Obituaries
Death of Lois M. Stewart
Lois M. Stewart, 85 of Wilsonville, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 2, 2020, at 9:10 p.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on February 9, 1935, in Worden to Naomi Anna Emma and Albert Deming. She married Jack Stewart on June 29, 1973, and he preceded her in death on September 22, 2005.
Everyone that met or knew Lois felt her love and kindness immediately. She cared and prayed for each and every family member and friend, even for people she didn’t know. She wore her beliefs faithfully. She was a member of First Christian Church in Worden and enjoyed playing cards, games, coloring pencil art, and putting puzzles together. She had a green thumb and a love for flowers, especially her roses.
Lois is survived by one brother, Leroy (Chap) Deming of Lampe, Missouri; children, James Stewart of Livingston, Patricia Hicken of Mt. Olive, Bonnie Stewart of Gillespie, Joe (Terry) Stewart of Gillespie, and Wayne (Sondra) Stewart of Worden; one daughter-in-law, Marilyn (Tom) Grider of Staunton; grandchildren, Tom Stewart of Seattle, WA, Kenny Stewart, Cory Stewart, & Tim Stewart, all of Taylorville, Anthony Ferrero of Paducah, KY, Jimmy Ferrero of Nokomis, Bobby Pike & Stephen Pike, both of Mt. Olive, Michael Stewart of Melbourne, FL, Tonya Leitschuh of Leroy, IL, Steffani Mansholt-Verduin of Chatham, Chi Ebert-Pelo of Staunton, Tori Devries-Temme of St. Peters, MO, Joey Pieper of Belleville, Jennifer Stewart of Gillespie, and Gina Matthews & Shaila Lesicko, both of Worden; niece, Mary Baker of Lampe, MO; 28 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and her friends and family at Glenwood Assisted Living.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Dale Stewart; granddaughter, Laila Stewart; sister-in-law, Louise Deming; and daughter-in-law, Ann Stewart.
Private graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton. Williamson Funeral Home will be transporting her to her final resting place. Pastor Nathan Martin will be officiating.
A memorial celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced at her church in Worden. All memorials should go to the First Christian Church in Worden.
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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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