Obituaries

Marjorie J. Abbott of Jerseyville

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:37:29 CDT

92 year old Marjorie J. Abbott of Jerseyville passed away Monday, July 7th. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11 am at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in White Hall Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 9 am until the time of service at Crawford Funeral Home.

Nelson Adams of Carlinville

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:40:40 CDT
85 year old Nelson Adams of Carlinville passed away June 8. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 11) at 10:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Chesterfield cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

D. Irene Atkinson of Pana

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:48:41 CDT
(Pana)--91 year old D. Irene Atkinson of Pana passed away on Monday (9th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (12th) evening at 7pm at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held Friday (13th) morning at 11am in the Bethel cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Friends may call Thursday (12th) after 5pm at the funeral home.

Lawrence Banchi of Taylor Springs

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:58:14 CDT
(Taylor Springs)--72 year old Lawrence Banchi of Taylor Springs passed away on July 10th. The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held Saturday (19th) morning at 11am at the First Baptist Church in Taylor Springs. Friends may call Saturday (19th) one hour prior to service at the church.

Roger Banovz of Staunton

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 06:42:36 CDT
70 year old Roger William Banovz of Staunton passed away June 4. Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 7) at 11:30am at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Rita Beach of Cordell_ OK

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:03:30 CDT
58 year old Rita Ann Beach of Cordell, OK, passed away June 12. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (June 17) at 10:00am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Medora. Burial will be in Medora cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Sonja Beckley of Benld

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:59:52 CDT

67 year old Sonja Beckley of Benld passed away on July 19th. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld is in charge. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 pm ath the Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Burial will be in Holy Dormition cemetery in Benld. Friends may call on Thursday from Noon until the time of service at the funeral home.

Mary Bellovic of Mt. Olive

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:13:28 CDT
97 year old Mary Bellovic of Mt. Olive passed away June 5. A graveside service will be held Saturday (June 14) at noon in the Calvary cemetery in Mt. Olive Friends may call Saturday from 11:30am until the time of the service at the cemetery. The Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive is in charge of arrangements

Irene Josephine Bergen

Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:03:46 CDT

97 year old Irene Josephine (Fellin) Bergen of Centralia formerly of Staunton passed away June 19. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Staunton. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery in Gillespie. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9:00 -11:00 am at St. Michael's.

Iva Berry of Kane

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 10:10:30 CDT
85 year old Iva Dean Berry of Kane passed away June 1. Funeral services will be held Thursday (June 5) at 11:00am at the Kane Baptist Church. Burial will be in Kane cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Alta Betoche of Donnellson

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:12:38 CDT
(Donnellson)--83 year old Alta Betoche of Donnellson passed away on Saturday (5th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Memorial services will be held Monday (14th) at noon at the First Presbyterian Church in Hillsboro. Friends may call Monday (14th) one hour prior to service at the church. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

Virginia Hope Blackorby of Dow

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:08:57 CDT

88 year old Virginia Hope Blackorby of Dow passed away Tuesday, July 29th. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge. Funeral services are pending.

Nancy Boglino of Benld

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:40:26 CDT

70 year old Nancy Boglino of Benld passed away Saturday, July 5th. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld is in charge. A memorial service will be held Thursday at Noon at the Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Burial will be in Benld Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 10 am until the time of service at Kravanya Funeral Home.

Bruce Bort of Bethalto

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 08:59:17 CDT
73 year old Bruce Bort of Bethalto passed away July 5. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (July 9) at 10:30am at Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto. Burial will be in Bunker Hill cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeal Home in Bethalto is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly June Boyle of Virden

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:22:54 CDT

71 year old Beverly June Boyle passed away May 28. The Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Virden is in charge of a graveside interment of ashes, which will be held Friday, June 20 at 11 am in the Girard cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Peggy Brown of Jerseyville

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:00:12 CDT
91 year old Peggy Sible Brown of Jerseyville passed away June 12. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (June 17) at 10:00am at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville.Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

George Bruhn of Staunton

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:02:36 CDT
62 year old George Bruhn of Staunton passed away July 4. Private graveside services will be held Wednesday (July 9) in Memorial Park cemetery in Staunton. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday (July 12) from 1-4pm at the Staunton VFW hall. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.

William Bunt of Shipman

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:28:18 CDT
99 year old William Bunt of Shipman passed away June 23. Funeral services will be held Friday (June 27) at 10:00am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Shipman. Burial will be in Miles Station cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Scott Burke of Carlinville

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:59:03 CDT
57 year old Scott Burke of Carlinville passed away July 11. A memorial service will be held Saturday (July 19) at 11:00am at St. Paul‘s Episcopal Church in Carlinville. Friends may call Friday from 5-7pm at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville.

William Burns of Gillespie

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:24:41 CDT
72 year old William "Bill" Burns of Gillespie passed away June 30. A memorial mass will be held Friday (July 11) at 11:00am at Saints Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie. Friends may call Friday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.

Ralph "Buddy" Butler Jr.

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:28:49 CDT

75 year old Ralph "Buddy" Butler Jr. of Jerseyville passed away June 15. A celebration of life will be held June 20 at 6:00 pm at the Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Camp Butler National cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 3:00 pm until the time of service at the Funeral Home.

Ralph Butler Jr of Jerseyville

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:32:48 CDT
75 year old Ralph "Buddy" Butler Jr. of Jerseyville passed away June 15. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday (June 20) at 6:00pm at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Camp Butler National cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 3:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Patricia Cameron of Greenville

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:45:12 CDT
78 year old Patricia Cameron of Greenville, formerly from Carlinville passed away July 18. Funeral services will be held Saturday (July 26) at 11:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 5-7pm at the funeral home.

Bernice Canter of Litchfield

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:34:34 CDT
(Litchfield)--62 year old Bernice Canter of Litchfield passed away on Monday (16th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (20th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Edgewood cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (19th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Wayne Chapman of Greenfield

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:49:30 CDT
62 year old Wayne Chapman of Greenfield passed away June 8. Funeral mass will be conducted Thursday (June 12) at 11:00am at St. Michael‘s Church in Greenfield. Burial will be in Witt cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8pm at Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield.

Marian Charow of Jerseyville

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:41:27 CDT

93 year old Marian Charow of Jerseyville passed away on Monday, July 7th. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge. A mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday at Noon at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier cemetery in Grafton. Visitation will be Saturday from 9-11:45 am at the funeral home

Elmer Chestnut of Carlinville

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 08:46:46 CDT
90 year old Elmer Chestnut of Carlinville passed away July 1. Funeral service will be held Sunday (July 6) at 2:00pm at First Assembly of God Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 1:00pm until the time of the service at the church. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

Frank Civitate of Texas formerly of Hillsboro

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:04:48 CDT
(Hillsboro)--89 year old Frank Civitate of Texas, formerly of Hillsboro passed away on Tuesday (29th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services are currently incomplete at the funeral home.

Rev. Earl Clagg of Rockbridge

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:04:24 CDT
84 year old Rev. Earl Clagg of Rockbridge passed away June 11. Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 14) at 10"00am at Grace Community Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Maple Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-8pm at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton.

Rose Marie Clavin of Nokomis

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:04:58 CDT
(Nokomis)--81 year old Rose Marie Clavin of Nokomis passed away on Tuesday (15th). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday (23rd) morning at 10am at the St. Louis Church. Burial will follow in the Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (22nd) evening from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home. A prayer service will be conducted Tuesday (22nd) evening at 4pm.

Eleanor Cox of Virden

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:18:03 CDT
76 year old Eleanor Cox of Virden passed away June 29. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (July 2) at Noon at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Virden cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 11:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Darrol Daugherty of Staunton

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:45:27 CDT
80 year old Darrol Daugherty of Staunton passed away June 8. Funeral services will be held Thursday (June 12) at 10:00am at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be in Wanda cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Vernon Leroy Davis Sr. of Godfrey

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 08:43:09 CDT

89 year old Vernon Leroy Davis Sr. of Godfrey formerly of Shipman passed away June 18. The Targhetta & Woolridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 23 at 10:00 am at Targhetta & Woolridge Funeral Home. Friends may call Sunday from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Funeral Home.

Lawrence Davies of Pittsfield

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:06:44 CDT
86 year old Lawrence Davies of Pittsfield passed away June 7. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (June 10) at noon at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be in Gillespie cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

John Davis of Jerseyville

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:46:30 CDT
72 year old John Thomas Davis of Jerseyville passed away July 20. Funeral services will be held Thursday (July 24) at 10:00am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Bunker Hill cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Cayla Degg of Hillsboro

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:23:01 CDT
(Hillsboro)--27 year old Cayla Degg of Hillsboro passed away on Friday (13th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (19th) afternoon at 2pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Mt. Moriah cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (19th) after 11am at the funeral home.

James Drew Sr of Girard

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:34:35 CDT
63 year old James Drew Sr. of Girard passed away July 1. A Celbration of Life Service will be held Tuesday (July 8) at 7:00pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard. Burial will be at a later date in Hamburg, IL. Friends may call Tuesday from 4:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Judi Duelm of Bunker Hill

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:03:39 CDT
47 year old Judi Faye Duelm of Bunker Hill passed away June 9. Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 14) at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Bunker Hill cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Ellington of Princeville formerly of Donnellson

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 10:12:04 CDT
(Donnellson)--100 year old Ruth Ellington of Princeville, formerly of Donnellson passed away on Friday (6th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Sunday (8th) afternoon at 1:30pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Sunday (8th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Dr. Glen Eldred Enloe of Jerseyville

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:38:52 CDT

64 year old Dr. Glen Eldred Enloe passed away June 13. The Crawford Funeral Home is in charge. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 18 at the Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville. Friends may call from 11:00 am until the time of service at the church.

Dr Glen Enloe of Jerseyville

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:07:13 CDT
64 year old Dr. Glen Eldred Enloe of Jerseyville passed away June 13. A memorial service will be held Wednesday (June 18) at 1:00pm at the Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville. Friends may call Wednesday from 11:00am until the time of the service at the church.

Barbara Faulkner of Brighton

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:43:57 CDT
76 year old Barbara Lee Faulkner of Brighton passed away July 15. A memorial service will be held Friday (July 18) at 11:00am at the First Baptist Church in Bethalto. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park. Friends may call Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge of arrangements.

Jack Ferry of Benld

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:09:22 CDT
79 year old Jack William Ferry of Benld passed away June 7. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (June 10) at 2:00pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Tony Filippone of Carlinville

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:32:41 CDT

68 year old Tony Filippone of Carlinville passed away June 11. Funeral services will be held June 21 at 11:00 am at the Bethlehem Tabernacle Church in Greenfield. Burial will be in Moore cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-7 and Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of service at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville.             Full Military rites will be conducted at graveside.

Tony Filippone of Carlinville

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:36:27 CDT
68 year old Tony Filippone of Carlinville passed away June 11. Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 21) at 11:00am at Bethlehem Tabernacle Church in Greenfield. Burial will be in Moore cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-7pm at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville and Saturday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. Full military rites will be conducted graveside.

Glenn Ford of Girard

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 06:48:32 CDT
90 year old Glenn Ford of Girard passed away June 3. Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 7) at 11:00am at Bramley Funeral Home in Divernon. Burial will be in Stout cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:30am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Marilyn Foreman formerly from Lake Ka Ho

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:50:29 CDT
78 year old Marilyn Sue Moss Foreman of Normal, formerly from Lake Ka Ho passed away December 7, 2013. A memorial service will be held Saturday (June 20) at 11:30 am at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Mt. Olive City cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10:30am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Nickoles Forte of Carlinville

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:12:23 CDT
(Carlinville)--77 year old Nickoles Forte of Carlinville passed away on Sunday (1st). The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service will be held Saturday (7th) morning at 11am at the Mt. Zion cemetery in Nokomis. There will be no visitation.

Rosalie Funk of Jerseyville

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:21:32 CDT
89 year old Rosalie Funk of Jerseyville passed away May 30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Tuesday (June 3) at 10:00am at St. Mary‘s Catholic Church in Fieldon. Burial will be in St. Mary‘s cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rosary will be recited Monday at 7:00pm.

Mildred Galore of Rosedale

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 10:03:26 CDT
87 year old Mildred Galore of Rosedale passed away June 5. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (June 10) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Fieldon cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-80m at the funeral home.

Cyril Henry Goetten of Jerseyville

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 07:52:00 CDT

97 year old Cyril Henry Goetten of Jerseyville passed away on Friday, July 25th. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 9:00 - 10:45 am at the Crawford Funeral Home.

Franklin Eugene "Gene" Goodman of Carlinville

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 11:08:42 CDT

74 year old Franklin Eugene "Gene" Goodman of Carlinville passed away on Friday. The Davis Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 am at SS Mary & Joesph Catholic Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in New Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 3-7 pm at the chruch.

Eugene Greenwood Jr. of Litchfield

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:50:57 CDT
(Litchfield)--58 year old Eugene Greenwood, Jr. of Litchfield passed away on Sunday (6th). The Litchfield Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be held Wednesday (9th) afternoon at 2pm in the Crabtree cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Lance Edwin Griffel formerly of Carlinville

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:54:04 CDT


36 year old Lance Edwin Griffel passed away Saturday June 14. Funeral Services will be held Thursday June 19 at 10:30 am at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Carlinville. Burial will be in Mayfield Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 at Davis Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville

Lance Griffel formerly from Carlinville

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:12:39 CDT
36 year old Lance Edwin Griffel of Peoria, formerly from Carlinville passed away June 14. Funeral services will be held Thursday (June 19) at 10:30am at St. Paul‘s United Church of Christ in Carlinville. Burial will be in Mayfield Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville.

William Gross of Godfrey

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 09:54:18 CDT
71 year old William Joseph Gross of Godfrey passed away June 19. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (June 24) at 10:00am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Burial will be in St. Patrick‘s cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm at the church. The Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge of arrangements.

Janice M. Gunning of Litchfield formerly of Carlinville

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:16:26 CDT

65 year old Janice M. Gunning of Litchfield formerly from Carlinville passed away June 18. The Davis Anderson Funeral Home is in charge. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at Davis Anderson Funeral Home. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00 am until the time of service

Sarah Hall of Gillespie

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 11:01:31 CDT
77 year old Sarah Jane Hall of Gillespie passed away June 25. A visitation will be held Saturday (June 28) from 5-8pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.

PhoebeAnn Hamlin of Highland

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:51:19 CDT
(Highland)--96 year old Phoebe Ann Hamlin of Highland passed away on July 13th. The Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements. A celebration of life will be held Sunday (20th) from 2pm until 4 at Michael's Resturant in Highland.

Rose Hardin of Girard

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:36:09 CDT

97 year old Rose Hardin of Girard passed away June 15. Funeral services will be held June 18 at 3:00 pm at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Girard. Burial in Girard cemetery. Friends may call today from 2:00 pm until the time of service at the Funeral Home.

Rose Hardin of Girard

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:09:20 CDT
97 year old Rose Hardin of Girard passed away June 15. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 18) at 3:00pm at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Girard. Burial will be in Girard cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 2:00pm until the time of the servie at the funeral home.

Sandra Harnetiaux of Greenville

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:49:05 CDT
(Greenville)--79 year old Sandra Harnetiaux of Greenville passed away on Thursday (17th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Sunday (20th) afternoon at 2pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Mt. Auburn cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (19th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Bernadette Hasquin of Gillespie

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:43:49 CDT
67 year old Bernadette Kathleen Hasquin of Gillespie passed away June 6. Funeral mass will be conducted Wednesday (June 11) at 10:30am at Saints Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.

Linda Hatcher of Jerseyville

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:09:07 CDT
77 year old Linda "Poopsie" Hatcher of Jerseyville passed away June 11. A memorial service will be held Tuesday (June 17) at 7:00pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Inurnment will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Shirley Haycraft of Alton

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 09:18:52 CDT
86 year old Shirley Gladys Haycraft of Alton passed away June 11. Funeral services will be held Monday (June 16) at 11:30am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 10:30am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Dolores Hilt of Witt

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:01:15 CDT
(Witt)--89 year old Dolores Hilt of Witt passed away on Sunday (1st). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Witt is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (3rd) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the St. Barbara's cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (3rd) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Robert George Holland Sr. of Jerseyville

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:20:30 CDT

80 year old Robert George Holland Sr. passed away June 15. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 19 at 11 am at Alexander & Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 at the Funeral Home.

Robert Holland Sr of Jerseyville

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:21:12 CDT
80 year old Robert George Holland Sr. of Jerseyville passed away June 15. Funeral services will be held Thursday (June 19) at 11:00am at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Craig A. Hunter of Brighton

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 10:44:39 CDT

51 year old Craig A. Hunter of Brighton passed away Monday, July 21st. The Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am at the Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home. Burial in Brighton Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 am until the time of service at the funeral home.

Betty Hutchins formerly of Staunton and Litchfield

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:48:57 CDT
(Staunton)--94 year old Betty Hutchins formerly of Staunton and Litchfield passed away on Tuesday (29th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. A private graveside service will be held Friday (1st) morning at 11:30am at Memorial Park cemetery in Staunton. There will be no visitation.

Dreanna Iovito of Irving

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:08:57 CDT
(Irving)--2 year old Dreanna Iovito of Irving passed away on Sunday (6th). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (12th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Nokomis cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (12th) after 9am at the funeral home.

Lorena Johnson of Carlinville

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 09:26:23 CDT
90 year old Lorena Farrel Johnson of Carlinville passed away July 1. Funeral services will be held Saturday (July 5) at 11:00am at the Carlinville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Medora cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge of arrangements.

Theresa Johnston of Jerseyville

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:36:43 CDT
57 year old Theresa Ann Johnston of Jerseyville passed away June 30. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday (July 6) from 6-8pm at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be at a later date in the Kane cemetery.

David "Jonesy" Jones of Pana

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:55:50 CDT
(Fillmore)--63 year old David "Jonesy" Jones of Fillmore passed away on Tuesday (15th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangemensts. Funeral services will be held Friday (18th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Friends may call Friday (18th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Thomas Jones of Litchfield formerly of Taylor Springs

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:14:46 CDT
(Litchfield)--83 year old Thomas Alvin Jones of Litchfield, formerly of Taylor Springs passed away on May 31st. A joint graveside service of Jones and his wife Judith will be held Sunday (8th) afternoon at 2:30pm in the Chapman cemetery. Friends may call Sunday (8th) after 2pm at the cemetery. Military rites will be conducted at graveside.

Ina Kahl of Virden

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 09:54:53 CDT
54 year old Ina Kahl of Virden passed away May 31. Funeral services will be held Friday (June 6) at Noon at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Virden cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Janet Ketchum formerly from Jerseyville

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 09:21:50 CDT
90 year old Janet Davis Ketchum formerly from Jerseyville passed away June 5. Funeral services will be held Monday (June 16) at 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church in Jerseyville. Friends may call following the service. The Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Jane Knudson of Girard

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 09:56:29 CDT
79 year old Jane Knudson of Girard passed away June 2. A memorial visitation will be held Friday from 5-7pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard.

Iva Korunka of Benld

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:40:51 CDT
95 year old Iva Marie Korunka of Benld passed away July 17. Funeral services will be held Thursday (July 24) at 11:00am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Mt. Olive City cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive.

Denver Kunz of Carlinville

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:34:26 CDT

91 year old Denver Kunz of Carlinville, formerly from Bunker Hill passed away Tuesday, July 8th. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 pm at the Carlinville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 1 pm until the time of service at the church.

Gerald Langen of Raymond

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:00:28 CDT
(Raymond)--99 year old Gerald Langen of Raymond passed away on Thursday (17th). The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements. Funeral servcies will be held Tuesday (22nd) morning at 10am at the St. Raymond's Church in Raymond. Burial will follow in the St. Maurice cemetery. Friends may call Monday (21st) from 4pm until 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Raymond.

Christine Lewis of Mt Olive

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:06:16 CDT
45 year old Christine Lewis of Mt. Olive passed away July 2. A memorial service will be held Wednesday (July 9) at 8:00pm at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Chapman cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 6:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Mary Lou Lewis of Virden

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:30:49 CDT
76 year old Mary Lou "Blue" Lewis of Virden passed away June 20. Funeral services will be held Friday (June 27) at 11:00am at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Virden cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Dale Lipe of Witt

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:46:50 CDT
(Witt)--78 year old Dale Lipe of Witt passed away on Friday (18th). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. A private graveside service will be held Monday (21st) morning at 11am at the St. John's cemetery in Irving. Friends may call Sunday (20th) from 4pm until 7 at the funeral home. Masonic rites will be conducted Sunday (20th) evening at 7pm.

Christopher Van Lomelino of Palmyra

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:04:55 CDT

55 year old Christopher Van Lomelino of Palmyra passed away July 21st. The Stults-Neece Chapel in Palmyra is in charge. A private burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date.

William Long of Jerseyville

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 06:52:31 CDT
92 year old William "Copper" Long of Jerseyville passed away June 4. A graveside service will be held Saturday (June 7) at 12:15pm in St. Frances Xavier cemetery in Jerseyville. Friends may call Saturday from 10:00am until noon at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Full military honors will be conducted by the Jerseyville American Legion Color Guard.

Katherine Lorenz of Bunker Hill

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:06:18 CDT
89 year old Katherine Emma Lorenz of Bunker Hill passed away June 12. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (June 17) at 11:00am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Tuesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Michael Lowe of Witt

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:27:42 CDT
(Witt)--66 year old Michael Lowe of Witt passed away on Tuesday (17th). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Witt is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (20th) at noon at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Witt cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (19th) from 4pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Celestine "Sally" Lyons of Raymond

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:15:06 CDT
(Raymond)--93 year old Celestine "Sally" Lyons of Raymond passed away on Saturday (5th). The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (9th) morning at 10am at the St. Raymond's Church. Burial will follow in the St. Raymond's cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (8th) from 4pm until 7 at the church.

Kelley Maintz of Missouri formerly of Hillsboro

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:02:22 CDT
(Hillsboro)--40 year old Kelley Allbright Maintz of Missouri, formerly of Hillsboro passed away on Friday (25th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services are currently incomplete at the funeral home.

Lorman Mansholt of Litchfield

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:31:04 CDT
(Litchfield)--87 year old Lorman Mansholt of Litchfield passed away on Wednesday (16th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Sunday (20th) afternoon at 2pm at the Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Burial will follow in the Elmwood cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (19th) from 4pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Rita Marie Marciukaitis of St. Louis

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:52:33 CDT

56 year old Rita Marie Marciukaitis of St. Louis passed away Thursday (July 10). The Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge. Friends may call on July 19th from 2-4 pm at the Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.

Rita Marciukaitis of St Louis

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 11:12:47 CDT
56 year old Rita Marie Marciukaitis of St. Louis passed away July 10. A visitation will be held Saturday (July 19) from 2-4pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.

Ruth Maroney of Witt

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:18:36 CDT
(Witt)--98 year old Ruth Maroney of Witt passed away on Sunday (15th). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Witt is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (19th) afternoon at 2pm at the funeral hoem. Burial will follow in the Witt cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (19th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Eileen Matli of Litchfield

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:04:46 CDT
(Litchfield)--96 year old Eileen Matli of Litchfield passed away on Sunday (8th). The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (14th) morning at 11am at the St. Raymond's Church in Raymond. Burial will follow in the St. Raymond cemetery. Friends may call Friday (13th) from 4pm until 7 at the church.

Rev Garrett Melvin formerly from Greenfield

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:57:56 CDT
94 year old Rev. Garrett Lee Melvin formerly from Greenfield passed away July 12. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (July 16) at 10:30am at Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial will be in Oak Wood cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

George Meyer of Litchfield

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:07:27 CDT
(Litchfield)--70 year old George Meyer of Litchfield passed away on Saturday (26th). The Litchfield Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services are currently incomplete at the funeral home.

Elizabeth Miller of Benld

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 09:52:25 CDT
91 year old Elizabeth Sarah Miller of Benld passed away June 2. Funeral mass will be conducted Friday (June 6) at 11:00am at St. Joseph‘s Church in Benld. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 9:00am until 10:30am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld.

Lola Miller of Litchfield

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:51:57 CDT
(Litchfield)--68 year old Lola Miller of Litchfield passed away on Sunday (8th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (13th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. A private family burial will take place in the Elmwood cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (12th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Mabel Miller of Walshville

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:05:01 CDT
(Walshville)--89 year old Mabel Miller of Walshville passed away on Tuesday (3rd). The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is in charge of arrangements. A visitation will be held Thursday (5th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Edna Mollett of Sorento

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:56:25 CDT
(Sorento)--88 year old Emma Mollett of Sorento passed away on July 20th. The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday (2nd) afternoon at 2pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Wait cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Anna Monkey of Mt Olive

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:07:11 CDT
Infant Anna Dolores Monkey of Mt. Olive passed away July 18. A funeral prayer service will be held Tuesday (July 22) at 11:00am at St. Michael‘s Catholic Church in Staunton. Burial will be in Immanuel cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive is in charge of arrangements.

Catherine Monti of Carlinville

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:40:02 CDT
100 year old Catherine Monti of Carlinville passed away June 30. Funeral services will be held Thursday (July 3) at 11:00am at Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in Mayfield Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

H Wayne Mullen of Litchfield

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:48:45 CDT
(Litchfield)--74 year old H. Wayne Mullen of Litchfield passed away on Saturday (5th). The Litchfield Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (9th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Elm Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (8th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Aubrey Probst of Fillmore

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:46:28 CDT
(Fillmore)--96 year old Aubrey Probst of Fillmore passed away on Monday (28th). The Miller Funeral Home in Fillmore is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (31st) evening at 7pm at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held Friday (1st) evening at 5pm in the Glendale cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (31st) after 5pm at the funeral home.

James Ramel of Jerseyville

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:07:27 CDT
60 year old James Wesley Ramel of Jerseyville passed away June 30. Funeral services will be held Friday (July 4) at 10:00am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in St. Fracis Xavier cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

William Reger of Sawyerville

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 11:10:08 CDT
79 year old William Reger III of Sawyerville passed away July 14. A visitation will be held Saturday (July 19) from 1-3pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld.

Rosemary Rives formerly from Greenfield

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:59:43 CDT
86 year old Rosemary Rives formerly from Greenfield passed away June 9. A memorial service will be held Saturday (June 28) at 3:00pm at Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 1:30pm until the time of the service at the funeral home. A light meal will be served after interment at the Faith Bible Church.

Frank Roberson of Gillespie

Sat, 05 Jul 2014 08:49:57 CDT
56 year old Frank Loren Roberson of Gillespie passed away July 1. Funeral services will be held Monday (July 7) at 8:00pm at Kravanys Funeral Home in Gillespie. Friends may call Monday from 5:00pm unitl the time of the service at the funeral home.

Roy Robison IV of Springfield formerly of Hillsboro

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:01:41 CDT
(Springfield)--27 year old Roy Robison, IV of Springfield, formerly of Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (13th) morning at 10am at the Free Methodist Church in Hillsboro. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (12th) from 4pm until 7 at the church.

Bernice Roland of Jerseyville

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:51:14 CDT
91 year old Bernice Roland of Jerseyville passed away July 11. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (July 16) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Don Rundle of Witt

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:04:42 CDT
(Witt)--82 year old Don Rundle of Witt passed away on Tuesday (1st). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (5th) at noon at the Witt Christian Church. Burial will follow in the Witt cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (5th) after 10am at the church.

Norma M. Sarginson of Carlinville

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 09:52:05 CDT

86 year old Norma M. Sarginson of Carlinville, formerly from Chesterfield passed away July 26th. The Davis- Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Chesterfield. Friends may call on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Norma M. Sarginson of Carlinville

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:15:12 CDT

86 year old Norma M. Sarginson of Carlinville, formerly from Chesterfield passed away July 26th. The Davis- Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Chesterfield. Friends may call on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

George Franklin Schaller of Bunker Hill

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:02:29 CDT

86 year old George Franklin Schaller of Bunker Hill passed away on July 22nd. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill is in charge. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 am at the Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Bunker Hill cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 9:30 until the time of service at the funeral home.

Blanche Schneider formerly from Virden & Jerseyville

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 15:49:45 CDT

92 year old Blanche Schneider of Prescott, Arizona formerly of Virden and Jerseyville passed away on July 1st. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (July 15) at 1 pm at the Crawford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 11 am until the time of service at the funeral home.

Patricia "Patty" Schroedel of Taylor Springs formerly of Vandalia

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:44:22 CDT
(Taylor Springs)--63 year old Patricia "Patty" Schroedel of Taylor Springs passed away on Thursday (17th). The Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Monday (21st) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Vernon cemetery. Friends may call Monday (21st) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Mike Schultze of Mt. Olive

Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:00:56 CDT

35 year old Mike Schultze of Mt. Olive passed away Thursday, June 19. The Becker & Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive is in charge. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 am at Becker & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Olive cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday from 5-9

Ann Schur of Benld

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:57:06 CDT

92 year old Ann Schur of Benld passed away on July 21st. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld is in charge. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am at the Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Burial will be in Holy Dormition cemetery in Benld. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 am until the time of service at the funeral home.

Carole Scroggins of Tower Hill

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:51:35 CDT
(Tower Hill)--72 year old Carole Scroggins of Tower Hill passed away on Sunday (27th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (1st) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Tower Hill cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (31st) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Christine Selvo formerly from Carlinville

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:55:40 CDT
94 year old Christine Selvo formerly from Carlinville passed away April 25. A memorial mass will be conducted Thursday (June 12) at 11:00am at Saints Mary and Joseph Church in Carlinville. The Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville.

Pete Shaw of Greenfield

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:40:28 CDT
83 year old Pete Kenneth Shaw of Greenfield passed away July 15. Funeral services will be held Friday (July 18) at 10:00am at Sheilds-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial will be in Carter cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Shirley A. Sherman of Staunton

Sat, 21 Jun 2014 08:06:10 CDT

72 year old Shirley A. Sherman of Staunton passed away on June 19. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge. Remains were cremated. No visitation or servics are scheduled.

Dorothy Sies formerly from Staunton

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:46:30 CDT
85 year old Dorothy Dietiker Sies formerly from Staunton passed away June 20th. Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 20) at 11:00am at St. Michael‘s Catholic Church in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.

James "Jim" Sillars of Pana

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:30:54 CDT
(Pana)--91 year old James "Jim" Sillars of Pana passed away on Tuesday (15th). The Kennedy and Sons Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (18th) morning at 10am at the St. Patrick's Church in Pana. Burial will follow in the Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Friday (18th) from 8:30am until 9:30 at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted at graveside.

Vernon Smith of Girard

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:56:34 CDT
93 year old Vernon Smith of Girard passed away July 15. Funeral services will be held Saturday (July 19) at 10:30am at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Virden cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 5-7pm at the funeral home.

Stacey Snider of Hillsboro

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:32:20 CDT
(Hillsboro)--49 year old Stacey Snider of Hillsboro passed away on Monday (16th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (20th) evening at 6pm at the funeral home. Friends may call Friday (20th) from 4pm until 6 at the funeral home.

Rev. Kenneth Spires of Litchfield

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:02:27 CDT
(Litchfield)--75 year old Rev. Kenneth Spires of Litchfield passed away on Tuesday (1st). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (5th) afternoon at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Rosamond Grove cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (5th) after 10am at the funeral home.

Gregory Spurgeon of Dorsey

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:10:05 CDT
60 year old Gregory Spurgeon of Dorsey passed away July 3. Funeral services will be held Thursday (July 10) at 10:00am at the First Congregational Church in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Moro Presbyterian cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-7pm at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.

Lestat Stallard of Wilsonville

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 07:02:09 CDT
4 month old Lestat Stallard of Wilsonville passed away June 4. A visitation will be held Monday (June 9) from 11:00am until noon at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be in Hoxsey cemetery.

Elmer Starkey of Moro

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 08:56:28 CDT
84 year old Elmer Starkey of Moro passed away July 4. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (July 9) at 2:00pm at the Bethalto United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Bethalto United Methodist cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8pm at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto and Wednesday from 1:30pm until the time of the service at the church.

Harold "Big Tom" Stephens of Pana

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:58:53 CDT
(Pana)--64 year old Harold "Big Tom" Stephens passed away on Sunday (27th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service will be held Saturday (2nd) morning at 10am at the Fraley cemetery in Taylorville. There will be no visitation.

June I. Stevens of Jerseyville

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:07:55 CDT

93 year old June I. Stevens of Jerseyville, formerly from Grafton passed away July 27th. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge. Funeral services will be held Thursday at Noon at Grafton United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Scenic Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Richard M. Woods Sr. of Brighton

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:06:24 CDT

76 year old Richard M. Woods Sr of Brighton passed away on July 25th. The Targhetta & Wooldridge in Brighton is in charge. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 am at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Brighton Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 -8 at the funeral home.

Paul Strack of Fieldon

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:12:19 CDT

66 year old Paul Strack of Fieldon passed away June 17. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 21 at 10:00 am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Gunterman cemetery in Fieldon. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 pm at the Funeral Home.

Leonard Straub of Jerseyville

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:51:41 CDT
79 year old Leonard Straub of Jerseyville passed away June 7. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 11) at 11:00am at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens. Friends may call Wednesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred Strunk of Godfrey

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 08:36:01 CDT
91 year old Mildred Elizabeth Strunk of Godfrey, formerly from Medora passed away July 20. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (July 23) at 10:00am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Medora cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Clarence "Skeeter" Swires of Litchfield

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:25:28 CDT
(Litchfield)--74 year old Clarence "Skeeter" Swires of Litchfield passed away on June 10th. The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Graveside services will be held Thursday (19th) evening at 5pm in the Elm Lawn cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Esther L. Taggart of Shipman

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 07:49:23 CDT

96 year old Esther L. Taggart of Shipman passed away on Thursday, July 24. The Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Shipman is in charge. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 1st at Shipman United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Upper Alton Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 9 am until the time of service at the church.

Esther L. Taggart of Shipman

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 10:11:20 CDT

96 year old Esther L. Taggart of Shipman passed away on Thursday, July 24. The Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Shipman is in charge. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 1st at Shipman United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Upper Alton Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 9 am until the time of service at the church.

Esther L. Taggart of Shipman

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:10:22 CDT

96 year old Esther L. Taggart of Shipman passed away on Thursday, July 24. The Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Shipman is in charge. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 1st at Shipman United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Upper Alton Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 9 am until the time of service at the church.

Eric Allen Taylor formerly of Jerseyville

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:31:42 CDT

38 year old Eric Allen Taylor Elkton, Kentucky formerly of Jerseyville passed away June 1st. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge. Remains were cremated. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11 am at the Carrollton City Cemetery. A luncheon will follow in the club room at the KC Hall in Carrollton.

James Terpening of Carrollton

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 09:57:44 CDT
81 year old James Canton Terpening of Carrollton passed away June 12. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (June 17) at 10:30am at the Kane Baptist Churhc. Burial will be in Kane cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Helen Louise Thornton of Medora

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 07:29:44 CDT

85 year old Helen Louise Thornton of Medora passed away Wednesday, July 23. The Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 am at Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Fidelity. Burial in Maple Lawn Cemetery near Benld. Friends may call Monday from 9 am until the time of service at the church.

Sally Jane Tipsword of Taylorville

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:07:27 CDT
(Taylorville)--68 year old Sally Jane Tipsword of Taylorville passed away on Monday (2nd). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (6th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Rosemond Grove cemetery. Friends may call Friday (6th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Bruno Tondello Sr of Coalton

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:07:08 CDT
(Coalton)--89 year old Bruno Tondello Sr. of Coalton passed away on Thursday (3rd). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. A private graveside service will be held Monday (7th) morning at 10am in the Calvary cemetery in Nokomis. There will be no visitation.

Rita Toon of Staunton

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:41:38 CDT

77 year old Rita Toon of Staunton passed away June 15. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of a private memorial service.

Isabelle Louise Vail of Sawyerville

Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:50:10 CDT

57 year old Isabelle Louise Vail of Sawyerville passed away on June 29th. The Becker & Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive is in charge. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 5 pm at the Benld Nutrition Center. Friends may call on Saturday from 4 pm until the time of service at the Benld Nutrition Center.

Kenneth Vester of Wilsonville

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:21:39 CDT
58 year old Kenneth Ross Vester of Wilsonville passed away July 5. A visitation will be held Thursday (July 10) from 5-8pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.

Veronica "Fronie" Wagner of Highland

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:56:56 CDT
(Highland)--90 year old Veronica "Fronie" Wagner of Highland passed away on Thursday (17th). The Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (22nd) morning at 10am at the St. Paul's Church in Highland. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph cemetery. Friends may call Monday (21st) from 4pm until 8; and again on Tuesday (22nd) after 8am at the funeral home.

Ruth Walker-Westfall of Alton

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 06:45:45 CDT
69 year old Ruth "Susie" Walker-Westfall of Alton passed away June 3. Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 7) at 11:00am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Carroll Walker formerly of Rockbridge

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:38:57 CDT

83 year old Carroll Walker formerly of Rockbridge passed away Monday, July 7th. The Shields Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 am at Shields Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial in Oak Wood cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 pm at the funeral home.

Cassie May Warren of Jerseyville

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 07:02:10 CDT


55 year old Cassie May Warren passed away on June 17. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge. Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 20 at 11:00 am at the Crawford Funeral Home. Friends may call on Friday from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will be in Kane cemetery.

John Wellen of Highland

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 08:54:40 CDT
(Highland)--85 year old John Wellen of Highland passed away on Thursday (17th). The Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Monday (21st) morning at 10am at the St. Paul's Church in Highland. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph cemetery. Friends may call Sunday (20th) from 4pm until 8; and again on Monday (21st) after 8am at the funeral home.

William Whalen of Virden

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:19:31 CDT
77 year old William "Shammy" Whalen of Virden passed away July 2. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Thursday (July 10) from 4-8pm at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. A graveside interment of ashes will be held Friday (July 11) at 9:00am in the Virden cemetery.

Amy Freeman White formerly from Grafton

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:29:04 CDT

77 year old Amy Freeman White of St. Louis, formerly from Grafton passed away Monday, July 7th. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 pm at the Crawford Funeral Home. Burial will be in Scenic cemetery in Grafton. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 pm at the funeral home.

Lloyd Whitworth of Hillsboro

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:08:12 CDT
(Hillsboro)--83 year old Lloyd Whitworth of Hillsboro passed away on May 22nd. The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held Saturday (14th) afternoon at 1pm at the funeral home. There will be no visitation.

Bruce Wieneke of Pana

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:02:36 CDT
(Pana)--88 year old Bruce Wieneke of Pana passed away on Saturday (31st). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (5th) morning at 10am at the St. Patrick's Church in Pana. Burial will follow in the Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (4th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Rosary will be recited Wednesday (4th) evening at 8pm. Military rites will be conducted at graveside.

Sarah Wilkes of Bunker Hill

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:01:47 CDT
82 year old Sarah Wilkes of Bunker Hill passed away June 9. Funeral services will be held Friday (June 13) at noon at Life Harvest Church in Wilsonville. Burial will be in Gillespie cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Anne Roady-Wittman

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 08:25:28 CDT

81 year old Anne Roady-Wittman of Brighton passed away July 26th. The Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home is in charge. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am at Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home. Burial will be in Brighton Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 -8 at the funeral home.

Anne Roady-Wittman of Brighton

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:17:29 CDT

81 year old Anne Roady-Wittman of Brighton passed away July 26th. The Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home is in charge. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am at Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home. Burial will be in Brighton Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 -8 at the funeral home.

Gloria Wofford of Carlinville

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:34:44 CDT
74 year old Gloria Wofford of Carlinville passed away June 24. Funeral services will be held Monday (June 30) at 11:00am at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Bethel Ridge cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 3-7pm at the funeral home.

Richard M. Woods Sr. of Brighton

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:53:59 CDT
76 year old Richard M. Woods Sr of Brighton passed away on July 25th. The Targhetta & Wooldridge in Brighton is in charge. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 am at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Brighton Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 -8 at the funeral home.

Michael J. Wooldridge of Brighton

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:25:57 CDT

44 year old Michael J. Wooldridge of Brighton passed away on Tuesday (July 8). The Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home is in charge. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 am at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Brighton. Burial will be in Brighton cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 9 am until time of service at the church.

Amber Woolsey of Taylor Springs

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 10:07:49 CDT
38 year old Amber Jewell Woolsey of Taylor Springs, formerly from Staunton passed away May 30. A memorial service will be held Wednesday (June 4) at 7:00pm at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Friends mau call Wednesday from 5:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Arthur Zenner of Staunton

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 10:42:20 CDT
88 year old Arthur Zenner of Staunton passed away June 30. A graveside service will be held Thursday (July 3) at 10:00am in Memorial Park cemetery in Staunton. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.

Doris P. Zenner of Staunton

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 08:19:05 CDT

81 year old Doris P. Zenner of Staunton passed away June 18. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 9:00 am until the time of service.

Joe Zipoy of Gillespie

Sat, 07 Jun 2014 06:54:58 CDT
91 year old Joe Zippay of Gillespie passed away May 30. A memorial service will be held Saturday (June 7) at 2:00pm at Memorial Park cemetery in Staunton. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.