Obituaries
Death of Dean William Tetzlaff
Dean William Tetzlaff, 83 of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his residence in Carlinville. Dean was born on September 27, 1941, in Carlinville a son of Ivan Ernest and Lillian (Bouillon).
Dean graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1960. He married Margaret Downs on April 16, 1961, in St. Paul’s UCC. Dean was born and raised on his family’s farm in Carlinville. As the baby of the family, he was dotted upon by his big sister Marilyn.
In 1961, Dean was married to his high school sweetheart and love of his life. In their 63 years together they were active members in many community groups and clubs. They also spent many years camping, attending rodeos, and traveling to Texas with fellow Snowbirds.
He learned to farm from his Dad. Alongside his older brother Jerry, they continued to farm until the 1990s. After retiring from farming, he was a trusted and wasmamsought out employee of Rural King Farm supply in Carlinville. He and Mag also operated the Beaver Dam Bait Shop and cafe for eight years.
Dean was an avid hunter and fisherman throughout his years he delighted in sharing his outdoor hobbies with friends, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He created many happy memories with his favorite people at the side of a pond, on a river fishing trip, in a duck blind, or in a deer stand.
Dean never met a stranger and has been a trusted friend to many in the Carlinville Community. He has always been excited to participate in any project tournament or fundraiser that was requested. From setting off 4th of July Fireworks, roasting hogs, frying fish, bowling, throwing horseshoes or building shelves for the community closet Dean was always present and ready to do anything.
In recent years, Dean became a committed and talented wood carver. He developed a great deal of joy in sharing carved figurines, critters, and scenes. He has carved hundreds of spoons and wooden knives and often shared these as gifts with anyone he met, up to his very last days.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald E. Tetzlaff; and infant brother, Lloyd Tetzlaff.
Dean is survived by his wife, Margaret Ellen Tetzlaff of Carlinville; son, Larry Dean (Janna) Tetzlaff of Hettick; daughter, Krista Lynette (Jeff) Hendricks of Warrenton, MO; granddaughter, Trisha (Josh) Waters; grandson, A.J. Hendricks; grandson, Austin Hendricks; granddaughter, Kelsey (Dalton) Sanson; four great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Best of Carlinville; special buddy, Keith Petri; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation and celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Moose Lodge, Carlinville. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Carlinville. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, Carlinville.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ or Hettick Community Club. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Carol Monetti, 92 of Carlinville, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Village at Morse Farm in Carlinville. Carol Joyce Rahm was born on May 25, 1932, in Litchfield a daughter of Edna Sievers Rahm and Elmer Rahm of Staunton.
She attended Zion Lutheran School in Staunton for eight years and graduated from Staunton Community High in 1950. She attended Illinois State University for one and a half years, majoring in art. In the summer of 1952, she accepted a job at Shell Oil Refinery in Woodriver, IL, in the personnel department. In 1955, she married Charles J. Monetti and moved to Carlinville.
She was employed in the office at MJM Electric for several years. When her husband, Charlie, opened his own auto repair shop, the North End Garage, she did the bookkeeping there and generally kept things moving smoothly, as Charlie’s Mom did before her. They spent twenty-three years during the winter months in Ft. Myers, Florida in Heritage Cove.
Carol and Charlie were the parents of two children, Gary Monetti of Tampa and New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Susan Mackay of Raymond, grandparents of Courtney Johnson and Pierson Monetti of Tampa FL, and great-grandparents of Carter Paige Johnson and Glades Hutchinson Monetti.
Carol loved to spend time working in her yard and her flower beds, reading, dancing, laughing, enjoying her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She never met a stranger and was loved wholeheartedly by one and all. She will be missed by many.
Private graveside services will be conducted at a future date.
Carol is survived by her husband, Charles Monetti of Carlinville; daughter, Susan (John) Mackay of Raymond; son, Gary Alan (Janell) Monetti of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Courtney Johnson and Pierson Monetti; and great-grandchildren, Carter Paige Johnson and Glades Hutchinson Monetti.
Memorials may be made to Macoupin County Animal Control and Zion Lutheran Church. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, LTD, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Betty Jane Stoecker, 95 of Hillsboro, formerly of Benld, died at Hillsboro Area Hospital, Hillsboro on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born on September 4, 1929, in Litchfield to Finis “Slim” Thomas Hughes and Francis Rivers Gahagen Hughes.
She married Herbert A. Stoecker in Benld in June of 1949. He preceded her in death in 1967. Betty was a graduate of Benld High School. Betty was a farmer’s wife. She was an avid supporter of Adopt A Pet.
She is survived by her children, Linda (John) Stretch of Hillsboro, Thomas (Sandra) Stoecker of Carlinville, and Gail Marie (Rice) Phillips of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Chris Holman, Stacie (Clayton) Streator, Daniel (Erica) Robbins, Amanda Robbins, Aaron Stoecker, Brent (Karla) Stoecker, Mark (Renae) Thompson, Michelle (Chuck) Blankenship, Michael (Amanda) Thompson, and Michael Phillips; 18 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; and great grandson, Balin Robbins.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gillespie from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Funeral services are Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gillespie.
Burial will be at Gillespie Cemetery, Gillespie. Memorials are suggested to Gillespie Cemetery or Adopt A Pet. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Lindia M. Smith, 83 of Gillespie, died at Keystone Place, Glen Carbon on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:51 pm. She was born on November 12, 1941, in Ironton, MO to James Crocker and Dona Gillam Crocker.
She married Harold Dean Smith on July 25, 1959. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2023. She was a cashier for Walmart for 15 years. Lindia was an animal lover. She had a passion for raising baby squirrels. Lindia also enjoyed working in her yard.
She is survived by her sons, David (Tracy) Smith of Gillespie and Barry Smith of Gillespie; daughter, Lori (Joe) Sneed of Glen Carbon; grandson, Randy Sneed of Glen Carbon; several granddaughters; several great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and siblings, Frances (Richard) Kalbfleish of Pevely, MO and Gary (Barbara) Crocker of Russellville, MO.
Lindia was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; son, Harold I Smith; and several brothers and sisters.
Friends may call on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Funeral services are Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.
Burial will be at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville. Memorials are suggested to Macoupin County Animal Shelter. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
