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Death of Mary L. Dingus

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Mary L. Dingus, 89, of Carlinville, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 27, 2019, at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care in Carlinville.

Mary was born on August 25, 1930 to Leonard and Helen (Parnell) Smith in Carlinville, IL. She married John Dingus on October 4, 1971 in Wise, VA and they recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary.

Mary worked for Prairie Glove Factory in Carlinville for 14 years. She loved camping, fishing, painting and crafts. Mary will be most remembered by her co-workers at Prairie Glove Factory and by her volunteer work at the local nursing homes.

Mary is survived by her husband, John Dingus of Carlinville, IL; daughter, Maribel (John) Moore of Brighton, IL; stepson, Jerry (Elizabeth) Dingus of Carlinville, IL; stepdaughter, Robin (Brad) Knauss of Corryton, TN; two granddaughters, Wendy (Jason) Unverzot, and Andrea R. Moore; four great-grandsons, John Luke Keller, John Wesley Bumbera, Seth Christian Bumbera, and Liam Joseph Bumbera; two step-grandsons, James (Shanon) Dingus, and Dwayne Grubb; two step-granddaughters, Star (John) Wells, Misty Grubb; two step great-granddaughters, Maggie Dingus, and Brooke Dingus; two step great-grandsons, Devin Dingus, and Jacob Wells; brother, Orville E. (Shirley) Smith of Carlinville, IL; two sister-in-laws, Evelyn Drew and Mary Loy; three brother-in-laws, John, Elmer, and Bill Gibson; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Frank L. Smith.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, October 30, 2019, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, IL. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning, October 31, 2019, at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

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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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