Obituaries
Death of Theodore Michael “Ted” Tomso
Theodore Michael “Ted” Tomso, 79 of Mount Olive, died Sunday, September 13, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. at his residence in Mount Olive, IL. He was born on September 14, 1935, in Mt. Olive to the late Michael Tomso and Mary Bires. He married Norma June Strum on June 7, 1958, at Holy Trinity Church by Father Knaperek in Mt. Olive.
He attended Holy Trinity grade school and graduated from Mt. Olive High School with the Class of 1953. Ted later attended S.I.U. Carbondale for 18 months. He was a member of St. John Paul II, formerly Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where he was baptized, confirmed, married and sang in the Holy Trinity Choir.
Ted was a lift truck driver for Granite City Steel for 41 years before retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Mt. Olive Amvets Post #55, Croation Lodge #217, and a lifetime member of the Turner Hall where he bowled and played Kittenball. He was also a precinct committeeman and served on the township and county boards.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, canning and was an avid Cardinal baseball fan. Ted served as an SP4 in the United States Army from November 8, 1956, until discharged from Fort Sheridan, Illinois on November 7, 1958. He received the Good Conduct Medal and served in the reserves until November 7, 1962.
Ted leaves behind his wife, Norma Tomso, Mt. Olive; three sons, Mike Tomso (companion Vicki) of Troy, Mark Tomso ( Companion Julie) of Staunton and Matt (Ami) Tomso of Mt. Olive; two daughters, Terri (Joe) Stewart of Gillespie and Beth Tomso (Companion John) of Litchfield; and sister, Bernadine Weidler of Mt. Olive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Christine Rull; grandson, Steve Tomso; and great-grandson, Mark Tomso.
Visitation services will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Becker & Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive with rosary at 7:45 p.m. led by Father Larry Anschutz. Funeral mass will be on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Paul II in Mt. Olive with Father Larry Anschutz. Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery in Mt. Olive.
Lunch will be served for family and friends in the St. John Paul II hall by the Altar and Rosary Society.
Memorials are suggested to the Holy Trinity Cemetery or the Mt. Olive Academic Foundation.
Becker & Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive is in charge of arrangements.
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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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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.
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