Obituaries
Death of Norma June Halteman
Norma June Halteman, 94, of Gillespie, died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Friday, March 29, 2019, at 4:23 p.m. She was born on November 13, 1924, in Divernon to Lester Slightom and Ruby (Wyatt) Slightom. She married John Halteman nearly 75 years ago on April 7, 1944, in St. Louis, MO.
After welcoming their 7 children, the couple owned and operated two businesses, including the Western Auto store in Gillespie from which they retired in 1985. Norma’s family and friends will remember her as a kind, funny and generous woman who loved to share stories over a cup of coffee. Norma was physically active well into her late 80s and invited anyone to join her for her daily 3-mile walk if they could keep up. She and John enjoyed golfing together and mastering the local courses near their home. She was an active and dedicated member of the Order of the Eastern Star after joining in November 1957. She earned her 50-year pin in 2007.
She is survived by her spouse, John Halteman of Gillespie and children, Carol (Dave) Matheson of Springfield, Bob (Janice) Halteman of The Villages, FL, Perry (Kim) Halteman of Mt. Olive, Rita (Les) Kingery of Ward, AR, Nate (Vicki) Halteman of Carlinville, and Mary Ann (Ron) Drennan of Springfield. No conversation with Norma was complete without at least one story about her pride and joy, her 17 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Q Halteman; granddaughter, Jennifer Rebecca Davis; and brothers, Lester Slightom and Robert Slightom.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Norma’s love for dogs, the family requests donations to Adopt A Pet, PO BOX 53, Benld, IL 62009. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie 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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