Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Teresa C. Albright
Feb 3, 2016
East Alton: Teresa C. Albright, 76, passed away at 5:18pm on Wednesday, Feibruary 3, 2016. She was born on April 9, 1939, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of the late William L. and Elizabeth J. (Smith) Aubrey. She married Lawrence H. Albright on September 21, 1959 and he preceded her in death on October 23, 2005. Survivors include one...
James W. Knuth
Jan 29, 2016
Wood River: James W. Knuth, 81, formerly of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at home on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born on January 13, 1935, in Dallas City, Illinois, the son of the late Marcus Knuth and Anita Ruth (Stevens) Lough. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Fonda Windom Knuth, formerly of Galesburg. Other survivors...
Richard H. Westbrook
Jan 10, 2016
Godfrey: Richard H. Westbrook, 44, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016, in Alton. He was born on September 13, 1971, in Alton, the son of Thomas Westbrook Sr. of Oklahoma and the late Elizabeth Marie Main. Survivors include four daughters: Savanna Westbrook and her companion: Danielle Foster, Kaylin Westbrook, Breanna Taylor and her husband: Dylan, Becca Westbrook all...
Jacob Basham
Dec 23, 2015
Bethalto: Jacob Basham, 22, passed away at 6:11pm on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at his residence. He was born on January 7, 1993, in Alton, the son of Scott Basham and Susan Schuetz. Survivors include his mother: Susan Schuetz and her companion: Ed Howard II of Alton, his father and step – mom: Scott and Michelle Basham of Cottage...
Carl Wallace, Sr.
Dec 12, 2015
East Alton: Carl Wallace, Sr., 83, passed away at 3:47pm on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 2, 1932, in Grafton, Illinois, the son of the late Carl Frederick and Mary Barbara (Riley) Wallace. He married Charlotte F. Stone on January 12, 1957, in Jerseyville and she preceded him in death on...
Betty Kearbey
Dec 7, 2015
Hartford: Betty Kearbey, 82, passed away at 8:50am on Monday, December 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born on October 18, 1933, in Blakeley, Georgia, the daughter of the late Glenn and Noma (Rabon) Carmichael. She married Lester Kearbey on November 27, 1954, in Columbus, Georgia, and he survives. Other survivors include one daughter and son in law:...
Helen L. Crouthers
Dec 7, 2015
East Alton: Helen L. Crouthers, 92, passed away at 10:50pm on Monday, December 7, 2015, at Liberty Village of Maryville surrounded by her family. She was born on May 10, 1923, in Malden, Missouri, the daughter of the late George Franklin and Clora Mae (Ballard) Dockins. She married William Cleve Rogers in 1940 and he preceded her in death....
Theresa B. Moore
Dec 5, 2015
Wood River: Theresa B. Moore, 55, passed away at 8:50am on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on June 24, 1960, in Alton, Illinois the daughter of John T. Kochan of Wood River and the late Wilma J. (Davis) Kochan. She married Charles “Chuck” Moore on June 14, 1980, in...
Lavonne C. Collman
Nov 27, 2015
Rosewood Heights: Lavonne C. Collman, 77, passed away at 8:35am on Friday, November 27, 2015, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 17, 1937, in Madison County, Illinois, the daughter of the late George Rolla and Eleanor Rose (Bloemker) Best. Survivors include two daughters and a son in law: Tammy and Kevin Carr...
Paul Suntra
Nov 20, 2015
Rosewood Heights: Paul Suntra, 44, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on November 25, 1970, in Southfield, Michigan, the son of Dr. Sathien and Malee (Csutmongcolchart) Suntra of Rosewood Heights. Other survivors include two brothers and a sister in law: Charles and Cherrie Suntra of Modesto, California, Kris Suntra of St....
Debbie Murphy - Robinson
Nov 17, 2015
Nutwood, Illinois: Debbie Murphy - Robinson, 63, passed away at 1:47pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at her residence. She was born on August 6, 1952, in Wood River, Illinois, the daughter of the late William Thomas and Mary Virginia (Cunningham) Murphy, Sr. She married Steven Patrick “Pat” Robinson on June 28, 1986, in Fieldon, Illinois, and he survives....
Erna Roach
Nov 16, 2015
Bethalto: Erna L. Roach, 91, passed away at 9:18am on Monday, November 16, 2015, at her residence. She was born on July 19, 1924, in Hermann, Missouri, the daughter of the late Louis R. and Martha L. (Rath) Brunner. She married Howard Roach in 1952 and he preceded her in death on October 16, 1968. Survivors include one daughter...
Darlene Holmes
Nov 15, 2015
Alton: Judith Darlene Holmes, 57, died at 8:33 pm on November 15, 2015 at St. Anthony's hospital from respiratory arrest after a long battle with COPD. She is survived by her brother Clifford Edward Parrish, her sister Cynthia Susan Wright, her nephew Benjamin Edward Parrish, her aunt Judith Maude Schneider and numerous other nephews, nieces and cousins. She is...
Carolyn J. Shive
Nov 12, 2015
Wood River: Carolyn J. Shive, 75, passed away at 5:34am on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Alhambra Care Center. She was born on January 22, 1940, in Hartford, Illinois, the daughter of the late John C. and Opal M. (Jimpson) Braddy. She married James Shive on January 19, 1957, in Mississippi, and he preceded her in death on October...
Charles E. Karpan
Nov 7, 2015
East Alton: Charles “Charlie” Karpan, 75, passed away at 4:32pm on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Bethalto Care Center after a short battle with brain cancer. He was born on December 15, 1939, in Orient, Illinois, the son of the late Edward and Lucille (Bertagna) Karpan. He married the former Donna K. Dale on March 18, 1978, in Meadowbrook,...
Mark A. Hauser
Nov 6, 2015
O’Fallon, Illinois: Mark A. Hauser, 56, passed away at 1:15am on Friday, November 6, 2015, at his residence after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 16, 1959, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of the late Bill and Norma (Pea) Hauser. Survivors include his children: Brandon Hauser and his companion: Angie Morgan,...
Carol Sue Friedrich - Alcorn
Nov 4, 2015
Belleville: Carol Sue Friedrich – Alcorn, 48, passed away at 9:10pm on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at her residence. She was born on October 19, 1967, in Alton, the daughter of James J. Friedrich of Bethalto and the late Joan M. (Landolt) Friedrich. She married Dale Alcorn on February 14 in Belleville and he survives. Other survivors include her...
Anthony J. Morak, Jr.
Nov 2, 2015
Granite City: Anthony J. Morak, Jr., 56, passed away at 3:32pm on Monday, November 2, 2015, at Alton Memorial Hospital. In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. No services are scheduled.
Anthony Alben
Nov 2, 2015
Cottage Hills: Anthony P. Alben, 85, passed away at 9:42am on Monday, November 2, 2015, at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1930, in Alton, the son of the late John and Lucy (Virgo) Alben. He married the former Margaret Huddleston and she preceded him in death. Survivors include two daughters: Janice Alben, Linda Alben, and one...
Arthur Paul Moore
Nov 1, 2015
East Alton: Arthur Paul Moore, 80, passed away at 8pm on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at his residence. He was born on September 25, 1935, in Zalma, Missouri, the son of the late William Arthur and Florence (Price) Moore. He married the former Loretta Talley in May of 1996 in Edwardsville and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter...
