Obituaries
Death of Mary “Toni” Gobble
Mary I. “Toni” Gobble, who was the oldest resident in Dorchester, IL, died Monday, October 24, 2011 at 11:05 pm at her residence. Mary was 93 years old and was born on April 17, 1918, in Staunton, IL. She was the widow to to Arthur Gobble on July 3, 1936, Dorchester, IL. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1986. Mary worked in 1943 in the war plant as a crane operator in Granite City, IL, then in a Post Office and then Heyen Implement. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and family and loved to travel the country.
Mary is survived by daughters: Judy (Bob) Oller of Collinsville, IL, Linda (Randy) Majzel of New Athens, IL, sons: Dick (Ruth) Gobble of Heron, MT, Denny (Joan) Gobble of Pocahontas, IL, Art (Laura) Gobble of Creve Coeur, IL, 11 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 7 Great Great Grandchildren, sisters: Bertha Pintar, Opal Brown, Maude Partridge, Lee Brown, and beloved friend: Beulah Brown of Dorchester, IL.
Mary was preceded in death by parents, spouse, infant son: Ronald Eugene Gobble, brother: Ralph Sawyer, sisters: Edna Geraci, Lois Oehler, Hazel Bruhn, Dorothy Mansholt, and Delores Adler.
Friends may call on Friday, October 28, 2011 at Dorchester Methodist Church, Dorchester, IL from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
The funeral will take place Friday, October 28, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Dorchester Methodist Church, Dorchester, IL. The service will be ministered by Pastor Richard Gobble and memorials can be made to Dorchester Methodist Church, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Donor’s Choice.
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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