Obituaries
Death of Barbara Quade
Barbara Quade, 93, of Litchfield, formerly of Staunton, passed away on August 13, 2023, at Copper Creek Memory Care Center of Litchfield with family at her side.
Barbara was born in Carbondale, a daughter of William and Florence (Crain) Brummett. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1947. She married Max Robinson on July 11, 1948, in Litchfield at Zion Lutheran Church. They were married 30 years and had seven children together before divorcing in 1978. She married Vernon Quade on August 16, 1980, in Alton. He died on February 20, 1985.
Barbara attended SIU Carbondale from 1947-1948 and resumed her college studies at SIU Edwardsville in 1969 while being a wife and mother of seven children. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in education in June 1973 and her master’s degree in special education and learning disabilities in June 1974.
She developed the Special Education Program for the Mt. Olive School District in 1973 and worked there until she retired in 1985, taking a break from 1980-1981 to return to SIU and graduate with her doctorate degree in special education. She served as principal at Zion Lutheran School in Staunton from 1994-1995. Prior to returning to college, she had taught piano and theory, worked at St. Francis Hospital, and also at Schmidt Trucking Line.
Barb was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield until her move to Staunton where she then transferred to Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. She maintained a strong involvement in her church, serving on numerous boards and as a teacher for the 5th and 6th-grade confirmation classes for several years.
She also served her church faithfully through the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, serving on many boards and helping start an Adult Christian Retreat at Pere Marquette State Park in Alton. Barb loved her Lord with a deep faith she brought to all she met.
As a senior in high school at Litchfield in 1947, Barbara joined together with seven others in starting their own sorority, Phi Sigma Nu Sorority, first meeting at a home in Litchfield with Barb being named as the first president. That sorority has continued to meet while adding new members through the years. Barb loved to travel and visited all seven continents.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her sister, Sue (Brummett) Wilson; brother, Thomas Wilson; and great-grandson, Eli Robinson.
She is survived by her seven children, Max Warren “Robby” Robinson (wife Carla) of Simi Valley, CA, Herbert Daniel Robinson (wife Paula) of North Richland Hills, TX, Rex David Robinson (wife Maiya) of Saugus, CA, Cynthia Sue “Cindy” Robinson Watters (husband Greg) of Staunton, William Scott Robinson (wife Theresa) of Worthington, OH, Barbara Ann “Babs” Binney (husband Mark) of Staunton, and Shari Dianne Grandidier (husband Jay) of Mt. Olive; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Charlean (Robinson) Grobe; many nieces and nephews. Her first great-great-grandchild is due December 31st.
Friends may call on Saturday, August 19 from 9 to 11:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton with the funeral service following at noon with Pastor Phil Girardin officiating. Burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers Association or to Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton.
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Thomas Michael Pritchard, 57 of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his residence in Carlinville. Tom was born on August 26, 1967, in Carlinville a son of Zane and Clara (Churchill) Pritchard.
He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1986. Tom never married. Tom worked as maintenance at Carlinville Community School District, Starr Brothers Hog Farm, and the elevators at both Palmyra and Chesterfield.
Tom was a skilled outdoorsman, fisherman and hunter of all game. He also enjoyed hunting for artifacts. He loved making memories with friends through turkey and waterfowl hunting.
Thomas is survived by his brother, Steve Pritchard of Springfield.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Kathryn Peterson, and his black lab ,Bandit.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. His ashes will be buried next to his parents and sister at Moore cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Davis-Anderson P.O. Box 135 Carlinville, IL 62626 for funeral expenses. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Barbara Ann Holak, 66 of Springfield, formerly of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Hillsboro Rehab & Health Care Center in Hillsboro. She was born on October 27, 1958, in Staunton the daughter of the late Joe and Gail (Ruckstahl) Holak.
Barb was a 1976 graduate of Staunton High School and was active in track and in the marching band as a flag twirler. After high school, she went to work in the Secretary of State’s office in Springfield until her retirement in 2010. She loved making new friends, playing in dart leagues, taking canoe trips with her many friends, and was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
She is survived by her two sisters, Linda Holak (Dennis) Grammer of Litchfield and Connie Holak (Bob) Zenner of Staunton; two nephews, Shane (Dana) Grammer and Chad (Melissa) Grammer; a great nephew, Easton Grammer; and two great nieces, Dakoda Mix and Rylie Mix, all of Litchfield.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Coats for Kids, PO Box 157, Litchfield, IL 62056. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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95-year-old Helen Boehler of Litchfield passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 1:35 a.m. at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center in Decatur on February 27, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Litchfield the only child of Max E. and Juanita (Bridges) Taylor.
She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Litchfield Community High School graduating with the class of 1947. She and Charles William Boehler were married by Fr. F.J. Lawler at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on November 27, 1948, and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage before his passing on February 26, 2012.
Through the years, Mrs. Boehler was employed as a receptionist at the old St. Francis Hospital, Dr. Arthur E. Sihler, Claude Anderson, O.D., and Sidney’s Tot and Teen, all in Litchfield. She enjoyed walking, dancing, was a voracious reader and an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s fan. Mrs. Boehler was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the St. Anne’s Society, and a volunteer with the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary.
Mrs. Boehler is survived by daughters, Sue (Greg) Penderghest of Decatur and Marcie (Mark) Hartke of Kirksville, MO; grandchildren, Emily Penderghest of Franklin, IN, Monica Penderghest and Chary Hall of Decatur, and Jared (Kate) Hartke of Pittsburgh, PA; and great-grandson, Reuben Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield. Father Daniel Willenborg will preside. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Litchfield Public Library or Holy Family Catholic Church. Plummer Funeral Home of Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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