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Death of Doris Marie (Golike) Leverett

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Doris Marie (Golike) Leverett was born September 6, 1922, the second daughter of Robert Raikes Golike and Della Rose Dingerson, in Bunker Hill. The family continued to grow until there were 7 children: Lola (Harris), Doris (Leverett), twins Robert & Delbert, Glen, Vera (Vaughn) and David. Doris was the last living member of the seven siblings. Doris died peacefully at Madrid Home, Madrid, Iowa, January 15, 2018 at 6:02 pm.

Doris grew up in Bunker Hill and graduated salutatorian of Bunker Hill High School at Meisner in 1941.  That same year she was lead to the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior by Pastor Herb Johnson as she went to him for a reference to go to school. During this time she began to work for the Glover family who owned a dry cleaners. Her life would change when their youngest brother, Cletis Howat Leverett (born March 15, 1923 in Equality, Illinois son of Jess and Ary [Reynolds] Leverett) arrived.  They were united in marriage on Doris’s birthday 1942 with Cletis’s parents in tow.  Doris loved this man more than her own life and did her best as a wife for him. They served 40 years as missionaries under Baptist Mid-Missions and were members of Berean Baptist Church, Bunker Hill.

While Cletis went to Northwestern Bible College in Minnesota, she helped by proofing all his papers. Arriving in the Appalachian Hills in Cornettsville, Kentucky they served a full six years at Bethanna Baptist Church.  Doris was busy learning to play the big white piano for church, playing the pump organ at river baptismal, cooking food for everyone and keeping the children clean while battling flooding, poverty, orphans, and tending to the needs of folks in the hollar.

After Kentucky, it was Kodiak, Alaska where after only four years a church was born. Home to Bunker Hill for good after a major earthquake and tidal wave, life changed as Cletis became a mission evangelist and station supply in the United States, Canada and Australia. Doris also was an Awana Leader, church building program treasurer, played the piano and sang in the choir.

She was able to live in the home that Cletis’s friend, Bill Snediker, built for them in 1965 until she was 93 years old.  Since that time she has lived in assisted living homes in Madrid, Iowa with her son Steve and wife Kathy as faithful caregivers.

She was preceded in death by husband, Cletis Howat Leverett on January 12, 2000, in Brighton; her Golike family; and many of her friends.

She is survived by her children, Cletus Leverett (Judy), Warsaw, Indiana, Stephen Leverett (Kathy), Ankeny, Iowa, Karen (Leverett) Boersma (David), Horicon, Wisconsin, and Richard Leverett, (Julie), Marion, Iowa; grandchildren, Brian Leverett (Delores), Jenni Sparks (Ryan), Stephen Leverett (Jessica), Thera Brant (Kevin), Kory Boersma (Lisa Mienders), Kamber Arends (Jeremy), Karynda Frederick (Adam), Kodiak Boersma (Kayla), Morgan Reeves (Dan) and Jess Leverett (Nicole LeGrand); and great grandchildren, Abigail Treibs, Caleb, Austin & Josie Sparks, Wyatt, Saydie & Aliza Brant, Clark, Kaitlynn, Cade & Gage Boersma, Juddson & Jace Arends, Kalan and Allie Frederick, Addilyn Boersma, Hopelynn, Lexandra, & Aaron Jess Reeves, Maely & Hazel LeGrand Leverett.

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Visitation will be at 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 20 at Berean Baptist Church, 200 E. Hamilton St., Bunker Hill. The funeral will follow immediately. Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill.

Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, Illinois is in charge of the 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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