Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Robert Lynn Hill
Aug 3, 2015
Pearl: Robert Lynn Hill, 58, passed away at 2:15am on Monday, August 3, 2015, at his residence. He was born on October 20, 1956, in Jerseyville, the son of the late Theodore and Ruth (Fulks) Patton. Survivors include two daughters: Stacy Hill and her fiance’: Philip Cunningham of Brighton, Carrie and John Lara of Texas, three grandchildren: Brianna Hill,...
Charles "Bay Boy" Rawlings
Jul 31, 2015
Alton: Charles “Bay Boy” Rawlings, 62, passed away at 11:58pm on Friday, July 31, 2015, at his residence. He was born on June 5, 1953, in Alton, the son of the late Charles “Gabe” and Virginia (Henry) Rawlings. He married Pamela Lynn on August 13, 1979, in Edwardsville, and she survives. Other survivors include his children: Drake Holland of...
David Allen Mcgee
Jul 7, 2015
Fort Mill, South Carolina: David “Dave” Allen McGee, 56, formerly of Wood River, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Fort Mill, South Carolina. David was born in Washtenaw, Michigan, the son of the late Muriel Lee and Paula Idell (Hubbard) McGee. He married the former Jane Trotti in 2002, and she survives. Other survivors include three...
Mary Drexine Bade
Jul 5, 2015
Crossville, Tennessee: Mary Drexine Bade, 70, formerly of Rosewood Heights, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at Cumberland House in Crossville, Tennessee. She was born on January 9, 1945, in Alton, Illinois the daughter of the late Clyde and Macel (Maulding) McGill, Sr. She married Ronald Bade and he survives. Other survivors include two sons and daughters in...
Tina Elaine Longnecker
Jun 21, 2015
Wood River: It is with great sadness that the family of Tina Elaine Longnecker announces her passing on Sunday June 21 at 6:10pm at the age of 68. She was born July 24, 1946 in Carrollton, Illinois to Tina (Austin) and Jack Holloway. She married Rodney Longnecker on September 17, 1966. Tina was a stay at home mom and...
Sharon Johnson
Jun 21, 2015
Alton: After a tenacious and brave four-year battle with cancer, Sharon Kay Johnson (nee. Hahnerhoff) passed away on June 21, 2015. She leaves behind a large family, many friends, and a cherished local business. Sharon lived a passionate and full life of dedicated and compassionate work, travel, love, entertaining, good friends, and family. And, yes, shopping. Sharon was born...
Robert K. Cooke, Jr.
Jun 21, 2015
Alton: Robert K. Cooke, Jr., 50, passed away at 7:05am on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at his residence. He was born on October 25, 1964, in Alton, the son of Robert K. Cooke, Sr. and the late Jennie (Hefley) Cooke. He married the former Toni Lynn Genisio on April 10, 2015, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include...
Kathryn Foehrkalb
Jun 18, 2015
Wood River: Kathryn Foehrkalb, 94, passed away at 2:55pm on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on November 3, 1920, in Wood River, the daughter of the late John and Rose Dugan. She married Jim Foehrkalb and he preceded her in death. Survivors include one granddaughter and her husband: Mindy and Kenny Engler...
Shirley M. Lane
Jun 14, 2015
Jerseyville: Shirley M. Lane, 73, formerly of Hamburg, passed away at 11am on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at her residence. She was born on June 10, 1942, in Griggsville, Illinois, the daughter of the late Leo K. and Margaret (Bradshaw) Lacey. She married Phillip Bass and he preceded her in death. She then married Charlie Lane and they later...
Paul E. Trickey
Jun 12, 2015
Fieldon: Paul E. Trickey, 91, formerly of Wood River, passed away at 12 midnight on Friday, June 12, 2015, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. He was born on August 14, 1923, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of the late Linley and Cora (Steinhoff) Trickey. He married the former Joyce M Leach – in a double wedding...
Vickie May (Warren) Herrin
Jun 1, 2015
Jerseyville: Vickie May (Warren) Herrin, 57, of Jerseyville entered eternal rest at 8:22 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2015. She died peacefully with family members by her side in South Roxana following a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 17, 1957 at Wood River Township Hospital, the daughter of Martha (Satterfield) Warren and the late Harlie Warren....
Janis Lynn Hobbs - Foster
Jun 1, 2015
Bethalto: Janis Lynn Hobbs – Foster, 66, passed away at 7:55am on Monday, June 1, 2015, at Integrity Healthcare of Wood River. She was born on September 27, 1948, in Akin, Illinois, the daughter of the late Jewell and Elaine (Beachum) Hobbs. She married Walter Foster on February 14, 2011, in South Roxana, and he survives. Other survivors include...
Joe M. Neely
May 31, 2015
Staunton: Joe M. Neely, 78, passed away at 11:35am on Sunday, May 31, 2015, Eden Village in Glen Carbon, IL. He was born on August 5, 1936, in Kirkwood, MO, the son of the late L.C. and Pauline (Grooms) Neely. He married the former Judy A. Mosconi on May 10, 1958, and she proceeded him in death on May...
David M. Sadich
May 26, 2015
Wood River: David M. Sadich, 68, passed away at 6:40pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at his daughter’s residence. He was born on December 14, 1946, in Alton, the son of the late Nicholas and Catherine “Katie” (De Vasher) Sadich. Survivors include one daughter: Ginny Sadich and her boyfriend: John Fee of Wood River, one grandson: Andrew Harrison of...
Agnes T. Davis
May 26, 2015
Wood River Agnes T. Davis, 97, passed away at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Eunice C. Smith Nursing Home in Alton. She was born on February 20, 1918, in Wood River, Illinois, the daughter of the late Tony and Julia (Babic) Repince. She married George R. Davis on February 3, 1939, and he preceded her in...
Erma Cooperider
May 24, 2015
Wood River: Erma Cooperider, 91, passed away at 10:18pm on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. She was born on March 16, 1924, in Pleasant Hill, Illinois, the daughter of the late Andrew and Bertha (Cloninger) Wintjen. Survivors include one son: Gary Cooperider of Wood River, two granddaughters: Erica Riedisser and her husband: Jason of...
Hunter Eugene Ellis Holliday
May 20, 2015
Bethalto: Hunter Eugene Ellis Holliday “Our little hero” went to be with the angels on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born November 21, 2014 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, the son of Kelee Elizabeth Scott and Ricky Eugene Holliday, both of Bethalto. His short 6 months with us on earth has...
Greg S. Mcclery
May 19, 2015
Alton: Greg S. McClery, 56, passed away at 7:40pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1959, in East St. Louis, Illinois the son of Jean (Perry) McClery and the late Robert McClery. Survivors include one daughter and son in law: Angela and Ian Collins of Granite City, two grandchildren: Atlantis Collins,...
W. Faye Klingler
May 4, 2015
Rosewood Heights: W. Faye “Miss Faye” Klingler, passed away and went to join her husband at 7:20am on Monday, May 4, 2015, at her residence. She was born the daughter of the late Nathan Lee and Mary Elizabeth (Stanley) Meadows. She married Vincent “Dutch” Klingler on October 20, 1952, at St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt, Indiana, and after...
Gary L. Little
May 2, 2015
Dorsey: Gary L. Little, 70, passed away at 5:31am on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Integrity Healthcare of Wood River. Survivors include his wife, one daughter, two sons and a daughter in law, and one grandson. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials are suggested to the Dorsey Volunteer Fire Department.
