Obituaries
Death of Vernon L. England
Vernon L. England, 61 of Carlinville, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2015, at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, IL. Vernon was born on May 24, 1953, in Springfield, IL, a son of Carl L. and Lois Pearl (Vance) England. He married Glenda Bilbruck Sutton on June 14, 2002, in Carlinville, IL.
Vern had worked for Laid Law Land Fill in Missouri before starting his career with Prairie Farms Dairy in Carlinville. He operated the yard dog for 18 years at the dairy. Vern enjoyed woodworking, camping and motorcycles. In his spare time, he operated his own mowing and lawn care business for over 12 years.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Glenda Marie of Carlinville, IL; father, Carl L. England of Taylorville, IL; mother, Lois Pearl (Dan) Cook of Carlinville, IL; son, Victor LeRoy England of Alsey, IL; daughter, Tammy Ann (Jim) England-Chism of Carlinville, IL; step-daughter, Wendy Sutton of Virden, IL; grandchildren Andrea & Damian England; step-grand grandchildren; Kayla McGown, Taylor Sutton, Jordan Sutton & Peyton Sutton; sister, Vickie (Steve) Shaw of Carlinville, IL, sister, Danette (Jeff) Stewart of Carlinville, IL, step-sister, Janice Schwartztraber of New Brunsville, TX, step-brother, Ronnie Cook of Carlinville, IL, step-daughter in law, Nancy Sutton of CA and several nieces and nephews.
Vernon was preceded in death by his grandparents; Ray & Pearl Vance and stepson; David Sutton.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville, IL. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville with Rev Cliff Woodman. Burial will follow in Girard Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Macoupin County T.A.I.L.S.
Davis Anderson Funeral Home 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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