Obituaries
Death of LaDonna Sue Bangert
LaDonna Sue Bangert, 85 of Staunton, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Heritage Health in Staunton. She was born on Wednesday, January 20, 1937, in Jefferson City, MO. She was the daughter of Walter and Frances (Lord) Daniel.
LaDonna was a homemaker who also loved to sew and craft.
LaDonna is survived by her two daughters, Karen (Larry) Ziegler of Staunton and Kathy (Phil) Richter of Shiloh; four sons, Jim (Linda) McDowell of Staunton, Joe McDowell of Sawyerville, Jon (Donna) McDowell of Staunton, and Michael Wofford of Staunton; 15 grandchildren, Jennie (Rob) Wilson, Stephanie (Corey) Ziegler, Josh (Angela) Ziegler, Keith (Cheryl) Johnson, Chris (Kara) Johnson, Scott (Jodie) McDowell, Andrew (Jessie) McDowell, Ashley (Mike) Sawyers, Erin (James) Wheeler, Xander McDowell, Anna McDowell, Robbie Gathard, Abby Gathard, Adam Gathard, and Mackenzie Wofford; 20 great grandchildren, Blake Reathaford, Carter Reathaford, Cameron Reathaford, Jaxon Ziegler, Isaac Wilson, Summer Wilson, Gabe Wilson, Easton Wilson, Grace Johnson, Susie McDowell, Lila McDowell, Cassie Montine, Aubrey Wiley, Angel McDowell, Andrew McDowell Jr, Caleb Eldridge, Elena Eldridge, Paige Eldridge, Nicole Sawyers, and Lexi Sawyers; two great great grandchildren, Ellie Montine and Kayson McDowell; and sister, Shirley (Dave) Scheyer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Daniel; mother, Frances (Lord) Robbins; stepfather, Elmore “Ray” Robbins; three husbands, Garland McDowell, Bobby Wofford, and Ervin “Ike” Bangert; sister in infancy, Peggy Jean Daniel; and son-in-law, Mike Johnson.
A public visitation service for LaDonna Bangert will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lesicko Funeral Home located at 271 N Second Street in Livingston. Following the visitation service, burial will be held in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton.
Memorial contributions in memory of LaDonna Bangert can be made to the family. The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is privileged to take care of the arrangements and services for LaDonna Bangert and her family.
Comments
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.
Comments
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.
