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Death of Glenn E. “Pop” Cole

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Glenn E. “Pop” Cole, 70 of Wilsonville, passed away at his residence surrounded by those he loved on March 18, 2021. He was born on June 18, 1950, in Hillsboro to Harry and Eva Hankins Cole. 

In 1969, Glenn enlisted in the Marine Corp. He served as a machine gunner in Vietnam until he was wounded. He finished his tour as an MP in 1971. In 1968 Glenn dialed a wrong number and met the woman who would become his wife. He married Karen (Suzie Martin) in 1970. They celebrated their 50th-anniversary last year. 

Glenn began working at Tayloe Glass in Olivette, MO in 1972 and worked for the same company for 27 years as a manager/installer until an accident forced his retirement. He enjoyed retirement and his many hobbies. He collected hot wheels, enjoyed fishing, attending auctions, and rebuilding and restoring lawn tractors. He also enjoyed many travels with Karen and his family. 

Lastly, Glenn was able to serve the community. He and his brother, Don co-founded the Prairieland Leathernecks. He was involved with the Marine Corp League of Litchfield and spent Fridays servicing to God.  He fried fish at Life Harvest Ministries in Wilsonville, which is his home church. 

Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Eva Cole; brothers, Jim, Don and Oliver Cole; and sisters, Deanna Logan and Eva Cole. 

He is survived by his wife, Karen Cole; sons, Shawn Cole of St. Ann, MO, Shane (Melissa) Cole of Wood River, and Shad Cole of Wilsonville; sisters, Darlene Cole and Janet Halleman, both of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Jessey, Mackenzie, Katelyn, Alisdair, Makaylah, Austin, Alex, Cayden and Gabrial; great granddaughter, Lylah; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Life Harvest Fish Fry Fund or the American Cancer Society. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.    

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Death of Jean Marie Boston Wilson

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Jean Marie Boston Wilson, 52 of Staunton, passed away at 6:46 AM on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was born on March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Jerry and Mary (Ackerman) Boston.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed 5D Diamond Art, gardening, painting, cooking, baking, and arts and crafts.

She is survived by her son, Nicholas Wilson; two sisters, Anne Hood and  Barbie Ivey Boston; a brother, Joe (Peggy) Boston; several nephews; and her beloved dog, Max. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew, Don Ivey Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Donald Ivey.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Death of James Rudolph Zirkelbach

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James Rudolph Zirkelbach, 86 of Benld, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 12:10 a.m. at his residence in Benld. He was born November 26, 1936, in Shawneetown, IL to Gregory Zirkelbach and Beulah (Vaughn) Zirkelbach.

He married Mary V. Lebro on August 12, 1977, in Carlinville. James was a retired Sheriff for Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department in Carlinville, a member of the Macoupin-Montgomery Crime Stoppers, Illinois Sheriff’s Association, Former board member for Community Unit School District #7, Amvets, and a former member of the Macoupin County Board.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Zirkelbach of Benld; five sons, Robert (Sandee) Zirkelbach of Carlisle, IA, Dennis (Julie) Zirkelbach of Eagarville, James Zirkelbach of Benld, Mark (Sandy) Zirkelbach of Kemp, TX, Brad Zirkelbach of Wentzville, MO; three daughters, Tracy (Bret) Werner of Hamel, Joan (Brent) Cain of Carlinville, and Kimberly J. (Jack) Burns of Benld; two brothers, Andrew (Shirley) Zirkelbach of Alton and Eugene (Ruth) Zirkelbach of Kampsville, IL; and sister, Pat Navarre of Godfrey.

James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Zirkelbach; sister, Cecelia Zirkelbach; and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Zirkelbach.

Friends may call on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie, from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie with Pastor Bob Zirkelbach officiating.

Burial will be at Benld Cemetery in Benld. Memorials are suggested to Crimestoppers or to Gillespie High School Cross Country. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.

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Death of Richard A. Kapp

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Richard A. Kapp, 81, of Staunton, passed away at 7:00 AM on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Hallmark Health Care Center in Carlinville. He was born on February 21, 1942, in Staunton the son of the late August and Lydia (Becker) Kapp. He married Carol A. Meyer on February 8, 1975, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton and she survives.

Dick was Superintendent of the Water Department for the City of Staunton for over 30 years and also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton, and a past member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department.  He loved duck hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of Staunton; two sons, Daron (Alisha) Kapp of Benld and Aaron (Laura) Kapp of Lebanon; and three grandchildren,  Lucca, Giana, Kyle, and a fourth grandchild on the way. 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Kapp.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 5 PM until closing at the Staunton VFW Hall in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to either the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department or to the Staunton Sports Boosters.

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