Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Erin Lynn O'Brien
Dec 6, 2018
Alton: Erin Lynn O’Brien, 48, passed away at 5:40pm on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at her residence. She was born on November 11, 1970, in Belleville, the daughter of Christy (Clark) O’Brien of Alton and the late Myron “Butch” O’Brien, Jr. In addition to her mom, survivors include her longtime companion: Kevin Deason of Alton, a daughter: Emma Cauble...
Marion "Kaye" Loraine
Dec 5, 2018
Wood River: Marion Kaye "Kaye" Loraine passed into the gates of Heaven at her residence in Wood River, Illinois December 5, 2018 at 6:11 AM. She was born at home in Hartford, Illinois April 6, 1955 to Derald and Jane (DeHart) Loraine. Kaye is survived by three sisters, Marie (Tom) Reyne of Godfrey, Illinois; Marilyn Loraine of Wood River,...
Larry Glassmeyer
Dec 2, 2018
Dow: Larry Glassmeyer, 75, passed away at 12:09am on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on September 25, 1943, in Alton, the son of the late Leo and Velma (Coin) Glassmeyer, Sr. He married the former Wanda Sheppard and she preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters and a son...
Will Ross
Dec 1, 2018
Godfrey: Will Ross, 40, passed away at 1:34pm on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his Mother; Debra (Gibbons) Ross, his Son; Logan Daniel Ross, his Brother; Jordan Ross and his wife Thuy of Tampa FL, and Logan’s mother; Leslie (Langston) Ross. Also surviving is his maternal grandfather, Bill Gibbons (Carolyn), and numerous...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
