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Death of Doris May Nardin

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Doris May Nardin, 94, of Staunton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.  Born November 24, 1924, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Frank and Louise (Le Duc) Johnston. She married Dante John Nardin on June 1, 1946, and he passed away on July 1, 2011.

Doris was a homemaker, loving mother, and caring grandmother. She was a woman of deep faith and devoted to the Church. Doris loved cooking, especially baking, music, games, and visiting with her many friends and family.  She loved to laugh.

Doris is survived by her two children, Donna Provost of Staunton and Thomas (Barb) Nardin of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; five grandchildren, Darryl (Sue) Pena of St. Johns, Indiana, Michael (Tina) Pena of Schererville, Indiana, Kristie Provost (Tim) Gorman of Lake Forest, Illinois, Julia Nardin of Seattle, Washington, & David Nardin of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; nine great-grandchildren, Kyle, Paige, Dante, Lucas, Ashtyn, Jeff, Brandon, Jess, & Sarah; one sister, Adele Mistro of Country Club Hills, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lucille Satriano; brother, Paul Johnston; and her son-in-law, Edward “Bud” Provost.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton.  A memorial service will follow at 11 AM with Father George Radosevich officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton.  A memorial fund in her name has been established for St. Jude Children’s Hospital (http://giftfunds.stjude.org/dorisnardin).

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Death of Nancy Ilene Weller

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Nancy Ilene Weller, 74, of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 2:52 pm. She was born June 4, 1949, in Litchfield, to Charles Giller and Margaret Whitman Giller. She married Kenneth Raymond Weller, Sr., on August 17, 1968, in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2011.

She was a caregiver. Nancy loved horses, reading, and her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Chester (Katina) Weller of Gillespie, Luke Weller of Gillespie, Spring Weller (spouse, Phillip Benner) of Fowler, IN, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 5 brothers, and sisters.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, 4 brothers, and sisters.

No public services are scheduled. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Death of Beverly Kay Brown

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Beverly Kay Brown, 82, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie, on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 8:45 am. She was born October 4, 1941, in Litchfield, to Mario Meldi and Opal Olston Meldi. She married Bob Brown on October 30, 1976.

She worked for the State of Illinois in title transferring and data processing. Beverly enjoyed reading and was an avid reader of People’s magazine.

She is survived by her spouse, Bob Brown of Gillespie, children, Joell (Sid) Flyte of Edwardsville, Jackie (Larry) Fear of The Villages, FL, Kathy Giesler of Mattoon, Kim (Joe) Brittin of Springfield, Jane (Greg) Hallum of Ishpeming, MI, Lori Brown of Temecula, CA, grandchildren, Breanna Leake, Dominique Flyte, Addie Flyte, Bradley Fear, David Fear, Brad Brittin, Melissa Casad, Amanda Kozak, Jaime Galloway, Jaimee Dobson, Jenny Knight, Emily Nault, Elyssa Gregurash, Erin Baldini, many great-grandchildren, brothers, Ron (Corky) Meldi of Nitro, WV, and sisters-in-law, June Swan and Loni Cloyd. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Jedd Hallum, and brother-in-law, Preston Brown.

Friends may call on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to SS Simon and Jude Church. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.

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Death of Darrell Leon Hoffstot

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Darrell Leon Hoffstot, 69, of Gillespie, died at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born October 2, 1954, in Granite City, to Willard Lee Hoffstot and Hazel Mae Holloway Hoffstot.

He was retired after having been an assembler for Echlin. Darrell enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and water skiing.

He is survived by his sons, Zachary Hoffstot of Mt. Olive, and Zane Hoffstot of Gillespie, and sisters, Sandra Elledge of Litchfield, and Peggy (Joseph) Fischer. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Victor Hoffstot.

No public services will be held. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.

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