Obituaries
Death of Mildred “Millie” (Maskey) Caldieraro
Mildred “Millie” (Maskey) Caldieraro, 98 of Staunton, passed away on March 19, 2019, in Carlinville. She was born on October 15, 1920, in Livingston to the late John and Mildred “Milka” (Perokovich) Maskey. She married the late John “Beppy” Caldieraro on November 10, 1946, in Springfield and was married for 21 years until his death.
After graduating high school, Mildred entered the work field and never stopped. Her jobs included private secretary at the Madison County Courthouse, the railroad, Hefer’s Grocery Store in Staunton, and she retired from Bill’s IGA in Staunton. Mildred loved school and every job she had and never complained about work. She was a faithful member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton. Mildred was a loving wife, mom, grandma, aunt, and friend to many people. She loved attending her grandchildren’s school and sporting events until her health wouldn’t allow it anymore. Anyone who knew her knew not to call her at 8:30 in the morning because she was doing WSMI’S “Spellbound”. She read two newspapers every morning, loved word search puzzles, and playing board and card games when grandchildren had overnight stays with her.
Survivors include sons, Tom (Phyllis) and Bob (Kay) of Staunton; daughter, Lisa (Eric) Pingolt of Carlinville; six grandchildren, Steven, Tyler, & Eric Joseph Pingolt, Heather & Matt Caldieraro, & Lesly Caldieraro; and two step-grandchildren, Kacy Heim and Dustin Graves.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband John “Beppy”; her parents; three brothers, John, Tom, & Joe; and four sisters, Kate Bryant, Mary Fox, Barbara Stevens, and Norma Maskey.
Visitation services will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 22 at 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton with Rev. George Radosevich officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton (a place very near & dear to her heart). Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Eugene A. “Gene” Bentrup, age 86 of rural Staunton, passed away at 5:15 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton. He was born on Tuesday, March 15, 1938, in Staunton, the son of the late Louis and Ella (Heigert) Bentrup.
He married Shirley Repovich on June 9, 1962, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston and she survives.
Gene served our country in the United States Army. He was employed as a grain inspector for Toberman Grain & Feed Company in East St. Louis for many years. He enjoyed gardening, mowing grass, shopping with Shirley, traveling with the Goldenaires Club, bowling, and table games.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Bentrup of rural Staunton, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother in infancy, Otto Bentrup.
Friends may call from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston. Funeral services for Gene Bentrup will be held at 11 AM on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston with Rev. Fr. Thomas Hagstrom officiating.
Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton with the Staunton Veterans Honor Guard conducting graveside military rites. Memorials are suggested to either Heartland Hospice, St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton, or to the charity of the donor’s choice
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Wanda Kaye (Huffman) Bernot, 77 of Benld, was freed from the shackles of Alzheimer’s Disease on April 22, 2024. She passed peacefully with family by her side at Community Hospital of Staunton. A poetic end for she was a selfless person.
Wanda was born on September 7, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Vernon and Gladys (Conner) Huffman. She was raised in Staunton and was a graduate of Staunton High School. She married Pete Bernot on February 20, 1965, in Benld. They lived in Benld where they raised their only child, Jeff.
Wanda dedicated her time to a career in public service by working for the State of Illinois. Much of her work for the state was spent with the Department of Public Aid as a caseworker and director in the Carlinville field office. She was also a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union.
Wanda never shied away from helping people. After retirement, she served as Benld’s City Clerk and served on the Gillespie CUSD#7 Site Selection Committee for the location of the new elementary school.
She leaves behind her son, Jeffrey A. Bernot of Benld; her grandchildren, Rylee Bernot (Cassidy) of Benld, Peyton Bernot of Benld, and Ashleigh Feldmann (Daniel) of Staunton; great-grandchildren, Elexia, Jace, Jax, and Emreigh; a sister, Rita Soens of Williamson; a niece, Sherry Warren (Mike); and great-nieces, Shelby and McKenzie.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Pete, who passed away on April 21, 2018.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton with Pastor Dane Solari officiating.
Memorials are suggested to The Partnership for Educational Excellence for the Pete & Wanda Bernot Scholarship Fund.
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Rodney Lee McQuaid, 62 of Shipman, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at home. He was born on January 31, 1962, in Alton, the son of the late Roy “RD” and Ramona Kay (Moran) McQuaid.
Rodney married the love of his life Sherry Lynn Whitten on October 12, 1984, in Alton. She preceded him in death in 2020. Together they enjoyed traveling and spending time with their family, always spoiling their nieces and nephews whom they dearly loved. He was a manager at Speedway Salvage and could usually be found getting into trouble on his tractor.
Rodney is survived by his brother, Skip (Marcia) McQuaid; sister, Sherrie (Randy) Durbin; five nieces and nephews; five great nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Gloria Joyce.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sherry Lynn, and parents, RD and Kay McQuaid.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of funeral service at Noon on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will follow at Shipman Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation.
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