Obituaries
Death of Larry “Fox” Bellovich
Larry “Fox” Bellovich, 71 of Staunton, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on October 15, 1945, in Litchfield. He was the son of the late Rudolph and Marie (Paoletti) Bellovich and he married Kathleen Osborn on November 30, 1968.
During his school age years, Fox graduated from St. Michaels Grade School in 1959, Staunton High School in 1963 and Rankin Technical School in December 1965. He served in the US Army from 1966-1968 and was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany. When he returned home, he worked at Olin Corporation as an electrician, IBEW Local 649, from 1969-2005.
In his younger years, Fox was an avid bowler and softball player. He was the Vice President of a small group called “The Local P.I.G.” where they roasted pigs for area events. He loved to watch football and hockey. He was a passionate Miami Dolphins fan and St. Louis Blues season ticket holder for 19 years.
Fox was very active within the community. He served on the Staunton Volunteer Fireman Department for 20 years, was a charter member of the Staunton American Legion Post 362 and was a member of the Staunton Sportsman’s Club where he spent many days fishing with Kathy and enjoying time with his grandkids. He was also a member of St. Michaels Church and the chairperson for the chicken fryers for more than 25 years. Since retiring, Fox has enjoyed working on his family history and a member of the Macoupin County Genealogy Society. He also enjoyed spending a day at the casino, visiting wineries and traveling to Europe, the Caribbean islands, and Mexico.
Fox is survived by his wife, Kathy; two daughters, Kirsten (Rob) Kobbeman of Highland and Kara Bellovich (Derrick Chatman) of Clayton, MO; honorary daughter, Stacy (Brad) Skertich of Staunton; six grandchildren, Wyatt Pickerill, Owen Kobbeman, Liam Kobbeman, Zemira Chatman, Yisrael Chatman and Gianni Chatman; and brother, Steve Bellovich of Staunton. Fox was greatly loved by his friends and family and especially his wife, children and 6 grandchildren. Fox will be forever missed.
In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a brother, Lee Roy Bellovich.
A funeral mass will be offered on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Michaels Church in Staunton. The burial will immediately follow at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton. Friends and family are also invited for food and drinks from 4-9 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Staunton to celebrate Fox and all his memories.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Staunton American Legion or the American Legion Scholarship funds.
Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.
Ecclesiastes 8:15 – So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.
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Nancy Ilene Weller, 74, of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 2:52 pm. She was born June 4, 1949, in Litchfield, to Charles Giller and Margaret Whitman Giller. She married Kenneth Raymond Weller, Sr., on August 17, 1968, in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2011.
She was a caregiver. Nancy loved horses, reading, and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Chester (Katina) Weller of Gillespie, Luke Weller of Gillespie, Spring Weller (spouse, Phillip Benner) of Fowler, IN, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 5 brothers, and sisters.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, 4 brothers, and sisters.
No public services are scheduled. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Beverly Kay Brown, 82, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie, on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 8:45 am. She was born October 4, 1941, in Litchfield, to Mario Meldi and Opal Olston Meldi. She married Bob Brown on October 30, 1976.
She worked for the State of Illinois in title transferring and data processing. Beverly enjoyed reading and was an avid reader of People’s magazine.
She is survived by her spouse, Bob Brown of Gillespie, children, Joell (Sid) Flyte of Edwardsville, Jackie (Larry) Fear of The Villages, FL, Kathy Giesler of Mattoon, Kim (Joe) Brittin of Springfield, Jane (Greg) Hallum of Ishpeming, MI, Lori Brown of Temecula, CA, grandchildren, Breanna Leake, Dominique Flyte, Addie Flyte, Bradley Fear, David Fear, Brad Brittin, Melissa Casad, Amanda Kozak, Jaime Galloway, Jaimee Dobson, Jenny Knight, Emily Nault, Elyssa Gregurash, Erin Baldini, many great-grandchildren, brothers, Ron (Corky) Meldi of Nitro, WV, and sisters-in-law, June Swan and Loni Cloyd. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Jedd Hallum, and brother-in-law, Preston Brown.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to SS Simon and Jude Church. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Darrell Leon Hoffstot, 69, of Gillespie, died at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born October 2, 1954, in Granite City, to Willard Lee Hoffstot and Hazel Mae Holloway Hoffstot.
He was retired after having been an assembler for Echlin. Darrell enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and water skiing.
He is survived by his sons, Zachary Hoffstot of Mt. Olive, and Zane Hoffstot of Gillespie, and sisters, Sandra Elledge of Litchfield, and Peggy (Joseph) Fischer. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Victor Hoffstot.
No public services will be held. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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