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Death of Gary Gene Rull

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Gary Gene Rull, 83, of Bunker Hill, passed away on Thursday, September 07, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  He was born December 18, 1939, in Carlinville to Warner John Rull and Lucille (Tiek) Rull Acuncius. 

He married Judy (Hammond) Rull on June 20, 1964, at First Congregational Church in Bunker Hill. He graduated from SIU at Edwardsville in 1963. He worked as a math and biology teacher first in Roxana and later in Jerseyville. In 1978, Judy and he purchased South Lawn Sheltered Care Home in Bunker Hill, where both remained as owners and administrators at the time of his death. He also was a real estate salesperson for 30 years, income tax preparer/advisor for 10 years and auctioneer for 5 years.

Gary was devoted to his hometown and his church. He served on the Bunker Hill Community Unit #8 Board of Education for 18 years and was a volunteer fireman for the BHFPD for 13 years. He was a volunteer Hunter Safety Master Instructor for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for 45 years. He was also elected to the Macoupin Country Board. He served on the Board of Directors for the First Congregational Church (FCC) where he was also chairman for some of that time. He was chairman of the church building committee responsible for the FCC church addition  He served as a deacon for the church for many years, too, and was recognized for his dedication and contributions to FCC by being named a deacon emeritus in June 2023. 

Gary loved all of his family but particularly enjoyed doting on his grandchildren and supporting them in their scholastic and sports activities.  He also enjoyed staying active. He played in a softball league up until the age of 80.  He was a lifetime bowler and participated in leagues at the SuperBowl in Gillespie and Airport Plaza Bowl in Bethalto. He was also a diehard hunter and enjoyed teaching young and old about hunter safety. 

Gary is survived by his wife of 59 years, Judy of Bunker Hill; his children Kimberly (Efrem) Tate of Edwardsville, Shelle (Paul) Markel of Collinsville, Dr. Gary M. Rull of Springfield and Brandon Rull of Bunker Hill; his grandchildren, Dr. Jordan (Olivia) Markel of Gadsden, AL, Dr. Shelby Markel of Bethalto, Sophie and Nick Rull of Bunker Hill, and William Tate of Edwardsville; and siblings, Dean (Arlena) Rull of Bunker Hill, Joan Catalpa of Collinsville, Cheryl (David) Wilson of Fosterburg and Bonnie (Tom) Goestenkors of Pocahontas.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Mason Acuncius; half-brother, Michael Acuncius; daughter-in-law, Beth Rull; and brother-in-law, Gene Catalpa.

Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 8 pm on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, September 11, 2023, at First Congregational Church in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Bunker Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church. 

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Death of Edward Allen Wuttke

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Edward Allen Wuttke, 77, of Litchfield, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at5:38 a.m. at Bria of Columbia Skilled Heathcare Center in Columbia. He was born on August 24, 1947, in Richmond, MO the son of John and Mary (Hardie) Wuttke. 

He graduated from Richmond High School with the class of 1965 and attended the University of Missouri at Columbia. Ed was employed for 30 years with Honeywell-Bull selling computers. He was an avid golf player, and a fan and supporter of Missou athletics.  Ed was a member of the Litchfield Country Club and the Antler’s Club of Litchfield. 

Ed married the former Wendy Brawley on November 27, 1971, and she survives. Ed and Wendy were owners and operators of the Rainmaker Campground in rural Butler on Lake Lou Yaeger, which was developed and operated by Wendy’s parents, Rex and June Brawley.

In addition to his wife, Wendy, Ed is survived by their daughter, Regan (Brian) Taylor of Breese and granddaughter, Emma. Ed is preceded in death by his parents and his father and mother-in-law, Rex ad Bebe June Brawley.

A memorial gathering and celebration of Ed’s life will be announced at later date.

The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society – St. Louis Chapter, 1001 Craig Rd., Suite 350, St. Louis, MO 63146. Plummer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Death of Raymond “Beaver” Coatney

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Raymond “Beaver” Coatney of Carlinville passed away October 30, 2024, at his home at the age of 92. Beaver was born on August 20, 1932, to James and Elizabeth Coatney.

He married Ruth Schmidt Coatney on December 2, 1961. She passed away on December 6, 1998. On October 7, 2006, he married Ruth Burns Coatney and she survives. Beaver was a graduate of Staunton High School. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War and was able to go on an Honor Flight in 2013.

Upon returning from Korea, Beaver started working in sales which eventually brought him and his family to Carlinville. He made many friends while working for Starr Brothers, Cisco Steel, Central Equipment, McKay Auto Parts, and then retiring from the Veterans Affairs office.

Beaver was a devout member of the Zion Lutheran Church. He was also a 50 year member of the Carlinville American Legion Post. Beaver was member of the Carlinville Lions Club for 57 years, with 57 years of perfect attendance. He was the president in 1979-1980 and the Illinois District Governor for 1987-1988 which gave them the opportunity to attend many International Conventions along with state and district events. He only missed one Lions Carnival in all of his years as being a member and was even able to attend this years for a short while.

Beaver was a Macoupin County Board member from 1997-2016 and served on several boards in association with that including the MCDD board. Beaver enjoyed all sports. He had St. Louis Cardinal football season tickets, he followed the Carlinville Cavaliers, the Chicago Bears and left no doubt that he was a diehard Cub’s fan.

Preceding Beaver in death were his first wife, Ruth, and his brothers, Bob Coatney and Will Coatney.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth; daughter, Cindy (Brad) Stayton of Carlinville; son, Phil (Lynanne) Coatney of Glen Carbon; and son, Steve (Kris) Coatney of Phoenix AZ. Beaver’s pride and joy was his grandchildren, Derek (Lyndsey) Stayton, Dane (Grace) Stayton, Damon (girlfriend Chelsey) Stayton, Chelsea (fiancé Kevin) Coatney, Maxwell Coatney, Cal Coatney, and Ty Coatney; and his great grandchildren, Sloane, Lowen, Rhett and Rhen Stayton.

He is also survived by his sisters, Janice Adams and Kay Blessing, several sisters and brothers in law, and nieces and nephews.

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Visitation will take place Sunday, November 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Carlinville. Funeral service will be Monday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Carlinville. Burial will take place in Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Carlinville Lions Club or Zion Lutheran Church. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

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David Russell Bostick, 60 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1963, in Alton to Harold Eugene Bostick and Mary Louise Pullen Beck.  

He was retired after having worked maintenance. David was a Heritage Days Board Member. He was a Beatles fan and collector.  

He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Beck of Alton; children, Zachary D. (Karrington) Bostick of Bunker Hill and Zebadihiah (Krystal) Bostick of Gillespie; grandchildren, Trenton, Elijah, Declan, and Zebadihiah Jr.; siblings, Mark Alan (Tracy) Bostick of Alton and step sister, Pamela Sue Robinson of St. Louis, MO.  

David was preceded in death by his father; step father, Fred Lewis Beck; brother, Michael E. Bostick; step brothers, Bradley Gibbs Beck and Jeffrey Lewis Beck; and grandparents, Kenneth and Amelia Bostick, Wilbur and Mildred Pullen.  

Friends may call on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a memorial service to follow at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Civil Air Patrol. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.

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