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Death of Deborah Ann Geer

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Deborah Ann Geer, 66 of Bunker Hill, died at Surrey Place, Chesterfield, MO, on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at 3:50 a.m.  She was born January 11, 1952, in Alton and raised in Bunker Hill. She was the daughter of Edward Girth and Dorothy (Cooper) Girth. She married Harvey “Butch” Geer on December 31, 1980, in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death after 29 years of marriage living in St. Ann, MO.

She worked for SIUE for 18 years. For the past 20 years, she was involved in genealogy helping family and friends search their family history. Deborah was a graduate of Bunker Hill High School and a graduate of SIUE where she received her degree in music. Deborah had taught piano to numerous students in Bunker Hill. She was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church and she was treasurer for St. Michael’s Women’s Council. She was also a member of the Bunker Hill Historical Society and Bunker Hill Alumni.

She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Girth of Bunker Hill; sisters, Candice Girth of Wildwood, MO and Cynthia Girth of Wildwood, MO; aunt, Nora Girth of Wood River; sister in law, Mary Swope of St. Charles, MO; brothers in law, Bill (Sherry) Geer of St. Louis, MO and Charles (Angie) Geer of Granite City; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Deborah was preceded in death by her spouse; father; and grandparents, Edward and Carrie Girth, John and Bertha Cooper.

Visitation services will be held on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m.  Funeral mass will be Monday, June 11 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton with Father George Radosevich officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bunker Hill. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Cemetery, St. Michael’s Catholic Church or Bunker Hill Alumni.

Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the 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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