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Death of LaVerne Raymond Young

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LaVerne Raymond Young, 86 of Litchfield, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at 3:44 a.m. at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Hillsboro. He was born on Aug. 27, 1935 in Litchfield, a son of Ralph and Marie (Peger) Young. 

He married the former Juanita Marie Ferrari on May 1, 1954, in St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Litchfield. He worked for Bay Circle in CA in 1959 and worked construction for several years for SJ Groves, Denton Construction and Freesland Construction as a member of Local Labor Union #84. In 1982, he and his wife established Young’s Roofing and this year celebrated 40 years of business. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1634 was a licensed farrier with a rodeo background, loved horses, and driving his teams.  He enjoyed pulling Sacagawea gold dollars out of the ears of children and was known for wearing bib overalls. 

Mr. Young is survived by two sons, Joseph A (Amber) Young of Irving and Lamarr R Young of Litchfield; two daughters, Paula K (Tom) Melchert and Becky S (Todd) Bergman, both of Litchfield; brother, James Young of Litchfield; 11 grandchildren, Patrick (Tina) Young, Shawnee (Isaiah) Tandy, Cheyenne (Levi) Rogers, Shane Green, Joshua Young, Jordan Young, Tommy (Danielle) Melchert, Jonathan (Rheanne) Melchert, Levi (Renee) Melchert, Nic Bergman, and Emi (Brandon) Vaske; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife; four brothers, Carl Young, Harold Young, LaMarr Young and Ralph Young; four sisters, Frieda Nail, Clara Urban Mary Bukowatz and Eileen Young; and infant great-grandson, Desmond Demetrius Tandy.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Visitation will be held Sunday from noon until the time of service. Fr. Dan Willenborg will officiate. Burial will be at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield. 

The family suggests memorials to the Equestrian Campground at Lake Yaeger with checks made payable to the City of Litchfield, memo: Equestrian Campground or to Juanita’s Walking Trail, with checks made payable to the Litchfield Park District, memo: Juanita’s Walking Trail.

Plummer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Death of Jean Marie Boston Wilson

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Jean Marie Boston Wilson, 52 of Staunton, passed away at 6:46 AM on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was born on March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Jerry and Mary (Ackerman) Boston.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed 5D Diamond Art, gardening, painting, cooking, baking, and arts and crafts.

She is survived by her son, Nicholas Wilson; two sisters, Anne Hood and  Barbie Ivey Boston; a brother, Joe (Peggy) Boston; several nephews; and her beloved dog, Max. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew, Don Ivey Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Donald Ivey.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Death of James Rudolph Zirkelbach

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James Rudolph Zirkelbach, 86 of Benld, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 12:10 a.m. at his residence in Benld. He was born November 26, 1936, in Shawneetown, IL to Gregory Zirkelbach and Beulah (Vaughn) Zirkelbach.

He married Mary V. Lebro on August 12, 1977, in Carlinville. James was a retired Sheriff for Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department in Carlinville, a member of the Macoupin-Montgomery Crime Stoppers, Illinois Sheriff’s Association, Former board member for Community Unit School District #7, Amvets, and a former member of the Macoupin County Board.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Zirkelbach of Benld; five sons, Robert (Sandee) Zirkelbach of Carlisle, IA, Dennis (Julie) Zirkelbach of Eagarville, James Zirkelbach of Benld, Mark (Sandy) Zirkelbach of Kemp, TX, Brad Zirkelbach of Wentzville, MO; three daughters, Tracy (Bret) Werner of Hamel, Joan (Brent) Cain of Carlinville, and Kimberly J. (Jack) Burns of Benld; two brothers, Andrew (Shirley) Zirkelbach of Alton and Eugene (Ruth) Zirkelbach of Kampsville, IL; and sister, Pat Navarre of Godfrey.

James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Zirkelbach; sister, Cecelia Zirkelbach; and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Zirkelbach.

Friends may call on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie, from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie with Pastor Bob Zirkelbach officiating.

Burial will be at Benld Cemetery in Benld. Memorials are suggested to Crimestoppers or to Gillespie High School Cross Country. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.

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Richard A. Kapp, 81, of Staunton, passed away at 7:00 AM on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Hallmark Health Care Center in Carlinville. He was born on February 21, 1942, in Staunton the son of the late August and Lydia (Becker) Kapp. He married Carol A. Meyer on February 8, 1975, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton and she survives.

Dick was Superintendent of the Water Department for the City of Staunton for over 30 years and also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton, and a past member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department.  He loved duck hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of Staunton; two sons, Daron (Alisha) Kapp of Benld and Aaron (Laura) Kapp of Lebanon; and three grandchildren,  Lucca, Giana, Kyle, and a fourth grandchild on the way. 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Kapp.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 5 PM until closing at the Staunton VFW Hall in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to either the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department or to the Staunton Sports Boosters.

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