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David Nimrod Flack, 81, of Litchfield, formerly of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11:10 p.m. at St. John’s Hospital Hospice Unit in Springfield. He was born on September 18, 1935, a son of Rev. John Louis and Bertha Florence (England) Flack.

Mr. Flack was a talented mechanic. He owned and operated Dave’s Auto in Greenville for several years.  He was employed by Bond County Community Unit School District #2 as a bus mechanic. He was known for conversion of the school busses to run on liquid propane rather than gas or diesel fuels. He later moved to Hillsboro and was employed by Hillsboro Community Unit School District #3 as a bus mechanic until his retirement.

David was instrumental in placing strobe lights to school buses as an added measure of safety in fog and night time operating conditions. After his retirement from the Hillsboro CUSD #3, Mr. Flack was employed as a part sales representative of Ridgeway Bus Parts Co., of Louisville, KY, covering a five-state territory.  In his retirement, Mr. Flack was also a manager of the Litchfield Car Wash – Rt.66 location.

He was a member of the Litchfield Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed riding his Honda Goldwing motorcycle, camping, fixing cars and spending time with his family.

David married the former Rose Ann Renfro on July 15, 1955, in Litchfield and she survives. Additional survivors include: a son, Earl (Nancy) Flack of Hillsboro; four daughters, Rosella Marie (Larry) Long of Taylor Springs, Patricia Ann Flack of Litchfield, Carol Sue Lipe of Ft. Walton Beach, FL and Ruby (Jeffrey) Clark of Quincy; three sisters, Edith Law of Litchfield, Lucy Hale of Fontana, CA and Stella Stephens of Hemet, CA; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Preceding Mr. Flack in death are his parents; son, David (Sept. 27, 2007); brothers, John, Melvin, Bill and Rueben Flack; and sister, Neoma Wineke.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, November 15, 2016, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Funeral services for Mr. Flack will be conducted Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.  Rev. Randy Sands, Pastor of the Hillsboro Free Methodist Church will officiate and burial will be in the Union Grove Cemetery in Rural Greenville.  The funeral dinner will be held at the Hillsboro Free Methodist Church in Hillsboro following the burial.

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The family suggests memorials to St. John’s Hospice or the Hillsboro Community Unit School District #3 Vocational Education Fund.

Plummer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary of Patricia Marie Black

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Patricia Marie Black, 75 of Litchfield, passed away at 5:32 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Hillsboro Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was born on February 25, 1949, in Hillsboro a daughter of Glen LaVern and Mary Elizabeth (Geiss) Robbins.

She graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1967. Patty married Gary Dean Black on July 26, 1969, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He survives. Patty was a member of the Christian Church of Litchfield and enjoyed painting, visiting with her friends, traveling, and watching Western movies with her husband.

In addition to her husband, Patty is survived by a son, Gary Gene Black of Mulberry Grove; two brothers, Steve (Margie) Robbins of Weidman, MI and Rodney (Lisa) Robbins of Tampa, FL; two sisters, Debbie (Jim) Cochrane of Wildwood, MO and Tjody (Clay) Varner of St. Charles, MO; three grandchildren, Lisa Smith, Bryce Black and Dennis Black; and five great grandchildren.

Private family services for Patty will be held at a later date. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary of Mary Catherine Riggin

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Mary Catherine Riggin, 93 of Benld, died at Carlinville Rehab Center, Carlinville on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 8:18 a.m. She was born on November 15, 1931, to George W. Dugan and Edna Leggett Dugan.  

She married James E. Riggin on June 9, 1951, in Pocahontas. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2017.  She was an editor for the Benld Enterprise and a dispatcher for Benld Police Department. Mary enjoyed TV shows and spending time with family.  

She is survived by her daughter, Roxanne Riggin of Benld; son in law, John Daugherty; grandchild, Brian (Heidi) Daugherty of DeKalb; and great-grandchild, Layney Ann Daugherty.  

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; daughter, Judith Riggin Daugherty; brothers, George Dugan and Marvel “Pete” Dugan; and sisters, Ethel Dugan, Marie Churchich and Loretta Astroth.  

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Adopt A Pet.  Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Obituary of Ruth Ardella Marie (Frerichs) Cranford

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Ruth Ardella Marie (Frerichs) Cranford, 93 of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 4:14 a.m. at Litchfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 23, 1931, in Litchfield a daughter of Edward and Emma (Sewing) Frerichs.

She graduated from Litchfield High School. Ruth married Robert C. Cranford March 31, 1951, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2014. Ruth baked many wonderful desserts at The Gardens Restaurant in Litchfield during her 26 years of employment there.

Prior to that, she was a dedicated homemaker and candled eggs at the Litchfield Egg Warehouse. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals, NASCAR, and game shows. She enjoyed playing Bingo and playing the lottery. 

She is survived by a son, Kevin (Connie) Cranford of Springfield; a daughter, Debra (Mike) Peters of Elburn; a granddaughter, Kristine Cranford of Milwaukee, WI; a step-grandson, Mike Peters of Montana; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Roger Allen Cranford; three sisters, Lucille Frerichs, Viola McKimmey, and Marie Morris; four brothers, George Frerichs, Benjamin Frerichs, John Frerichs, and infant brother Roy Frerichs.

Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Rev. Fred Kraemer will officiate.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. 

The family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran School, 1301 N. State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.

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