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Death of Shirley Jean Rull

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Shirley Jean Rull, 89 of Litchfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11:25 pm at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Shirley was born on January 19, 1934, in Litchfield the only child of William Youell Small and Oma Compton Small.

She attended the Litchfield Schools and graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1951. Shirley was proudly crowned May Queen of her class. After graduation, she worked briefly for the Litchfield Creamery until she married Norman W. Rull on November 15, 1953, at St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield and they farmed together for 58 years.

Shirley loved her home in the country where she worked tirelessly with her husband on the farm. Shirley loved to garden, read, cook, oil paint and host all family holiday gatherings. Her home was cherished by her family and was always warm and welcoming. Shirley also loved to bowl.

Later in life, she enjoyed visiting with patients at Dr. Richard Guyan’s optometrist office where she worked part-time until his retirement. Shirley was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where she served in many capacities with the Ladies Aid Bible Study and sang in the choir. Shirley enjoyed her card clubs and monthly widows luncheon group.

She had faithfully kept a daily diary since 1953 that family could refer back to for all life events. Shirley was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, loved dearly by her family, and who always had a kind word and gentle smile for all.

Shirley is survived by son, Jeffrey (Laura) Rull of Litchfield; daughters, Jane (Bill) Warren of Staunton and Julie (Mike) Griffith of Carlinville; six grandchildren, Carrie (Ben) Hemken, Kurt (Rebecca) Frerichs, Alex (fiancé Rob Harmon) Rull and Jacob Rull, Ryan and Christian Griffith; step-granddaughter, Nicole (Matt) Nowitzki; great-grandchild, Riley Hemken; and two nephews, Randy (Ronda) Schwarz and Todd (Gayle) Beanblossom.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; father, William Youell Small; mother, Oma Virginia Compton Small Day; and her beloved husband of 58 years, Norman; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Arlene (Bob) Schwarz and Verna (Jesse) Beanblossom and niece Jan Schwarz.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cahokia Township and friends may call Friday, February 10, 2023, from 4 until 7 pm at Plummer Funeral home. Burial at Mt. Olive City Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hearts United.

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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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