Obituaries
Death of Paul Theron Jensen
On Sunday, July 14, 2019, Paul Theron Jensen, loving father of four, grandfather of 14, and great grandfather of five5, passed away at the age of 76 following complications from a car accident.
Paul was born on April 2, 1943, in Merriman, NE to Paul Emil and Ruth Alberta (Trogdon) Jensen. After serving his country as an airplane structural mechanic, he worked as a tree trimmer for Illinois Power until his retirement in 2005 from IBEW Local #309. In 1972, he married Rose Katherine Spurney. They raised four sons, Theron & Tobin from their union, and Bill & Terry from his previous marriage to Betty Lou Berkshier.
Paul held a passion for antique cars. This included classic originals to fully customized street rods. However, his greatest passion was for his Lord God and his relationship with Jesus Christ. He wished to share this love by example. His natural compassion offered him the chance to extend a warm, helpful and caring hand to countless people who crossed his path. Due to his generous spirit and his loving nature he was affectionately thought of as Dad & Grandpa by many.
Paul was preceded in death by his father Paul, his mother Ruth, his wife Rose, and his sister Coetta.
He is survived by his sisters, Cordene and Alverna; his brothers, Conn & Orville; sons, Bill, Terry, Theron, & Tobin; his grandchildren, Seth, Gabrielle, Micha, Hannah, Kayla, Katherine, Kaitlyn, Rosie, Tobin Jr., Kara, Aden, Timothy, Robert, & John; and his great-grandchildren Odin, Kevin, Jaelyn, Sophia, & Caleb.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday, July 18 at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 19 at 10 AM at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to Paul’s favorite charities listed at https://ptjensen.weebly.com.
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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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