Obituaries
Death of Bob Hammann
Bob Hammann, 78, of Carlinville, passed away Monday evening, July 8, 2024, at his home in Brushy Mound Township, Carlinville. Bob was born May 5, 1946, in Carlinville, a son of Carl E. and Norma J. (Culp) Hammann.
Bob graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1964. In March of 1965, Bob joined the United States Air Force and served his country for several years and held the rank of Sergeant when he was discharged. He married Sherlyn Johns on December 2, 1996, in Litchfield. Bob was a grain and livestock farmer, keeping the family tradition alive as the third generation to farm in the Brush Mound Township. He was a tractor mechanic at Rathgeb Brothers in Carlinville for 32 years. After they closed, he owned and operated his own shop until he retired in 2015. Bob was a member of the Macoupin County Fair Board for over 40 years, as well as the superintendent of the sheep barn. He was also a member of the Carlinville Moose Lodge 1216, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, and the Illinois Columbia Sheep Association.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenny Hammann. Bob is survived by his wife, Sherlyn Jean Hammann of Carlinville, daughters; Angela (Eric) Pauline of Carlinville, Traci Hammann of Carlinville, and Arion Hammann of Carlinville, grandsons; Gabriel Pauline of Carlinville, and Recce Loy of Carlinville, brothers; Glen (Wanda) Hammann of Carlinville, Gary (Darlene) Hammann of Peyton, CO, and Kevin (Julie) Hammann of Chicago, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am, Saturday, July 13, 2024, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, with Rev. Cliff Woodman officiating. Burial will follow in Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville, where military rites will be conducted.
Memorials may be made to the Friends of Macoupin County Fair or the family. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.
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With profound sadness we announce the passing of Leonard, our loving and devoted father and friend to all whose lives he touched, on January 19, 2025. He left us while sleeping peacefully after a dignified fight with pancreatic cancer in his 83rd year.
He was born August 12, 1942, in Carlinville, a son of the late Leo and Flora Belle Lott. After graduating high school at Carlinville High School, Leonard completed his associate’s degree at University of Illinois in agriculture. Leonard was a successful and well-respected farmer. He received the centennial farm honor in 2014. He was proud to “retire” at age 55, when he chose to rent out the land to the Miller family. Their relationship developed over the years and was one of the things Leonard was most proud of and cherished.
Leonard’s other prized relationship was with his wife, Susan. They celebrated their 50-year wedding anniversary July 24, 2023. While farming and contributing to the community, Leonard generously supported his children and their education. Alandra earned a BA in Special Education, a MEd in Education, and a PhD in Educational Psychology. She was a beloved professor at Benedictine University for 22 years and now is an educational consultant. Christopher earned his associates degree and now operates a vending company in Carlinville. Hunter, granddaughter, is currently in her third year of medical school.
Leonard was always the first to volunteer to be her “patient”, even as a little girl in bibbers and braids. Harrison, grandson, made Leonard proud with his excellence in school and sports. Education was important to Leonard, and he never hesitated to invest in or to teach his children and grandchildren. He believed the “highest level of education is tolerance”. (Helen Keller) He modeled that virtue with discipline and hard work. He was strong, but kind. He will be missed.
Mr. Lott was predeceased by his father, Leo Lott and mother Flora Belle (Ballinger) Lott.
Survivors include his wife, Susan (Daggett) Lott; daughter, Alandra (Weller) Devall; son, Christopher Lott; granddaughter, Hunter Clarke; and grandson, Harrison Lott.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, 9:00 to 11:00 am at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Carlinville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 am, Thursday, January 23, 2025 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Carlinville. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, Carlinville, IL.
Memorials may be made to Carlinville High School Agriculture department or the Alzheimer’s Association. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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William Clifford Heyen, 94 of Gillespie, died at Carlinville Rehab Center, Carlinville on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1930, in Dorchester to William L. Heyen and Marie E. Kelly Heyen.
He married Marilyn M. (Lynch) Heyen on May 6, 1950 in Shipman. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2017. William was a farmer, co owner of Heyen Implement and Pastor of New Birth Fellowship. He enjoyed growing flowers, cutting grass, and going to farm sales.
He is survived by his children, William R. (LouAnn) Heyen of Gillespie, James O. Heyen of Edwardsville, Cathy (Gary) Zenner of Kiefer, OK, and Beverly (Terry) Moore of Gillespie; grandchildren, Bill Heyen, Ben Heyen, Ashley Sarver, Shanna Ocepek, Elizabeth Brandt, Amanda Weber, Jessica Voros, Tiffany Cockrell, Zachary Moore, Jeremy Moore, Brad Moore, and Kerry Bruhn; 22 great grandchildren; siblings, Kelly W. (Ruby) Heyen of Gillespie, David L. Heyen of Dorchester, and Florence Easton of Gillespie; sister in law, Roberta Heyen; and brother in law, Bill Parmentier.
William was preceded in death by his parents; spouse; grandchildren in law, Jacob Brandt and Seth Weber; brother, Wayne I Heyen; and sisters, Faye Heyen, Shirley Hausman and Phyllis Parmentier.
Friends may call on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Gillespie Methodist Church in Gillespie from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Gillespie Methodist Church.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospitals for Children PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Steven Dwaine French, 32 of Wilsonville, died at his residence on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born on October 21, 1992, in Decatur to Perry D. French and Victoria L. Mays French.
He was a forklift operator for D. B. Schenker of Edwardsville. Steven loved fishing, hunting and camping with his children and family.
He is survived by his parents, Perry and Victoria French of Galatia; soul mate of 15 years, Kaylee Scroggins of Wilsonville; children, Raylynn French of Wilsonville, Kobey French of Wilsonville, and Journee French of Wilsonville; siblings, Britney (Roy) Lagesse of Harrisburg, IL, Ashley French of Harrisburg, IL, and Keegan French of Harrisburg; grandmother, Linda Mays of Harrisburg; aunt, Cathy Snyder of Vincennes, IN; Kaylee’s parents, Toni Smith and Anthony Scroggins; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Steven was preceded in death by his grandparents, Keith Mays, Gaylan and Sandra French; nephew, Kollin Lagesse; uncle, Corey French; and aunt, Edie Mays.
Visitation will be on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Memorials are suggested to the children of Steven French. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
