Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
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...
Rhonda Gill
May 31, 2019
Lincoln: Rhonda Gill, 56, of Lincoln formerly of Alton, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving friends and family. Rhonda was born on September 23, 1962 in Alton, the daughter of Ronald Sterns and Betty (Davis) Crepps. She married Ronald Gill on June 1, 1984 in Godfrey, and he survives. In addition...
Edd Blasingim
May 30, 2019
Parma, Michigan: Edd Blasingim, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. He was born on August 31, 1934, in Hickman, Kentucky, the son of the late Harvey and Ida (Goff) Blasingim. Survivors include four daughters and three sons in law: Patty and Mike Harper of Lake Camelot, Illinois, Theresa and...
William W. Rushing
May 29, 2019
East Alton: William W. Rushing, 48, passed away at 6:18pm on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on January 10, 1971, in Alton, the son of Gerald and Brenda (Berry) Rushing. He married Lori Ottwell on April 27, 1991, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter: Katie...
Rebekah Ruth Buedel
May 27, 2019
Cottage Hills: Rebekah Ruth Buedel, age 33, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on March 21,1986 in Roseburg, Oregon. Beloved daughter of Royal (nee Douglas) Evans and Jeff Evans. Other survivors include three daughters: Sophia, Scarlett and Stella Rose; and a sister: Andrea Evans of Cottage...
William Danie Deardeuff
May 24, 2019
Bethalto: William Danie Deardeuff, dear infant son of Christopher and Holly (Dorman) Deardeuff went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2019. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister: Katelyn, his maternal grandma: Sherrie Dorman of Bethalto, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. William was preceded in death by grandparents: Danie Dorman, and...
Paula K. Myers
May 22, 2019
Godfrey: Paula K. Myers, 72, passed away at 5:09pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She was born on June 11, 1946, in Alton, the daughter of the late Paul E. and Joyce M. (Leach) Trickey. Paula married Gary L. Seaman on May 18, 1968, in Rosewood Heights, and he preceded her in...
Shirley Mccann
May 18, 2019
Rosewood Heights: Shirley McCann, 76, passed away at 1:39pm on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 18, 1942, in Alton, the daughter of the late Louis and Ruth (Cruse) Ringering. She married Melvin McCann on June 10, 1961, in Rosewood Heights, and he survives. Other survivors include her...
Linda Joann Boone
May 16, 2019
Godfrey: Linda Joann Boone, 60, passed away at 4:55am on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Willow Rose in Jerseyville. She was born on November 25, 1958, in Alton, the daughter of the late Jack and Barbara (Bridgeman) Bates. Linda is survived by her husband, Enoch of thirty - six years. Linda is lovingly remembered by her husband Enoch, her...
Keri Loberg Lane
May 14, 2019
East Alton: Keri Loberg Lane, 45, passed away at 11:45am on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at her residence. She was born on June 12, 1973, in Alton, the daughter of Dewey and Debi Loberg and the late Trina (Huffstutler) Loberg. She married Timothy Lane on April 5, 2008, in Alton, and he survives. In addition to her father, step...
