Obituaries
Death of Steven Green
Steven Vernon Green, 72 of Litchfield, passed away at his residence on Friday, September 9, 2022. Mr. Green was born in Litchfield on July 27, 1950, a son of S. Vernon and Virginia Lee (Watkins) Green.
He graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1968 and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He was a veteran serving in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He and the former Christine Gail Frost were married on August 21, 1971, in North Redding, MA. She survives.
He was a carpenter by trade working first with his father and later self-employed. He was family-focused. He enjoyed woodworking, furniture making, and working on and rebuilding desktop computers. An animal lover, he raised St. Bernard and Newfoundland dog breeds. He was a member of VFW Post 3912 in Litchfield.
In addition to his wife Chris, he is survived by two sons, Seth (Lorry) Green of Seattle, WA and Andrew J. Green of Litchfield; daughter, Sarah (Dale) Beal of Litchfield; nine grandchildren, Jacob Greene, Zachary (Megan) Greene, Peyton (Christopher) Six, Danyon Beal, Collin Pillow, Sorin Green, Sylas Green, Matthew Green, and Hailey Green; one great-grandchild, Jamison Greene; and several cousins.
Funeral services for Mr. Green will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 13 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to Montgomery County Cancer Society or PAWS Care of Montgomery County.
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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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