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Elmer G. Chestnut

Elmer G. Chestnut, 90, of Carlinville, passed away Tuesday evening on July 1, 2014 at his residence in Carlinville, IL.Elmer was born on April 19, 1924 to Edward and Nettie (Laws) Chestnut in Carlinville, IL. Elmer married Mabel E. (Brooks) Van Deusen on October 30, 1964 in Little Rock, Arkansas

Elmer was a lifetime Evangelical Minister and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Carlinville. Elmer also worked for Union Tank in Wood River for 10 years and Monterey Coal Mine for 15 years later retiring as a miner. Elmer enjoyed preaching, singing, and playing his guitar.

Elmer is survived by his wife Mabel, daughter, Sarah Jane Roose of Alton, IL; three sons, Elmer R. Chestnut of Bunker Hill, IL, Donald Lee (Vickie) Chestnut of Bunker Hill, IL and Stephen Ray (Diana) Chestnut of Bunker Hill, IL; two step-daughters, Mary Lou (Ronald) Lovell of Springfield, IL, Patsy S. (Jim) Stephens of Bethalto, IL; step-son, Bobby Lee (Donna) Van Deusen of Brighton, IL; 11 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 15 step great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; 3 step great-great granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, 9 sisters and 3 brothers.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 6, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Carlinville, IL. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, Carlinville, IL, with Rev. Josh Franklin, officiating. Burial will take place in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the First Assembly of God Church.

Davis Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of 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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