Obituaries
Death of Norma J. Hammann
Norma J. Hammann, 98 of Carlinville, passed away on Sunday morning, January 29, 2023, at Heritage Health Care in Carlinville. Norma was born on March 5, 1924, in Carlinville, the daughter of William F. and Edna Lawrence Culp.
Norma graduated from Carlinville High School in 1941. She married Carl E. Hammann on November 14, 1943, in Carlinville.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Kenny Hammann; and sister, Helen Miller.
Norma is survived by her son, Glenn (Wanda) Hammann of Carlinville; sons, Robert (Sherlyn) Hammann of Carlinville, Gary (Darlene) Hammann of Peyton, CO, and Kevin (Julie) Hammann of Chicago; daughter-in-law, Linda Hammann of Carlinville; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, William Culp of Loveland, CO, and Glen Culp of Albion, MI.
When Norma was young, she began working at the Hoelting Orchard and later in life at Broom’s Orchard. When she married, she began baking and decorating wedding cakes. Norma made the most beautiful and delicious cakes for all occasions. Norma enjoyed being a homemaker and farmwife. She loved to garden and cook for her family, as well as quilt, embroider, crochet and knit.
Norma was the oldest member of her church, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. She was a Sunday School Teacher along with being very active with other activities in her church.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be conducted, Thursday at 10:00 am at the church with Rev. Cliff Woodman officiating. Burial will follow in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of 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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