Stefni Seton Schwappach, 82 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 6:52 p.m. She was born on December 23, 1938, in San Diego, CA to Winton S. Hancock and Leslie Faye (Hite) Hancock.  She married John Arthur Schwappach. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2011. She was a […]

Austin Tyler Grant, 22 of Staunton, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, in Staunton. He was born on March 1, 1999, in Maryville, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick & Shannon (Watkins) Grant. Austin served in the US Navy. He worked as a forklift operator at Dometic in Litchfield. He enjoyed hanging out with friends, […]

Parlia “Polly” E. (Hurst-Dunham) Woodkirk, 96 of Carlinville, formerly of Brussels, crossed over the rainbow bridge Saturday afternoon, October 9, 2021, at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville. Polly was born May 20, 1925, in Fairmont City, a daughter of Durwood and Lucille (Oeth) Hurst. Polly graduated from Collinsville High School with the class of 1943 […]

Kyle Brady Michael Greeley, 26 of Chesterfield, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 10, 2021, from an automobile accident near Chesterfield, Illinois. Kyle was born on December 30, 1994, to Kevin Greeley and Chasidy McDaniels in Litchfield. Kyle worked locally as a laborer for Doyle Hog Farms as well as Ingram Barge Company as a […]

Kathryn K. Kirkwood, 66 of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born on August 8, 1955, in Litchfield a daughter of the late Mr. Charles David and Dorothy (Fensterman) Kirkwood. She worked as a lab technician at Echlin Brake Parts in Litchfield for over 30 years. […]

Mark S. Cabaness, 62 of Staunton, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Staunton on March 2, 1959, the son of the late Paul and Betty (Wolf) Cabaness. He married his […]

Joanne Zieler, 82 of Gillespie, passed away in Benld on Monday, October 4, 2021, at 1:55 p.m. She was born on April 17, 1939, in Evergreen Park to Joseph Ruhl and Ann (Makuh) Ruhl.  She was a dental assistant. Joanne enjoyed being with family and friends, gardening, and resale shopping.  Her family includes her sons, Joseph […]

Ronald Curtis Morse, 60 of Carlinville, passed away on Sunday morning, October 3, 2021, at his residence in Carlinville. Ron was born on March 10, 1961, to James and Bonnie (Rosentreter) Morse in Carlinville. Ron graduated high school in 1979 and then joined the Air Force. During his active duty, he was stationed abroad in […]

Velma Ruth Buske passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. at her home in Troy. Velma was 82 years old. Velma was born on September 20, 1939, in Salem, Illinois to Harry and Hazel Helm. She graduated high school and worked as a real estate broker. Velma owned and operated Gateway Properties […]

Deborah Ann Carty, 67 of Carlinville, died at Heritage Health of Carlinville on Friday, October 1, 2021, at 11:08 a.m. She was born on September 9, 1954, in Carlinville to Harold Loveless and Juanita (Tennison) Loveless.  She married Lindell Carty in Carlinville. She was a home health aide for Illinois Valley. Deborah was an avid bingo player who […]

Wanda Lee Robison passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 7:01 p.m. in Mt. Olive. She was 79 years old. Wanda, the daughter of Hosea and Alice Louise (Spencer) Horton, was born on February 6, 1942, in Vina, Alabama. She attended Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Wanda worked at Dana Brake Parts […]

Gary L. Bauer, 86 of Dorchester, died at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington on Monday, September 27, 2021, at 12:25 a.m. He was born on August 6, 1935, in St. Louis, MO to John H. Bauer and Anna Alice (Niebrand) Bauer.  He married Sharon M. (Emanuel) Bauer on June 22, 1958, in Gillespie. She […]

Cheryl Ann Walker, 65 of Wilsonville, died at her residence on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born on April 17, 1956, in Litchfield to Reno Vannucci and Betty (Hays) Vannucci. She married John Walker. She was a homemaker.  She is survived by her mother, Betty Vannucci of Wilsonville; son, Chad Walker of Gillespie; grandchildren, Macy Walker […]

Betty J. Gwillim, 81 of Carlinville, passed away Monday evening, September 27, 2021, at St. Anthony Hospital in Alton. Betty was born on March 31, 1940, to Harvey and Ruth (Baker) Maberry in Barr Township, IL. On October 18, 1958, she married Alfred L. “Bo” Gwillim in Carlinville. He preceded her in death on April […]

Danny Jo “Pete” Masinelli, 68 of Staunton, died at his residence in Staunton on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born on September 2, 1953, in Litchfield a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Eileen (Lotter) Best. Pete worked at the Roller Derby Skate Corporation in the 1980s and in later years […]

Bert A. Boglino, 77 of Benld, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 6:34 a.m. He was born on September 30, 1943, in Litchfield to Michael Boglino and Mary (Contratto) Boglino.  He married Nancy C. (Davis) Boglino on August 17, 1963, in Farmington, IL.  She preceded him in death on July […]

John W. Hohnsbehn Jr., 65 of Litchfield, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born on June 21, 1956, in Wood River to John W. Hohnsbehn Sr. and Leona (Spurgeon) Hohnsbehn.  He married Nona (Furlow) Hohnsbehn on October 23, 2010, in Litchfield.  He was retired after having been the Director […]

Ronald Norman Bessemer passed away at 7:40 P.M. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in Hillsboro. Ron was born on August 16, 1937, in Chicago. He was the son of Gottlieb Bessemer and Ilona (Marcus) Bessemer. Ron was married to Arlas King of Mt. Olive and she survives. Ron is also survived by his brother, Eric […]

William Patrick Manley, 83, died on September 24, 2021, at home in Sun Lakes, AZ. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at SS Mary and Joseph Church, Carlinville on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Michael Haag presiding. Visitation will precede the mass from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Inurnment […]

Hope Marie Rauzi, 86 of Gillespie, passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born October 2, 1934, in Kansas to Edward Page and Pearl (McPhail) Page.  She married Donald Eugene Rauzi on October 25, 1952, in Litchfield. She was a homemaker.  She is survived by her spouse, Donald Rauzi of Gillespie; children, […]