Obituaries
Death of Thomas Neil Pollock Sr.
Thomas Neil Pollock Sr., 71 of Litchfield, passed away at his residence at 10:33 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2023. He was born on January 2, 1952, in Port Angeles, WA, a son of Donald Stanley and Grace Marion (Hogg) Pollock.
Mr. Pollock proudly served his country in the United States Army serving as a door gunner, helicopter pilot, and mechanic before retiring as a Master Sergeant. He and the former Grace Elizabeth “Beth” Shamer were married December 6, 1969, in Tacoma, WA. She survives. He enjoyed fishing and watching sports.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Pollock is survived by two sons, Thomas N. Pollock, Jr. of Litchfield and Donald (Chrissy) Pollock of Alton; daughter, Kimberly A. (Jeanie Ziglar) Pernicka of Staunton; 10 grandchildren, Ashli (Jack) Brockus, Satora (Christian) Jett, Kyrah Pernicka, Sarah Pernicka, Michael Pernicka, Kayleigh Pollock, Peyton Pollock, Cassie Scroggins, Carla Burdel and Carlie Ballard; three great-grandchildren, Kuliah Jett, Havana Herron and Ira Jett; brother, Joe (Carol) Pollock of Bellingham, WA; and two sisters, Jeannie Davis of Port Angeles, WA and Donna Nordhaug of Tacoma, WA.
Mr. Pollock was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Loretta Pollock.
Memorial services for Mr. Pollock will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield with Rev. Tim Barbee of the Christian Church of Litchfield officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Memorials honoring Mr. Pollock may be made to Grace “Beth” Pollack. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield 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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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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