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Death of Donna M. Hosto

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Donna  M. Hosto, 83 of Staunton, formerly of New Douglas, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born on Thursday, September 8, 1938, in St. Louis, MO. She was the daughter of Melvin Leo and Lorain (Mitchell) Johnson.

In her early years of employment, Donna worked as an airline stewardess with Capital Airlines. She had also previously worked for 3 years as an air craft mechanic for McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis, MO and had worked for 20 years as a waitress for area restaurants, such as The Gardens Restaurant in Litchfield and Nickerson Farms in Mt. Olive, IL.

Donna was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Douglas. She was also a member of the church Quilting Guild. Donna was a member of both the New Douglas and Staunton Senior Citizens. She was a volunteer at the Foster Grandparents with the Head Start Program in Benld. Donna was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan.

Donna is survived by her two sons, Michael J. (wife, Margy) Hosto of O’Fallon and David P. (wife, Paula) Hosto of Walshville; grandchildren, Shannon Mays, Zachary Hosto, Sharika Mays, and Kayla Hosto; step-grandchild, Tabitha Franco; great-grandchildren, Dashara Winston, Douglas Winston, Akirah Rall-Brown, Ahnna Roeske, Avyon Mays, and Ashad Southerland; and former spouse, Donald W. Hosto of Hillsboro.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Lorain Johnson;  step-mother, Doris M. Johnson; grandson, Chad Hosto; and her brothers, David L. Johnson, Jack C. Johnson, and Melvin L. Johnson.

A visitation for Donna Hosto will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church located at 205 N 7th Street in New Douglas, IL 62074.

Funeral services for Donna Hosto will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Douglas with Rev. Ben Fiore officiating. Burial will be in the New Douglas Cemetery in New Douglas.

Memorial contributions in memory of Donna Hosto can be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is privileged to take care of the arrangements and services for Donna Hosto 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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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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