Richard H. Schrader, 89, born February 21, 1930, to the late Fred and Hattie (nee Hoffmann) Schrader in Staunton went to the Lord on January 31, 2020. He married Geraldine M Frahm on November 6, 1954, she proceeded him in death on October 12, 2016. He started his work life with McDonald Douglass, now Boeing, […]
Death of David Lee Meyer
David Lee Meyer, 71 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Friday, January 31, 2020, at 11:57 a.m. He was born on October 29, 1948, in Alton to Eugene Victor Meyer and Ruth A. (Long) Meyer. He married Angelina “Angie” (Reddo) Meyer on May 1, 1971, in Bethalto. She preceded him in death on […]
Death of Nancy Lou Majzel
Nancy Lou Majzel, 88 of Saint Louis, MO, formerly of Benld, died at Cedarhurst Senior Living, St. Louis, MO on Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was born on October 31, 1931, in Highwood to Frank Fiocchi and Madelena (Giorgis) Fiocchi. She married Joseph Henry Majzel on September 2, 1950, in Shipman. He preceded her in […]
Death of Shirley Jean Caudle
Shirley Jean Caudle, 83 of Carlinville, passed away Sunday evening, January 26, 2020, at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care in Carlinville surrounded by her family. Shirley was born June 5, 1936, in Williamsville, Missouri, a daughter of William Kelly and Mary Frances (Bilbrey) Warren. She married Earnest Lee Caudle June 3, 1954, in Carlinville and […]
Death of Shirley M. Beiermann
Shirley M. Beiermann, 84 of Staunton, died Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on December 29, 1935, in Macoupin County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Maynard L. and Almeda M. (Kates) Chapin. She married Gerald Beiermann on February 18, 1959, and he died April 9, 1998. […]
Death of Daniel W. Davis
Daniel W. Davis, 55 of Eagarville, died at Carlinville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, on Friday, January 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. He was born on December 26, 1964, in Saint Louis, MO to Judith (Knowles) Davis. She survives. He is also survived by his siblings, Stephen Davis, Jr., Mindy Davis, and Tina Medley. No […]
Death of Donald “Don” Dean Simons
Donald “Don” Dean Simons, 53, of Plainview, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on May 5, 1966, in Carlinville, the son of Robert and Joyce (Edsall) Simons. Don served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. On October 14, 1995, […]
Death of Larry A. Kuba
Larry A. Kuba, 77 of Staunton, died Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Heritage Health in Staunton. He was born on September 10, 1942, in Highland, a son of the late Mr. Andrew Kuba and the late Mrs. Viola (Finke) Basso. He graduated from Staunton High School in 1960. Larry played football at the University of […]
Death of Shirley Ann Smith
Shirley Ann Smith, 83, of Carlinville, passed away Saturday evening January 18, 2020, at Halmark Health Care in Carlinville. Shirley was born on May 1, 1936, to Myron “Dusty” and Clara (Freytag) Little in Plainview. Shirley attended Carlinville schools. On June 13, 1954, she married Orville E. Smith in Carlinville. She was a homemaker and […]
Death of Juanita Johnessee
Juanita Johnessee, 85 of Bunker Hill, died at her residence on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 9:37 pm. She was born on February 27, 1934, in Clementsville, KY to Logan Pettyjohn and Eva Atwood Pettyjohn. She married Robert F. Johnessee on September 4, 1953, at the Berean Baptist Church in Bunker Hill. She was a […]
Death of Corleen June Heuer
Corleen June Heuer, 88 of Shipman, passed away at 8:52 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton with her family by her side. Corleen was born June 9, 1931, in Bunker Hill at the Rust family farm to Albert and Emma (Schaller) Rust. She was baptized and confirmed in the […]
Death of Karl Franz “Hans” Gerecke
Karl Franz “Hans” Gerecke, 67 of Mt. Olive, died on Monday, January 6, 2020, at 8:23 a.m. at his residence in Mt. Olive. He was born on July 6, 1952, in Madison, WI to the late Carleton Milser Gerecke and Patricia Joan Gerecke. He attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive High […]
Death of Rev. John R. Curtis Jr.
Rev. John R. Curtis Jr., 93 of Carlinville, passed away Friday night, January 10, 2020, at Heritage Health Care in Carlinville. John was born on August 26, 1926, to Rev. John and Anna (McMeekin) Curtis in Royalton, IL. On June 18, 1978, he married Margy Jean Jardine in Bartonville, IL. After graduating from Vandalia High […]
Death of Ricky Lee Barnhart
Ricky Lee Barnhart, 59, of Chesterfield, passed away Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020, at his home in Chesterfield. Ricky was born on August 8, 1960, to Hubert and Mary (Miles) Barnhart in East Saint Louis. He attended Greenfield schools. Ricky was employed as a truck driver and worked for several trucking companies in the area […]
Death of Norma Lorene Harbaugh
Norma Lorene Harbaugh, 83 of Plainview, died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 12:58 p.m. She was born on September 13, 1936, in Lowder, IL to William Welcome Bettis Sr. and Beulah (Waters) Bettis. She married Charles W. Harbaugh on November 19, 1953, in Hettick. He preceded her in death […]
Death of Master Chief John Thomas Willmon Sr.
Master Chief John Thomas Willmon Sr., 72 of Staunton, died December 14, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He was born on September 2, 1947, in Kansas City, KS, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Willmon. He married Patricia Ann Hartman in Raytown, MO and she survives. He served in the US […]
Death of Lindell Joseph Blevins
Lindell Joseph Blevins, 86 of Statesville, left this life and entered into eternal life on January 1, 2020. A native of Gillespie, he was born the seventh of 16 children to the late Leonard Blevins Sr. and Mildred Gray Blevins on May 25, 1933. He graduated from Gillespie High School and went on to serve […]
Death of Rebecca Rae Mansholt
Rebecca Rae Mansholt, 42 of Maryville, died at her residence on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at 8:19 p.m. She was born on December 27, 1977, in Litchfield to David Mansholt and Melissa Ray. She was a project manager for Centene Corp, Clayton, MO. Rebecca enjoyed shopping, being with her cat, Isabella, and spending time with […]
Death of Verna Mae Mathenia
Verna Mae Mathenia, 89 of Staunton, died at Community Memorial Hospital, Staunton on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at 12:10 a.m. She was born on July 7, 1930, in Hurdland, MO to Lawrence Williams and Bertha (Todd) Williams. She married Paul Newton Mathenia and was a homemaker. Verna was a member of the Assembly of God […]
Death of Margarite “Marge” Pianfetti
Margarite “Marge” Pianfetti, 76 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at 11:05 p.m. She was born on January 25, 1943, in Benld to Steve Ulakey and Wilma (Heck) Ulakey. She married Lawrence A Pianfetti on September 28, 1963, at St. Joseph’s Church in Benld. She was an office […]