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Death of Marilucille Bednar

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In the company of her husband and children, Marilucille Bednar completed her life’s work Sunday, October 2, 2011. Born December 24, 1929, she was the only child of Frank and Mary (Corgiat) Tannette. Married to John Bednar September 2, 1950, this “beautiful person” and her “old grouch” enjoyed more than 61 years of marriage.

Preceding Marilucille in death were her parents as well as sons, Michael and John Franklin (Johnny) in infancy. Left to mourn her passing and celebrate her life are her husband John, children Susan (Mike) Horton, Amy (Tim) Claxton, Leslie (Mark) Hendrickson and Tim (Danae) Bednar.

She is also survived by her grandchildren Jeanne (Daniel) Lawler, Geoffrey (Christine) Folkers, Jason Packard, Katie (Jarrod) Lewis, Addie Bednar, Sam Hendrickson and Alexandra Bednar. Marilucille’s great-grandchildren are Luke and Jacob Lawler and Brayden and Chesney Folkers. Living the first half in Benld, Il and the second in Troy, Il.

Marilucille was a life of service. To her family she was a loving wife and mother as well as a devoted daughter. To her friends she was true and with her fellow parishioners she was a faithful member of the church.  Marilucille studied nursing at DePaul Hospital in St Louis and worked as an x-ray technician at St Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton and St Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. She was a member of St Jerome’s Catholic Church in Troy, St Ann’s Altar Society and an active volunteer for the Tri-Township Public Library district.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Troy, IL from 5pm to 7pm and Thursday, October 6, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Church in Benld, IL from noon until the time of services.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Church in Benld, IL at 1pm with Fr. Pat Jakel officiating. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery, Benld, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in Troy, IL.

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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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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Death of Richard A. Kapp

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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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