Obituaries
Death of Arlene Marie “Cookie” Bruch
Arlene Marie “Cookie” Bruch, 90, of Mt. Olive died Friday, January 29, 2016, at 6:18 p.m. at her residence. She was born May 15, 1925, in St. Louis, MO to the late Leo Joseph Reagan and Anna Eliizabeth Shust.
She married Dr. Vernon William Bruch on November 8, 1947, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church by Father Charles Knapereck in Mt. Olive. He preceded her in death on August 30, 2006.
Cookie attended Holy Trinity Grade School and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the Class of 1942. She proceeded to St. Louis Business College in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated in 1943. She was a life member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, now known as St. John Paul II, Mt. Olive and a member of The Altar & Rosary Society.
She was employed by Henrichs Publications, Litchfield for several years, then later worked for the State Of Illinois Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Her last employment was the Administration Department for Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro and retired in December 1990.
Cookie served on the board of the 1st Senior Citizen Housing Project and was a past member of the Delta Tau Sorority. She enjoyed bowling in Schoppies woman’s league and was a Pinochle Club member. She loved movies with her friend Esther and was an avid reader.
She leaves behind two daughters, Camilla Granger of Lakewood, CO and Nadine (Jim) Scheller of Hillsboro, OR; son, Greg (Joyce) Bruch of Mt. Olive; sister, Audrey Reagan of Orlando, FL; one brother-in-law, Lloyd Schwarz of Edwardsville; eight grandchildren: Christopher (Jennifer) Scheller, Philip Scheller, Reagan (Jeff) Geddes, Kristen Bruch, John (Tiffany) Bruch, Austin Bruch, Jeremy Bruch and Annedria (Colby) Kennedy; 13 Great-Grandchildren: Madison, Riley, Kayla, Bryan, Emily, Lillian, Connor, Nealon, Makakyla, Taryn, Avery, Griffin and Carrson.
In addition to her husband, Dr. Vernon William Bruch and parents, Leo Joseph & Anna Elizabeth Shust Reagan; she was preceded in death by her sister, Sandy Reagan and sister-in-law, Lois Schwarz.
Visitation services will take place on Monday, February 1, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Becker & Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Rosary will be held at 7:45 p.m. led by Father Larry Anschutz. Funeral mass will follow on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Mt. Olive. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Olive.
The ladies of the Altar & Rosary Society will serve lunch for family and friends in St. John Paul II Hall.
Memorials are suggested to Masse, Mt. Olive Academic Foundation or Calvary Cemetery.
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Eugene A. “Gene” Bentrup, age 86 of rural Staunton, passed away at 5:15 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton. He was born on Tuesday, March 15, 1938, in Staunton, the son of the late Louis and Ella (Heigert) Bentrup.
He married Shirley Repovich on June 9, 1962, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston and she survives.
Gene served our country in the United States Army. He was employed as a grain inspector for Toberman Grain & Feed Company in East St. Louis for many years. He enjoyed gardening, mowing grass, shopping with Shirley, traveling with the Goldenaires Club, bowling, and table games.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bentrup of rural Staunton, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother in infancy, Otto Bentrup.
Friends may call from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston. Funeral services for Gene Bentrup will be held at 11 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston with Rev. Fr. Thomas Hagstrom officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton with the Staunton Veterans Honor Guard conducting graveside military rites. Memorials are suggested to either Heartland Hospice, St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton, or to the charity of the donor’s choice
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Wanda Kaye (Huffman) Bernot, 77 of Benld, was freed from the shackles of Alzheimer’s Disease on April 22, 2024. She passed peacefully with family by her side at Community Hospital of Staunton. A poetic end for she was a selfless person.
Wanda was born on September 7, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Vernon and Gladys (Conner) Huffman. She was raised in Staunton and was a graduate of Staunton High School. She married Pete Bernot on February 20, 1965, in Benld. They lived in Benld where they raised their only child, Jeff.
Wanda dedicated her time to a career in public service by working for the State of Illinois. Much of her work for the state was spent with the Department of Public Aid as a caseworker and director in the Carlinville field office. She was also a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union.
Wanda never shied away from helping people. After retirement, she served as Benld’s City Clerk and served on the Gillespie CUSD#7 Site Selection Committee for the location of the new elementary school.
She leaves behind her son, Jeffrey A. Bernot of Benld; her grandchildren, Rylee Bernot (Cassidy) of Benld, Peyton Bernot of Benld, and Ashleigh Feldmann (Daniel) of Staunton; great-grandchildren, Elexia, Jace, Jax, and Emreigh; a sister, Rita Soens of Williamson; a niece, Sherry Warren (Mike); and great-nieces, Shelby and McKenzie.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Pete, who passed away on April 21, 2018.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton with Pastor Dane Solari officiating.
Memorials are suggested to The Partnership for Educational Excellence for the Pete & Wanda Bernot Scholarship Fund.
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Rodney Lee McQuaid, 62 of Shipman, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at home. He was born on January 31, 1962, in Alton, the son of the late Roy “RD” and Ramona Kay (Moran) McQuaid.
Rodney married the love of his life Sherry Lynn Whitten on October 12, 1984, in Alton. She preceded him in death in 2020. Together they enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family, always spoiling their nieces and nephews whom they dearly loved. He was a manager at Speedway Salvage and could usually be found getting into trouble on his tractor.
Rodney is survived by his brother, Skip (Marcia) McQuaid; sister, Sherrie (Randy) Durbin; five nieces and nephews; five great nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Gloria Joyce.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sherry Lynn, and parents, RD and Kay McQuaid.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of funeral service at Noon on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will follow at Shipman Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation.
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