Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home

Jul 13, 2024

Edwardsville:

Homer (Bud) Harder passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, with his wife at his side. Bud was born in St. Louis on October 4, 1943, to Homer L. Sr. & Alice (Wise) Harder.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Ann (Miller) Harder, three sons Dan...

Jul 12, 2024

On July 12th, 2024, it came to pass that David Robert York reached the end of his life. A man of considerable pride and little patience for fools, Dave left us as he lived, on his own terms.  Born the second of ten children to Vernon and Elizabeth (Betty), Dave presided over the extended family providing wisdom, support, and...

Jul 11, 2024

Wood River:

Orisa Babcock, 57, passed away July 11, 2024, at 3:52 pm, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She was born on December 28, 1966, in Alton, the daughter of the late Othel and Jeanie (Gosnell) Wilkerson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Felecia and Roger Ernst of Edwardsville, three grandchildren: Gabriella, Elliana, and Lincoln...

Jul 9, 2024

Moro:

Carolyn Rader, 85, passed away at 8:20am on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 11, 1939, Connersville, Indiana, the daughter of the late John and Frances (Balsam) VanHart. She married Don Rader and he preceded her in death on June 14, 1994. Survivors include four daughters: Dee Dee...

Jul 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Byrley announce his passing.

Raymond (Ray) Byrley, 72, of Bethalto, IL, died on 7/7/24. He was born in Alton, IL in 1952 to Margaret (Miller) Byrley and Rush Byrley. In 1970, Ray graduated from Roxana High School and married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn (Susie)...

Jul 5, 2024

Hartford:

Paul Edward Aldridge, age 83, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 5 at his residence. He was born to the late Albert B. (Dick) and Rose Laveda (Forsythe) Aldridge in Lyon County Kentucky May 9, 1941.

On August 1, 1975, he married Vicki Jane...

Jun 22, 2024

Godfrey:

Cristi “TeTee” Walsh, 46, passed away unexpectedly at 9:38pm on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her residence. She was born on July 29, 1977, in Granite City, the daughter of Janet and retired Wood River, IL police Sergeant William Wheeler of Godfrey and the late Robert Lee Walsh. In addition to her parents, she...

Jun 18, 2024

South Roxana:

Leto Lee Metz, 73, passed away at 3:05am on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He was born on March 9, 1951, in Wood River, the son of the late Leto John and Rolla Jean (Cox) Metz. He married the former Rebecca Kathleen Hampsey November 4, 1977, and she preceded...

Jun 14, 2024

Wood River:

Matthew David Smith, 37 passed away at 6:08pm, June 14, 2024, in Wood River, Illinois. He was born on January 30, 1987, in Granite City, Illinois. He was the son of the late David and Mary (Theis) Smith. He is survived by his girlfriend: Brandi Swain of Wood River, daughter Abigale Kaye Smith...

Jun 14, 2024

East Alton:

Wayne Hunt, Sr., 78, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1945, in Carlinville, Illinois, the son of the late Charles Chester and Patience Emma (Granger) Hunt. He married the former Ramona Arview on May 31, 1968, in Wood River, she precedes him...

Jun 13, 2024

Audrey Ruth Niebruegge Cook, aged 95, of Alton, IL, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, including her grandson Derek and daughter-in-law Linda Cook. Born in St. Louis, MO, to Fred and Emilie Niebruegge (née Mertz), Audrey grew up with her sister Emilie on Conway Road, by all accounts, a happy childhood enriched by...

Jun 12, 2024

Godfrey:

Allan Dennis Pearson, 85, passed away at 4:25pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1939, in Madison, Minnesota, the son of the late Clarence and Edith (Abner) Pearson. Survivors include a daughter: Debra Sue Williams of Granite City, a son: John Pearson of Godfrey,...

Jun 10, 2024

Roxana:

Deborah L. Douglas, 72, went to her heavenly home at 9:55am on Monday, June 10, 2024, at her residence, with her family by her side. She was born on March 26, 1952, in Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of the late Emory Alan and Martha Juanita (Ray) DeWitt. She married Richard Douglas on April 25,...

Jun 10, 2024

Alton:

Russell Dale Nicholson, 87, passed away at 12:45am on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Home. He was born on April 20, 1937, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, the son of the late Clifford and Imogene (Colley) Nicholson. He joined the Navy, while stationed in Whidbey Island, WA. he met and married the...

Jun 9, 2024

Michael L. Carmack, 75, passed away at 5:48pm on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on May 9, 1949, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of the late Bobby “Sonny” and Grace (Shea) Carmack. He married the former Marsha Logsdon on July 7, 2007, in Alton, and she survives....

Jun 7, 2024

East Alton:

Rick Williams, 68, passed away at 5:02pm on Friday, June 7, 2023, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on March 9, 1956, in Alton, the son of the late George “Papa” and Shirley “Meme” (Fowler) Williams. He married the former Colleen McCoy on December 1, 1977, in...

Jun 6, 2024

Hartford:

Joseph Harold “Joe” Biro, 78, of Hartford, left this world peacefully while at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He took his last breath and went home to be with the Lord at 1:09 am on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born on May 6, 1946, in Alton, the son of Mary (Tolle)...

Jun 6, 2024

Bethalto:

Tia L. Womack, 34, passed away at 9:05am on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at her residence. She was born on April 19, 1990, in Richmond Heights, Missouri, the daughter of Bryan Lee Wallace of Bethalto and Tracy Abert of Meadowbrook. She married Levante Womack on July 19, 2012, in Edwardsville, and he survives. In...

May 28, 2024

Bethalto:

Mark G. Keenan, 66, passed away at 10:49pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 22, 1958, in Chicago, the son of the late Gerard P. and Jacqueline M. (Mentch) Keenan. He is survived by his wife Meryl (Snowdon) Keenan of thirty – seven years. Other survivors...

May 27, 2024

Alton:

Rebecca “Becky” Dykes, 71, passed away at 12:20am on Monday, May 27, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on March 29, 1953, the daughter of the late Robert and Irma (Reid) Haug. She married Wayne Dykes on June 30, 1994, in Collinsville, and he survives. Other survivors include two...