Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Mar 20, 2014

John L. Keller, 72, passed away at 7:03pmon Thursday, March 20, 2014, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on August 16, 1941, in East Alton, Illinois the son of the late Benjamin and Katherine (Barnes) Keller. He married the former Jo Ellen Cathcart on July 16, 1960, in East Alton and she survives....

Mar 12, 2014

Jayden Nicole Kirksey, 22 months, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at her residence. She was born on April 24, 2012, in Alton, the daughter of Paul Kirksey of Wood River and Sylvia Rogers and Darrell Smith IIIas of East Alton and they both survive. Other survivors include one brother: Joseph Frazier of East Alton, her maternal grandparents:...

Mar 11, 2014

Reverend Ken Clark, 66, went to be with the Lord at 10:38am on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 13, 1948, in Paducah, Kentucky, the son of the late Arthur S. and Florence Irma (Newell) Clark. He married the former Mary Sue Hardway on August 30, 1969, in...

Mar 6, 2014

Marshall L. Williams, 88, passed away at 11:05pm on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Rosewood Care Center. He was born on April 27, 1925, in Ripley, Tennessee the son of the late Clyde and Lovey (Smith) Williams. He married the former Alberta Schott in Alton and she survives. Other survivors include four daughters and sons in law: Becky Johnson...

Mar 1, 2014

Emma F. Barton, 75, passed away at 8:30am on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 10, 1938, in Alton, Illinois the daughter of Ida (Zini) Fin of Alton and the late Louis Fin. She married Harold “Fuzz” Barton on May 5, 1962, in Alton and he...

Feb 15, 2014

Norma J. Sands, 74, passed away at 4:25am on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton. She was born on December 29, 1939, in Grayville, Illinois the daughter of the late Charles G. and Annagil (Kimbro) Rush. Survivors include one daughter and son in law: Deanna and Mark Barnes of Cottage Hills, one son: Brad Sands...

Feb 14, 2014

Norma Jean Porter, 84, passed away at 4:05am on Friday, February 14, 2014, at her residence. She was born on December 29, 1929, in Glen Allen, Missouri the daughter of the late Estel and Ruth (Miller) Beasley. She married Raymond O. Porter on February 25, 1949, in East Alton and he preceded her in death on April 8, 1988....

Feb 14, 2014

Myrln C. Johnson - Meffert, 88, passed away at 12:01am on Friday, February 14, 2014, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on June 11, 1925, in Moro, Illinois the daughter of the late Henry and Jeanne Mae (Bird) Cooper. She married Harold E. Johnson on June 8, 1947 in Moro and he preceded her in death...

Feb 6, 2014

Katherine L. Booth - Williams, 89, passed away at 2:50pm on Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Blu – Fountain Manor in Godfrey, Illinois with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 3, 1925, the eleventh of twelve children, at her home on Choutea Avenue in Alton the daughter of the late Peter and Sina Foster...

Jan 24, 2014

James L. Searcy, 67, passed away at 2:30am on Friday, January 24, 2014, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on October 15, 1946, in Alton, Illinois the son of the late James W. and Maurine (Harper) Searcy. He married the former Joyce (Pitchford) Merritt on June 10, 2006, in Hartford, Illinois and she...

Jan 17, 2014

Walter Allen “Hoolie” Bowermaster, 81, of Hartford, Illinois passed away at 4:35 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Health Center in Alton. His life on the river began when he was born February 29, 1932, one of fifteen children to the late James William and Flossie Mae (Brown) Bowermaster on a two room houseboat on the...

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...