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Death of Frances May Barnes (Nee Spencer)

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Frances May Barnes (Nee Spencer)Frances May Barnes (Nee Spencer), 97, died October 22, 2014, at Faith Countryside Nursing Home in Highland, Illinois. She was born on August 7, 1917, in Womac, Illinois to Jesse and Mayme (Wohlert) Spencer. She married Jesse Clark Barnes on December 16, 1936, in Nilwood, Illinois. They were married 43 years until his death on July 15, 1980.

Frances spent her early years in Dorchester, Carlinville and Pekin, Illinois. After her marriage, she lived in Bunker Hill, Trenton, Highland, Sycamore, Illinois, and Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

She is survived by her children, Clark Barnes and wife Jacque of Springfield, Illinois, Cheryl Werner of Birmingham, Alabama, Marty Barnes and wife Wilma of Rogers, Arkansas, Marilae Latham and husband Mark of Highland, Illinois; her grandchildren, Courtney Barnes Warren of Houston, Texas, Brian Barnes of Springfield, Illinois, Matthew Werner and Charity Werner of Birmingham, Alabama, Shannon Barnes Terry of Russellville, Arkansas, Haley Barnes Cox of Rogers, Arkansas and Derek Latham of Highland, Illinois and 10 great-grandchildren. A sister, Mary Spencer Clark of Modesto, Illinois and a brother, Richard Spencer of Gillespie, Illinois and many nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Ralph, William, and Donald Spencer; and son-in-law, Keith Werner.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, Illinois from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, Illinois at 2pm. Burial will be at the Bunker Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Highland Area Community Foundation (Garden Club or Highland Home), PO Box 571, Highland, IL 62249 or to the John Brown University Scholarship Fund, 2000 W. University Street, Siloam Springs, AR 72761.

Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill 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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