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Death of Darwin Charles Rosenthal

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10 years ago

November 19, 2015

Darwin Rosenthal Darwin Charles Rosenthal, 88, of Litchfield, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015, at 5:17 p.m. in St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born on March 19, 1927, in New Douglas, IL, a son of Otto John and Philomine (Drda) Rosenthal.

Mr. Rosenthal was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during WWII. He graduated from Mt. Olive High School and later from Ranken Trade School in St. Louis. Over the years, he worked as a mechanic, in the service departments and as the parts manager at Blatter Motor Sales in Litchfield, Star Motors in Carlinville and Schmidt Motor Sales in Litchfield where he retired with the merger of Brubaker’s & Hans R. Schmidt Motors.

He was a member of Holy Family Parish in Litchfield. Darwin played the trombone in several bands over many years. He enjoyed traveling, camping and was an avid Cardinals fan. He was a member and a Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council #699 in Litchfield and was a Faithful Navigator of 4th Degree Knights of Columbus #194. He was just recently inducted into the Knights of Columbus Hall of Fame.

He married Norma Elizabeth Odle on June 24, 1950 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She survives. He is also survived by three sons, Joseph (Beverly) Rosenthal of Branson, MO, Tom (Donna) Rosenthal of Makanda and Tim (Rhonda “Cathy”) Rosenthal of Highland; two brothers, Eugene (Antonia) Rosenthal of Mt. Olive and LaVern “Pee Wee” Rosenthal of White City; five grandchildren, Angela (Brian) LaPlant of Morgantown, WV, Travis (Karen) Rosenthal of Westchester, Bethany Rosenthal of Highland, Zachary (Nikki) Rosenthal of Makanda and Jeramey (Amanda) Rosenthal of Yuma, AZ; and four great-grandchildren, Annabel & Bianca LaPlant of Morgantown, WV, Thomas Rosenthal of Makanda and Chloe Rosenthal of Yuma, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Rosenthal; half-brother, Orville Rosenthal; two sisters, Violet Rians and Anna Mae Rosenthal; and an infant grandson, David Rosenthal.

Visitation services will be held Friday, November 20, 2015, from 4 until 7 p.m. in Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be said Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield with the Very Rev. James L. Neuman, V.F. presiding. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield.

The family suggests memorials to Knight of Columbus Developmental Center at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis or Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield.

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Obituaries

Obituary of Daniel Wayne “Danny” Thompson

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20 hours ago

June 16, 2025

BenGil Staff

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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Obituary of Jack Edward Titsworth

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24 hours ago

June 16, 2025

BenGil Staff

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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Obituary of David Gilbert Graham

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1 day ago

June 16, 2025

BenGil Staff

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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