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Death of William Henry Graham

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William Henry Graham, 76 from the Carlinville/Palmyra area, died just after 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield following a medical emergency. He died dreaming of sitting on an Arkansas porch with his daughter Deanna by his side.

He was born the second child of three on November 27, 1944, to Henry Otis and Frances Pauline (Crouch) Graham in Carlinville. Henry’s dad was killed in 1946 by a drunk driver near Pere Marquette. Frances was remarried to Leroy Stults who stepped in as dad to raise the three Graham children as his own and four other siblings followed. They were always a tight close family where lots of memories were built.

Henry graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1962. He drove a truck all of his life logging millions of miles and countless amounts of Pepsi. He married Dale Lee Randolph in 1965. They had two children together and later divorced. Virginia Smith was his significant other along with her family until her passing in 2015. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of his heart. Henry was a member of Modesto Christian Church, Palmyra Silver Strands, and loved to play Hand and Foot with his card-playing friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Deanna (Lloyd) Meffert; daughter-in-law, Tammy (significant other, Kenny) Graham; five grandchildren, Allison (Tyler), Andrew (Kimberly), Matthew (Katie), Taylor (TJ), and Nicholas; eight great-grandchildren, Reginald, Montgomery, Minerva, Donovan, Kayden, Holden, Aspen and Lee; two sisters and two brothers, Marge Burleson, Rebecca Stults, Tom Stults, and Edwin Stults, along with lots of nieces and nephews.

Henry is preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard Graham, as well as two sisters, Brenda (Tyke) Volsen-Dolder and Judy Richie Scott.

A visitation will be held at Modesto Christian Church on Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, Henry requested memorials be made to Silver Strands Senior Center in Palmyra or Modesto Christian Church.

Donations can be left at the visitation or mailed to the church P.O. Box 176, Modesto, IL 62667. The church will disperse the memorials according to your wishes. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is assisting the family.

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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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Death of Richard A. Kapp

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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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