Obituaries
Death of James Clifford Ray
James Clifford Ray, 80, of Bunker Hill, IL died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 7:05 pm at VIP Manor in Wood River, IL under the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born on March 16, 1932 in Hardin, IL to John L. Ray and Margaret H.(Bull) Ray.
He married Elizabeth “Liz” A. (Cornelison) Ray on March 27, 1954 in Bunker Hill, IL and was occupied as a rural mail carrier, school bus driver, and worked for Freightliner. James was a veteran of the US Air Force.
In addition, he was a member of the American Legion of Bunker Hill, IL and a lifetime member of Dairy Goat Association. James enjoyed playing the harmonica. His grandchildren called him PaPa Boy.
He leaves behind his spouse: Elizabeth “Liz” Ray of Bunker Hill, IL, daughters: Helen (Fred) Schleyhahn of Bunker Hill, IL, Melissa Ray of Edwardsville, IL, Lisa (Jim) Abernathy of Bunker Hill, IL, brothers: John (Thelma) Ray of East Alton, IL, Donald Ray of Bunker Hill, IL, Wayne Ray of Bunker Hill, IL, Gary (Sharron) Ray of Wood River, IL, Ronnie (Lonna) Ray of Fort Meyers, FL, sisters: June (Bob) Hurley of Bunker Hill, IL, Billie (Leonard) Mullink of Bunker Hill, IL, grandchildren: Rebecca Mansholt of Roxana, IL, Rachel Bull of Glen Carbon, IL, James Schleyhahn of Bunker Hill, IL, Whithey Schleyhahn of Bunker Hill, IL, great-grandchildren: Madelyn Bull, Ethan Bull, and many nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Lela Welch.
Visitation is on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 9:00 am until 11 am. Memorial Service will take place directly after the visitation at 11am. Burial will follow at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, IL. Fr. George Radosevich will be ministering the services. Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice, Parkinson’s Foundation, or Motions Disorders Clinic at Washington University.
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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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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