Obituaries
Death of Ida Mae Leach
Ida Mae Leach, 88 of Carlinville, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her residence in Carlinville. Ida Mae was born on January 26, 1936, in South Otter Township the daughter of Robert Lee and Mabel Ella (Pratt) Quarton.
Ida Mae graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1954. She married the love of her life, Donald Earl Leach, on November 14, 1954, in South Otter Township. Ida Mae had many roles throughout her lifetime, but what she cherished most was being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was everything to her.
She and Don loved traveling throughout the US. Even after Don passed away, Ida Mae continued to travel frequently to visit her kids. Her grandkids held a special place in her heart. She loved watching them participate in all of their activities. Ida Mae also had a love for baseball, watching and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals. She emphasized the acronym J.O.Y. Jesus first, others second, and then yourself.
She was an inspiring Christian woman, being an active member of Charity Baptist Church for over 60 years where she was a deacon’s wife, WMU leader, and a prayer chain chairman. Spreading her love for Jesus was her top priority that she was able to continue throughout her life. She worked for ASCS and Rathgeb Brothers. She was also a Mary Kay Cosmetics consultant and a farm wife.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, aunt, friend, and sister who was always there when she was needed most by offering prayers, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of her community, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and strength. She shared Jesus and His love with everyone she met up until her last days. Ida Mae could always find a hymn to sing that related to what you were experiencing in each season of life. Ida Mae’s goal in life was that all her family and friends would know Jesus so that we can be reunited with her in heaven someday.
Ida Mae was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Earl Leach; brother, Donald Lee Quarton; sister, Mabel LaVerl Hilyard; sister, Olyta Maxine Hazelwood; and sister, Myrtle Lucille Harding.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024, 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Charity Baptist Church, Carlinville. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Charity Baptist Church, Carlinville. Burial will follow in Charity Cemetery, Carlinville.
Ida Mae is survived by her son, David Earl Leach of Shaker Heights, OH; son, Darrell Eugene (Sandra) Leach of Lake City, FL; daughter, Deann Marie (Glenn) LaTerre of Smyrna, TN; daughter, Leann Mae (David) Barr of Carlinville; grandson, Andrew David (Stephanie) Leach; granddaughter, Michelle Ann (Michael) Mattingly; granddaughter, Amanda Troi (Jacob) Schien; granddaughter, Adriann Leigh (Chandler) Seago; granddaughter, Emily Christine (Devon) Passalacqua; granddaughter, Sophie Marie LaTerre; great-grandson, Griffin Covert Leach; great-granddaughter, Julia Mae Leach; great-grandson, Beau Allen Seago; great granddaughter, Ryleigh Mae Schien; sister, Geneva Carolyn (Jim) Frankford; brother, Robert Keith (Valerie) Quarton; sister-in-law, Beverly Morehead Leach; brother-in-law, Alvis Frankford; and step-grandchildren, Aleah Joann Owens, Jennifer Elaine Fernandez, Lyric Elaine Dickerson, Savannah Rae Dickerson, Sarah Lynn Dickerson, Olivia Elaine Dickerson, Willow Drew Tillman, Ophelia Juniper Fernandez, Amanda Kaye Biss,Tyler Michael Biss, Wyatt Colby Biss, and Rylan Christian Biss.
Memorials may be made to Charity Baptist Church, Carlinville. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Carol Monetti, 92 of Carlinville, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Village at Morse Farm in Carlinville. Carol Joyce Rahm was born on May 25, 1932, in Litchfield a daughter of Edna Sievers Rahm and Elmer Rahm of Staunton.
She attended Zion Lutheran School in Staunton for eight years and graduated from Staunton Community High in 1950. She attended Illinois State University for one and a half years, majoring in art. In the summer of 1952, she accepted a job at Shell Oil Refinery in Woodriver, IL, in the personnel department. In 1955, she married Charles J. Monetti and moved to Carlinville.
She was employed in the office at MJM Electric for several years. When her husband, Charlie, opened his own auto repair shop, the North End Garage, she did the bookkeeping there and generally kept things moving smoothly, as Charlie’s Mom did before her. They spent twenty-three years during the winter months in Ft. Myers, Florida in Heritage Cove.
Carol and Charlie were the parents of two children, Gary Monetti of Tampa and New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Susan Mackay of Raymond, grandparents of Courtney Johnson and Pierson Monetti of Tampa FL, and great-grandparents of Carter Paige Johnson and Glades Hutchinson Monetti.
Carol loved to spend time working in her yard and her flower beds, reading, dancing, laughing, enjoying her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She never met a stranger and was loved wholeheartedly by one and all. She will be missed by many.
Private graveside services will be conducted at a future date.
Carol is survived by her husband, Charles Monetti of Carlinville; daughter, Susan (John) Mackay of Raymond; son, Gary Alan (Janell) Monetti of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Courtney Johnson and Pierson Monetti; and great-grandchildren, Carter Paige Johnson and Glades Hutchinson Monetti.
Memorials may be made to Macoupin County Animal Control and Zion Lutheran Church. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, LTD, Carlinville is in charge of 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.
