Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

May 5, 2025

East Alton:

Susan E. Maroon, 62, passed away at 9:14am on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 27, 1962, in Alton, the daughter of Earl and Carol (Shewmake) Smith. She married Thomas Maroon on November 3, 1995, and he preceded her in death on March 31, 2005. Survivors include...

May 4, 2025

Alton:

Ronald E. Whalen, Sr., 70, passed away at 8:51pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1954, in Alton, the son of the late Donald and Mary (Conner) Whalen. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Brandy and Derek Kelley of Glen Carbon, a son: Ronnie...

Apr 24, 2025

East Alton:

Roy R. Holmes, 65, passed away at 7:32pm on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on May 19, 1959, in Dallas, Georgia, the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Baxter) Holmes. Survivors include his sisters: Dottie Tidwell, Cindy Blair, Rose Medina, his brothers and sister in law: John and Cynthia Holmes, Raymond Holmes, many...

Apr 23, 2025

Glen Carbon:

Michael Evans, 77, passed away at 11:40am on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at LaBella of Alton. He was born on August 5, 1947, in East Prairie, Missouri, the son of the late Jewel and Lola (Cliff) Evans. He married the former Vivian Cole on February 9, 1966, and she preceded him in death...

Apr 20, 2025

Roodhouse:

Francine L. Carter, 66, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born on February 10, 1959, in Alton, the daughter of the late Damon and Marlene (Zero) Delp. She married James Carter and he survives. Other survivors include two daughters: Sheila Taylor of Roodhouse, Illinois,...

Apr 15, 2025

Brighton:

Gilbert L. Adams, 75, passed away at 4:20am on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at White Hall Nursing Home. He was born on August 27, 1949, in Anna, Illinois, the son of the late Harvey and Lucille (Hubbs) Adams. He married the former Karen Ann Smith in 1971 in East Alton and she survives. Other...

Apr 15, 2025

Rosewood Heights:

Phillip Walker, 76, passed away at 10:23pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. He was born on March 15, 1949, in Alton, the son of the late Paul and Delores (Crabtree) Walker. He married the former Mary Lawrence on February 27, 1982, in Alton, and she preceded...

Apr 13, 2025

Staunton:

John Hosier, 79, passed away at 12:43pm on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 24, 1946, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, the son of the late Robert and Violet (Gilham) Hosier. He married the former Marilyn Bridges on December 16, 1988, in Edwardsville and she survives. Other survivors include...

Apr 8, 2025

Alton:

Barbara Lawson, 73, passed away at 9:50am on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on July 6, 1951, in Alton, the daughter of the late Manuel and Roberta (Forbes) Smith. She married Michael Lawson on December 22, 2000, in Niles, Michigan, and he survives....

Apr 6, 2025

Alton:

Michael Lee Provaznik, 58, passed away at 5:27am on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 21, 1966, in Highland, Illinois, to Lois (Cox) Provaznik and Frank Provaznik. Survivors include his children: Brandy Provaznik of Collinsville, Jacob Provaznik of Arnold, Missouri, and Ashley Provaznik of Alton, a sister and...

Apr 2, 2025

Wood River:

Kayla Rea, 35, passed away at 9:40pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1989, in Alton, the daughter of Frank and Dena (Buss) Rea of Wood River. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandma: Virginia Rea of Wood River, her fiancé: Kevin Dixon...

Mar 27, 2025

Roxana:

Patricia “Pat” Tolbert, 86, passed away at 2:10am on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Jerseyville Manor. She was born on October 2, 1938, in Hamburg, Illinois, the daughter of the late Joe and Helen (Howland) Sevier. She married Ray Tolbert on July 12, 1958, in Hamburg, and he preceded her in death on September...

Mar 24, 2025

Cottage Hills:

Russell Salony, 64, passed away at 4:25pm on Monday, March 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 27, 1961, the son of Robert Salony and step mom: Sharon of Yerington, Nevada and his late mother: Barbara (Thacker) Salony. Survivors include his long time companion: Patricia Zimmerman of Cottage Hills, one...

Mar 22, 2025

South Roxana:

Janice Watson, 77, passed away at 12:05am on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at University Nursing and Rehab in Edwardsville. She was born on October 25, 1947, in Paducah, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Lawrence) Korte. She married Jim Watson on September 19, 1969, in Metropolis, Illinois, and he survives....

Mar 20, 2025

Alton:

Garry Moore, 72, passed away at 3:50am on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 1, 1953, the son of the late Ernie and Martha (Wright) Moore. Survivors include two daughters: Trisha Jarman of Pittsfield Illinois, Tara Jarman of Pittsfield, Illinois, two sons and daughter in law: Brandin...

Mar 18, 2025

Toby Cook was born November 28, 1954 and passed away March 18, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend whose life was filled with love for his family, a passion for fishing, and cherished memories of time spent at Rockaway Beach. Toby was a lifelong fan of the Minnesota Vikings and had a...

Mar 12, 2025

Samuel Easton Slagel of Collinsville, IL died on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was 88 years old.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents; his nephew, Michael Collier in 2004; his brother, Wayne Slagel in 2012; his brother-in-law, Gary Gieser later in 2012; and by his sister, Mary Catherine Collier in 2020....

Mar 6, 2025

Godfrey:

Marlene C. Shake, 88, passed away at 11:47am on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her residence. She was a beloved mother and Aunt. She was born on November 12, 1936, in Alton, the daughter of the late John R. and Maude (Wallace) Hale. She married George W. “Bill” Shake on January 17, 1970, in...

Mar 5, 2025

Wood River:

Craig Johnson, 67, passed away at 1:23pm on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 9, 1957, in Wood River, the son of Shirley (Fraser) Johnson of Bethalto and the late William C. “Bill” Johnson. In addition to his mom, Craig is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Mar 4, 2025

Holiday Shores:

Judith A. Pitman, 73, passed away at 12:16am on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born on March 22, 1951, in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of the late Marvin and Blanche Kettinger. She married William Pitman and he preceded her in death on January 12, 2021. Survivors include a daughter:...