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Edward Allen Rust, 94 of Bunker Hill, died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at 11:40 a.m. He was born on January 28, 1925, in Bunker Hill to Albert Rust and Emma (Schaller) Rust. He married Lena W. (Bertels) Rust on August 24, 1947, at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Dorsey. She preceded him in death on March 14, 2019.

Edward was born on the Rust Family farm just south of Bunker Hill which became a Centennial Farm in 1985. Lena joined him there after they were married to raise their family. He was a farmer and for many years also sold insurance.   He was a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill where he served in nearly every capacity including Sunday School teacher and favorite tractor driver for youth group hayrides. His faith was very important to him and Lena.

In the 1950’s he served as Bunker Hill Township Supervisor and enjoyed that role helping people. He was a member of the Bunker Hill Kiwanis Club for over 30 years and enjoyed helping with the Christmas tree sales, selling peanuts and providing hospital equipment to anyone in need. Whenever an opportunity arose to donate blood to the Red Cross you could count on him, donating over 100 pints of blood over the years. In 2012, he was honored to be named the Grand Parade Marshall for the Bunker Hill 4th of July parade. He served as a Precinct Committeeman and generally loved to discuss politics with family and friends. He was always very active and enjoyed sports especially dartball, bowling and after retirement, golf. He was a good man who loved God, his family, and his country.

He is survived by his son, Kevin E. (Karen) Rust of Glen Carbon and daughter, Teresa (Donald) Hancock of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Brandyn Rust and Gretchen (David) McGinley; great-grandchildren, Malachi, Raelynn, and Romy McGinley; brother, Dale (Luella) Rust; sisters, Marilyn Bertels and Corleen Heuer; brother-in-law, Charles (Norma) Bertels and sister-in-law, Doris Rust; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, spouse; brothers, Richard Rust and Albert Rust; sisters, Edith Rust and Audrey Lesemann.

Friends may call on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm and on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church, Bunker Hill from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Funeral services are Monday, July 22, 2019, at 11:00 am at  Zion Lutheran Church, Bunker Hill, IL with Rev. Brian Holle officiating. Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church 609 E. Warren St., Bunker Hill, IL 62014; Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School 1600 N. 40th St. East St. Louis, IL  62204; or African Vision of Hope 8 Professional Park Dr., Maryville, IL 62062. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.

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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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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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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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