Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Pastor Paul Westbrook
Jul 13, 2025
Worden:
Pastor Paul G. Westbrook, 64, passed away and went to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 12, 1961, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Charley and Darlene (Guersky) Westbrook, Sr. of Maryville. He married the former Melody Moeller on June 28, 1986, in...
Lola Jo Harrison
Jul 13, 2025
South Roxana:
Lola Jo Harrison, 90, passed away at 10:30am on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Aspen Creek of Troy. She was born on September 14, 1934, in Carthage, Missouri, the daughter of the late Buster and Nellie (Alexander) Gencks. She married Paul Harrison on June 8, 1954, in Carthage, Missouri, and he preceded her...
Gayle Colley
Jul 11, 2025
Godfrey:
Gayle Colley, 68, passed away at 1:05am on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on October 27, 1956, in Princeton, Kentucky, the son of the late Joe Hoy and Mary Anna (Grubbs) Colley. He married the former Dawn Patterson on August 2,...
Harold Redenbo
Jul 1, 2025
Roxana:
Harold Redenbo, 90, passed away at 7:42 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on April 24, 1935, in Roxana, the son of the late Ward A. and Mary E. (Woods) Redenbo. He married Mildred “Millie” Withers on November 26, 1966, in East...
Michael Lee Littleton
Jun 28, 2025
Godfrey:
Michael Lee Littleton’s life on earth ended in the evening of June 28, 2025, age 78, at Alton Memorial Hospital. His family was alongside as the Good Shepherd gathered Mike in His arms and welcomed him into Heaven.
The son of the late Marvin Esco and Ruth Elizabeth (Milligan) Littleton,...
June Morgan Gibbs
Jun 24, 2025
June (Louise) Morgan Gibbs, 65, of Wood River, IL, formerly of Chester County, PA, and Littleton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
June was born on August 21, 1959, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Morgan.
She loved animals, her golden...
Joe Frank Bean
Jun 18, 2025
Roxana:
Joe Frank Bean, a beloved father, grandfather, and community servant, passed away peacefully at 6:34 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Villas of Holly Brook in Bethalto, Illinois. He was 98. Born on May 29, 1927, in Waltonville, Illinois, Joe was the son of the late Albert and Annabel (Fagan) Bean. His life...
John Adam Marshall
Jun 10, 2025
South Roxana:
John Adam Marshall, 83, passed away at 2:23pm on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at LaBella of Alton. He was born on June 19, 1941, in St. Louis, the son of the late Adam and Jane (Dalton) Marshall. He married the former Phyllis Koenig on August 2, 1969, in Edwardsville, and she survives. Other...
Reba Warren
Jun 8, 2025
South Roxana:
Reba Warren, 85, passed away peacefully at 4:06 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Stillwater Senior Living in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Born on July 17, 1939, in Cairo, Illinois, Reba was the daughter of the late George Willard and Lydia Lorene (Wilson) Hack. On July 10, 1957, she married...
Cindy Williams
May 29, 2025
Alton:
Cindy Williams, 72, passed away at 8:20pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 29, 1952, in Alton, the daughter of the late Loyal and Sally (Wallace) Case, Jr. Survivors include a daughter: Chonna Walsh of Somerset, Kentucky, a son and daughter in law: Josh and Marcie...
Daren Miller
May 25, 2025
Alton:
Daren Miller, 52, passed away at 9:45pm on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. He was born on October 1, 1972, in Alton, the son of the late Mary (Flowers) Miller and Donald Miller of Bethalto. He married Peter Rosenblatt on October 24, 2014, in Edwardsville, and he survives. In addition...
Elsie Smith
May 24, 2025
Glen Carbon:
Elsie Smith, 92, passed away at 9:43pm on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Anderson Hospital. She was born on December 27, 1932, in Thayer, Illinois, the daughter of Bert and Alice (Foster) Watkins. She lived in Thayer until she was eight years old. Her family then moved to Bethalto. She attended grade school...
Bobbycarol Ann Miller
May 20, 2025
O’Fallon, Missouri:
BobbyCarol Ann Miller, 76, passed away at 2:40am on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 31, 1948, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Redecker) Voerg. Survivors include a son and his fiancé: Dean (Olivia Convery) Miller of Florrisant, Missouri, her sister:...
Rudolph M. "Rudy" Zidarevich
May 17, 2025
Roxana:
Rudolph Michael “Rudy” Zidarevich, Jr., 55, passed away peacefully at his home at 3:19am on Saturday, May 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 11, 1970, in Kincheloe Air Force Base, Michigan, Rudy was the youngest of the three children to Rudy and Cindy (Magee) Zidarevich, Sr....
Paul "Sonny" Bryant
May 17, 2025
Wood River:
Paul “Sonny” Bryant, 85, passed away at 3:39 pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Addington Place in Edwardsville. He was born on May 17, 1940, in Alton, the son of the late Carl and Mable (Haller) Bryant.
He loved his family which included his two daughters...
Kevin Ring
May 16, 2025
Roxana:
Kevin A. Ring, 42, formerly of Granite City and Jerseyville, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, May 16, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on September 20, 1982, the second child of Arthur and Linda (Tucker) Ring.
He attended Alton High School...
Arthur Eugene Roark
May 15, 2025
Arthur Eugene Roark, 83, of Godfrey, Illinois, passed away at his home on the evening of May 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on July 5, 1941, in St. Charles, Missouri, Arthur was the son of Donald and Hazel (Hawkins) Roark. He spent his career as a proud and hardworking union painter, and...
Robin Darringer
May 10, 2025
Linn Creek, Missouri:
Robin Darringer, 70, passed away with her family by her side and went to be with Jesus at 3:23pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 17, 1955, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of the late Marlin and Dirley “Mae” (Christian) Jennings. She married Raymond Darringer...
Marie Dealey
May 6, 2025
East Alton:
Marie Dealey, 92, passed away at 2:15am on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 25, 1933, in Piasa, Illinois, the daughter of the late Leroy and Maxie (Downs) Searles. She married Robert “Bob” Dealey on February 14, 1954, in Carlinville, Illinois, and he preceded her in...
Gregg A. Pansa
May 5, 2025
Troy, Missouri:
Gregg A. Pansa, 53, passed away at 9:40pm on Monday, May 5, 2025, in the emergency room at SSM DePaul Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on September 16, 1971, in Belleville, the son of the late Marvin and Margaret (Elliott) Pansa. Survivors include a son: Dalton (Gabrielle Blakley) Pansa of Moro,...
