Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Oct 13, 2013

Oct 3, 2013

East Alton: Gregory J. Custer, 51, passed away at 11:05am on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton. He was born on December 15, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Robert O. and Norma C. (Warner) Custer. Survivors include one sister: Nancy Nill of O'Fallon, Missouri, two brothers and sisters in law:...

Sep 23, 2013

Debra Kay Shampine, 58, of Bethalto, Illinois passed away at V.I.P. Manor in Wood River at 10:57 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2013 with her family at her side. She was born April 27, 1955 in Wood River, a daughter of the late Loyd Willis and Reva Selestine (Parton) Warren. She worked at Wal-Mart in Wood River with many...

Sep 19, 2013

Patricia A. Zimbelmann, 65, passed away at 7:30am on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1948, in Alton, Illinois the daughter of Evelyn (Fields) Ressman and the late John Ressman. She married Harry Zimbelmann on October 4, 1981, in Wood River and he survives. Other survivors include one son and daughter in...

Sep 10, 2013

Glen A. Rhoades, 54, passed away at 12:30am on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 9, 1959, in Alton, Illinois the son of the late Herbert and Hilda (Iverster) Rhoades. Survivors include two brothers and a sister in law: Rick and Barb Rhoades of Alton, John Rhoades of...

Sep 10, 2013

Beth E. Rogers, 46, passed away at 2:49pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at Barnes - Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on February 6, 1967, in Charlotte, Michigan. She married Dave Rogers on July 31, 1998, in Michigan and he survives. Other survivors include one brother: Michael Bednar of Pryor, Oklahoma. She was formerly employed...

Aug 24, 2013

Randall E. Mortland (Morty), 58, of East Alton, IL passed away after his short battle with lung cancer on August 24th, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Randy was born on September 4, 1954 to Lester L. and Helen “Bunny” (Fischer) Mortland of Alton, IL. He married Debbie (Allsman) McGee on July 29, 2013. Randy...

Aug 19, 2013

Kathryn Brady Bauer, 44, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013. Kathy was born October 17, 1968 in Dowagiac, MI to Anita Allers and the late Richard Smith. She married Gary Bauer on August 29, 1995 in Las Vegas, Nevada and he preceded her in death on March 9, 2012. She is survived by her mother and step father, Anita...

Aug 16, 2013

Virden, Illinois: Lyle Welch Royal, 93, formerly of Cahokia, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 16, 2013, at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield, Illinois. He was born January 19, 1920, in Swinton, Missouri, the son of the late Lyman W. and Mary C. (Long) Royal. On March 6, 1943, he married the former...

Jul 23, 2013

Vivian Louise Meadows, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:20pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. She was born on May 11, 1924, in Luxora, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Harry and Rozzie (Leasure) McRae. She married the love of her life Cecil K. Meadows Sr. on June 3,...

Jul 19, 2013

Rita J. Bodimer, 61, passed away at 2:48pm on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Barnes - Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on April 2, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the former Mildred Head and the late William Austin. She married Ralph Bodimer on September 26, 2001, in Alton and he survives. Other survivors...

Jul 13, 2013

Jerry D. Ikerman, 81, formerly of Wood River, passed away at 3:50am on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at his residence. He was born on November 7, 1931, in Leman, Missouri the son of the late Virgil and Edna (Hodge) Ikerman. He married the former Elvira Trinca on August 7, 1954, in New Jersey and she preceded him in death...

Jul 13, 2013

Keith R. Hudgins, 51, passed away at 2:26pm on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at his residence. He was born on November 7, 1961, in Paris, Tennessee the son of the late Willie and Shirley Hudgins. He married the former Sonja D. Cornman on July 22, 1994, in Granite City, Illinois and she survives. Other survivors include one step daughter...

Jul 11, 2013

Michael D. Wyhs, 64, passed away at 6pm on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at his residence. He was born on June 21, 1949, in Alton, Illinois the son of the late George F. and Effie Marie (Campbell) Wyhs. He married the former Willeen "Cissi" Byrd on August 19, 2005, in East Alton and she survives. Other survivors include two...

Jun 28, 2013

Henrietta E. Tinsley, 89, passed away at 9:27am on Friday, June 28, 2013, at Barnes - Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on August 5, 1923, in Lapeer, Michigan the daughter of the late martin and Elizabeth Batoha. She married Earl Tinsley in Alton and he preceded her in death in 1986. Survivors include one daughter: Sally...

Jun 27, 2013

Wilbur C. Dykeman, 75, passed away at 3:35pm on Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 1, 1938, in Alton, Illinois the son of the late George S. and Cleavy P. (Landrum) Dykeman. He married the former Susan Ringering on June 8, 1963, in Alton and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter:...

Jun 26, 2013

Hazel Maxine Crause, 86, formerly of Bethalto, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at Hospice of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born July 19, 1926, in Greenville, Illinois, daughter of the late Willard and Pearl (Finke) McKean. She married George Edwin Crause on January 20, 1946, in Wood River, who preceded her in death in March of 1992. Survivors...

Jun 25, 2013

Harry L. Harvey Jr., 38, passed away at 11:30am on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at his residence. He was born on September 2, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Harry L. Harvey Sr. and Linda Rothe - Morgan. He married the former Shelly Kay Foiles on December 6, 1997, in East Alton and she survives. Other survivors...

Jun 25, 2013

Harry L. Harvey Jr., 38, passed away at 11:30am on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at his residence. He was born on September 2, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Harry L. Harvey Sr. and Linda Rothe - Morgan. He married the former Shelly Kay Foiles on December 6, 1997, in East Alton and she survives. Other survivors...

Jun 23, 2013

Anna Lee Baker, 80, passed away at 12:19pm on Sunday, June 23, 2013, at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1932, in Ponca City, Oklahoma the daughter of the late Arthur and Edith (VanSlyke) Verge. She married Charles B. Baker on November 1, 1952, in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma and he survives. Other survivors include one daughter: Mary...