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Bethanie Lynn Gasperson, 33, of Holiday Shores, formerly of Litchfield, passed away on Sun., July 23, 2017, at 1:30 a.m. in Glen Carbon. She was born on Oct. 25, 1983 in Litchfield, the daughter of Michael Ray and Kathy Lynn (Watts) Skinner.

She graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 2002. She went on to the University of Illinois where she obtained her B.A. in Industrial Design. Bethanie was a design strategist for Nestle – Purina Corp headquartered in St. Louis since 2006. There she served as team leader of several projects and was responsible for the certification of five U.S. patents.

She was a member of Holy Family Parish in Litchfield and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edwardsville. While her passions included photography, painting, sketching, and traveling, her dreams were to open a lighting studio and write a children’s book. She enjoyed being near the water, taking walks and being outdoors.

She married Shaun David Gasperson on June 24, 2011 at the Villa Marie Winery in Maryville, IL. He survives. She is also survived by her parents, Mike & Kathy Skinner of Litchfield; two sons, Carrick & Sonny Gasperson of Holiday Shores; stepson, Drake Gasperson; stepdaughter, Alexandria Gasperson, both of Litchfield; brothers, Chad (Valerie) Skinner of Glen Carbon and Austin Skinner of St. Louis, MO; sister, Jasmine Skinner of Mt. Olive; mother-in-law, Paula (Jeff) Grider of Staunton; father-in-law, David (Cindy) Gasperson of Woodburn; maternal grandfather, Glen Watts of Litchfield; paternal grandparents, Raymond (Helen) Skinner of Cairo, MO; paternal great-grandmother, Anna Beth Thomure of Moberly, MO; and nieces and nephews, Beckem, Madison, Declan, Max and Tucker.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Esther L. Watts; maternal great-grandparents, George & Merle Watts and Lawrence & Lucille St. Cin; and paternal great-grandparents, Edward & Marjorie Schumann & Bill Skinner.

Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be said Thurs., July 27, 2017 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield. Fr. Dan Willenborg & Very Rev. James L. Neuman, V.F., will preside. Burial will be in Edgewood Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield.

Memorials may be directed to: Benefit of Bethanie Gasperson.

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Plummer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Death of Jean Marie Boston Wilson

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Jean Marie Boston Wilson, 52 of Staunton, passed away at 6:46 AM on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was born on March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Jerry and Mary (Ackerman) Boston.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed 5D Diamond Art, gardening, painting, cooking, baking, and arts and crafts.

She is survived by her son, Nicholas Wilson; two sisters, Anne Hood and  Barbie Ivey Boston; a brother, Joe (Peggy) Boston; several nephews; and her beloved dog, Max. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew, Don Ivey Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Donald Ivey.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Death of James Rudolph Zirkelbach

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James Rudolph Zirkelbach, 86 of Benld, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 12:10 a.m. at his residence in Benld. He was born November 26, 1936, in Shawneetown, IL to Gregory Zirkelbach and Beulah (Vaughn) Zirkelbach.

He married Mary V. Lebro on August 12, 1977, in Carlinville. James was a retired Sheriff for Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department in Carlinville, a member of the Macoupin-Montgomery Crime Stoppers, Illinois Sheriff’s Association, Former board member for Community Unit School District #7, Amvets, and a former member of the Macoupin County Board.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Zirkelbach of Benld; five sons, Robert (Sandee) Zirkelbach of Carlisle, IA, Dennis (Julie) Zirkelbach of Eagarville, James Zirkelbach of Benld, Mark (Sandy) Zirkelbach of Kemp, TX, Brad Zirkelbach of Wentzville, MO; three daughters, Tracy (Bret) Werner of Hamel, Joan (Brent) Cain of Carlinville, and Kimberly J. (Jack) Burns of Benld; two brothers, Andrew (Shirley) Zirkelbach of Alton and Eugene (Ruth) Zirkelbach of Kampsville, IL; and sister, Pat Navarre of Godfrey.

James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Zirkelbach; sister, Cecelia Zirkelbach; and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Zirkelbach.

Friends may call on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie, from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie with Pastor Bob Zirkelbach officiating.

Burial will be at Benld Cemetery in Benld. Memorials are suggested to Crimestoppers or to Gillespie High School Cross Country. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.

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Richard A. Kapp, 81, of Staunton, passed away at 7:00 AM on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Hallmark Health Care Center in Carlinville. He was born on February 21, 1942, in Staunton the son of the late August and Lydia (Becker) Kapp. He married Carol A. Meyer on February 8, 1975, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton and she survives.

Dick was Superintendent of the Water Department for the City of Staunton for over 30 years and also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton, and a past member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department.  He loved duck hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of Staunton; two sons, Daron (Alisha) Kapp of Benld and Aaron (Laura) Kapp of Lebanon; and three grandchildren,  Lucca, Giana, Kyle, and a fourth grandchild on the way. 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Kapp.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 5 PM until closing at the Staunton VFW Hall in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to either the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department or to the Staunton Sports Boosters.

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