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Edryne Anna Merten, 91 of Hudson, Ohio, formerly of Mt. Olive, died Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 6:30 a.m. at Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, Ohio. She was born on November 29, 1925, in Mt. Olive to the late Edwin Kuenneth and Alma Heusler.

She married Helmut L. Merten who preceded her in death on March 19, 1995. They got married in Mt. Olive on October 5, 1957. Growing up, Edryne attended Mt. Olive Public Grade School and Mt. Olive High School and graduated with the Class of 1943. She continued her education at St. Louis Business School for two years and graduated with an Associate’s Degree.

Edryne grew up in Mt. Olive as a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. After moving to Hudson, Ohio, she joined the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church where she was on the Discipleship Board and sang in the Women’s Guild Choir. She was an executive secretary for Monsanto Company in Ohio.

She was an avid bridge player in her younger years and enjoyed playing tennis with several women’s tennis groups. After her husband Helmut died, she spent time visiting Ken and his family in Brussels and Washington D.C. She was an animal lover focusing her attention on her German shepherds, Leila and Kai, and supported several animal welfare groups.

She leaves behind one son, Kenneth (Susan) Merten of Hudson, OH and one sister-in-law, Doris Monke Kuenneth of Mt. Olive.

In addition to her parents, Edwin & Alma Heusler Kenneth, she was preceded in death by her husband, Helmut L. Merten, and brother, James Kuenneth.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive. Funeral service will follow on Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery along with her husband Helmut’s urn.

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Memorials are suggested to Mt. Olive Academic Foundation and Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive 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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