Obituaries

Sarah Allen of Jerseyville

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:57:54 CDT
38 year old Sarah Ruth Allen of Jerseyville passed away June 3. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Friday (June 11) at 11:00am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Virginia Ruth Armour of Raymond

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:32:50 CDT
85-year-old Virginia Ruth Armour of Raymond passed away Thursday (June 3).  Funeral services for 85-year-old Virginia Armour will be private.   Burial Bethel Ridge Cemetery in Atwater.  Hough Funeral Home in Raymond in charge of arrangements.

Jean Ball of Girard

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:37:58 CDT
92 year old Jean Maybelle Ball of Girard passed away May 3. A graveside service will be held Saturday (June 12) at 1:00pm in the Girard cemetery. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard is in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Bazzarone of Gillespie

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:21:03 CDT
93 year old Arthur "Buzz" Bazzarone of Gillespie passed away May 30. Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 5) at Noon at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be in Benld cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

George L. Blankenship of Hillsboro

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:38:53 CDT
74-year-old George L. Blankenship of Hillsboro passed away Wednesdsay (June 2).   .    
Funeral services will be Tuesday (June 8) at 10; AM at Hillsboro Free Methodist church in Hillsboro. Visitation will be Monday (June 7) at Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro from 5-8 PM. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery in Van Burensburg.

Kathrine Bowman of Ramsey

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:24:15 CDT
94-year-old Kathrine Bowman of Ramsey passed away Friday (June 11). Services for 94-year-old Kathrine Bowman will be held Saturday (June 19th) at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, Ramsey. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Ramsey Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Brady of Mozier

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:55:37 CDT
52 year old Brenda Sue Brady of Mozier passed away June 15. Funeral services will be held Friday (June 18) at Noon at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Friends may call Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Thurman Chapman of Gillespie

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:02:02 CDT
86 year old Thurman "Doc" Chapman of Gillespie, formerly from Shipman passed away June 20. Funeral services will be held Thursday (June 24) at 10:30am at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Shipman cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8pm at the funeral home.

Julie Couch of Medora

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:50:30 CDT
55 year old Julie Ann Couch of Medora passed away May 22. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday (June 5) at 1:00pm at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Friends may call Saturday from 11:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Sam Cravens of Litchfield

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:18:28 CDT
72-year-old Sam Cravens of Litchfield passed away June 8th. Funeral services for 72-year-old Sam Cravens will be Tuesday (June 15) at 2:00 P.M. at Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Visitation from 12:00 until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield.

John Dingus of Calinville

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:13:52 CDT
85 year old John Allen Dingus of Carlinville passed away May 30. Funeral services will be held Friday (June 4) at 11:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service at funeral home.

Wesley J. “Wes” Donaldson of Fillmore

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:21:36 CDT
60-year-old Wesley J. “Wes” Donaldson of Fillmore passed away December 24. A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday (June 6) at 3:00 P.M. at the Fillmore Sportsman Club. Miller Funeral Home, Fillmore is in charge of arrangements.   .

   

Steven Douglas of Witt

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:37:06 CDT
41-year-old Steven Douglas of Witt passed away on Sunday (June 6). Private memorial services will be held. Cremation rites have been accorded.   Arrangements are being handled by Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro.    

David Dugan of East Alton

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:52:01 CDT
62 year old David Duane Dugan of East Alton passed away June 14. A graveside service will be held Friday (June 25) at 10:00am in the Shipman cemetery. The Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge of arrangements.

Toni Fagan of rural Edwardsville

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:56:20 CDT
79 year old Toni Fagan of rural Edwardsville passed away June 17. A memorial service will be held Wednesday (June 23) at 2:00pm at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. The family will greet friends follwoing the service from 3-7pm at the funeral home.

Edith Garland of Jerseyville

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:23:18 CDT
88 year old Edith "Edie" Garland of Jerseyville passed away May 29. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday (June5) at 10:00am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-7pm at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Colleen Gates of Hillsboro

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:48:28 CDT
76-year-old Colleen Gates of Hillsboro passed away Friday (June 18th). Funeral services for 76-year-old Colleen Gates will be held Thursday (June 24th) at 7 p.m. at Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Visitation Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. CDC Covid 19 guidelines will be followed.

John T 'Jack' Goodwin,of Nokomis

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:36:23 CDT
78-year-old John T 'Jack' Goodwin,of Nokomis passed away Wednesday (June 2nd). Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 9th at 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Nokomis. Visitation will be held Tuesday (June 8) 5:00 to 8:00 at United Methodist Church in Nokomis. Military Rites and burial at Nokomis Cemetery. Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements.

Fred Joseph Graziano of Pana

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:37:45 CDT
102 year old Fred Joseph Graziano of Pana passed away Wednesday (June 2). Graveside services for 102 year old Fred Joseph Graziano of Pana will be held Monday, June 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery, Pana. The McCracken-Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge.

Nancy Green of Jerseyville

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:06:50 CDT
69 year old Nancy Green of Jerseyville passed away May 29. Funeral services will be held Friday (June 4) at 1:00pm at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-7pm at the church. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Beulah Grejtak of Mt Olive

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:18:37 CDT
94 year old Beulah Grejtak of Mt. Olive passed away May 27. Funeral services will be held Thursday (June 3) at 11:00am at the Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Mt. Olive City cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday fro 6-8pm at the funeral home.

Bertha Grindstaff of New Douglas

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:16:39 CDT
85 year old Bertha Grindstaff of New Douglas passed away May 29. Funeral services will be held Friday (June 4) at 11:00am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Douglas. Burial will be in New Douglas cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 9:00am until 10:45am at the church. The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is in charge of arrangements.

Muryl E Haines of Irving, formerly of Pana,

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:40:25 CDT
54-year-old Muryl E Haines of Irving, formerly of Pana, passed away Wednesday (June 3). Memorial services will be held Saturday June 26 at 5:00 PM at Open Arms Fellowship Church in Irving. Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Joan Heizer of Bethalto

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:38:56 CDT
84 year old Joan Heizer of Bethalto, formerly from Bunker Hill passed away Junes 19. Funeral mass will be conducted Saturday (June 26) at Noon at St. Michael's Church in Staunton. A graveside service will be held in St. Barbara's cemetery in Okawville on Saturday at 3:00pm. 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.

Raymond Henke of Staunton

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:54:33 CDT
70 year old Raymond Dale Henke of Staunton passed away June 21. Funeral services will be held Friday (June 25) at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. Burial will be in Spangel cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm and Friday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Staunton Military Honor Gurard.

Timothy Holder of Jerseyville

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:58:56 CDT
28 year old Timothy David Holder of Jerseyville passed away June 18. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 23) at 7:00pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Friends may call Wednesday from 4:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Grace Huyear of Carlinville

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:54:50 CDT
100 year old Grace Luella Huyear of Carlinville passed away June 6. Funeral services will be held Thursday (June 10) at Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in New Calvary 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.

Marlene Johnson of Brighton

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:42:09 CDT
87 year old Marlene "Duffy" Johnson of Brighton passed away May 24. Funeral services will be held Sunday (June 6) at 3:00pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Bunker Hill cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 1:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Nora Jones of Jerseyville

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:55:42 CDT
86 year old Nora Irene Jones of Jerseyville passed away January 20. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday (June 5) at 11:00am at Peace United Church of Christ in Jerseyville. Words of Remembrance will be shared at 11:30am followed by a luncheon.

William Kahl of Virden

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:50:29 CDT
88 year old William "Bill" Kahl of Virden passed away June 19. A visitation will be held Thursday (June 24) from 4-8pm at Airsman and Calvert Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be at a later date in Oak Grove cemetery. The Virden American Legion will conduct military honors at the funeral home following the visitation.

Kyle Kleeman of Carlinville

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:20:46 CDT
26 year old Kyle Kleeman of Carlinville passed away June 13. Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 19) at 11:00am at Cross Church in Carlinville. The family will greet friends following the funeral service. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

John Koehne of Staunton

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:02:19 CDT
53 year old John Koehne of Staunton passed away June 22. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 30) at 10:00am at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be in Hoxsey cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8pm at the funeral home. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Statunton Military Honor Gurard.

Tony Lee LaRussa of Litchfield

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:16:51 CDT
74-year-old Tony Lee LaRussa of Litchfield passed away Sunday (May 30). No services are planned. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be held at a later date. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.   

Catherine Lewis of Nokomis

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:22:52 CDT
83-year-old Catherine Lewis of Nokomis passed away Friday (June 11). Funeral Services for 83-year-old Catherine Lewis will be held Friday (June 18) at 11:00 am in Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home, Nokomis. Visitation Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Nokomis.

Haley Lynn (Cole) Melton of Hillsboro

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:19:04 CDT
32-year old Haley Lynn (Cole) Melton of Hillsboro passed away Friday (May 28). Funeral Services for 32 year old Haley Lynn (Cole) Melton Will be held on Wednesday (June 2) at 11:00 a.m. at Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home, Hillsboro. Visitation Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 am at Bass Patton FH. Burial will be in Waveland Cemetery, Rural Hillsboro, IL    .

   

William R. Moore, Sr. of Pana

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:26:48 CDT
68 year old William R. Moore, Sr. of Pana passed away Tuesday (June 8). Funeral services for 68 year old William R. Moore, Sr. will be held Friday (June 11) at 7:00 p.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home.   Friends may call Friday from 6:00 p.m. until service time in the funeral home.

Sharon Overstreet of Gillespie

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:56:21 CDT
67 year old Sharon Lynn Overstreet of Gillespie passed away June 21. A visitation will be held Friday (June 25) from 6-8pm at the Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.

John Peipert of Jerseyville

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:08:44 CDT
78 year old John Jacob Peipert of Jerseyville passed away May 27. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 2) at 11:00am at Community Christian Church in Alton. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-7pm at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Kent Rhoads of Carlinville

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:51:03 CDT
74 year old Kent Young Rhoads of Carlinville passed away June 5. A graveside service will be held Thursday (June 10) at 10:00am in the Prairie Lawn cemetery in Carlinville. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-7pm at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville.

Theresa Rhoads of Litchfield

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:51:40 CDT
95 year old Theresa Rhoads of Litchfield passed away June 10. Funeral mass will be conducted Tuesday (June 15) at 11:00am at Saints Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.

Theresa Rhoads of Litchfield

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:19:47 CDT
95-year-old Theresa Rhoads of Litchfield passed away Thursday (June 10). A Funeral Mass for 95-year-old Theresa Rhodes will be held Tuesday (June 15) at Saints Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie at 11 a.m. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery in Gillespie. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Riemann of Litchfield

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:47:31 CDT
71-year-old John Riemann of Litchfield, passed away Tuesday (May 25).   Graveside memorial services for 71-year-old John Riemann will be held Tuesday (June 8 th ) at 11:00 a.m in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. No visitation will be held. Masks are required at Camp Butler, for those wishing to attend the service. The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.

Pamela Ripplinger of Belvidere

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 08:44:22 CDT
72 year old Pamela Sue Ripplinger of Belvidere passed away June 2. Funeral services will be held Modany (June 7) at 11:00am at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery.

Todd Savant of Benld

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:59:20 CDT
53 year old Todd Michael Savant of Benld passed away June 25. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 30) at 11:00am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Burial will be in Benld cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Larry Schroeder Jr of Modesto

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:35:31 CDT
57 year old Larry Schroeder Jr. of Mosesto, formerly from Girard passed away May 24. Funeral services will be held Saturday (June 26) AT 11:00AM at Boston Chapel in rural Girard. Burial will be in Sulphur Springs cemetery. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard is in charge of arrangements.

Louie Scroggins of Hillsboro

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:23:19 CDT
72-year-old Louie Scroggins of Hillsboro passed away Tuesday (June 1). Funeral services for 72-year-old Louie Scroggins will be held Saturday (June 5) at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Visitation Saturday from 1 until 2 p.m. at the church. CDC guidelines will be followed when it comes to masks and social distancing. Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.      .

   

Mary Siemer of Jerseyville

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:11:08 CDT
57 year old Mary Siemer of Jerseyville passed away May 29. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Friday (June 4) at 10:00am at Holyghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Mary Smith of Grafton

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:35:48 CDT
40 year old Mary Christina Smith of Grafton passed away January 31. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday (June 12) from 11:00am until 1:00pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A graveside service in the Scenic Hill Cemetery in Grafton will follow the visitation.

Toni Snyder of Hillsboro

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:46:57 CDT
70-year-old Toni Snyder of Hillsboro passed away Friday (June 18th). Private funeral services will be held for 70-year-old Toni Snyder at St Agnes Cemetery in Hillsboro. Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Lucas Stark of Jerseyville

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:54:52 CDT
40 year old Lucas Adam Stark of Jerseyville passed away May 27. Funeral services will be held Thursday (June 10) at 11:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Kane cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Chad Michael “Duck” Stewart of Butler

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:28:26 CDT
44-year-old Chad Michael “Duck” Stewart of Butler passed away on Sunday (June 6). Funeral Services will be held on Saturday (June 12) at 11:00 a.m. at Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Visitation will be held on Friday (June 11) from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Burial will be at St. Agnes Cemetery in Hillsboro. They will follow CDC guidelines when it comes to the use of masks.

Helena Tool of rural Roodhouse

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:04:51 CDT
98 year old Helena "Ferne" Tool of rural Roodhouse passed away June 25. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (June 30) at 11:00am at Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial will be in Waverly East cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Heather Dawn Vedder of Nokomis

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:26:39 CDT
38-year-old cpassed away Sunday (May 30). Funeral services for 38-year-old Heather Vedder will be held Friday (June 5) at 11:00 am in Trinity Lutheran Church, Nokomis. Visitation Friday at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rosemond Grove Cemetery, Rosamond. Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home, Nokomis, is in charge of arrangements.   .

   

Ronald Vidmar of Gillespie

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:23:11 CDT
78 year old Ronald Vidmar of Gillespie passed away May 12. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday (June 19) at 1:30pm at Lumpy's in Gillespie. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.

Dr Paul Walton of Carlinville

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:11:12 CDT
79 year old Dr. Paul John Walton of Carlinville passed away June 7. Funeral services will be held Firday (June 10) at 11:00am at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in Charity cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 9:30am until the time of the service at the church. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home n Carlinvill is in charge of arrangements.

Deborah Ward of Jerseyville

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:52:48 CDT
Deborah Kay Ward of Jerseyville passed away May 28. Funeral mass will be conducted Saturday (June 5) at 12:30pm at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00am until Noon at the Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Jim Weishaupt of Delhi

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:18:47 CDT
81 year old Jim Weishaupt of Delhi passed away May 25. A Celebration of Life will be held Firday (June 4) from 4-7pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Betty Ruth West of Nokomis

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:21:06 CDT
92-year-old Betty Ruth West of Nokomis passed away on Saturday (June 12).   Funeral services for 92-year-old Betty West will be held Tuesday (June 15) at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Rural Nokomis. Visitation from 9 to 11 at the church. Burial will be in Nokomis Cemetery. Sutton Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements.

David William Young Jr of rural Hillsboro, formerly of Litchfield

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:34:11 CDT
68-year-old David William Young Jr of rural Hillsboro, formerly of Litchfield, passed away Saturday (June 5). Funeral services for David Young, Jr. will be held Tuesday (June 8) at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Litchfield.   Visitation will be held Monday (June 7) from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Crabtree Cemetery in Litchfield.

Robert Zumwalt of Missouri

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:32:36 CDT
67 year old Robert Zumwalt of Nevada, MO, passed away June 16. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (June 24) at 2:00pm at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 1:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.