Obituaries
Death of George R. Likes
George R. Likes, 83, of Woodburn, IL passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 6:43 pm at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL. He was born on January 23, 1930 in Bunker Hill to George R. Sr. and Nellie Velma (Spillman) Likes. He was raised by his father and stepmother Easter (Donaldson) Likes.
He served his country during the Korean Conflict in the Army. He married his beloved wife Bette Viola Davis in March of 1954. She preceded him in death in December 2002. George retired from Owens-Illinois Glass and the Olin Corporation.
He was a loving husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal, Blues and Rams fan. He also taught his grandchildren to have an appreciation for professional wrestling. He loved to garden and work in his yard. Many who knew him looked forward to seeing his familiar sight working in his yard with a wave for all as they passed by.
Survivors include his six children who loved him very much: Sherry (Lucky) Bodenbach of Godfrey, George Terry Likes, Rhonda (Bruce) Scott, Tim (Patrice) Likes all of Bunker Hill, Patricia (LaMonte) Pierce of Camden, Arkansas and Kristi Likes of Godfrey; his six loving grandchildren: Tim “TG” Likes and fiance’ Christen Skelly, Maggie Scott, Mollie (Jeff) Ogden, Makenzie Scott, Jeana Pierce and Jordan Bodenbach; and one great granddaughter Kylee Viola Ogden.
Also surviving are a sister in law Josephine Lockard of Alton, two brothers and sisters-in-law Herb and Helen Davis and Gene and Mary Davis all of Dow. Along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceding him in death besides his beloved wife, parents, stepmother were a brother and sister in law Frank and Loretta Likes, two sisters and brothers in law Ernest and Betty Giller and Jesse and Louella Arnold and a step sister Velma Thornton.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2013 from 4–8 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill where services will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 11:30 AM with Rev. Jeremy Wood officiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Garden in Bethalto.
Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill is in charge of arrangements.
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Daniel Wayne “Danny” Thompson, 56 of Litchfield, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born in Belleville on August 24, 1968, a son of Phillip Charles and Kathleen (McCauley) Thompson.
Danny and the former Jennifer Joy Seiwell were married November 19, 1994, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville enjoying 30 years of marriage. He was employed as a construction superintendent for Westport Pools/Landmark Aquatics in St. Louis, MO. Danny enjoyed hunting, woodworking, quilting, cooking, and tending his roses, and considered spending time with his grandsons time well spent.
Danny is survived by his parents, Phillip and Kathleen Thompson of Swansea; wife, Jennifer Thompson of Litchfield; son, Caleb (Brooke) Thompson of Augusta, MI; daughter, Lauren Thompson of Dunlap, IL; sister, Emily (Paul) Linge of Evansville, IN; brother, Eric (Melissa) Thompson of Swansea; and grandsons, Kyler and Evan Thompson of Augusta, MI.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to Montgomery County Cancer Association, 106 Pinnacle Point Drive, Hillsboro, IL 62049. Plummer Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Jack Edward Titsworth, 94 of Litchfield, passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Montgomery Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Mendota, Illinois on July 9, 1930, a son of Chauncey Marion and Mary Melburiene (Davidson) Titsworth.
He graduated from Roxana High School with the class of 1948. Jack and the former Alice Southard were married in 1949; she preceded him in death in 1980. He and the former Patricia M. Priddle were married on September 15, 1980, and she survives.
Jack was a masonry contractor and owned and operated Jack Titsworth Masonry Contractors for several years. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local 8 in O’Fallon, Illinois, retiring in 1993. Jack enjoyed going on motorcycle trips, traveling in their motor home, owning Tennessee Walker horses, and the farm life. He was a member of The Christian Church of Litchfield.
Jack is survived by his wife, Patty Titsworth of Litchfield; sons, Steven (Judy) Titsworth of Holmes Beach, FL and Tim (Kelly) Titsworth of Cape Coral, FL; grandchildren, Chad (Maureen) Titsworth, Joshua Titsworth, Lauren (C.J.) Wickersham, Ally (Aaron) Reese, Jack (Deserae) Titsworth, Justin Titsworth and Kaitlin Titsworth; fifteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Chauncey and Melburiene Titsworth, his first wife, Alice Titsworth, and a sister, Jill Morgan.
Funeral services for Jack will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The Christian Church of Litchfield, 131 Yaeger Lake Trail, Litchfield. Rev. John Blackmore and Rev. Tim Barbee will co-officiate. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Burial will be in Hart Cemetery in rural Litchfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Christian Church of Litchfield or to Hart Cemetery Association. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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David Gilbert Graham, 82 of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born in What Cheer, Iowa on February 17, 1943, a son of David Paul and Helen Lois (Thatcher) Graham.
He and the former Linda Lea Hicklin were married August 31, 1963, in New Sharon, Iowa, and they enjoyed nearly 62 years of marriage. She survives. Dave was employed with Grinnell Re Insurance Company as an account representative for 47 years. He was a member of the Litchfield Country Club and was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing cards.
He was a lifetime member of the Litchfield Loyal Order of the Moose #1634. Dave enjoyed traveling with his wife, Linda, and they enjoyed spending winters in Arkansas and Florida. He was an avid genealogist, a dedicated fisherman, and a skilled hunter, especially during his hunting trips in Lost Nations, Iowa. He attended Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield.
Dave is survived by his wife, Linda Graham of Litchfield; his sons, David (Julie) Graham of Raymond and Douglas Graham of Litchfield; five grandchildren, David L. Graham, Emily Graham, Bryan D. Graham, Michael B. Graham, and Shaina (Brendan) Fauss; and four great grandchildren, David, Hayden, Dean and Lars.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, David P. and Helen Graham, and a sister, Helen Muir.
Funeral services for Dave will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N. Monroe St., Litchfield. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hearts United or the Litchfield Food Pantry. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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