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Death of Elsie Henrietta Hemken

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Elsie Hemken

Elsie Henrietta Hemken, 89, of Litchfield, formerly of Walshville, died Monday, June 13, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in St. John’s Hospice in Springfield. She was born on Aug. 16, 1926, in Taylorville, a daughter of Thomas and Helen (Weaver) Lewis. Her adoptive mother was Elsie Melchert.

She was a member of Walshville Baptist Church. Elsie was a homemaker and had also worked at Roller Derby Skate Corp, TBS Manufacturing, both in Litchfield, and as a caregiver for homebound people. In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, baking and cooking big family meals. She married Edward Ferguson, but they divorced. In 1965, she married H. Otto Hemken and they also later divorced.

She is survived by sons, Norman Ferguson of Schram City and Terry Ferguson of Litchfield; two stepsons, Robert (Lilly) Hemken of Walshville and Terry (Cathy) Hemken of Litchfield; two daughters, Juanita (Terry) Hosick of Greenville and Judy Allen (Chad Cunningham) of Sorento; two step-daughters, Karen (Dan) Pence of Walshville and Deanna Bruntjen of Litchfield; two brothers, Raymond (Bea) Mitchell and Bud Mitchell, all of Hanover, Canada; three sisters, Shirley Zippay of Litchfield, Ramon Isom of California and Barbara Stassi of Alton; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kenneth Ferguson; three brothers, Guy R. Woods, Alvie Woods and Bill Melchert; and grandson, Shane Ferguson.

Funeral services will be held Sat., June 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. in Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Oley Lawson, of Walshville, will officiate. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials to Walshville Baptist Church.

Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary of Roberta “Bobbi” Haneghan

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Roberta “Bobbi” Haneghan, 89 of Bunker Hill, died on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Bethalto. She was born in Bunker Hill on June 24, 1936, to Robert and Clara (Fensterman) Haneghan.

Bobbi was fiercely independent and loved being active. She enjoyed traveling, woodworking, spending time with family and friends, and had a strong passion for dogs. Her exuberant laugh brought joy to everyone around her.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bobbi was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, William “Bill” Haneghan; and seven sisters, Jean Haneghan (infant), Vivian O’Toole, June Fortschneider, Patricia “Patty” Whiting, Veronica “Ronni” Waymire, Edwina “Babe” Weishaupt, and Mary Lynn Brunaugh.

A private burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bunker Hill. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Metro East Humane Society at https://www.mehs.org/support. Kravanya Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary of Mathew Dwayne Spickerman

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Mathew Dwayne Spickerman, 66 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 3:38 pm.  He was born on December 20, 1959, in Alton to Harold Spickerman and Dorothy Bixen Spickerman.  

He was a carpenter.  Mathew enjoyed hunting, motorcycles and was an outdoorsman.  

He is survived by his children, Daniel Spickerman (Megan Ferraris) of Dorsey and Shelby Spickerman (Matt Rose) of Bunker Hill; grandchild, Aryn Rose; several cousins and best friend, Jeff Chapman.  

Mathew was preceded in death by his parents.  

Friends may call on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.  Funeral services are Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill.  Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill.

 Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church of Bunker Hill. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.

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Obituary of Ann Marie Maguire

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Ann Marie Maguire, 73 of Gillespie, passed away at home, Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1953, one of twelve children to Wayne F. and Kathryn M. (Miller) Murray in Pana.

She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Pana and graduated with Hillsboro High School’s Class of 1971. She married Perry W. Maguire on September 29, 2010. She had a passion for horses and during their honeymoon on Mackinac Island she made it her goal to have Perry photograph her with as many horses as possible.

She worked as paraprofessional at both the elementary and high schools in Gillespie. Her first love was always her family; she dearly loved Perry, all their children and grandchildren, equally. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Gillespie where she enjoyed being a part of their women’s prayer group.

Ann is survived by her children, Amee Lee, Michael Burrow, Kathleen Schmidt, Jeremy Burrow, Anne Fullington, Kara Burrow, and Tyler Burrow; her step-children, Natalie Maguire Levite and Shane Maguire; her grandchildren, Damon Lee, Allie Burrow, Sam Burrow, Jack Goby, Henry Schmidt, Jacob Burrow, Jared Burrow, Beau Zachary, Layne Burrow, Luke Anderson, Cali Powell, Daytn Powell, Knox Burrow, Taylor Maguire, Jessie Maguire, Cameron Reid, and Kellan Maguire; her great-grandchildren, Jackie Burrow, Carter Davis, Alabama Finley, Portlyn Finley, Folsum Finley, Seager Finley, and Cabot Harper; and her brothers and sister, Dan Murray, Leo Murray, Raymond Murray, Steve Murray, Pat Murray, John Murray, Gerry Murray, and Veronica Armentrout.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Tom Murray, Greg Murray, and Dale Murray.

A private service for the family is planned; Hough-Dean Funeral Home is assisting.

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