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Death of Pete Bernot

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Pete Bernot, 83 of Benld passed away on April 21, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Chicago on December 1, 1934, to Peter “Fish” Yanites and Mary Bernot.

His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Wanda K. (Huffman) Bernot of Benld, formally of Staunton; his son, Jeffrey A. Bernot; grandsons, Rylee A. Bernot and Peyton M. Bernot, both of Benld; granddaughter, Ashleigh N. Feldmann of Staunton who gave him four great-grandchildren, Elexia, Jace, Emrigh, and Jax.

Pete retired from Shell Oil Company in Wood River in 1994 after working 20 years as a laborer. Throughout his time at Shell he only missed one day of work. Prior to working at Shell, he was a member of the Labor International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local #338 in Wood River where he worked on the construction of Interstate 55 and SIUE. In 2013, Pete was awarded a 50-Year Membership Card from LIUNA.

Pete married Wanda on Feb. 20, 1965, after they met during a wedding. He was a lifelong resident of Benld. His grandmother, Mary Mitchell, raised him and taught him to speak Lithuanian. Pete was a business owner in Benld where he owned a bar on Central Avenue. He was an avid quail hunter, gardener, and fisherman. Pete loved attending men’s high school basketball games and attended the IHSA men’s state tournament for 30 consecutive years. He would travel all over southern Illinois to watch competitive basketball. Pete loved to have good times with family and friends where his distinctive laugh would consume a room.

What brought him the most joy in his life were the successes of his grandchildren. He loved attending his grandson’s, Rylee, baseball games and watching him pitch. Pete was never a political man until his grandson, Peyton, ran for office. He loved to campaign for Peyton. Pete was a good influence for his grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at the Progressive Club in Wilsonville on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Benld Sports League.

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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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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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