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Death of Betty Neel

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Beloved Betty Neel, 94, saw Jesus face to face Tuesday morning, December 15, 2020, at her residence in Spring Branch, Texas. I can only imagine that it was the most glorious of moments as she clasped His hands in hers and joined her family and friends that have been waiting for her. She is no longer in pain and her body is fully restored.

Her faith in Jesus and her love for her family were her two defining characteristics and the driving forces for how she lived her life. She clung to Him throughout her life and led her family well as she always pointed them to Jesus. Serving Jesus brought her great joy from raising her children in church and being involved in Vacation Bible School, RA’s, GA’s, children’s choir and much more, to continuing with her heart for ministry by volunteering at each church she has been a member of throughout her adult years.

Betty was born on April 28, 1926, in Hettick, the daughter of Coy and Mabel (Mefford) Comer. She grew up in central Illinois where she met and married Marvin Neel. Together they had five children, Gale McGaughey (Burt) of Boerne, TX, Vicki Neel Gaither (Bob) of Spring Branch, TX, Geneva Fazer (Ford) of Spring Branch, TX, Cyndi Lattina (Arlen) of East Carondelet, IL, and Patrick Neel of Canyon Lake, TX. Her five children gave her 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. She also leaves behind a beloved brother, Ron Comer (Lynne) of Dublin, Ohio; and nieces and nephews, Todd Alderson (Jennifer), Greg Alderson, Pam Comer Radtke (Jason), Dawn Michelle-Comer Kluk (Ron) and their children.

She is proceeded in death by her parents and sister, Faye Comer.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 19, 2020, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Charity Baptist Church, Carlinville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at the Charity Baptist Church, Carlinville with her nephew, Matt Hoffman, officiating. Burial will take place in Charity Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Davis Anderson Funeral Home 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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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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