Obituaries
Death of Alexis Ann Wernsing
Alexis Ann Wernsing, 40 of Litchfield, passed away on October 1, 2015, in her home. She was born at St. Francis Hospital on May 10, 1975. She attended Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Litchfield High School in May of 1994, then graduated from Lincoln Land Community College on May 13, 2011, with an associate degree in Arts with honors. She was the commencement speaker for her graduation at LLCC.
She had done student teaching the past three summers at Lincoln Land Community College and was currently attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign pursuing a degree in art history. One of her happiest moments was when she received her letter of acceptance from the U of I. She was a resident at Nugent Hall for the past four years.
Alexis served on the Director’s Student Advisory Council at Beckwith Residential Support Services and was a recipient of the Chez Family Foundation Scholarship for the past two years plus the Urbana-Champaign Business Women’s Club Scholarship. She furthered her teaching experience by serving as a teacher’s assistant for Dr. Deana McDonagh.
She was currently working with Dr. McDonagh on designing and building a voice amplifier called AmpliMy and received a $10,000 Illinois Proof-of-Concept award from the U of I Office of Technology Management to develop and test the device for a U.S. patent.
She enjoyed her friends on Facebook and by texting, as her means of communication. She loved and adored her two nephews, especially playing Uno with them. Her favorite pet was Heinrich, her dachshund, who frequently sat on her lap and rode on the Weiner taxi. She was a great fan of the St. Louis Blues hockey team and frequently attended games with her family. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Litchfield where she was active in the Ladies Aid.
Alexis is survived by her parents, Edwin “Big Ed” and Patricia (Beeler) Wernsing of Litchfield; her brother Douglas and wife Michelle (Leefers); two nephews Landon Paul and Carter Dean; her grandmother, Lucille Beeler (Gronewald) of Hillsboro; her godparents, Darrel and Karen Wernsing of Mt. Pulaski; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her families at LLCC in Springfield and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign also survive her.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Ralph Beeler and her paternal grandparents, Burrell and Melvina Wernsing.
Alexis paved the way for many handicapped people, but she is remembered as facing life as normally as possible. She had a tremendous faith in God and witnessed daily. She served the Lord well.
Visitation services will be held Friday, October 9, 2015, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield.
The family suggests memorials be made to the LLCC Foundation or to INAD, in honor of Grace Herschelman, or to the donor’s choice.
Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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Daniel Wayne “Danny” Thompson, 56 of Litchfield, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born in Belleville on August 24, 1968, a son of Phillip Charles and Kathleen (McCauley) Thompson.
Danny and the former Jennifer Joy Seiwell were married November 19, 1994, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville enjoying 30 years of marriage. He was employed as a construction superintendent for Westport Pools/Landmark Aquatics in St. Louis, MO. Danny enjoyed hunting, woodworking, quilting, cooking, and tending his roses, and considered spending time with his grandsons time well spent.
Danny is survived by his parents, Phillip and Kathleen Thompson of Swansea; wife, Jennifer Thompson of Litchfield; son, Caleb (Brooke) Thompson of Augusta, MI; daughter, Lauren Thompson of Dunlap, IL; sister, Emily (Paul) Linge of Evansville, IN; brother, Eric (Melissa) Thompson of Swansea; and grandsons, Kyler and Evan Thompson of Augusta, MI.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to Montgomery County Cancer Association, 106 Pinnacle Point Drive, Hillsboro, IL 62049. Plummer Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Jack Edward Titsworth, 94 of Litchfield, passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Montgomery Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Mendota, Illinois on July 9, 1930, a son of Chauncey Marion and Mary Melburiene (Davidson) Titsworth.
He graduated from Roxana High School with the class of 1948. Jack and the former Alice Southard were married in 1949; she preceded him in death in 1980. He and the former Patricia M. Priddle were married on September 15, 1980, and she survives.
Jack was a masonry contractor and owned and operated Jack Titsworth Masonry Contractors for several years. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local 8 in O’Fallon, Illinois, retiring in 1993. Jack enjoyed going on motorcycle trips, traveling in their motor home, owning Tennessee Walker horses, and the farm life. He was a member of The Christian Church of Litchfield.
Jack is survived by his wife, Patty Titsworth of Litchfield; sons, Steven (Judy) Titsworth of Holmes Beach, FL and Tim (Kelly) Titsworth of Cape Coral, FL; grandchildren, Chad (Maureen) Titsworth, Joshua Titsworth, Lauren (C.J.) Wickersham, Ally (Aaron) Reese, Jack (Deserae) Titsworth, Justin Titsworth and Kaitlin Titsworth; fifteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Chauncey and Melburiene Titsworth, his first wife, Alice Titsworth, and a sister, Jill Morgan.
Funeral services for Jack will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The Christian Church of Litchfield, 131 Yaeger Lake Trail, Litchfield. Rev. John Blackmore and Rev. Tim Barbee will co-officiate. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Burial will be in Hart Cemetery in rural Litchfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Christian Church of Litchfield or to Hart Cemetery Association. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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David Gilbert Graham, 82 of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born in What Cheer, Iowa on February 17, 1943, a son of David Paul and Helen Lois (Thatcher) Graham.
He and the former Linda Lea Hicklin were married August 31, 1963, in New Sharon, Iowa, and they enjoyed nearly 62 years of marriage. She survives. Dave was employed with Grinnell Re Insurance Company as an account representative for 47 years. He was a member of the Litchfield Country Club and was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing cards.
He was a lifetime member of the Litchfield Loyal Order of the Moose #1634. Dave enjoyed traveling with his wife, Linda, and they enjoyed spending winters in Arkansas and Florida. He was an avid genealogist, a dedicated fisherman, and a skilled hunter, especially during his hunting trips in Lost Nations, Iowa. He attended Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield.
Dave is survived by his wife, Linda Graham of Litchfield; his sons, David (Julie) Graham of Raymond and Douglas Graham of Litchfield; five grandchildren, David L. Graham, Emily Graham, Bryan D. Graham, Michael B. Graham, and Shaina (Brendan) Fauss; and four great grandchildren, David, Hayden, Dean and Lars.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, David P. and Helen Graham, and a sister, Helen Muir.
Funeral services for Dave will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N. Monroe St., Litchfield. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hearts United or the Litchfield Food Pantry. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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