Obituaries
Death of James David Tretter
PHOENIX- James David Tretter, 76, of Phoenix, AZ (formerly of Springfield and Gillespie) passed away after battling cancer on March 17, 2012. He was of the Catholic faith, and a member of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.
He was born in Gillespie, IL on December 25, 1935 to Albert and Anna Tretter. He married Bernice M. Limper on February 24, 1962. He graduated from Gillespie High School, and took courses at Eastern Illinois University. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard.
In addition to his wife, Bernice, he is survived by his five children: daughters Carla (Gregg) Curry, Catherine (Chris) Curry, Susan (R.P.) Bonham, sons David (Tammi) Tretter and Michael Tretter. He was very proud of his nine grandsons: Alex, Max and Luke Curry, Michael and Will Curry, Grant and Jackson Tretter, and Brooks and Gage Bonham. Also surviving is one sister, Clara Parker of Granite City, IL, and numerous nieces and nephews
Jim was employed as a claims adjuster and supervisor with Country Finance for over 35 years, a place where he made many lifetime friends, and which furthered his curiosity in home improvement and automobile restoration. He rebuilt and enjoyed owning over 60 classic automobiles, ranging from 60’s muscle cars to foreign convertibles.
In addition, he had a lifetime fascination with electronics beginning with building crystal radios in the 1940’s as a boy, which continued into later years with an interest in the latest computer and TV technologies. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and an exemplary role model in preparing his children in how to lead a successful and happy life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Michael, Joseph and Albert Tretter; two sisters, Elizabeth Meyers and Catherine Tretter, and a nephew. Donations in Jim’s memory can be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region, 928 S. Spring, Springfield, IL 62704 or at http://bbbscapitalregion.org/support_general.php
A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 31, 2012 at SS. Simon and Jude Church, 304 N. Macoupin, Gillespie, IL and a memorial mass following at 11:00 a.m. with Monsignor Larry Auda officiating.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
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William Henry “Bill” Winstead, 70 of Walshville, passed away at his residence at 7:27 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2025. Bill was born on May 9, 1954, in Litchfield a son of Virgil Lee and Mabel Elizabeth (Snyder) Winstead.
He graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1972. He married the former Beverly Ann Niehaus at Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive on August 16, 1975. She survives.
Bill was passionate about agriculture, and was employed with Stamer Implement, and later the long-time service manager for Timmerman Implement, later known as Sloan Implement, in Litchfield. He loved farming and working on old machinery and trucks. Bill was a former member of the Litchfield Community School District #12 Board of Education and had the privilege of presenting diplomas to his children during the time he served on the board. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Worden.
Bill is survived by his wife, Beverly A. Winstead of Walshville; daughters, Michele (Scott) Bader of Carlinville and Melinda (Joseph) Estrada of Hamel; daughter-in-law, Lyndsy Winstead of Litchfield; grandchildren, Cale, Gavin and Keaton Winstead, Anthony and Joshua Bader, and Isiah and Mary Estrada; and great-grandchildren, Kayla, Ava, and Josiah Estrada.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Mabel Winstead; a son, Michael W. Winstead; a daughter, Melissa A. Winstead; a sister, Betty Niemann; and his mother and father-in-law, Elmer and Mary (Stamer) Niehaus.
Visitation for Bill will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6969 W. Frontage Road, Worden. Rev. Benjamin Ball, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church will officiate.
A luncheon will be served after the funeral and before the burial in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield. The family requests casual attire be worn. Memorials may be directed to the family of William Winstead, c/o Beverly Winstead. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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Larry Ira Pauline, 85, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, AL. Larry was born on March 29, 1940, in Charleston, West Virginia, a son of Ira Noel and Olive Phyliss Cain Pauline.
He married Linda Lu Horn on September 24, 1958. In his lifetime, he served in the U.S. Navy, was an engineer, salesman, entrepreneur, and a minister of the Lord’s doctrine in the Berean Church of Christ of Modesto and the Church of Christ of Carlinville. He led countless people to the Lord’s word.
Larry was a joker of sorts and was involved in many strange, funny, dangerous, and interesting situations. Larry loved flying his Luscombe 8 airplane and belonged to a small flying club out of Zelmer Memorial Air Park in Palmyra. Larry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle.
Larry is preceded in death by his father, Ira Noel Pauline; mother Olive Phyllis Pauline; wife Linda Lu Pauline; brother, Robert (Bobby) Pauline; and lifelong friend of 58 years, Enola Gay Ellis.
He is survived by his sons, Tim (Sherry) Pauline and their sons Dillon, Wyatt and Myles of Mobile, AL; Eric (Angela) Pauline and son Gabriel of Carlinville; and Michael (Kellie) Pauline and son Cody (Miranda); daughter, Makenzie of Cocoa, FL; and Enola’s sons, Brian (Jeanette) Ellis and their daughters Claire and Eden, and Erik Ellis, both of West Virginia; great-grandson, Kota Pauline; brothers, David Pauline and Ernest Pauline; and several nieces and nephews.
Private entombment will be at the Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Mausoleum of Valor, Carlinville. Memorials may be made to Zelmar Memorial Air Park, C284+HW6, Palmyra, IL 62674. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Donald Dale Audi, 92 of Divernon, died at Carlinville Area Hospital, Carlinville on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 12:08 p.m. He was born on May 28, 1932, in Benld to Adelfo Audi and Mary Roman Audi.
He married Edna M (Kelly) Audi on August 22, 1953, at St. Joseph’s Church in Benld. She preceded him in death on May 29, 2022. He was a retired engineering technician for the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Donald enjoyed coaching youth sports and being with his family. He was an avid fan of the Cardinals, Blues, and Illini. He was a veteran of the US Army after having served during Korea.
He is survived by his children, Mark Audi (significant other, Sherrie Kunz) of Pawnee and Diane Audi of Lincoln; grandchildren, Kelli (Chad) Cordani of Divernon, Becky (Michael) Eimer of Lincoln, Zack (Tracy) Audi of Auburn, Bill Burg of Janesville, WI, and Joe Audi of Divernon; and great grandchildren, Trystan, Taylor, Taegun, Coryne, Michael, Ryleigh, Lola, Avary, Cayl, and Brandon.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, brother and sister in law, Louis and Karen Audi.
Friends may call on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. Funeral services are Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 12:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery, Benld.
Memorials are suggested to Susan G Komen. Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld is in charge of the arrangements.
