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Death of Josephine “Jo” Remling

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Josephine “Jo” Remling, 101, of Carlinville, passed away Wednesday evening, July 10, 2019, at Heritage Health Care in Carlinville. Josephine was born on July 27, 1917, to Ernest and Ella (Bettis) Crawford in rural Girard. On March 5, 1938, she married Edwin “Bud” Remling in Carlinville. Bud preceded her in death on December 6, 1998.

Josephine worked as an LPN for Carlinville Area Hospital and several area nursing homes. She was also a devoted farm wife and charter member of the Macoupin County Historical Society. Jo was very proud of her nursing profession and enjoyed helping raise her siblings. She was a member of Rural United Methodist Church, enjoyed camping and loved her pets. Jo was an amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Josephine is survived by her son, Lee Remling of Carlinville; three grandsons, Brian L. (Ali) Peterson of Kansas City, MO, Jeffrey A. (Lori) Peterson of Tucson, AZ, and Andy (Olga) Peterson of Saudi Arabia; 6 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Bill Crawford of Carlinville; sister, Marjorie Tremaine of Monroe, LA; as well as several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Josephine was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Remling, and a grandson, Stephen T. Peterson.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. John Curtis officiating. Burial will take place in Moore Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Macoupin County Historical Society or Rural United Methodist Church.

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Death of Nancy Ilene Weller

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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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Death of Beverly Kay Brown

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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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Death of Darrell Leon Hoffstot

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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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