Obituaries
Death of Ella Belle Reynolds
Ella Belle Reynolds, 86, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Staunton and Granite City, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL. She was born on January 14, 1926 in Kell, IL to George F. Eblin and Elsie B. (Branson) Eblin.
She married Joseph “Joe” William Reynolds in June 1968 in Granite City, IL. He preceded her in death February 21, 2008. She retired from Granite City Schools where she was a teacher. She also was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Prairietown, IL.
Ella leaves behind her daughter: Donna (Spouse, Sonny) Howard of Granite City, IL, sons: Larry (Spouse, Karen) Reynolds of Nashville, TN, Michael (Spouse, Terry) Reynolds of Carson City, NV, Rod (Spouse, Olga) Reynolds of Du Bois, PA, 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and sister: Treva Campbell of Houston, TX.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, her sister: Wanda Lee Eblin, and her brother: Leland Eblin.
Visitation is on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, IL from 11:00 am until noon.
The funeral will take place on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at noon at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, IL. Burial will follow at Prairietown Cemetery in Prairietown, IL. Rev. Terry Grebing will be ministering the services. The family suggests memorials be made out to the American Cancer Society.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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Ruth Ardella Marie (Frerichs) Cranford, 93 of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 4:14 a.m. at Litchfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 23, 1931, in Litchfield a daughter of Edward and Emma (Sewing) Frerichs.
She graduated from Litchfield High School. Ruth married Robert C. Cranford March 31, 1951, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2014. Ruth baked many wonderful desserts at The Gardens Restaurant in Litchfield during her 26 years of employment there.
Prior to that, she was a dedicated homemaker and candled eggs at the Litchfield Egg Warehouse. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals, NASCAR, and game shows. She enjoyed playing Bingo and playing the lottery.
She is survived by a son, Kevin (Connie) Cranford of Springfield; a daughter, Debra (Mike) Peters of Elburn; a granddaughter, Kristine Cranford of Milwaukee, WI; a step-grandson, Mike Peters of Montana; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Roger Allen Cranford; three sisters, Lucille Frerichs, Viola McKimmey, and Marie Morris; four brothers, George Frerichs, Benjamin Frerichs, John Frerichs, and infant brother Roy Frerichs.
Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Rev. Fred Kraemer will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran School, 1301 N. State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas Leo Roach Sr., 52 of Litchfield, passed away at home on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born in Litchfield on November 21, 1972, a son of Charles W. and Christine M. (Trader) Roach.
He attended Hillsboro High School. He was employed as a professional truck driver by D. B. Customs in Antioch. Mr. Roach was a Harley Davidson enthusiast who loved riding his Harley and he loved his family. He enjoyed playing poker, darts, remote control hobbies, and was willing to drive any route assigned to him while at work.
Mr. Roach is survived by his father, Charles W. Roach of Farmersville; sons, Thomas L. (Payton) Roach Jr. of Princeville, Charles J. “CJ” (Tiffany) Roach of Apple Creek, OH, Richard J. (Britney) Roach of Hillsboro, and Maxwell C. Roach of Litchfield; stepson, Tristen Hancock of Litchfield; daughter, Tori-Lee (James) Roach of Benld; stepdaughter, Lauren (Benjamin) DeLong of Saco, MT; brothers, Rexdon (Melissa) Boliard of Fillmore and Gabriel (Shauna) Cochran of Litchfield; sisters, Catherine Roach of Farmersville and Shanee (Jacob) Jones of Litchfield; and grandchildren, Khai Gurley, Malcolm Gurley, Savannah Viviano, Calliope Roach, Kiara Aikens, Carly Compton, Avery DeLong, Benjamin DeLong Jr., Tucker DeLong and Shoal DeLong.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine M. (Trader) Fosnock, and a stepdaughter, Sheridan Compton.
A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Family and friends are encouraged to wear Harley-Davidson themed clothing, or associated colors of black and orange. The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Thomas L. Roach, Jr., to help cover funeral expenses.
