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Death of Carole E. Sharp

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Carole E. Sharp, age 72, of Staunton, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Saturday, November 15, 1947, at the Mitchell County Hospital in Osage, Iowa. She was the daughter of the late Rosemarie (Wenninger) and Donald G. Elbert.

She married John F. Sharp on April 6, 1974, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Iowa City, Iowa. Carole completed her high school education at the International School of Kuwait. She studied abroad at the American College in Paris, France and at the Beirut College for Women in Lebanon.

She graduated from the University of Iowa and taught German at Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto in the early 1970s where she met her husband. Carole was also co-owner of Party all the Time with her husband in Alton during the 1990s. In 2001, she and John got involved in real estate and served as a sales associate team and part-owners of Coldwell Banker Neuhaus Real Estate in Staunton.

In 1997, Carole began volunteering at the Staunton Food Pantry beginning a chapter of her life that would result in 20 years of dedicated service to her community. She became the pantry’s director in 2001 and assembled a team of volunteers who helped oversee its tremendous growth. The pantry was feeding as many as 60 families per month by the mid-2000s, up from 15 when she first started. Within her first four years of running the pantry, she helped feed 10,000 people.

Carole raised awareness about hunger in the community and the importance of the pantry and its needs in newspaper articles she wrote each week in the Staunton Star-Times and Kwik Konnection, ensured that the pantry’s shelves were stocked, handwrote thank-you notes to all donors and helped coordinate donation drives. Her dedication to the Staunton Food Pantry was recognized nationally in 2005 when Realtor Magazine awarded Carole with one of its five “Good Neighbor” awards. The award is given to realtors who make an extraordinary difference to their community, national or world stage through volunteer work. She was honored during the National Realtors Conference in San Francisco, CA.

Carole was named the Staunton Chamber of Commerce’s “Citizen of the Year” in 2007. Carole retired from the Staunton Food Pantry on Dec. 31, 2017.

Carole is survived by her husband and her three children, John (Margaret Jayne) Sharp of Daphne, AL, Jim (Lisa) Sharp of Staunton, and Annmarie (Rudy) Angel of Libertyville, IL. She was a loving and beloved “Maw Maw” to five grandchildren, Ethan, Jace and Colton Sharp of Staunton, Lila Sharp of Daphne, AL, and Brianna Angel of Libertyville, IL. Carole is also survived by her brother, Donald Elbert Jr. (Myrene) of Tiverton, RI; and a sister, Anne Fratzke of Staunton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her stepmother, Phyllis Elbert.

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A memorial mass for Carole will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton with Fr. George Radosevich officiating. Visitation will occur prior to the service from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton. All COVID-19 guidelines will be observed for both the visitation and mass for Carole at the St. Michael’s Church.

Memorials can be made to Helping Hands Center or to the St. Michael’s Catholic Church. The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is privileged to take care of the arrangements and services for Carole E. Sharp and her family.

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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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