Obituaries
Death of James David Tretter
PHOENIX- James David Tretter, 76, of Phoenix, AZ (formerly of Springfield and Gillespie) passed away after battling cancer on March 17, 2012. He was of the Catholic faith, and a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
He was born in Gillespie, IL on December 25, 1935 to Albert and Anna Tretter. He married Bernice M. Limper on February 24, 1962. He graduated from Gillespie High School, and took courses at Eastern Illinois University. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard.
In addition to his wife, Bernice, he is survived by his five children: daughters Carla (Gregg) Curry, Catherine (Chris) Curry, Susan (R.P.) Bonham, sons David (Tammi) Tretter and Michael Tretter. He was very proud of his nine grandsons: Alex, Max and Luke Curry, Michael and Will Curry, Grant and Jackson Tretter, and Brooks and Gage Bonham. Also surviving is one sister, Clara Parker of Granite City, IL, and numerous nieces and nephews
Jim was employed as a claims adjuster and supervisor with Country Finance for over 35 years, a place where he made many lifetime friends, and which furthered his curiosity in home improvement and automobile restoration. He rebuilt and enjoyed owning over 60 classic automobiles, ranging from 60’s muscle cars to foreign convertibles.
In addition, he had a lifetime fascination with electronics beginning with building crystal radios in the 1940’s as a boy, which continued into later years with an interest in the latest computer and TV technologies. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and an exemplary role model in preparing his children in how to lead a successful and happy life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Michael, Joseph and Albert Tretter; two sisters, Elizabeth Meyers and Catherine Tretter, and a nephew. Donations in Jim’s memory can be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region, 928 S. Spring, Springfield, IL 62704 or at http://bbbscapitalregion.org/support_general.php
A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2012 at SS. Simon and Jude Church, 304 N. Macoupin, Gillespie, IL and a memorial mass following at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Larry Auda officiating.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of local 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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