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Death of Dorothy May Hiller Hauser Niemann

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Dorothy NiemannDorothy May Hiller Hauser Niemann, 102, of Litchfield, died Friday, January 29, 2016, at 2:26 p.m. in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in St. Louis, MO, on Sept. 3, 1913, to Arthur and Lillie (Shoemaker) Hiller. Her mother died when she was four years of age and her father died when she was seven. She then lived with her aunt, Mollie Hiller Englehardt, in St. Louis until she started high school.

They then moved to Litchfield to live in the Hiller family home on Ryder St. She married Carl Hauser and they had one daughter, Carol May. Mr. Hauser died as the result of a car accident while the family was on a vacation in California with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hauser. Several years later, she married Lawrence Niemann of Litchfield. They had three children, David, Robert and Gail.

Mrs. Niemann was known as a consummate homemaker and volunteer. She delivered mail to patients at St. Francis Hospital for over 40 years. She was a member of the PEO service organization, Litchfield Country Club, Zion Lutheran Church, and Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Carol (Vern) Tidwell of Cudjoe Key, FL and Gail (Doug Farr) Niemann of Chicago; two sons, David Niemann of Soddy-Daisy, TN and Robert (Janice) Niemann of Lutz, FL; seven grandchildren, Vicki Sawyer of Key West, FL, Wayne (Sue) Sawyer, David (Diane) Sawyer, aLL of Springfield, Robert Niemann of Whitwell, TN, Holly (Bruce) Worrel of Suwanee, GA, Natalie (Darren) Napolitano of Valrico, FL and William Farr of Chicago; two step-grandchildren, Debbie (Jerry) Cugno of Tampa, FL and Kim (Joey) Didona of Valrico, FL; eight great grandchildren: Pam Sawyer, Patrick Sawyer, Jenny Sawyer & Jake Sawyer, all of Springfield, Chris Worrel, Alex Worrel, Daniel Worrel, all of Suwanee, GA, and Cameron Napolitano of Valrico, FL; five step-great-grandchildren: Haley McDonald of Springfield, Emma Tucker and Sarah Tucker of Tampa, FL and Nicole Didona and Chris Didona of Valrico, FL; and two great-great-grandchildren, Jackson Stevens and Tillie Sawyer-Scaife of Springfield.

Mrs. Niemann was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Hauser and Lawrence Niemann; a grandson, Carl Sawyer; and her daughter-in-law, Leila Niemann.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 31, 2016, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Plummer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. in Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Rev. Christine Erdmann will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield.

The family suggests memorials to Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield or Litchfield Food Pantry.

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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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