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Death of Joan Hope Viehweg

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Joan Hope Viehweg, 85 of Mount Olive, died Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 2:42 p.m. at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield. She was born on May 29, 1932, in Hillsboro to the late Lester Archer and Gladys Hope. She married Otto E. Viehweg on July 2, 1950, in the 1st Baptist Church in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2016.

She attended Litchfield grade school and graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1950. Joan grew up a member of the 1st Baptist Church, Litchfield, and later attended the 1st United Methodist Church in Mt. Olive, and currently attended Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive. She was a nanny for Dave Butts, a pro football player for the Washington Redskins, and also a nanny for Steve Goldsmith, a prosecuting attorney in Indianapolis and previously worked for Philip Hano in Mt. Olive.

Joan was a member of the Democratic Women’s Club, Gold Wing Road Riders, VFW Pinocle Club, Food Pantry and Den mother for the Boy Scouts. She was an awesome seamstress and painter and took pride in spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She leaves behind three sons, Michael (Marilyn) Viehweg of White City, Edward (Deborah) Viehweg of Mt. Olive and John Viehweg of Maui, HI; one daughter, Cathy Jo (Vince) Johnston of Inver Grove Heights, MN; two brother-in-laws, Norman Viehweg of Mt. Olive and Gary Langley of Staunton; one sister, Mary Jo (Rick) Niemann of Litchfield; 9 grandchildren, Bryon Spoon, VA, Amy (Buck) Comer, St. Louis, Dana ((Matt) Vankoski, Alameda, CA, Adam (Adrienne) Viehweg, Hornsby, Amanda Hope Johnston, St. Paul, MN, Hannah Jo, Bloomington, MN, David Pieper, Mt. Olive, Marlie Viehweg and Tanji Viehweg of Maui, HI; and four great-great grandchildren, Devin, Sydney, Grace and Otto.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara (Bill) Ruyle and Linda Langley; brother, Jim (Betty) Archer; grandson, Jacob Johnston; and brother-in-law, Raymond Viehweg.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive with Reverend James Ritter and Reverend Nancy Hubert. Lunch for family and friends will be held in the Immanuel Educational Building served by the Lydia Circle.

Memorials are suggested to the Union Miners Cemetery or Mt. Olive Care Center.

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Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive are in charge of arrangenents.

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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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Death of Richard A. Kapp

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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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