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Death of James Clifford Ray

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James Clifford Ray, 80, of Bunker Hill, IL died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 7:05 pm at VIP Manor in Wood River, IL under the care of Heartland Hospice. He was born on March 16, 1932 in Hardin, IL to John L. Ray and Margaret H.(Bull) Ray.

He married Elizabeth “Liz” A. (Cornelison) Ray on March 27, 1954 in Bunker Hill, IL and was occupied as a rural mail carrier, school bus driver, and worked for Freightliner. James was a veteran of the US Air Force.

In addition, he was a member of the American Legion of Bunker Hill, IL and a lifetime member of Dairy Goat Association. James enjoyed playing the harmonica. His grandchildren called him PaPa Boy.

He leaves behind his spouse: Elizabeth “Liz” Ray of Bunker Hill, IL, daughters: Helen (Fred) Schleyhahn of Bunker Hill, IL, Melissa Ray of Edwardsville, IL, Lisa (Jim) Abernathy of Bunker Hill, IL, brothers: John (Thelma) Ray of East Alton, IL, Donald Ray of Bunker Hill, IL, Wayne Ray of Bunker Hill, IL, Gary (Sharron) Ray of Wood River, IL, Ronnie (Lonna) Ray of Fort Meyers, FL, sisters: June (Bob) Hurley of Bunker Hill, IL, Billie (Leonard) Mullink of Bunker Hill, IL, grandchildren: Rebecca Mansholt of Roxana, IL, Rachel Bull of Glen Carbon, IL, James Schleyhahn of Bunker Hill, IL, Whithey Schleyhahn of Bunker Hill, IL, great-grandchildren: Madelyn Bull, Ethan Bull, and many nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Lela Welch.

Visitation is on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 9:00 am until 11 am. Memorial Service will take place directly after the visitation at 11am. Burial will follow at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, IL. Fr. George Radosevich will be ministering the services. Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice, Parkinson’s Foundation, or Motions Disorders Clinic at Washington University.

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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Obituary of Roberta “Bobbi” Haneghan

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Roberta “Bobbi” Haneghan, 89 of Bunker Hill, died on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Bethalto. She was born in Bunker Hill on June 24, 1936, to Robert and Clara (Fensterman) Haneghan.

Bobbi was fiercely independent and loved being active. She enjoyed traveling, woodworking, spending time with family and friends, and had a strong passion for dogs. Her exuberant laugh brought joy to everyone around her.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bobbi was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, William “Bill” Haneghan; and seven sisters, Jean Haneghan (infant), Vivian O’Toole, June Fortschneider, Patricia “Patty” Whiting, Veronica “Ronni” Waymire, Edwina “Babe” Weishaupt, and Mary Lynn Brunaugh.

A private burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bunker Hill. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Metro East Humane Society at https://www.mehs.org/support. Kravanya Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary of Mathew Dwayne Spickerman

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Mathew Dwayne Spickerman, 66 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 3:38 pm.  He was born on December 20, 1959, in Alton to Harold Spickerman and Dorothy Bixen Spickerman.  

He was a carpenter.  Mathew enjoyed hunting, motorcycles and was an outdoorsman.  

He is survived by his children, Daniel Spickerman (Megan Ferraris) of Dorsey and Shelby Spickerman (Matt Rose) of Bunker Hill; grandchild, Aryn Rose; several cousins and best friend, Jeff Chapman.  

Mathew was preceded in death by his parents.  

Friends may call on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.  Funeral services are Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill.  Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill.

 Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church of Bunker Hill. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.

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Obituary of Ann Marie Maguire

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Ann Marie Maguire, 73 of Gillespie, passed away at home, Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1953, one of twelve children to Wayne F. and Kathryn M. (Miller) Murray in Pana.

She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Pana and graduated with Hillsboro High School’s Class of 1971. She married Perry W. Maguire on September 29, 2010. She had a passion for horses and during their honeymoon on Mackinac Island she made it her goal to have Perry photograph her with as many horses as possible.

She worked as paraprofessional at both the elementary and high schools in Gillespie. Her first love was always her family; she dearly loved Perry, all their children and grandchildren, equally. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Gillespie where she enjoyed being a part of their women’s prayer group.

Ann is survived by her children, Amee Lee, Michael Burrow, Kathleen Schmidt, Jeremy Burrow, Anne Fullington, Kara Burrow, and Tyler Burrow; her step-children, Natalie Maguire Levite and Shane Maguire; her grandchildren, Damon Lee, Allie Burrow, Sam Burrow, Jack Goby, Henry Schmidt, Jacob Burrow, Jared Burrow, Beau Zachary, Layne Burrow, Luke Anderson, Cali Powell, Daytn Powell, Knox Burrow, Taylor Maguire, Jessie Maguire, Cameron Reid, and Kellan Maguire; her great-grandchildren, Jackie Burrow, Carter Davis, Alabama Finley, Portlyn Finley, Folsum Finley, Seager Finley, and Cabot Harper; and her brothers and sister, Dan Murray, Leo Murray, Raymond Murray, Steve Murray, Pat Murray, John Murray, Gerry Murray, and Veronica Armentrout.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Tom Murray, Greg Murray, and Dale Murray.

A private service for the family is planned; Hough-Dean Funeral Home is assisting.

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