Father Robert N. Porter, 85, passed away at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on September 17, 2021. He was born in Decatur on February 13, 1936, to James and Nina (Chasco) Porter.  He was baptized by Father Andrew Smith at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church on March 1, 1936. He attended Saint Thomas School until he moved to […]

Andrew William Bentley, 34 of Carlinville, passed away at SSM Health SLU Hospital on Friday, September 17. He was born on June 5, 1987, to Randy W. and Judy M. (Meece) Bentley in Litchfield. He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 2005. On September 24, 2011, he married Sara L. Harbaugh at […]

Rosalie Ann Garrett, 82 of Gillespie, died at her residence on Friday, September 17, 2021, at 6:42 a.m. She was born on August 18, 1939, in Litchfield to Joe Valerio and Verna (May) Valerio. She married Philip D. Garrett. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2010.  Rosalie graduated from SIUE after receiving her master’s degree. Rosalie retired […]

Edith M. Passetti, 93 of Staunton, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Glenwood in Staunton. She was born on September 24, 1927, in Worden a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William & Sophia (Vesper) Schardan. She married Pete Passetti on April 10, 1948, at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton and […]

Gerald Allan “Jerry” Roberts, 81, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born on August 9, 1940, in Litchfield to Harry O. Roberts and Tilley A. (Selsavage) Roberts.  He married Theressa Ann (Logsdon) Roberts on January 4, 1961, in Gillespie. He was a retired steelworker for Alton Steel. Gerald […]

Danny Kudelka, 46, died at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 10:05 a.m.  He was born on June 27, 1975, in Alton. He was a laborer.  He is survived by his mother, Judy Dooley of Gillespie; fiancée, Jackie Hartman of Carlinville; stepchildren, Braiden Cummings of Carlinville, Rileigh Cummings of […]

Staff Sergeant Willard R. Best, 24, formerly of Staunton was killed in action during WWII on August 24, 1944. After 75 years, his remains were positively identified on September 3, 2019.  Following delays due to Covid-19, his remains have been returned to his hometown of Staunton for burial. Now 77 years later on Friday, September 24, Willard will […]

Irene Merle Dawson, 88 of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Heritage Health in Gillespie. She was born on July 2, 1933, in Olney, IL to Carl and Jelia Schahrer.  Irene married Hubert “Nails” Dawson on January 24, 1959, in Carlinville. He preceded her in death on December 20, 2000. She came to […]

Betty Lou Vukelich passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 1:51 p.m. at Glenwood Assisted Living in Staunton. Betty was 87 years old. She was born on December 12, 1933, in Staunton the daughter of August and Betty (Reese) Firley. She graduated from Staunton High School and enjoyed cheerleading. She was employed as a […]

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Leone, 83 of Benld, passed away peacefully at the hospital surrounded by his family on September 15, 2021. Tony was born on March 4, 1938, in Litchfield to the late Anton and Irma (Benedetti) Leone, both of Benld.  Tony graduated high school from Benld High School in 1956. He worked in the family business, […]

Thomas John Hailstone, 65 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born on March 6, 1956, in Litchfield to Orval D. Hailstone and Margaret (Hanlon) Hailstone.  He was retired after having been an information analyst for the State of Illinois for 35 years.  He is survived by his brother, Michael […]

Alvin John Schuette passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at 1:50 p.m. at Community Hospital of Staunton in Staunton. He was 86 years old. Alvin was born on September 5, 1935, to Herman and Meta (Fritzche) Schuette in Litchfield. He attended grade school in Hardinsburg, Illinois and graduated from Litchfield High School with the class […]

George Roger Schardan, 54 of Wilsonville, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born on August 12, 1967, in Granite City a son of the late George Henry Schardan and the late Geraldine (Urick) Giller. He worked as a mechanic at Trust Family Auto in Godfrey. He […]

Betty Jo Plovanich, 78 of Benld, died at her residence on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 4:34 p.m. She was born on September 25, 1942, in Tennessee to Arnold R. Archer and Patricia Archer.  She married Richard Plovanich. Besides a homemaker, Betty had worked for Georgia Pacific in Mt. Olive and also was a bus driver.  She […]

Harold Michael “Herschal” Walker, 54 of Granite City, died at his residence on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at 4:20 p.m. He was born on February 9, 1967, in Carlinville to Harold E. Walker and Donna Rae (Boone) Walker. He was a sales representative.  He is survived by his mother, Donna Walker of Gillespie, and sister, Susan (Mano) […]

Charles Eugene Schreier, 72 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 12:11 a.m. He was born on September 11, 1949, in Kinmundy Twp, IL to Eugene L. Schreier and Ruby (Reese) Schreier. He was a retired farmer.  He is survived by his wife, Carol Schreier of Bunker Hill; children, Raymond Schreier […]

Patricia Sue “Pat” Reid, 71 of Gillespie, died at her residence on Saturday, September 11, 2021. She was born on October 2, 1949, in Litchfield to Roy Bates and Adeline (Stevens) Bates.  She married James R. Bob” Reid on April 26, 1969, in Litchfield. She was a retired CNA for Anderson Hospital.  She is survived by her […]

Janis Marie Renfro passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 9:50 a.m. She was 71 years old. Janis was born on May 26, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from high school and later was a homemaker. She is survived by her friend, Richard Lee Ellington Sr. A private graveside […]

Sondra Anne Gonzales passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 5:20 p.m. She was 86 years old.Sondra was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 1, 1935, to Sal Miller and Anne Dobrinich. She was a homemaker and an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Sondra was […]

Michael A. Farneti, 63 of Carlinville, passed away Saturday morning, September 11, 2021, at his residence in rural Carlinville. Michael was born on January 15, 1958, to Anthony and Gloria (Heeren) Farneti in Alton. Michael graduated from Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto with the class of 1977. Mike was a lifetime farmer. He enjoyed […]