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Death of Ronald Curtis Morse

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Ronald Curtis Morse, 60 of Carlinville, passed away on Sunday morning, October 3, 2021, at his residence in Carlinville. Ron was born on March 10, 1961, to James and Bonnie (Rosentreter) Morse in Carlinville.

Ron graduated high school in 1979 and then joined the Air Force. During his active duty, he was stationed abroad in Reykjavik Iceland and then in Oklahoma City. After his discharge, he returned to the St. Louis area where he reconnected with his high school classmate and future wife, Margye Peters.

After a few months of dates, she thought it was time they figured out if they were in a relationship so he popped the question. They were married on May 14, 1988, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Carlinville. They soon moved to their long-time home of Carlinville where he started a career of 26 years at Graham Correctional Center as a prison guard.

They raised two children, Kelsey and Will. While he had only two biological children, there was never a shortage of nieces, nephews and friends of his children who looked on him as a second father. There was nothing that meant more to Ron than his family.

Ron was an amazing cook, a competitive Parcheesi player and a lover of music. He was smart and sardonic and never failed to share his perspective and a joke. He is deeply loved and will be sorely missed.

Ron is survived by his mother, Bonnie Morse-Fuller of Carlinville; wife of 33 years, Margye Peters-Morse of Carlinville; daughter, Kelsey (Stephen) Porter of St. Louis, MO; son, William Garrett Morse of Carlinville; two brothers, Scott (Ada) Morse of Muskogee, OK and George Morse of Carlinville; two sisters, Mary Ellen (Michael) Caudle of Carlinville and Cora Mae (Ronald) Remer of Muskogee, OK; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ron was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville. Burial will be held at a later date in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville. Memorials are suggested to the Carlinville Public School Foundation.

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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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Death of Richard A. Kapp

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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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