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Death of Clarence R. “Smitty” Smith

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Clarence R. “Smitty” Smith, 90, of Carlinville, passed away Wednesday morning, November 7, 2012 at Heritage Manor in Carlinville. Clarence was born on November 22, 1921 to Otis and Elsie (Holloway) Smith in Barrow Station, IL. He served in the South Pacific for 3 years during WWII as a Sergeant in the United States Army. On February 17, 1946 he married Pauline Anderson in Alton, IL. She preceded him in death in May 2004.

Clarence worked for REA in Carrollton before moving to Carlinville to work for MJM Electric as an electrical lineman. He loved people and puttering around helping people. Clarence was a member of the Federated Church in Carlinville, a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge in Carrollton, as well as the Guy Baird American Legion Post #554 and the Carlinville Elk’s Lodge #1412.

Clarence is survived by 2 daughters, Donna Smith of Flossmoor, IL and Becky Woodard (Terry) of Fenton, MO; granddaughter, Michelle Hankinson (James); 2 great-grandsons, Jared Hankinson and Cameron Hankinson; sister, Dorothy Jean Robertson of Jacksonville, IL and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline and his parents, Otis and Elsie Smith.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 9, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Sabo officiating.

Burial will follow in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Carlinville. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Davis Anderson Funeral Home 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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