Obituaries
Death of Gabriel Lucius Green
Born January 17, 2022, Gabriel Lucius Green, cherished son of Sarah Albers and Taylor Green of St Louis, MO, was called to heaven on July 6, 2022. Gabriel was like the morning sun that brought the light to all those who knew him every day.
As a baptized child of God, he is now basking in the light of his Heavenly Father. So easy to smile and laugh, Gabriel resisted naps and bedtime for fear that he might miss something. He was mesmerized by the outdoors, wide-eyed when his feet touch the water of a stream while hiking with mom and dad or watching the leaves move in a breeze from the front porch swing at Oma and Opa’s.
A ferocious eater of fingers and fists, Gabriel loved to engage with the world around him. In a contest of skill with Finnegan his dog, Gabriel came out on top with his superior drool capabilities. He forever loved the first toy he ever locked eyes on, his precious Monkiki. Gabriel and his monkey were tumultuously locked in battle, with one trying to avoid being swallowed whole and the other desperate to make it work somehow. He forever loved his Dad, in spite of all the times said individual decided that it would be appropriate to fly mister Gabriel around his home at Mach 4.
He fervently loved his Mom, even after all the times she just wouldn’t get the spoon full of peas fast enough in his mouth. Affectionately given too many names to count, the name given most was “Sweet Baboo”, which somehow seemed to fit even better than his own name. His parents are sure he figured that was his name instead.
Gabriel was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Harvel baptized there on April 10, 2022.
Besides his parents, his surviving family include his grandparents, Terri and John Albers of Harvel; great grandparents, Becki and Gerald McDaniel of Danville; aunt and uncles, Aunt Abby (Billy Frazier) Albers of St. Louis, MO, Aunt Jessica Albers of Springfield, and Uncle Jason (Gina) Albers of Springfield; cousins, Asher McCormick and Lucy Albers; and many great aunts and uncles and cousins.
Preceding him in death were his grandmother, Karen K. Thomas of Horn Lake, MS; great grandmother, Vera Thomas of Southaven, MS; and great grandparents, Fred and Joan Albers of Mt. Olive.
Services will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt Olive. Visitation will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by service at 11 with internment at Mt Olive Lutheran Cemetery. Lunch will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church Mt. Olive.
In lieu of flowers, donations for Gabriel’s memorial stone would be appreciated.
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Eugene A. “Gene” Bentrup, age 86 of rural Staunton, passed away at 5:15 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton. He was born on Tuesday, March 15, 1938, in Staunton, the son of the late Louis and Ella (Heigert) Bentrup.
He married Shirley Repovich on June 9, 1962, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston and she survives.
Gene served our country in the United States Army. He was employed as a grain inspector for Toberman Grain & Feed Company in East St. Louis for many years. He enjoyed gardening, mowing grass, shopping with Shirley, traveling with the Goldenaires Club, bowling, and table games.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bentrup of rural Staunton, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother in infancy, Otto Bentrup.
Friends may call from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston. Funeral services for Gene Bentrup will be held at 11 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston with Rev. Fr. Thomas Hagstrom officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton with the Staunton Veterans Honor Guard conducting graveside military rites. Memorials are suggested to either Heartland Hospice, St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton, or to the charity of the donor’s choice
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Wanda Kaye (Huffman) Bernot, 77 of Benld, was freed from the shackles of Alzheimer’s Disease on April 22, 2024. She passed peacefully with family by her side at Community Hospital of Staunton. A poetic end for she was a selfless person.
Wanda was born on September 7, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Vernon and Gladys (Conner) Huffman. She was raised in Staunton and was a graduate of Staunton High School. She married Pete Bernot on February 20, 1965, in Benld. They lived in Benld where they raised their only child, Jeff.
Wanda dedicated her time to a career in public service by working for the State of Illinois. Much of her work for the state was spent with the Department of Public Aid as a caseworker and director in the Carlinville field office. She was also a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union.
Wanda never shied away from helping people. After retirement, she served as Benld’s City Clerk and served on the Gillespie CUSD#7 Site Selection Committee for the location of the new elementary school.
She leaves behind her son, Jeffrey A. Bernot of Benld; her grandchildren, Rylee Bernot (Cassidy) of Benld, Peyton Bernot of Benld, and Ashleigh Feldmann (Daniel) of Staunton; great-grandchildren, Elexia, Jace, Jax, and Emreigh; a sister, Rita Soens of Williamson; a niece, Sherry Warren (Mike); and great-nieces, Shelby and McKenzie.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Pete, who passed away on April 21, 2018.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton with Pastor Dane Solari officiating.
Memorials are suggested to The Partnership for Educational Excellence for the Pete & Wanda Bernot Scholarship Fund.
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Rodney Lee McQuaid, 62 of Shipman, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at home. He was born on January 31, 1962, in Alton, the son of the late Roy “RD” and Ramona Kay (Moran) McQuaid.
Rodney married the love of his life Sherry Lynn Whitten on October 12, 1984, in Alton. She preceded him in death in 2020. Together they enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family, always spoiling their nieces and nephews whom they dearly loved. He was a manager at Speedway Salvage and could usually be found getting into trouble on his tractor.
Rodney is survived by his brother, Skip (Marcia) McQuaid; sister, Sherrie (Randy) Durbin; five nieces and nephews; five great nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Gloria Joyce.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sherry Lynn, and parents, RD and Kay McQuaid.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of funeral service at Noon on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will follow at Shipman Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation.
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