Obituaries
Death of David James “D.J.” Winfree
David James “D.J.” Winfree, 25 of Williamson, died at his residence on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 4:10 p.m. He was born on August 24, 1995, in Alton to Chris Winfree and Laurie (Eldridge) Winfree.
He was a locksmith for Monday Security Corp. David was always such a great mind. He always said he had a “uniquely expansive imagination”. He liked to create/invent, play music, explore new places may it be driving on a new road or going to a place he has never been, helping people (this was one of his main things/loves in life to do), meditation and science.
He was riki 2 certified; this was one of the ways he would help people with stress or pain. He loved being active like running, exercising, and just going out spontaneously. He loved reading books and cooking. He came up with his own Asian recipes like 3 cup chicken, beef lo mein, and peanut chicken. He was a great friend and listener.
He loved computers and anything with technology to the point he built his own computer and was self-taught in some programming. He was a great teacher. He could talk about just any subject and try and help you understand it. He was an entrepreneur and had his own business Mystic Crafts. He made epoxy resin cast and wired wrapped jewelry. He enjoyed painting. Overall he was just a great person, lover, friend, brother, son for anyone who ever met him.
He is survived by his father, Chris Winfree of New Douglas; mother, Laurie Winfree of Bunker Hill; fiancée, Jordon Boetta; siblings, Shasta Lievers of Interlachen, FL and Chris Winfree of Bunker Hill; grandmother, Lucille Eldridge; niece, Kamea Lievers; aunts and uncles, Diana Chestnut, Donna “Jeanne” Hancock, Sandy Eddinger, Dale Eldridge, Gary Eldridge, and Steven Eldridge; fiancée’s parents, Windy and Anthony Boetta; and fiancée’s sisters, Katy Boetta and Alexis Boetta.
David was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Eldridge and aunt, Kim Parnell.
Visitation services were held on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Memorial services were held on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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Nancy Ilene Weller, 74, of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 2:52 pm. She was born June 4, 1949, in Litchfield, to Charles Giller and Margaret Whitman Giller. She married Kenneth Raymond Weller, Sr., on August 17, 1968, in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2011.
She was a caregiver. Nancy loved horses, reading, and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Chester (Katina) Weller of Gillespie, Luke Weller of Gillespie, Spring Weller (spouse, Phillip Benner) of Fowler, IN, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 5 brothers, and sisters.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, 4 brothers, and sisters.
No public services are scheduled. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Beverly Kay Brown, 82, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie, on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 8:45 am. She was born October 4, 1941, in Litchfield, to Mario Meldi and Opal Olston Meldi. She married Bob Brown on October 30, 1976.
She worked for the State of Illinois in title transferring and data processing. Beverly enjoyed reading and was an avid reader of People’s magazine.
She is survived by her spouse, Bob Brown of Gillespie, children, Joell (Sid) Flyte of Edwardsville, Jackie (Larry) Fear of The Villages, FL, Kathy Giesler of Mattoon, Kim (Joe) Brittin of Springfield, Jane (Greg) Hallum of Ishpeming, MI, Lori Brown of Temecula, CA, grandchildren, Breanna Leake, Dominique Flyte, Addie Flyte, Bradley Fear, David Fear, Brad Brittin, Melissa Casad, Amanda Kozak, Jaime Galloway, Jaimee Dobson, Jenny Knight, Emily Nault, Elyssa Gregurash, Erin Baldini, many great-grandchildren, brothers, Ron (Corky) Meldi of Nitro, WV, and sisters-in-law, June Swan and Loni Cloyd. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Jedd Hallum, and brother-in-law, Preston Brown.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to SS Simon and Jude Church. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Darrell Leon Hoffstot, 69, of Gillespie, died at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born October 2, 1954, in Granite City, to Willard Lee Hoffstot and Hazel Mae Holloway Hoffstot.
He was retired after having been an assembler for Echlin. Darrell enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and water skiing.
He is survived by his sons, Zachary Hoffstot of Mt. Olive, and Zane Hoffstot of Gillespie, and sisters, Sandra Elledge of Litchfield, and Peggy (Joseph) Fischer. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Victor Hoffstot.
No public services will be held. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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