Obituaries
Death of Helen M. Maedge
Helen M. Maedge, 95 of Staunton, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Heritage Health in Gillespie. She was born on Saturday, March 5, 1927, in Hillsboro. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lyerla.
She was married to Robert E. Maedge Sr. on February 20, 1946, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis in St. Louis, MO. Robert Preceded Helen in death on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.
Helen was an administrative assistant for the International Union of Painters & Allied Trades for over 20 years. She was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton and was previously of member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston.
Helen is survived by two sons, Robert E. Maedge Jr, his wife Jorene of Staunton and Mark L. Maedge, his wife Karen of Benson, AZ; four grandchildren, Aaron Maedge of Lafayette, IN, Tami Ponce de Leon of Sacramento, CA, Nicole Duncan of Colonial Heights, VA, and Alison Maedge of San Diego, CA; one great-granddaughter, Emma Ponce de Leon; three great-grandsons, Ethan Carr, Austin Carr, and Jaxon Duncan;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; grandson, Eric Maedge; sister, Annie Hooker; and three brothers, Lee Martin, Warren Lyerla, and Lyle Lyerla.
A private funeral mass for Helen Maedge will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston with Fr. Thomas Hagstrom officiating. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery near Livingston.
Memorial contributions in memory of Helen M. Maedge can be made to ProMedica (formerly Heartland) Hospice.
The Lesicko Funeral Home of Livingston, assisted by the Williamson Funeral Home of Staunton,are privileged to take care of the arrangements and services for Helen Maedge and her family.
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Kelly D. Frillman, 64 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:04 a.m. He was born on May 25, 1960, in Alton to Edward Frillman and LaVerne Weger Frillman.
He married Delma Volentine Frillman on April 18, 1987, in Reno, IL. He was a pipefitter for Local 553 of Wood River. Kelly enjoyed classic cars especially his 1934 Ford Pickup. Kelly was a craftsman of many talents and enjoyed nature.
He is survived by his spouse, Delma Frillman of Gillespie, and children, Zack Frillman of Mt. Olive and Dylan (Shelby) Frillman of Wood River.
Kelly was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Frillman.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter’s Lutheran School. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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Chlorus Donald Jarman III, 46 of Litchfield, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:48 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Mr. Jarman was born in Springfield on December 22, 1978, a son of Chlorus Donald and Donna Jean Jarman Jr.
He graduated from Litchfield High School, then attended college to become a paramedic. He married the former Faye Lee in 1999; they later divorced. In his free time, he enjoyed playing darts and fishing. He was a member of the Zims Rack Pool League and he had acquired many medals and trophies.
Chlorus is survived by a son, Logan Jarman, and two daughters, Corianne Jarman and Caitlyn Jarman, all of Worden.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Plummer Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Letha Marie Fritz, 66 of O’Fallon, formerly of Staunton, passed away at 8:55 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence in O’Fallon. She was born on March 13, 1959, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Harley O. and Maxine (Huett) Williams.
Letha was employed as a production worker at Olin Corporation in East Alton. She was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union, and was a past member of Cross Community Church in Staunton. She loved to fish, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and the #1 fan of her grandchildren!
She is survived by two children, Harley (Nikki) Williams of O’Fallon and Florence (Kenneth) Muhoro of Troy; five grandchildren, Kenia, Zuri, River, Ava, and Davion; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and one niece.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
