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Dorothea Jeanne MarshDorothea Jeanne Marsh, 89, of Mahomet, IL, formerly of Bunker Hill, IL died at her home at The Glenwood of Mahomet Assisted Living Community in Mahomet, IL with her family present on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 1:36 a.m.

She had moved to Mahomet in December to be near her daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mark Alan, in Champaign. Before that, she had enjoyed living for two years at United Methodist Village in Godfrey, IL.

She was born on November 8, 1924, in Bunker Hill the only child to Lawrence Schreier and Edith (Whitfield), the owners of Schreier’s Bakery. Dorothea lived in Bunker Hill for 86 years. She married Donald R. Marsh on November 17, 1949 in Bunker Hill, IL. He preceded her in death on February 15, 2012.

After graduating from Bunker Hill High School in 1942, Jeanne attended Washington University in St. Louis for one year where she intended to become a Pharmacist. She worked in her uncle Dean Link’s drug store in St. Louis. She had a lifelong love of libraries and books and served as a volunteer on the Bunker Hill Public Library Board for 40 years. S

Dorothea enjoyed sewing, growing houseplants, and traveling. In the past two years, she especially enjoyed her autumn trips to Vermont to visit Tara and Tyler’s wooded land and check on their building projects. Jeanne loved people and always had a kind word or a smile to share with everyone she met.

She is survived by her two children, J.L. (Haven) Marsh of Fort Collins, CO, Lisa (Mark) Alan of Champaign, IL and three grandchildren, Lian Alan of CA, Tara Alan (Tyler Kellen) of VT, David Marsh of CO.

Dorothea was preceded in death by her parents and her spouse of 62 years.

Visitation services are on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services are Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church in Bunker Hill, IL with Rev. Jeremy Wood officiating. Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery.

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Memorials are suggested to Bunker Hill Public Library or First Congregational Church. The family would like to thank Harbor Light Hospice, and the staff of the Glenwood in Mahomet for their wonderful care and support.

Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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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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