Local obituaries for Pitchford Funeral Home
Bubba Ivester
Jan 30, 2026
Granite City:
Bubba Ivester, 34, passed away at 5:33pm on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1991, in Wood River, the son of the late Brian C. and Jacqueline (Hibbs) Ivester. He married the former Brittany Reckerd on February 21, 2014, in Edwardsville, and she survives. Other survivors include three sons: Braden Ivester of...
Thelma J. Adele
Jan 28, 2026
Alton:
Thelma J. Adele, 77, passed away at 8:22am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the emergency room at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Alton. She was born on July 13, 1948, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Everett and Helen (Pardieck) Way. She married Donald W. Adele on June 4, 1983, and he preceded in death on...
Doug Henline
Jan 27, 2026
Bethalto:
Doug Henline, 64, passed away at 4:19am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on October 20, 1961, in Sedgwick, Kansas, the son of the late Billy Eugene and Cleta Mae (Burns) Henline. He married the former Michelle Renae Sitzes on February 4, 2009, in Wood River, IL, and she survives. Other survivors include...
Juanita Sue Cox
Jan 22, 2026
Juanita Sue Cox
July 13, 1973 – January 22, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Juanita Cox, a devoted animal lover, and proud U.S. Navy veteran. Juanita lived a life of service—both to her country and to the natural world she cherished so deeply.
Born on July 13, 1973, in Alton, Illinois, Juanita answered the call to serve by joining...
Evelyn Haynes
Jan 16, 2026
East Alton:
Evelyn Haynes, 82, passed away at 6:17am on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on October 4, 1943, in Florisville, Texas, the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel (Wilson) Barnett. She married James Haynes, Sr. on May 29, 1964, in Alton, and he preceded her in death on...
Rebecca Wright
Jan 15, 2026
Rebecca L. Wright, 57, passed away at 7:12pm on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on October 28, 1968, in Eugene, Oregon, the daughter of the late Wilford and Maxine (Martin) Clark. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Stephanie and Josh Isaac of Alton, a son and daughter in law: Chad and...
Mona Joan Clark
Jan 12, 2026
Mona Joan Clark, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age of 90. Born in Morris, OK on July 21, 1935 to David and Valda Miller, Joan will be remembered as a kind, caring, and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. She was a strong...
Richard Huebner
Jan 10, 2026
Richard Huebner, 90, passed away at 9:19pm on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born on May 29, 1935, in Alton, the son of the late William and Marie (Duffy) Huebner. He married the former Vi Greeling on June 10, 1955, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include a son and daughter in law: Richard and...
Charles "Benny" Benvenuto
Jan 7, 2026
Charles “Benny” Benvenuto, 86, passed away at 10:33 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
He was born on February 5, 1939, in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, the son of the late Roy and Lorena (Kefauber) Benvenuto. He married the former Joanne (Lemons) on May 27, 1972, in Hartford. She preceded him in death on November 30, 2012.
Survivors include...
Virginia "Ginny" Lipe
Jan 6, 2026
O’Fallon, Illinois:
Virginia “Ginny” Lipe, 72, passed away at 3:57pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She was born on June 21, 1953, in Alton Illinois, the daughter of the late Harry and Bessie (Hood) Bess. Survivors include two sons and daughters in law: Robert G. and Lynn Moore, Jr. of Ballwin, Missouri, Shawn and...
Michael Franks
Dec 29, 2025
Roxana:
Michael R. Franks, 57, passed away at 8:48pm on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 27, 1968, in Jacksonville, Arkansas, the son of Robert and Eileen (Schwach) Franks. Survivors include his father: Robert of Bethalto, his mother: Eileen, his step – mom: Tracy Franks of Rosewood Heights, a daughter: Autumn Franks of Collinsville,...
Blanche Martin
Dec 23, 2025
South Roxana:
Blanche Martin, 88, passed away at 1:52pm on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 14, 1937, in Grandin, Missouri, the daughter of the late William and Goldie (Swafford) Huddleston. She married Everett L. Martin, Sr. on April 18, 1955, in Hernando, Mississippi, and he preceded her in death...
Marilyn Faye Scott
Dec 23, 2025
Alton:
Marilyn Faye Scott, 80, passed away at 11:40am on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 23, 1945, in Alton, the daughter of the late Edwin and Helen (Davis) Manns. She married Robert Scott on September 23, 1965, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include a daughter and son in law: Kelly and...
Marsha Estes
Dec 22, 2025
Bethalto:
Marsha Marie Estes, 72, passed away at 1:13pm on Monday, December 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 3, 1953, in Alton, the daughter of the late BA and Ruth Marie Wardein. She married James Ray Estes and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2018. Survivors include her longtime companion: Roger Dale Frankford of Bethalto,...
Deneen Philbeck
Dec 22, 2025
Alton:
Deneen M. Philbeck, 61, passed away at 5:37am on Monday, December 22, 2025, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 19, 1964, in Alton, the daughter of Martha “Martie” (Turpin) Harris of Jerseyville and the late Dan Harvey. Survivors include a son and daughter in law: Daniel and Crystal Sanders of Pontoon Beach, a...
Gary Tilman Yates
Dec 20, 2025
Bethalto:
Gary Tilman Yates, 84, passed away at 1:44pm on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 24, 1941, in Ridgely, Tennessee, the son of the late Theran and Dorothy (Law) Yates. He married the former Janet Maloney and they later divorced. Survivors include a daughter and son in law: Shelley and Jim West of...
David Poe
Dec 18, 2025
Wood River:
David Poe, 58, was pronounced deceased at 1:17pm on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 17, 1967, the son of the late Michael and Jacqueline (Byerly) Poe. Survivors include three daughters: Katherine (Robert) Messerly of Sparta, Illinois, Alexa Owens of Kirkwood, Missouri, Anna Poe of Kirkwood, Missouri, six grandchildren: Alexander, Krystiauna, Angellenah, Robert,...
Dennis Ogg, Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce Dennis Ogg Junior has passed on to the other side. He came to this world on May 13th, 1972 and departed on December 17th, 2025. He was the son of Dennis Ogg Senior and Paula Sullivan-Ogg, being the only child.
He was an alumni of Roxana Senior High School, where he made lifelong...
Ronda Sechrest
Dec 15, 2025
It is with deep love and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Ronda Sechrest who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy built on kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Ronda was born on February 9, 1964, in Alton, the daughter of Carol (Adams)...
Jason Rorie
Dec 9, 2025
Bethalto:
Jason A. Rorie, 45, passed away at 7:16pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 17, 1980, in Wood River, the son of Dunbar and Susan (Dunnagan) Rorie of Bethalto. He married the former Crystal Hoxsie on May 15, 2004, in Wood River, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter: Marissa Rorie of...
