Obituaries
Death of Glenn A. “Gas” Smith
Glenn A. “Gas” Smith, 91 of Bunker Hill, died at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 3:45 am. He was born on April 10, 1933, in Wood River to Robert James Smith and Gladys Moore Smith.
He married Mary LaVerne Leetham Smith on August 19, 1952, in Bunker Hill. Glenn was a 1952 graduate of Bunker Hill High School. He was retired after having been a factory worker and assistant roller for A.O. Smith and Olin Corp. Glenn enjoyed farming. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, and Sunday night suppers with his family.
He is survived by his spouse, Mary LaVerne Smith of Bunker Hill; children, Glenna Laverne Hopper of Bunker Hill, Brenda Sue Hindi of Staunton, Cynthia Ann (spouse, Ronald) Spickerman of Bunker Hill, and Gerald Allen (spouse, Valerie) Smith of Bunker Hill; grandchildren, Shaun (spouse, Cassie) Radae, Wesley Hindi, Lika (spouse, Aaron Brashears) Hindi, Ryan (spouse, Jana) Spickerman, Bethany (significant other, Zach Fite) Spickerman, Kristina (spouse, Brad) Davenport, Geoff (significant other, Rachael Henkhaus) Smith, Danielle (spouse, Jacob) Redman, and Jacob (significant other, Justuce Albertson) Smith; and 20 great grandchildren.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Norman (Barbara) Smith, Charles (Mary E.) Smith, James “Jim” (Lorine) Smith, Lillie Mae (William “Al”) King, Gladys (Marvin) Sauerwein, and Betty (Richard Clark) Smith; and sons in law, Hameed Hindi and Robert L. Hopper.
Friends may call on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Funeral services are Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill.
Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church of Bunker Hill or Donor’s Choice. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the 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.
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Dora Berutti, 92 of Benld, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 11:54 pm. She was born on April 5, 1932, in Benld to Anton Fiorio and Maria Gherna Fiorio.
She married Herman R. “Skip” Berutti on October 15, 1955, in Benld. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2005. She was retired after having been a bookkeeper for Illinois Valley. Dora was a member of the St. Joseph’s Church and Altar Society.
She is survived by her son, Tom (Kara) Berutti of Southlake, TX; daughter, Gina Bain of Litchfield; grandchildren, Amie Lynn, Claire, Caroline, and Emily; great-grandchildren, Lance, Faith, and Lexie Raine; and great-great-grandchildren, Alexander, Paisley Grace and Skylar.
Dora was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; sisters, Anita, Olga, and Dena; and brother, Thomas.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Church in Benld from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial mass will be on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Church in Benld at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery, Benld.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church or Benld Cemetery. Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld is in charge of the arrangements.
