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Death of Richard Paul “Rich” Griffel

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Rich GriffelRichard Paul “Rich” Griffel, 71 of Carlinville, passed away Tuesday evening, September 8, 2015, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Rich was born on October 1, 1943, to Gilbert and Mary (Kessinger) Griffel in Carlinville, IL.

He was a graduate of Carlinville High School with the class of 1961, as well as a graduate of Purdue University, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Rich married Betty McPherson and they later divorced. He then married Janet (Grichnik) Gwillim on October 18, 1997, at the Carlinville United Methodist Church in Carlinville and she survives.

Rich was a lifetime claims adjuster for several insurance companies, retiring in 2000. He was a member of Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville and enjoyed coffee at Hardee’s, watching football and helping on the family farm.

Rich is survived by his wife, Janet Griffel of Carlinville; son, William Edwin (Stephanie) Griffel of Lafayette, IN; two daughters, Rachel Leigh (Scot) Fitzgerald of Canton, SD and Kimberly Ann (Tim) Collins of Sioux Falls, SD; two step daughters, Toni (Mark) Stewart of Carlinville, IL and Dena (Jr) Roller of Girard, IL; step son, Lonnie Gwillim of Carlinville; 3 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; two brothers, Bill (Nancy) Griffel of Ft. Dodge, IA and Ed (Judee) Griffel of Carlinville, as well as 2 nephews and a niece.

Rich was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Lance Griffel.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 10:00 am at the funeral home in Carlinville with Rev. Michael Haag officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital located in Memphis, TN.

Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

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Death of Jean Marie Boston Wilson

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Jean Marie Boston Wilson, 52 of Staunton, passed away at 6:46 AM on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was born on March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Jerry and Mary (Ackerman) Boston.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed 5D Diamond Art, gardening, painting, cooking, baking, and arts and crafts.

She is survived by her son, Nicholas Wilson; two sisters, Anne Hood and  Barbie Ivey Boston; a brother, Joe (Peggy) Boston; several nephews; and her beloved dog, Max. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew, Don Ivey Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Donald Ivey.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Death of James Rudolph Zirkelbach

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James Rudolph Zirkelbach, 86 of Benld, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 12:10 a.m. at his residence in Benld. He was born November 26, 1936, in Shawneetown, IL to Gregory Zirkelbach and Beulah (Vaughn) Zirkelbach.

He married Mary V. Lebro on August 12, 1977, in Carlinville. James was a retired Sheriff for Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department in Carlinville, a member of the Macoupin-Montgomery Crime Stoppers, Illinois Sheriff’s Association, Former board member for Community Unit School District #7, Amvets, and a former member of the Macoupin County Board.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Zirkelbach of Benld; five sons, Robert (Sandee) Zirkelbach of Carlisle, IA, Dennis (Julie) Zirkelbach of Eagarville, James Zirkelbach of Benld, Mark (Sandy) Zirkelbach of Kemp, TX, Brad Zirkelbach of Wentzville, MO; three daughters, Tracy (Bret) Werner of Hamel, Joan (Brent) Cain of Carlinville, and Kimberly J. (Jack) Burns of Benld; two brothers, Andrew (Shirley) Zirkelbach of Alton and Eugene (Ruth) Zirkelbach of Kampsville, IL; and sister, Pat Navarre of Godfrey.

James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Zirkelbach; sister, Cecelia Zirkelbach; and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Zirkelbach.

Friends may call on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie, from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie with Pastor Bob Zirkelbach officiating.

Burial will be at Benld Cemetery in Benld. Memorials are suggested to Crimestoppers or to Gillespie High School Cross Country. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.

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Richard A. Kapp, 81, of Staunton, passed away at 7:00 AM on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Hallmark Health Care Center in Carlinville. He was born on February 21, 1942, in Staunton the son of the late August and Lydia (Becker) Kapp. He married Carol A. Meyer on February 8, 1975, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton and she survives.

Dick was Superintendent of the Water Department for the City of Staunton for over 30 years and also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton, and a past member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department.  He loved duck hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of Staunton; two sons, Daron (Alisha) Kapp of Benld and Aaron (Laura) Kapp of Lebanon; and three grandchildren,  Lucca, Giana, Kyle, and a fourth grandchild on the way. 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Kapp.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 5 PM until closing at the Staunton VFW Hall in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to either the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department or to the Staunton Sports Boosters.

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