Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Margaret N. Royal
Feb 24, 2017
Margaret N. Royal, 92, of Girard, IL formerly of Cahokia and Virden, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, at her residence. She was born on June 1, 1924, in Newton, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Willis and Virginia (Brantley) Norman. She married Lyle W. Royal on March 6, 1943, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and he preceded her in death...
Jack F. Talley
Feb 24, 2017
Cottage Hills: Jack F. Talley, 82, passed away 10:15pm on Friday, February 24, 2017, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1934, in Leota, Missouri, the son of the late Charles E. and Daisy M. (Taylor) Talley. He married the former Betty L. Strain on April 14, 1955, in Leota, Missouri, and she preceded him...
Catherine Schafer
Feb 21, 2017
West Alton: Catherine Schafer, 62, passed away at 8:30am on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at her residence. She was born on September 24, 1954, in Louisiana, Missouri, the daughter of the late Elmer and Atlas (Rogers) Sinningson. She married Dan Schafer on August 10, 1994, in Dumas, Arkansas, and he survives. Other survivors include one daughter: Jamie Kinnard of...
Evelyn M. Beemer
Feb 19, 2017
Alton: Evelyn M. Beemer, 92, passed away at 11:06am on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. She was born on October 5, 1924, in Jacksonville, Illinois, the daughter of the late Clarence and Eva (Crowder) Morrow. She married Albert Beemer on September 19, 1940, in Bowling Green, Missouri, and he preceded her in death on...
Charles William Rose
Feb 17, 2017
Norwalk, California Charles William Rose, 95, passed away at 5:25pm on Friday, February 17, 2017, in Norwalk, California. He was born on June 4, 1921, in Alton, the son of the late Homer and Cornelia (Jones) Rose. Survivors include a brother in law: Buford Henry of Alton, two nieces and their spouses: Cheryl and Greg Johnson of Godfrey, Beth...
Bonnie L. Trail
Feb 12, 2017
Godfrey: Bonnie L. Trail, 72, passed away at 8:18pm on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Christian Northeast Hospital. She was born on October 8, 1944, in Alton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Loftis) Crane. She married Carrel “Gene” “Mark” Trail on November 5, 1962, in Boise, Idaho, and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters and...
Tristan Ray Gihring
Feb 6, 2017
Wood River: Tristan Ray Gihring, 10, earned his angel wings at 3am on Monday, February 6, 2017, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital following a heroic battle with cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. He was born on March 3, 2006, in Alton, the son of Dan Gihring and Jennifer Hamlett. Survivors include his dad...
Marie K. Harrison
Feb 6, 2017
Bethalto: Marie K. Harrison, 95, passed away at 8pm on Monday, February 6, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center of Alton. She was born on September 30, 1921, in Hartford, Illinois, the daughter of the late William and Nellie Clayton. She married Wilbur R. Harrison, Jr. on June 18, 1942, in a double wedding with her new sister in law...
James "Jim" Henderson
Feb 5, 2017
Rosewood Heights: James “Jim” Henderson, 86, passed away at 9:30am on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon. He was born on May 10, 1930, in Fieldon, Illinois, the son of the late Floyd and Leona (Womack) Henderson. He married the former Arlette Arnold on August 21, 1954, in Tunica, Mississippi, and she survives. Other survivors...
Donald "Don" Carpenter
Feb 4, 2017
Wood River: Donald “Don” Carpenter, 86, passed away at 8:05am on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at his residence. He was born on August 20, 1930, in Roxana, Illinois, the son of the late Willard and Verdie (Owen) Carpenter. Survivors include three daughters and two sons in law: Nancy and David Jackson of Alton, Paula and Mike Wankowski of Mukwonago,...
Collin S. Rives
Jan 31, 2017
Edwardsville: Collin Rives, 14, passed away at 9:15am on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at SSM Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on July 19, 2002, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Wade and Kobe (Daubenspeck) Rives of Edwardsville. In addition to his parents, survivors include his sister: Keira Rives of Edwardsville, his brother: Carter Rives of...
Donna K. Blackorby
Jan 22, 2017
Edwardsville, Illinois: Donna K. Blackorby, 72, formerly of Thebes, Illinois, passed away at 8:05am on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the daughter of the late Ivan and Esther (Tucker) Weaver. She married Harold Blackorby, Jr. on March 6, 1963, in Cottage Hills, Illinois and he survives....
Robert C. Leckrone
Jan 21, 2017
South Roxana: Robert C. Leckrone, 87, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 6:15pm on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. He was born on June 7, 1929, in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of the late Charles E. and Mary M. (McGregor) Leckrone. He married the former Edna Bubb on June...
Helen M. Martin
Jan 19, 2017
Granite City: Helen M. Martin, 81, formerly of Hartford, passed away 12:38am on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. She was born on November 4, 1935, in Dow, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ples Crafton and Edith (Campion) Wheeler. She married S. Lee Martin on July 21, 1952, in Arkansas, and he preceded her...
Mark T. Mcgill
Jan 18, 2017
Chesterfield, Illinois: Mark T. McGill, 77, passed away at 9:58am on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at his residence. He was born on January 11, 1940, in Wood River, the son of the late Thomas and Mabel (Wiltshire) McGill. He married Gayle Devening on September 4, 1965, in Fieldon, Illinois, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son...
Shannon S. Sutton
Dec 30, 2016
South Roxana: Shannon S. Sutton, 49, passed away at 12:20pm on Friday, December 30, 2016, at Anderson Hospital. She was born on December 29, 1967, in Alton, the daughter of Thomas Lovsey Sr. of Worden and the late Carol S. (Manahan) Lovsey. She married Jeff Sutton on June 24, 1995, in Wood River, and he survives. In addition to...
Jeffrey Scott Elliott
Dec 30, 2016
Rosewood Heights: Jeffrey Scott Elliott, 61, passed away at 2am on Friday, December 30, 2016, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 22, 1955, in Alton, the son of Donald “Gus” and Marigenne (Ryburn) Elliott of Bethalto. He married the former Mary Sumner on May 17, 1980, in Roxana, and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters...
Robert "Bob" Boettcher
Dec 25, 2016
Edwardsville: Robert “Bob” Boettcher, 77, passed away at 11:57pm on Sunday, December 25, 2016, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 1, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Christ E .and Hilda W. (Vassel) Boettcher. He married the former Anna Prehn on September 13, 1963, in Jerseyville, and she survives. Other survivors include...
Robert C. Wismar, Jr.
Dec 22, 2016
Alton: Robert C. Wismar Jr., 58, passed away at 11:30am on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Integrity of Alton. He was born on March 23, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Violet (Goodman) Wismar, Sr. Survivors include a sister and brother in law: Erma “Dixie” and Howard Couch of Cottage Hills, one nephew, two...
Brian Wayne Berry
Dec 19, 2016
Wood River: Brian Wayne Berry, 39, passed away at 5:20am on Monday, December 19, 2016, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 16, 1977, in Alton, the son of Richard W. Berry of Wood River and Dola (Hatcher) Berry of Wood River. He married the former Tara Hawkins on July 7, 2007, in...
