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Death of Jonathan James “J.J.” Sommer

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Jonathan James “J.J.” Sommer of Maurepas, LA died Sunday, November 20, 2011 in a motor vehicle accident in Louisiana. Jonathan was 24 years old at the time of his death.

He is survived by father: Robert Brian Sommer, Sr of St. Petersburg, FL, mother: Phyllis (James) Manka of Granite City, IL, grandparents: Bertie Manka of Staunton, IL, Paul Hein of New Berlin, WI, James and Lucille Sommer of St. Petersburg, FL, brothers: Robert Brian Sommer, Jr. of GA, Benjamin Allen Sommer of St. Petersburg, FL, step brother: James Edward Manka, Jr. of Benld, IL, step sister: Natosha Nicole Manka of Benld, IL.

Jonathan was preceded in death by grandmother: Cherie Justus, great grandmother: Freida Justus, and aunt: Sarah Hein.

Graveside service will take place Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Noon at Short Cemetery, Cottage Hills, IL. The service will be ministered by Pastor Lee Jackson.

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

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Death of Edward Allen Wuttke

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Edward Allen Wuttke, 77, of Litchfield, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at5:38 a.m. at Bria of Columbia Skilled Heathcare Center in Columbia. He was born on August 24, 1947, in Richmond, MO the son of John and Mary (Hardie) Wuttke. 

He graduated from Richmond High School with the class of 1965 and attended the University of Missouri at Columbia. Ed was employed for 30 years with Honeywell-Bull selling computers. He was an avid golf player, and a fan and supporter of Missou athletics.  Ed was a member of the Litchfield Country Club and the Antler’s Club of Litchfield. 

Ed married the former Wendy Brawley on November 27, 1971, and she survives. Ed and Wendy were owners and operators of the Rainmaker Campground in rural Butler on Lake Lou Yaeger, which was developed and operated by Wendy’s parents, Rex and June Brawley.

In addition to his wife, Wendy, Ed is survived by their daughter, Regan (Brian) Taylor of Breese and granddaughter, Emma. Ed is preceded in death by his parents and his father and mother-in-law, Rex ad Bebe June Brawley.

A memorial gathering and celebration of Ed’s life will be announced at later date.

The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society – St. Louis Chapter, 1001 Craig Rd., Suite 350, St. Louis, MO 63146. Plummer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Death of Raymond “Beaver” Coatney

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Raymond “Beaver” Coatney of Carlinville passed away October 30, 2024, at his home at the age of 92. Beaver was born on August 20, 1932, to James and Elizabeth Coatney.

He married Ruth Schmidt Coatney on December 2, 1961. She passed away on December 6, 1998. On October 7, 2006, he married Ruth Burns Coatney and she survives. Beaver was a graduate of Staunton High School. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War and was able to go on an Honor Flight in 2013.

Upon returning from Korea, Beaver started working in sales which eventually brought him and his family to Carlinville. He made many friends while working for Starr Brothers, Cisco Steel, Central Equipment, McKay Auto Parts, and then retiring from the Veterans Affairs office.

Beaver was a devout member of the Zion Lutheran Church. He was also a 50 year member of the Carlinville American Legion Post. Beaver was member of the Carlinville Lions Club for 57 years, with 57 years of perfect attendance. He was the president in 1979-1980 and the Illinois District Governor for 1987-1988 which gave them the opportunity to attend many International Conventions along with state and district events. He only missed one Lions Carnival in all of his years as being a member and was even able to attend this years for a short while.

Beaver was a Macoupin County Board member from 1997-2016 and served on several boards in association with that including the MCDD board. Beaver enjoyed all sports. He had St. Louis Cardinal football season tickets, he followed the Carlinville Cavaliers, the Chicago Bears and left no doubt that he was a diehard Cub’s fan.

Preceding Beaver in death were his first wife, Ruth, and his brothers, Bob Coatney and Will Coatney.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth; daughter, Cindy (Brad) Stayton of Carlinville; son, Phil (Lynanne) Coatney of Glen Carbon; and son, Steve (Kris) Coatney of Phoenix AZ. Beaver’s pride and joy was his grandchildren, Derek (Lyndsey) Stayton, Dane (Grace) Stayton, Damon (girlfriend Chelsey) Stayton, Chelsea (fiancé Kevin) Coatney, Maxwell Coatney, Cal Coatney, and Ty Coatney; and his great grandchildren, Sloane, Lowen, Rhett and Rhen Stayton.

He is also survived by his sisters, Janice Adams and Kay Blessing, several sisters and brothers in law, and nieces and nephews.

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Visitation will take place Sunday, November 3, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Carlinville. Funeral service will be Monday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Carlinville. Burial will take place in Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Carlinville Lions Club or Zion Lutheran Church. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

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David Russell Bostick, 60 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He was born on November 11, 1963, in Alton to Harold Eugene Bostick and Mary Louise Pullen Beck.  

He was retired after having worked maintenance. David was a Heritage Days Board Member. He was a Beatles fan and collector.  

He is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Beck of Alton; children, Zachary D. (Karrington) Bostick of Bunker Hill and Zebadihiah (Krystal) Bostick of Gillespie; grandchildren, Trenton, Elijah, Declan, and Zebadihiah Jr.; siblings, Mark Alan (Tracy) Bostick of Alton and step sister, Pamela Sue Robinson of St. Louis, MO.  

David was preceded in death by his father; step father, Fred Lewis Beck; brother, Michael E. Bostick; step brothers, Bradley Gibbs Beck and Jeffrey Lewis Beck; and grandparents, Kenneth and Amelia Bostick, Wilbur and Mildred Pullen.  

Friends may call on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a memorial service to follow at 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Civil Air Patrol. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.

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