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Death of Jeanne Rae Lutz

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Jeanne Rae Lutz, 75 of Carlinville, formerly of Girard, passed away on Monday evening, June 12, 2023, at Heritage Health Care in Carlinville. Jeanne was born on May 20, 1948, in Plainville, KS, one of eight daughters and a son born to Maurice S. and Eileen (Devlin) Wells.

After graduating high school, she continued on to cosmetology school where she met her future husband, Harold Lutz, and they were married on April 8, 1966, in Deer Valley, AZ. She worked as a hairdresser until they left Arizona in 1969 to return to Illinois.

Jeanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She along with her husband owned and operated Lutz Studio Photography (Carlinville, formerly Girard) from 1984 to 2010 where she managed the office, retouched photos, and printed pictures for clients.

She enjoyed listening to music and audiobooks, watching musicals, and watching the oldies on television. Caves were always a fascination and she made several trips with relatives down to Meramec Caverns over the years. Jeanne enjoyed spending time with her family and dogs.

Jeanne is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Albert) Hammann of Carlinville, Shanon (Bruce) Barnes of Waggoner, and Shellie (Jose) Sagastume of Carlinville; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, Blake (Carissa) Hammann, Bryce (Rachel) Hammann, Brandon (Becca) Hammann, Colby (Nicole) Barnes, Isabel (Chase) Seago, Issac Barnes, Delanie Childers, Darcie Childers and Sean Kolb; sisters, Janice Hood, Judy Owens, Jane McKinney, Jerri Gray, and Jolynn Meza; brother, Jay Wells; and several nieces and nephews.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sisters, Janet Frankie and JoAnn Wells.

A celebration of life will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at The Rustic Venue, 24720 North Standard City Road, Girard. Memorials may be made to Macoupin County Animal Shelter. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary of Patricia Marie Black

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Patricia Marie Black, 75 of Litchfield, passed away at 5:32 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Hillsboro Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was born on February 25, 1949, in Hillsboro a daughter of Glen LaVern and Mary Elizabeth (Geiss) Robbins.

She graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1967. Patty married Gary Dean Black on July 26, 1969, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He survives. Patty was a member of the Christian Church of Litchfield and enjoyed painting, visiting with her friends, traveling, and watching Western movies with her husband.

In addition to her husband, Patty is survived by a son, Gary Gene Black of Mulberry Grove; two brothers, Steve (Margie) Robbins of Weidman, MI and Rodney (Lisa) Robbins of Tampa, FL; two sisters, Debbie (Jim) Cochrane of Wildwood, MO and Tjody (Clay) Varner of St. Charles, MO; three grandchildren, Lisa Smith, Bryce Black and Dennis Black; and five great grandchildren.

Private family services for Patty will be held at a later date. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary of Mary Catherine Riggin

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Mary Catherine Riggin, 93 of Benld, died at Carlinville Rehab Center, Carlinville on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 8:18 a.m. She was born on November 15, 1931, to George W. Dugan and Edna Leggett Dugan.  

She married James E. Riggin on June 9, 1951, in Pocahontas. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2017.  She was an editor for the Benld Enterprise and a dispatcher for Benld Police Department. Mary enjoyed TV shows and spending time with family.  

She is survived by her daughter, Roxanne Riggin of Benld; son in law, John Daugherty; grandchild, Brian (Heidi) Daugherty of DeKalb; and great-grandchild, Layney Ann Daugherty.  

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; daughter, Judith Riggin Daugherty; brothers, George Dugan and Marvel “Pete” Dugan; and sisters, Ethel Dugan, Marie Churchich and Loretta Astroth.  

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Adopt A Pet.  Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Obituary of Ruth Ardella Marie (Frerichs) Cranford

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Ruth Ardella Marie (Frerichs) Cranford, 93 of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 4:14 a.m. at Litchfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 23, 1931, in Litchfield a daughter of Edward and Emma (Sewing) Frerichs.

She graduated from Litchfield High School. Ruth married Robert C. Cranford March 31, 1951, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2014. Ruth baked many wonderful desserts at The Gardens Restaurant in Litchfield during her 26 years of employment there.

Prior to that, she was a dedicated homemaker and candled eggs at the Litchfield Egg Warehouse. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals, NASCAR, and game shows. She enjoyed playing Bingo and playing the lottery. 

She is survived by a son, Kevin (Connie) Cranford of Springfield; a daughter, Debra (Mike) Peters of Elburn; a granddaughter, Kristine Cranford of Milwaukee, WI; a step-grandson, Mike Peters of Montana; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Roger Allen Cranford; three sisters, Lucille Frerichs, Viola McKimmey, and Marie Morris; four brothers, George Frerichs, Benjamin Frerichs, John Frerichs, and infant brother Roy Frerichs.

Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Rev. Fred Kraemer will officiate.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. 

The family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran School, 1301 N. State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.

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