Kathy Ann Davis, 66 of Gillespie, passed away at 7:58 a.m. at her residence on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born on January 24, 1955, in Alton to John L. Starbuck and Alice Starbuck.  Kathy was a 1973 graduate of Alton Sr. High School. She married Don J. Davis on April 4, 1987. He preceded her in […]

David James “D.J.” Winfree, 25 of Williamson, died at his residence on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 4:10 p.m. He was born on August 24, 1995, in Alton to Chris Winfree and Laurie (Eldridge) Winfree.  He was a locksmith for Monday Security Corp. David was always such a great mind. He always said he had a “uniquely […]

Kennard B. Darte, 94 of Mt. Clare, died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 2:27 p.m. He was born on January 19, 1927, in Gillespie to Fred Darte and Louise (Turigliatto) Darte.  He married Beulah N. (Chappell) Darte. She preceded him in death on Spetember 3, 2011. He was a retired foreman for […]

Timothy Joseph Planz of Staunton passed away at the age of 65 on Monday, April 5, 2021, at his residence surrounded by the friends and family he loved. He was born in Queens, New York on December 31, 1955, to Tim and Anna (Castelli) Planz. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Marilyn […]

Ruthmary Eleanor Zubal, formerly of Mt. Olive, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 1:03 a.m. at Heritage Health in Staunton. Ruthmary was 95 years old. Ruthmary was born in Mt. Olive on June 24, 1925, the daughter of John Yancik and Anna (Tomso) Yancik. She attended school in Mt. Olive and later worked […]

Karen Joanne Carpenter, 65 of Bunker Hill, died at her residence in Bunker Hill on Monday, March 29, 2021, at 9:57 p.m. She was born on February 10, 1956, in St. Louis, MO to Johnnie M. Lappin and Edna June (Garner) Lappin.  She married William Michael Carpenter on January 3, 1976, in Bunker Hill.  She was […]

Annette Callovini, 92 of Staunton, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra. She was born on April 21, 1928, in Staunton, the daughter of the late James and Alice (Hibbert) Hippey.  She married Albino Callovini on October 16, 1948, and he passed away on July 16, […]

Mary E. Schulze, 69 of Eagarville, passed away at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 9:11 a.m. She was born on January 1, 1952, to Donald Copples and Grace (Epps) Copples. She married Gary R. Schulze.  She is survived by her spouse, Gary R. Schulze of Eagarville; children, Steve (Bobbie) Walker of Irving […]

Mark Hansen Dietiker of Staunton passed away peacefully at age 65 on Saturday, March 27th, 2021. Mark was born on July 11, 1955, in Staunton.  He graduated from Illinois State University in 1977. He married Cathleen DeVivo on November 28th, 1980. He was a lifelong member of the Staunton community born into the family business, Dietiker Men […]

Kenneth W. Weidler passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 11:05 p.m. at his home surrounded by his loving family. Kenny was 89 years old. Kenny, the son of the late Valentine and Minnie Weidler, was born on April 26, 1931, in Mt. Olive. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church […]

Kenneth Eugene Hopper, 57 of Mount Olive, died at his residence on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born on December 7, 1963, in Litchfield to Lowell Hopper and Gloria (Smiddy) Hopper.  He was a mechanic, truck driver and scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts.  Kenneth was a member of the North American Hunting Club, NRA and […]

Candace Ann Bruckert, 68 of Bunker Hill, died at Alton Memorial Hospital, in Alton on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 1:35 p.m. She was born on November 17, 1952, in Alton to Harry Frederick Bruckert and Gwen Lee (Smith) Bruckert.  She was retired after having been a teller for United Community Bank in Bunker Hill. She […]

Clay Frank Luttman, 76 of Benld, died at his residence on Monday, March 22, 2021, at 10:13 p.m. He was born on June 28, 1944, in Renault, IL to Clayborne Frank Luttman Sr. and Hilda Marie (Hesterberg) Luttman.  He married Patricia Lynn (Whittaker) Luttman. She preceded him in death on March 2, 2019. He was a retired truck […]

David Lee Heim, 63 of Benld, formerly of Staunton, died at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 2:21 a.m. He was born March 3, 1958, in Litchfield to Doyle A. Heim and JoAnn (Healey) Heim.  He was retired after having been an operating engineer for Local 520 of Granite […]

Glenn E. “Pop” Cole, 70 of Wilsonville, passed away at his residence surrounded by those he loved on March 18, 2021. He was born on June 18, 1950, in Hillsboro to Harry and Eva Hankins Cole.  In 1969, Glenn enlisted in the Marine Corp. He served as a machine gunner in Vietnam until he was wounded. He […]

Bruce Edwin Hartsook, 72 of Carlinville, passed away Tuesday evening, March 16, 2021, at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville. Bruce was born on November 14, 1948, to Charles and Norma (Hays) Hartsook in Litchfield. He graduated from Northwestern High School and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On November […]

Michael M.L. Whitworth, 84 of Carlinville, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mike was born on February 8, 1937, to Cisero Whitworth and Mildred (Frasier) Boston in Carlinville. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was discharged in 1954. Mike […]

Norma Jean “Sally” Cummings, 91 of Staunton, passed away at her residence in Staunton on Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born on October 12, 1929, in Alsey, IL a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. and Gladys T. (Lawson) Northcutt Jr. She married Lester D. Cummings on June 29, 1947, in […]

William Eugene “Gus” Hopper, 95, of Gillespie, died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 11:50 p.m. He was born on December 5, 1925, in Henderson, IL to Vernie Hopper and Kathleen (McFarlan) Hopper.  He married Ivonia (Rademacher) Hopper on January 23, 1946, in Gillespie.  She preceded him in death on […]

Jeffrey Edward Soapes passed away at 4:31 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was 65 years old. Jeffrey, the son of Edward and Barbara (Taylor) Soapes, was born in Litchfield on July 20, 1955. He attended school in Mt. Olive and graduated in 1972. Jeffrey worked as a […]