Obituaries
Death of Marilae Manita Golike
Marilae Manita Golike of Bunker Hill, IL died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 6:00 pm at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, IL. Marilae was 90 years old at the time of her death. She was the widow to Robert Raymond Golike. They were married on June 28, 1951 at the Fosterburg Baptist Church. He preceded her in death on February 22, 1995.
She was a missionary with Baptist Mid-Missions, serving in the Central African Republic from 1955-1990. Marilae was a former member of the Fosterburg Baptist Church and a current member of the Berean Baptist Church in Bunker Hill, IL.
Marilae is survived by sons and daughters in law: Doug & Irene Golike, Tim & Sue Golike, Rick & Marianne Golike, Marc and Jody Golike, daughters and sons in law: Margie & Dave Sandgren, Marcia & Scott Davis, 17 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren with one on the way, niece and nephew: Marcella Keene and Bob McCauley, and sisters in laws: Doris Leverett, Marilee Golike, Judy Buck.
She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, brother: Murrel Muesse and sister: Marjorie McCauley.
Friends may call on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Berean Baptist Church, Bunker Hill, IL from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Berean Baptist Church, Bunker Hill, IL from 9:30 am until the time of service.
The funeral is set to take place Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM at – Berean Baptist Church in Bunker Hill, IL. Burial will follow at Fosterburg Cemetery. The service will be ministered by Pastor Jeff Warix.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the 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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