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Death of Iris Mae Jubelt

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Iris Mae Jubelt, 94 of Mt. Olive, passed away Sunday morning, May 7, at her home in Mt. Olive with her daughter by her side. She was born on September 14, 1928, in Litchfield to Raymond and Hilda Dawkins, who preceded her in death.

Iris attended White City Schools and graduated with the class of 1946 from Mt. Olive High School. She then moved to St. Louis and attended Brown’s Business School. After graduating she worked as a legal secretary.

She married John Jubelt on April 29, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. They enjoyed over 53 years of marriage before John preceded her in death on August 28, 2003. Soon after they were married, John was drafted into the army and they moved to Williamsburg, VA for John’s basic training. When John shipped overseas during the Korean Conflict, Iris moved back to Mt. Olive and worked at Shell Oil.

When John got back from Korea, he resumed his career at Jubelt Variety Bakeries and they began expanding the family business. In 1956, their son Lance Brian was born, and in 1962 their daughter, Jeanmarie.

Iris worked in many capacities at Jubelt’s including cake decorator, bookkeeper, and checking up on all of Jubelt’s locations. She would continue to help out when needed into her 80’s making all the boxes of Christmas cookies.

Iris was one of the original members of the Delta Tau Sorority as well as past president, chairwoman of the Blood Mobile for many years, in charge of fundraising for the Red Cross in Mt. Olive, was a past member of the library board and a volunteer there, volunteer for Meals on Wheels, served on the Altar Guild at Zion Lutheran for 30 years and was Mt. Olive woman of the year in the 1970’s.

Although she was not one for relaxing, Iris did enjoy painting, gardening, and reading. Like most women of her generation, Iris’s most important job and top priority was taking care of her family, never focusing on herself. She was a great inspiration to her family in the strength she showed in difficult times.

In addition to her parents and husband, Iris was preceded in death by her son, Lance, and her brother, Raymond Lorin Dawkins.

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She is survived by her daughter, Jeanmarie Jubelt of Mt. Olive; her grandchildren, Kimberly Stowe (Matt) of Salt Lake City, UT and Nicholas (Morgan) of Lafayette, IN; as well as six nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, at Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at the Mt. Olive City Cemetery. Lunch will be provided afterward at the Zion Lutheran Church Hall. Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Olive Library and to the Mt. Olive City Cemetery.

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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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