the late George Warren lackey, Jr. In addition to his mom, survivors include one...
Dana Marie Bevfoden
Feb 7, 2018
Edwardsville: Dana Marie Bevfoden, 88, passed away peacefully at 1:56am on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, with her family by her side. She was born on July 7, 1929, in St. Louis, the daughter of the Charles and Mary (Williams) Daniels. She married Robert Anthony Bevfoden on June 11, 1955, in St....
Pamela L. Rawlings
Feb 6, 2018
Alton: Pamela L. Rawlings, 58, passed away at 4:05pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at her residence. She was born on December 21, 1959, in Alton, the daughter of the late Richard and Jackie (Frasier) Lynn. She married Charles Rawlings on February 13, 2001, in Edwardsville, and he preceded her in death on July 31, 2015. Survivors include two...
Nicole E. "Niki" Sutton
Feb 4, 2018
Brighton: Nicole E. “Niki” Sutton, 36, passed away at 10:05am on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at her residence. She was born on August 8, 1981, in Alton, the daughter of Steve Sutton of Alton and Anita Michelle (Turner) Sutton of Godfrey. Other survivors include a brother and his fiance’: Jared Michael Sutton and Erin Massey of Alton, her aunts:...
Roberta L. Graham
Feb 4, 2018
Rosewood Heights: Roberta L. Graham, 96, passed away at 5:19pm on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Integrity of Wood River. She was born on February 4, 1922, in DeSoto, Missouri, the daughter of the late Bert and Nellie (Christi) Steffen. She married Fred Graham on November 9, 1941, in Wood River, and he preceded her in death in November...
Judith M. "Judy" Staggs
Jan 29, 2018
Wood River: Judith M. Staggs, 78, passed away at 8pm on Monday, January 29, 2018, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on December 26, 1939, in Belleville, the daughter of the late Cletus and Laverne (Kettler) Schmidt . She married Bennie Staggs on November of 1969, in Edwardsville, and he preceded her in death on...
Donna S. Hardin
Jan 27, 2018
Rosewood Heights: Donna S. Hardin, 91, passed away at 11:10pm on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 20, 1926, in Wynne, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Griffen and Maude (Armstrong) English. Survivors include two daughters and a son in law: Jeanne and Lee Sollis of Friendship, Tennessee, Kaye Austin of Fort...
Marilyn Cisler
Jan 25, 2018
Bethalto: Marilyn A. Cisler, 72, passed away at 1:48pm on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at her residence. She was born on June 29, 1945, in Olean, New York, the daughter of the late Morris and Alice (Thurber) Heath. She married Stan Cisler III on August 14, 1971, in Olean, New York, and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters...
James H. "Jim" Knecht
Jan 25, 2018
Rosewood Heights: James H. “Jim” Knecht, 69, passed away at 10:45am on Thursday, January 25, 2018, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 18, 1948, in Highland, Illinois, the son of Elaine (Rinkel) Knecht of Edwardsville and the late Howard Knecht. He married the former Vida Best on April 3, 1970, in Edwardsville,...
Jonathan Jackson Brown, Jr.
Jan 24, 2018
Alton: Jonathan Jackson Brown, Jr., was born and went to be with the Angels at 5:43am on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. Survivors include his father and mother: Jonathan Brown Sr. and Tracey (Robinson) Lamere of Alton, six sisters: Sophia Robinson, Kynliegh Brown, Avada Brown, Isabella Lamere, Audrey Lamere, Cora Warren, one brother:...
Jimmie Carroll "Brother" Denton
Jan 23, 2018
Jimmie Carroll “Brother” Denton, 86, of Pocahontas, Illinois and formerly of Natural Bridge, Alabama , passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 3:33 a.m. with his family by his side. Jimmie had also resided in Hartford, Edwardsville and Dorsey. He was born December 23, 1931 in Myrtle, Mississippi, a son of the late James Pascal and Jamie...
Patricia "Patty" Higdon
Jan 21, 2018
South Roxana: Patricia L. “Patty” Higdon, 64, passed away at 9:05pm on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at her residence. She was born on December 16, 1953, in Alton, the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Mary (Murphy) Speed. She married Fred L. Higdon on November 21, 1972, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2008....
Andrew Ralph Carlson, Sr.
Jan 17, 2018
Alton: Andrew Ralph Carlson, Sr., 73, passed away at 3:22pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on September 15, 1944, in The Bronx, New York, the son of the late Emil and Julia (Hahn) Carlson. He married the former Mary Rogers on April 27, 1968, in Elmhurst, New York, and...
Ralph Dettmer, Sr.
Jan 17, 2018
South Roxana: Ralph Dettmer, Sr., 77, passed away at 7:31pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 16, 1940, in Alton, the son of Berniece (Vinyard) Dettmer of Fresno, California and the late Henry “Hank” and Bernandine (Allen) Dettmer. Survivors include one daughter: Robin Neuhaus of South Roxana, two sons and daughters...
Mike "Moe" Deardeuff
Jan 15, 2018
Moro: Mike “Moe” Deardeuff, 57, passed away at 12:58am on Monday, January 15, 2018, at his residence. He was born on August 14, 1960, the son of Charlotte Jean (Harshbarger) of Edwardsville and the late Harold “Gene” Deardeuff. He married the former Debbie Fletcher on October 2, 1983, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter: Jaime...
Richard J. Johnson
Jan 12, 2018
Edwardsville: Richard J. Johnson, 88, passed away at 8:09am on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Morningside of Godfrey. He was born on March 5, 1929, in East Alton, the son of the late Edwin John and Ida Mae (Eyers) Johnson. He married the former Lela Healey on November 28, 1953, in Jerseyville, and she survives. Other survivors include his...
Richard "Dale" Pruitt
Jan 11, 2018
Lebanon, Missouri: Richard “Dale” Pruitt, 88, passed away at 2:15pm on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri. He was born on September 19, 1929, in Richland, Missouri, the son of the late Clifford and Imo (Carroll) Pruitt. He married the former Jessie Mae Skinner in March of 1950 and she preceded him...
Bobby Lee Vandeusen
Jan 9, 2018
Brighton: Bobby Lee VanDeusen, 65, passed away at 3:20pm on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at his residence. He was born on February 18, 1952, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Mabel (Brooks) Chestnut of Carlinville and the late Robert C. VanDeusen. He married the former Donna Yaw on October 16, 1972, in Gridley, California, and she survives. Other survivors...
