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Death of Margaret Marie Heyen

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Margaret Marie Heyen, 91, of Litchfield and Mt. Olive died Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 7:30 a.m. at Heritage Health of Litchfield. She was born on August 20, 1925, in Mt. Olive to the late Frederick William Eickmeyer, Sr. and the late Margaret Sies.

She married Vernon Clayton “Cotton” Heyen on May 8, 1949, at Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. He preceded her in death on January 21, 2008. Margaret attended Mt. Olive schools and was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church of Litchfield. She was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church, Mt. Olive, where she was baptized September 13, 1925, and confirmed April 21, 1939, by Reverend Hofhenke. She was also a Sunday school teacher and a coordinator for Thrivent Lutheran Brotherhood for several years.

Margaret retired from Ecchlin in Litchfield. She was a member of the Mt. Olive VFW Auxillary # 5790. She was a hospice volunteer and was well known for baking and decorating amazing wedding and all occasion cakes.

She leaves behind two sons, Gary (Karen) Heyen of Litchfield and John (Lisa) Heyen of Gillespie; grandchildren, Jeff (Heidi) Heyen of Litchfield, Brad Heyen (girlfriend, Magen Traveous) of Maplewood, Missouri; Julie Heyen of Chesterfield, Missouri; Wendy Jo (Matt) Goldman of Litchfield; Logan Heyen and Derek Heyen, both of Gillespie; four great-grandchildren, Riley & Caleb Heyen and Olivia & Leah Goldman, all of Litchfield; brother, Art Eickmeyer of Livingston; one brother-in-law, Don Heyen of Sebring, Florida; six sisters-in-law; Nancy Eickmeyer of Mt. Olive, Gloria Eickmeyer of Kirkwood, Missouri, Jean Ann Heyen of Springfield, Faye Heyen of Sebring, Florida, Rita Heyen Of Litchfield and Ruth Roach of Pekin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her beloved husband, Vernon “Cotton” Heyen, she was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick William & Margaret Sies Eickmeyer, Sr.; seven brothers, Harry, Walter, Everette, Louis, Norman, Raymond and two year old Frederick William Eickmeyer, Jr.; and three sisters, Viola Pauge, Evelyn Fritzsche and Selma Fritzsche.

Visitation service will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016, at 10 a.m. until the time of service at Becker & Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 12 Noon on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Olive City Cemetery.

Lunch for family and friends will be served at Mt. Zion Church following the committal.

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Memorials are suggested to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield.

Becker & Son Funeral Home in 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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