Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
David E. Norton
May 13, 2018
South Roxana: David E. Norton, 64, passed away at 2:03pm on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on February 28, 1954, in Augusta, Georgia, the son of the late Donald and Joyce (Shepperd) Norton. He married the former Vicki Elmore on February 9, 1979, in Kane, Illinois. Survivors include his wife...
Paul Cureton
May 10, 2018
Bethalto: Paul L. Cureton, 65, passed away at 3:45pm on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at his residence. He was born July 24, 1952, in Melrose Park, Illinois, the son of the late Harry and Shirley (Stevens) Cureton. He married the former Sharlene Anderson on May 24, 1975, in Flint, Michigan, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons and...
James M. Blair
May 9, 2018
East Alton: James M. Blair, 87, passed away at 2:50pm on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at his residence. He was born on March 14, 1931, in East Alton, the son of the late Mitchell G. and Ruby Pearl (Diamond) Blair. He married the former Sara N. Wiseman on June 24, 1950, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons:...
Edward "Ed" Howard
May 5, 2018
Alton: Edward “Ed” Howard, 75, passed away at 2:05am on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Robings Manor in Brighton. He was born on August 3, 1942, in East Alton, the son of the late Ross and Theo (Burjes) Howard. He married the former Iva Tucker on July 24, 1965, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter...
Maxine E. Clark
Apr 30, 2018
Alton: Maxine E. Clark, 77, passed away at 9:55pm on Monday, April 30, 2018, at her residence. She was born on June 9, 1940, in Alton, the daughter of the late Homer and Pearl (McLain - Martin) Bricker. She married Wilford E. Clark on February 18, 1958, in Bethalto, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters...
Verda Blanche Macdonald
Apr 27, 2018
Rosewood Heights: Verda Blanche MacDonald, longtime resident of Rosewood Heights, passed away on April 27, 2018 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by Raymond, her beloved husband of more than fifty years, and by her sister Marie Bartels and brothers Earl, Ralph, and Lloyd Whitworth. Verda is survived by her sons James (late Victoria) and...
Spencer Keene Bacus
Apr 24, 2018
Rosewood Heights: On a Sunday morning after church last year, we observed Spencer, smiling, walking arm in arm with an elderly woman, bending low to chat to her - very patiently, carefully helping her get into her car. At the time, we assumed it was someone he knew from the Methodist Retirement Village where he had worked for a...
Elmar "Wayne" Miskelley
Apr 20, 2018
Quincy: Elmar “Wayne” Miskelley, 87, passed away at 1:10pm on Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. He was born on April 22, 1930, in Nauvoo, Alabama, the son of the late Timothy and Dottie (Dossett) Miskelley. He married Ella Mae Stokes on July 4, 1953, and she preceded him in death on December 9,...
Jerome Martin Dupy
Apr 15, 2018
Maryville: At approximately 3:40 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2018, the heavens received Jerome Martin Dupy. Born July 11, 1936, he died peacefully in his sleep with his family at his bedside. He was a long-time resident of Wood River, Illinois. In recent years, Jerome resided with his wife Marlene in Maryville, Illinois. Jerome was known as a lover of...
Nicholas Storm Middleton
Apr 10, 2018
Alton: Nicholas Storm Middleton, 25, passed away Tuesday April 10, 2018 at Integrity Rehabilitation Center in Alton. Nick lived in this world on his own terms. His fierceness for life was matched only by the size of his heart and his love for family and friends. Nicholas will forever live in the hearts of his mother and stepfather Melanie...
Jacqueline Isom
Apr 10, 2018
Alton: Jacqueline Isom, 67, passed away at 5:35pm on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at her residence due to complications from treatment after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. She was born on October 31, 1950, in Alton, the daughter of Priscella (Sellier) Hargiss of Alton and the late Samuel Hargiss. In addition to her mom, survivors include a son:...
Eric William Wood
Apr 1, 2018
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida: Eric William Wood, 33, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Eric was born in Alton, on June 2, 1984, the son of Joan L. (Pullen) Roberts and Curtis Roberts and the late Kelly R. Wood. Eric was a very gifted young man. He was very talented in many aspects of his...
Melissa Lynn Waggoner
Mar 27, 2018
Godfrey: The woman. The myth. The legend. Melissa Lynn Hill Waggoner has moved on to her next adventure. She was promoted on March 27, encircled by her beloved family. Melissa was born February 23, 1959 in Alton,Illinois to Benjamin Robert and Bette Gilmour Hill. She was raised in a happy home on 10th St. in Wood River with her...
Mary S. Lemay
Mar 15, 2018
Alton: Mary S. LeMay, 87, passed away at 9:10am on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Bethalto Care Center. She was born on February 16, 1931, in Hamilton County, Illinois, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mattie (Tucker) Russell. She married Roy D. LeMay on February 18, 1947, and he preceded her in death on November 18, 1992. Survivors...
Richard Louis Hunt
Mar 15, 2018
Hartford: Richard Louis Hunt, 85, passed away at 3:16pm on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1932, in Wanda, Illinois, the son of the late Herbert R. and Clara L. (Ahrens) Hunt. He married the former Linda Belling on May 2, 1971, in Wanda, and she survives. Other survivors include two...
Larry Wayne Hargrave
Mar 11, 2018
Cottage Hills: Larry Wayne Hargrave, 67, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, March 11, 2018. He was born on September 2, 1950, in Wood River, the son of the late Lawrence and Doris (Johnson) Hargrave. Larry is leaving behind his wife Cindy Moran – Hargrave, one daughter and son in law: Brandi...
Joseph D. "Joe" Pfister
Mar 11, 2018
Wood River: Joseph D. “Joe” Pfister, 58, passed away at 8:46am on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Joseph E. and Gwen (Moyer) Pfister. He married the former Elaine Lawson on December 16, 1995, in Florissant, Missouri, and she survives. Other survivors...
Charlene K. Temple
Mar 10, 2018
Alton: Well if you are reading this that means I have gone to live with my Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 10, 2018. I was born Charlene K. Bockholdt, on July 27, 1940, in Alton, the daughter of the late Charles and Eileen (Starkey) Bockholdt. Waiting in Heaven for me are my mother, daddy, and infant sister: Mary Jane....
William G. “Bill” Sherman
Mar 9, 2018
East Alton: William G. “Bill” Sherman, 64, passed away on Friday evening, March 9, 2018, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on March 22, 1953, in Eustis, Florida, the son of the late William and Ottilia (Wickenhauser) Sherman. He married the former Evelyn Luffman on October 19, 1984, in Edwardsville, and she survives. Other survivors...
Wende Winchester
Mar 4, 2018
Bethalto: Wende D. Winchester, 51, passed away at 10am on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at her residence. She was born on October 29, 1966, in Alton, the daughter of the late Richard E. and Carolyn R. (Smith) Harris. She married Edward Winchester on March 25, 1985, in Godfrey, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Karissa Winchester and...
