Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Jan 17, 2014

Winifred L. Fravle passed away Friday night at 6:00 surrounded by her loving family. She was 92 years young. Winnie began her journey on this earth on July 27,1921, as the eldest daughter of Edward and Dora (Cox) McCrite of Tamms, IL. She loved learning and graduated from Olive Branch High School where she earned a full scholarship to...

Jan 6, 2014

Jan 6, 2014

Mildred R. “Millie” Redenbo, 70, passed away and went to be with the Lord at 3:17pm on Monday, January 6, 2014, at Bethalto Care Center. She was born on December 5, 1943, in Grassy, Missouri the daughter of the late Charley O. and Marie (Hill) Withers. She married Harold Redenbo on November 26, 1966, in East Alton and he...

Jan 2, 2014

Due to the inclement weather on Sunday, January 5, 2014, the visitation and funeral services have been moved to Monday for Melodie Janes. Melodie A. Janes, 57, passed away at 9:15am on Thursday, January 2, 2014, at her residence. She was born on February 10, 1956, in Wood River, Illinois the daughter of the late Harvey and Shirley (Smith)...

Jan 1, 2014

Walter Eugene Baehler, 59, of East Alton, Illinois passed away in his home. Walter was born June 29, 1954, to Walter Charles Baehler and Mary Mayberry Baehler, both deceased. Walter is survived by his former wife, Grace (Tony) Woods of Athensville, Illinois along with their son, Bobby Baehler also of Athensville. Also surviving are his siblings, Charles (Lori) Mayberry...

Dec 22, 2013

Harry A. “Tony” Heigert Jr., 77, passed away at 1:50pm on Sunday, December 22, 2013, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1936, in Cottage Hills, Illinois the son of the late Harry A. and Sylvia M. (Clary) Heigert Sr. He married the former Sylvia R. Wakeford on February 16, 1974, in...

Dec 18, 2013

St. Louis, Missouri: Anthony Messmer, 47, passed away at 11:50am on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at his residence. He was born on November 26, 1966, in Centreville, Illinois the son of Janet (Royal) Thompson and the late Michael Messmer. Survivors include his mother and step – father: Janet and Paul Thompson of Farmington, Missouri, three sisters and two brothers...

Dec 15, 2013

Marvin A. Kraut, 76, passed away at 2:03pm on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at his residence. He was born on October 15, 1937, in Calhoun County, Illinois the son of the late Edward and Edna (Weaver) Kraut. He married the former Linda Dirickson on December 20, 1991, in Edwardsville and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters and sons...

Dec 6, 2013

Mary Pyle, 48, passed away at 7:25pm on Friday, December 6, 2013, at her residence. She was born on May 13, 1965, in Godfrey, Illinois the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Hunter) Sheff and the late Joseph Tolle. She married Scott Pyle in 1988 and they later divorced and he survives. Other survivors include three daughters: Ashley Jones and...

Dec 4, 2013

Mark A. Ikerman, 48, passed away at 6:36am on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, in Centralia, Illinois. He was born on June 29, 1965, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri the son of the late Jerry and Elvira (Trinca) Ikerman. Survivors include Ouida Hynum, one daughter: Sabrina Ikerman of Wood River, two sons and a daughter in law: Dante Ikerman of East...

Nov 20, 2013

Leslie Lee Welker, 87, passed away at 7:50am on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Bethalto Care Center. He was born on May 8, 1926, in Millersville, Missouri the son of the late George and Amanda (Bryant) Welker. He married the former Beatrice Brown on March 15, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and she preceded him in death on May...

Nov 19, 2013

George F. Franke, 80, formerly of East Alton, passed away at 4:35pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Alton Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on February 22, 1933, in Thayer, Missouri the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Friedman) Franke. He married the former Catherine Lasseter on July 11, 1952, in Thayer,...

Nov 8, 2013

Billy G. Goessman, 86, passed away at 8:35am on Friday, November 8, 2013, at his residence. He was born on January 4, 1927, in Ina, Illinois the son of the late Gale and Pearl (Clinton) Goessman. He married the former Lorene Quertermous on December 10, 1949, in Waukegan, Illinois and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter and son...

Nov 5, 2013

Steven Bishop, 59, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, while hiking near the West Alton Observatory. Steve was born on October 5, 1954, in Alton, Illinois the son of Norma (White) Bishop of Collinsville, his step mother: Jo Ann Bishop of East Alton, and the late Lloyd Bishop. In addition to his mother and step - mother, Steve...

Nov 2, 2013

Mary Ann Lehr, 80, passed away at 3:24am on Saturday, November 2, 2013, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1933, in Hardin, Illinois the daughter of the late John and Alice (Baalman) Geers. She married Irvin Lehr on April 11, 1953, in Kampsville, Illinois and he survives. Other survivors include two...

Oct 30, 2013

Dean Pyle, 86, passed away at 7:55am on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born on July 11, 1927, in Sorento, Illinois the son of the late Fred and Ora Belle (Breedlove) Pyle. He married the former Dolly Doyen on October 13, 1952, in Arkansas and she preceded him in death on December 24,...

Oct 15, 2013

Tacy Elizabeth Stevens, 92, formerly of Champaign and Tuscola, passed away at 12:45am on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon. She was born on January 21, 1921, in Saybrook, Illinois the daughter of the late William H. and Merle I. (Rodawig) Henegar. She married Benton Thomas Stevens on March 29, 1942, and he...

Oct 13, 2013

Betty A. O'Neal, 78, passed away at 9:05pm on Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Alton Nursing and Rehab. She was born on March 19, 1935, in Eddyville, Illinois the daughter of the late Lewis and Lora (Twichell) Hoke. She married Billy Joe O'Neal on May 2, 1952, in Rosiclare, Illinois and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters and...

Oct 13, 2013

Oct 13, 2013