Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Stephen Ray Chestnut
Jul 28, 2017
Bunker Hill: Stephen Ray Chestnut, 59, met Jesus at 4am on Friday, July 28, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 17, 1958, in Carlinville, Illinois, the son of Sarah Margaret (Hodge) Chestnut of Bunker Hill and the late Elmer George Chestnut. A devoted husband, father, and grandpa, Steve is survived by...
Joan Cornell
Jul 25, 2017
Wood River: Joan (Barker) Cornell passed away on July 25, 2017, in Alton, Illinois. Joan was born in Hammond, Indiana, on June 30, 1938. Her mother Gladys Martha Borger, her father Clair Barker and step father Clyde Lamb all predeceased her. Joan leaves behind a daughter Kathleen (Mosley) Payne, two granddaughters: Rebecca and Tonya Narvaez, one grandson Frank Narvaez:...
Ramie Lynn Faith Muse
Jul 19, 2017
Bethalto: Ramie Lynn Faith Muse, was born and went to be with the Angels at 10:10pm on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Alton Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her parents: Martin Muse and Laura Main of Bethalto, two sisters: Julie Main of Pontoon Beach, Elaine Fitzgerald of East Alton, four brothers: Zane Muse of Idaho, Jonathan Muse of East Alton,...
Michael Shawn Louvier
Jul 14, 2017
East Alton: Michael Shawn Louvier passed into the arms of the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2017, at his residence. He was just 49. Mike was born on May 3, 1968, in Alton, to James Louvier of Carlinville and Wilma “Jean” Herring of Godfrey. Mike had three daughters: Jasmine, Carli, Savannah, and a newborn son: Ryker. He also leaves...
Charlotte Rae Tate
Jul 12, 2017
Wood River: Charlotte Rae Tate, 86, passed away at 9pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Integrity of Wood River. She was born March 26, 1931 in Harrisburg, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ira and Gladys (Perry) Logan. She married Billy R. Tate on May 26, 1951, and he survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Dennis...
Raymond "Ray" Aud
Jul 3, 2017
Wood River: Raymond A. “Ray” Aud, 92, passed away at 5:30am on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 9, 1925, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of the late Arthur and Beulah (Peerman) Aud. He married the former Ruby Patton on June 19, 1946, in...
Edith R. Nelson
Jul 2, 2017
Wood River: Edith R. Nelson, 94, passed away at 4am on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born February 14, 1923, in Alton, the daughter of the late Frank Anthony and Teresa Ruth (Nation) Schenk. She married David Nelson on July 29, 1960, in Alton, and he survives. Other...
Ross L. Moxey
Jun 30, 2017
Montrose, South Dakota: Ross L. Moxey III, 52, passed away at 10:14pm on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was born on March 11, 1965, at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Ross L. and Linda (Schien) Moxey II. He met his wife in 2008 and married...
Bradley Wayne Elledge
Jun 29, 2017
Alton: Bradley Wayne Elledge, 63, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2017 at 9:20am. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Elledge, of Alton. His father, Virgil Glen Elledge, preceded him in death in 2003. He married Debra Price on August 6, 1983, she survives. Also surviving are two daughters Shelley (Nolan) Ragan (Bethalto) & Jessica...
Charles "Charley" Hubbard
Jun 28, 2017
Bethalto: Charles L. “Charley” Hubbard, 85, passed away at 10:30pm on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Integrity of Wood River. He was born on August 8, 1931, in Nebo, Illinois, the son of the late Wayne and Fay (Stark) Hubbard. He married the former Sue Scott in 1988 in Roxana, and she survives. Other survivors include his children and...
Judy F. Mcgarvey
Jun 22, 2017
Roxana: Judy F. McGarvey, 67, passed away at 7:01am on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on July 25, 1949, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of the late John and Fern (Waltermate) Sabo. She married Gary McGarvey on July 2, 1966, in East St. Louis, and he survives. Other...
Dale W. Shirley
Jun 16, 2017
East Alton: Dale W. Shirley, 77, passed away at 9:40am on Friday, June 16, 2017, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 18, 1939, in Alton, the son of the late Clarence and Margaret (Powers) Shirley. He married the former Janice K. Burney on February 11, 1961, at the Curdie Heights...
Flora L. Mouser
Jun 11, 2017
Granite City: Flora L. Mouser, 88, passed away peacefully at 5:30pm on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 13, 1928, in Marble Hill, Missouri, the daughter of the late Jesse and Emma Lou (Limbaugh) Angle. She married Loyd Mouser on April 29, 1946, and he preceded...
Amy J. Zimbelmann
Jun 3, 2017
Cottage Hills: Amy J. Zimbelmann, 34, passed away at 1:55am on Saturday, June 3, 2017, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1983, in Alton, the daughter of Harry Zimbelmann of Cottage Hills and the late Patricia (Ressman) Zimbelmann. In addition to her father, survivors include one sister: Kayla Zimbelmann of Cottage...
Marlene "Nana" Cange
Jun 2, 2017
Marlene "Nana" Cange, age 82, of Edwardsville, passed away with her family by her side at 2:15 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017, at her residence. She was born July 10, 1934, in Cairo, IL, the daughter of the late James "Bud" and Rebia (Hendrick) Tapley. Marlene married her one and only Robert “Bob” Joseph Cange September 12, 1953. He...
Owen J. Gunter
May 31, 2017
Rosewood Heights: Owen J. Gunter, 2, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 31, 2017, at Children’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 12, 2015, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Jeffrey Gunter and Jessica Widdows Gunter. Survivors include his mother and step – father: Jessica Gunter and Jordan Eades of Rosewood Heights, three...
Erika Barbara Owings
May 26, 2017
Godfrey: Erika Barbara Owings, 91, passed away on Friday morning, May 26, 2017, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on April 24, 1926, in Wurzburg, Germany, the daughter of the late Valentine and Maria (Manichezcot) Herrmann, sister of the late Walter Herrmann. Survivors include three daughters: Theresia (Jerry Clark) Osburn of Cottage Hills, IL, Christine (Scott...
Carl Ogle
May 23, 2017
Alton: Carl Ogle, 70, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 23, 2017, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on December 3, 1946, in Alton, the son of the late Lester and Alice (Bowman) Ogle. Survivors include two sons: Jeff Ogle and his wife: Nicki of Rosewood Heights, Kyle Ogle and his companion: Whitney Williams...
Melbourn "Mel" Boger
May 21, 2017
Warsaw, Missouri: Melbourn L. “Mel” Boger, 90, passed away at 2:10pm on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at his residence in Warsaw, Missouri. He was born on October 10, 1926, in Mounds, Illinois, the son of the late Fred and Nellie (Sharp) Boger. He married the former Elmira Jean “Jeanie” Brooks – Wilson on March 21, 1975, in Wood River,...
Megan E. Malloy
May 20, 2017
Rosewood Heights: Megan E. Malloy, 39, passed away at 7:58am on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at her residence. She was born on April 18, 1978, in Alton, the daughter of Rich and Vickie (Ford) McClintock Jr. of Rosewood Heights. She married Josh Malloy on May 26, 2001, in Alton, and they later divorced. In addition to her parents and...
