Obituaries
Death of Kimberly A. “Kim” Boente
Kimberly A. “Kim” Boente, 56, of Carlinville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 30, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Kim was born on September 23, 1966, to Albert Rhodes and Linda (Ballinger) Lewis in Carlinville.
She married Mark A. Boente on September 26, 1987, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Carlinville. Kim was a 1984 graduate of Carlinville High School. After graduation, she attended Hickey Business School in St. Louis where she graduated in 1986. Her first employment was with Blackburn College after which she became a secretary at the Farmers and Merchant Bank. A few years later she started as an administrative assistant for Hanson Inc. in Springfield where she was employed for over 24 years and finished as a Land Acquisition Specialist.
While working for Hanson, she was also an active real estate broker for the past 10 years. Kim was a member of Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville. She enjoyed working with people, spending time with her family, shopping, and following her children and, later grandson, in their sports activities. Kim and Mark loved traveling, especially with their traveling buddies, Kurt and Sherri Boehm. She was an avid Cubs fan and loved her two dogs, Kobe and Addy.
Kim is survived by her husband, Mark; daughter, Chelsea (Keith) Kermicle of Dundas, IL; two sons, Dane (Melissa) Boente of Naperville and Dr. Bryce (girlfriend, Dr. Emy Lutchka) Boente of Milwaukee, WI; two grandsons, Bode Kermicle and Elliot Boente; granddaughter, Maelyn Kermicle; mother, Linda (Joe) Lewis of Atwater, IL; brother, Craig Rhodes of Peoria; sister, Lori (Nate) Kolsto of Carlinville; step-mother, Marcia Ashbaugh of Girard; three sisters-in-law, Cathy (Duka) Dill of Croatia, Becky (Jim) Salske of Carlinville, and Stephanie (Alan) Dillard of Carbondale; three brothers-in-law, Dr. Steve (Denise) Boente of Carlinville, Dave (Denise) Boente of Carlinville, and Paul (Shannon) Boente of Carlinville; Mark and Kim’s exchange student/son, Artur (Beatriz) Felix of Brazil; and several nieces and nephews.
Kim was preceded in death by her father, Albert Rhodes; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Stephen and Judy Boente; and sisters-in-law, Jane and Judy Boente.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 4, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, 2010 E. 1st South, Carlinville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Ss. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church with Revs. Joe Koyickal and Angel Sierra officiating. Burial will take place in New Calvary Cemetery in Carlinville.
Memorials are suggested to the Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled (MCDD), American Cancer Society, or Ronald McDonald House. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Dee Ann Watson, 82 of Gillespie, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5:16 pm. She was born on September 5, 1941, in Litchfield to Robert McMillan and Dorothy Dolliger McMillan.
She married John Thomas Watson on December 12, 1959, in Gillespie He preceded her in death on June 6, 2012. She was a homemaker and a florist for Blossom Shop. Dee Ann loved to teach people to dance. She also enjoyed quilting, knitting, cross stitching, and gardening.
She is survived by her son, John (Rebecca) Watson of Gillespie; grandchildren, Aubrey (Andrew) Kuehnel of Staunton and Taylor (Alexandra) Watson of Gillespie; great-grandchildren, Gage Watson, Grayson Kuehnel, and Silas Kuehnel; sister, Carol (Allen) St. Cin of Staunton; and brother, Robert (Marilyn) McMillan of Gillespie.
Dee Ann was preceded in death by her parents and spouse.
Friends may call on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 9:30 am until 11:00 am. Funeral services are Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11:00 am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be at Gillespie Cemetery, Gillespie.
Memorials are suggested to Gillespie Public Library. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Joseph Anthony Jarden, 69 of Bunker Hill, died at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 7:25 p.m. He was born on January 23, 1955, to Charles Richard Jarden and Lillian Elizabeth Goodwin Jarden.
He was a lifelong dairy farmer. He enjoyed farming, snowmobiling, and riding four wheelers. Joseph enjoyed working on old tractors and machinery. He collected fun Grandpa toys. He built picnic tables and wagons. He drove his tractors and wagons he built in parades. Joseph played cards and pool with his friends on Monday nights and had headstand competitions. He loved his grandchildren and watching them play sports.
He is survived by his children, Amy (Matt) Popovich of Budapest, Hungary, Anthony (Kristine) Jarden of Bunker Hill, Amanda (Joe) Mellenthin of O’Fallon, and Angela (Ryan) Dickerson of Shiloh; grandchildren, Ana Popovich, Natasha Popovich, Peter Jarden, Maria Jarden, Isaac Mellenthin, Eli Mellenthin, Ainsley Mellenthin, Caroline Dickerson, and Louis Dickerson; brothers, Maurice Jarden, Charles Jarden, James Jarden, John Jarden, Steven Jarden, and David Jarden; and sisters, Anne Partridge, Mary K. Green, Jeanie Link and Martha Jarden.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Jarden.
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Funeral services are Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11:00 am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bunker Hill.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Cemetery. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Sharon Hartman, 88 of rural Staunton, passed away at 8:56 AM on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Villas of Holly Brook in East Alton. She was born on November 4, 1935, in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of the late Mark and Helen (Thorton) Thayer. She married Dewey D. “Joe” Hartman on February 2, 1957, in Belvidere and he passed away on August 27, 2023.
Sharon was a homemaker who loved to cook and entertain, hosting large groups for meals and family get-togethers. She faithfully attended the Community Christian Church in Alton and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 27 foster kids. She also enjoyed gardening.
She is survived by five children, Donna Jo (Buddy) Daniel of Crainhill, AL, Danny William Hartman of Cleveland, TN, Dori (Kenny) Rhodes of Staunton, Lee (Terry) Hancock of Litchfield, and Bagi (Mina) Byambajov of Mongolia; 11 grandchildren, Autumn (Conner) Hearn, Brooke Wacker, Lucas Munds (Renee), Kyle Jon Hartman (Mara), Graham Christopher Hartman, Ben (Esther) Rhodes, Phil (Nicole) Rhodes, Jake (Mia) Rhodes, Josh (Brandi) Rabida, Cassie (Shawn) Royer, and Joe Byambajov; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Susan (Mike) Hohm of Rockford and Penny Grooms of Belvidere; one brother, Steven (Anita) Abernathy of Caledonia, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmy Thayer, Reggie Abernathy, and Tommy Abernathy; one sister, Bonnie Hartman; and one daughter-in-law, Delisa Hartman.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Funeral services will follow on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 1 PM at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton with Pastor David Burger officiating.
Memorials are suggested to either Community Christian Church of Alton, Youth with a Mission (YWAM), or to While We Wait Foster Care (not for profit).
