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Death of Faye Coffey Spencer

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Faye Coffey Spencer, 95, of Gillespie passed away on June 6, 2019, at Heritage Manor in Gillespie. She was born on December 17, 1923, in Carlinville.

Faye was the beloved wife of the late Jesse Ralph Spencer; daughter of the late Frank Coffey and Leta Coffey; mother of Judy Spencer Dona (John W.) and Jack Spencer (Betty); grandmother of Jackie Spencer, Christy Spencer, Steven Spencer (Victoria) of Gillespie, Jeffrey Dona (Charlotte) of Cape Girardeau, MO, Jamie Dona (Tisha) of Bloomfield, MO and John Alan Dona (fiancee’ Billie) of Cape Girardeau, MO; great grandmother to Breanne Mull, Karissa Mull, Katie Spencer and Nate Spencer; and sister of the late Wendall Coffey, Marjorie Jouett, and Virginia VanPelt.

Faye was raised on a farm in Carlinville and attended Carlinville High School and married her high school sweetheart and neighbor, Ralph on February 15, 1942. The resided on farms in the Bunker Hill, Gillespie and Dorchester area their entire married life. They celebrated 67 years of marriage until his death in 2009.

Along with farming, Mrs. Spencer and her husband had a long and distinguished career as purebred Duroc Breeders. Over the years, she and her husband raised and sold purebred Durocs to over 40 states and in over 50 countries. She and her husband were awarded the Illinois Seedstock Producer award in 1984. She had been a 4-H leader in her younger years and was an avid gardener, both vegetable and flower. She was known for her pie baking, especially her banana split pie.

Visitation will be held at the Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2019, and on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home followed by gravesite services at Bunker Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Dorchester Methodist Church.

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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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