Obituaries
Death of Parlia “Polly” E. (Hurst-Dunham) Woodkirk
Parlia “Polly” E. (Hurst-Dunham) Woodkirk, 96 of Carlinville, formerly of Brussels, crossed over the rainbow bridge Saturday afternoon, October 9, 2021, at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville. Polly was born May 20, 1925, in Fairmont City, a daughter of Durwood and Lucille (Oeth) Hurst.
Polly graduated from Collinsville High School with the class of 1943 and two years of business college. She loved to do crafts, gamble and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Polly loved her family and dance the night away with Tom. Polly danced to Wipe Out that her husband’s band played in. She married Harold Dean Durham in 1948 and he passed away on August 13, 1983. She later married Thomas L. Woodkirk on October 18, 1991, in Carlinville. They were soon to celebrate 30 years of marriage.
Polly was a purchasing agent for Allied Chemical Company in East St. Louis retiring in June 1975.
Polly was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, and a grandson, Kyle Dunham.
Polly is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Woodkirk of Carlinville; a son; grandson, Matthew (Gina) Dunham; granddaughter-in-law, Heather Dunham; 6 great-grandchildren; step-son, Randy (Vicki) Woodkirk of Peoria; step-daughter, Pam Loveless of Carlinville; step-daughter, Valerie Woodkirk of New Lenox; step-grandchildren, Mollie Ridenbark and Chad Pogue; 4 step-great-grandchildren; 4 step great-great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Sherry Hurst of Maryville.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the funeral home with Marty Betty officiating. Burial will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens at 5000 North State, Fairview Heights next to her first husband and her parents.
Memorials may be made to Carlinville American Legion Post #554. 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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