Obituaries
Death of Harry Donald Laughlin
Harry Donald Laughlin, 88, of Bunker Hill, IL died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 7:35 am at his residence. He was born on January 16, 1924 in Hillsboro, IL to Harold William Laughlin and Francis (Robertson) Laughlin. He later married Camilla Grace (Walters) Laughlin on Feb. 28, 1948 in St. Louis, MO.
He was employed at AO Smith in Granite City, IL as a pipefitter. Harry was also a WWII veteran where he was in the Special Forces rangers. He experienced battles: Rhineland Campaign, Northern France Campaign with Battle Star, and Central European Campaign with Battle Star. His ribbons include: European Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and Purple Heart with Oak Leaves Cluster.
Harry is a member of the VFW, the Masonic Lodge of Hillsboro, a Life Member of National Rifle Association, a Life Member of Town and County Gun Club, and Sons of American Revolution.
He leaves behind his spouse: Camilla Grace Laughlin of Bunker Hill, sons: George Stanley Laughlin (Edna Berry) of Providence, UT, Stuart Ray Laughlin (Cindy Daniels) of Caseyville, IL, Steven Edward Laughlin (Alice L. Daniels) of Granite City, IL, James Allen Laughlin (Wanda Coulter) of Olathe, KS, daughter: Donna Beth (Laughlin) Robbins (Shane) of Spokane, WA, grandchildren: Caitlin Laughlin, Jonathon Laughlin, Angela Laughlin Ash, Joshua Laughlin, Amanda Laughlin, Steve Laughlin, Andrew Laughlin, Zachary Robbins, Alyssa Robbins Frost, step grandchildren: Michael Laughlin, Alice Laughlin, Jolene Miller, Bianca Rider, and great-grandchildren: Lizabeth, Jenniffer, Gabriella, Presten, Zoey, Taylin.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Maynard Laughlin and George Laughlin, and his grandchild: Jason.
Visitation is on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
The funeral is set for Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM. It will take place at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IL. Burial will follow at Wares Grove Cemetery in Butler, IL. Rev. Barbara Powers will be ministering the services. Memorials can be made out to the United Methodist Church of Bunker Hill, IL.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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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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