Obituaries
Death of James Edward “Jim “ Rolando
James Edward “Jim “ Rolando, 80, of Carlinville, passed away Sunday morning, May 12, 2019, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on January 16, 1939, to Ernest and Catherine (Fenoglio) Rolando and they preceded him in death. He married his high school sweetheart Ann Marie Brown on June 2, 1962, at Sts. Simon and Jude Church in Gillespie.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years; two children, James Rolando of Lake in the Hills and Julie (Brian) Foster of Lockport; one grandson, Nolan Foster; two sisters, JoAnn (Terry) Plovich of Staunton and Margaret (Alan) Rolando of Gillespie; and several nieces and nephews.
Jim attended Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic grade school and graduated from Gillespie High School in 1956. He was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University (Charleston) with a B.S. in Mathematics Education in 1960. While at Eastern, he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. In 1969, Jim received his M.S. in Secondary Education in Mathematics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He received an additional Type 72 Certificate in Guidance and Counseling from SIU-E.
Jim taught at Gillespie High School his entire career and retired in 1994. He then taught off-campus classes at Lewis and Clark for the next 10 years while continuing to substitute teach in mathematics at Carlinville High School.
He was also very involved in the community. Jim was one of the first lectors at Mass at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Gillespie and also served as a Eucharistic Minister. He continued to fill both roles at Sts. Mary and Joseph Church in Carlinville where he also served as a trustee for over 30 years. Jim served on the building committee for the construction of the new church in the 1990’s and was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus in Gillespie and Carlinville and also a member of the Carlinville Elk’s.
Jim enjoyed his family, especially spending time with his grandson. He also spent time with friends, golfing with the Thursday golf group, playing cards on Monday nights, and traveling the United States and internationally.
Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Sts. Mary and Joseph Church in Carlinville. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, with Father Michael Haag officiating. Immediately following the Mass, a lunch will be served at the church before proceeding to burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Gillespie. Memorials can be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, The Sts. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund, or donors choice. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of 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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