Obituaries
Death of Larry Ray Davis II
Larry Ray Davis II, 54, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on Tuesday, February 24, 1970, in Staunton. He married the love of his life, Pam Mueller, on June 30, 1990, in Staunton.
Larry was a member of the United States Air Force for 23 years. He served active duty from May 1989 to May 2013, after being wounded in Iraq and flown home on the Wounded Warrior Plane. Larry did not give his life in war, but his life was taken from a service connected illness due to many overseas deployments. In every shape and form, Larry R. Davis II was a veteran of war and a hero for his country.
Larry took on many different roles in his life, but the most important role to him was protector of his family. He gave everything so his family could have anything. He didn’t know a stranger and had the most infectious personality of anyone this world has seen. It was physically impossible not to love him and his signature smile. Larry was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, and there wasn’t a game he was willing to miss. In football’s offseason, he enjoyed movie nights with his family, listening to music, and loving life. He loved fishing, but only if he was with his favorite fishing partner, his son, on their beautiful green boat.
Larry loved his wife, Pamala, more than anyone has loved another human being. The love he had for her was indescribable. As he would say, “I’m going to love you forever and ever, Amen.” Larry’s second love was a tie between his three children and his four beautiful grandchildren.
Larry is survived by his wife, Pamala Davis of Staunton, three children, Lacie Davis of Staunton, Larry Davis III of Litchfield, and Laria Davis of Staunton; and his four grandchildren; Hudson, Hazzlie, Hattie, and Hayden Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Ray Davis, his sister, Jennifer Davis, and his maternal grandparents, John and Norma Halteman.
Private family funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton, with Chaplain Ryan Harris officiating. The Staunton Military Honor Guard conducted graveside military rites.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family. They have a memorial up to honor his memory. The Facebook page is called Larry’s Angels. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559416764189&mibextid=LQQI4d
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Thomas Michael Pritchard, 57 of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his residence in Carlinville. Tom was born on August 26, 1967, in Carlinville a son of Zane and Clara (Churchill) Pritchard.
He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1986. Tom never married. Tom worked as maintenance at Carlinville Community School District, Starr Brothers Hog Farm, and the elevators at both Palmyra and Chesterfield.
Tom was a skilled outdoorsman, fisherman and hunter of all game. He also enjoyed hunting for artifacts. He loved making memories with friends through turkey and waterfowl hunting.
Thomas is survived by his brother, Steve Pritchard of Springfield.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Kathryn Peterson, and his black lab ,Bandit.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. His ashes will be buried next to his parents and sister at Moore cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Davis-Anderson P.O. Box 135 Carlinville, IL 62626 for funeral expenses. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Barbara Ann Holak, 66 of Springfield, formerly of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Hillsboro Rehab & Health Care Center in Hillsboro. She was born on October 27, 1958, in Staunton the daughter of the late Joe and Gail (Ruckstahl) Holak.
Barb was a 1976 graduate of Staunton High School and was active in track and in the marching band as a flag twirler. After high school, she went to work in the Secretary of State’s office in Springfield until her retirement in 2010. She loved making new friends, playing in dart leagues, taking canoe trips with her many friends, and was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
She is survived by her two sisters, Linda Holak (Dennis) Grammer of Litchfield and Connie Holak (Bob) Zenner of Staunton; two nephews, Shane (Dana) Grammer and Chad (Melissa) Grammer; a great nephew, Easton Grammer; and two great nieces, Dakoda Mix and Rylie Mix, all of Litchfield.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Coats for Kids, PO Box 157, Litchfield, IL 62056. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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95-year-old Helen Boehler of Litchfield passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 1:35 a.m. at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center in Decatur on February 27, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Litchfield the only child of Max E. and Juanita (Bridges) Taylor.
She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Litchfield Community High School graduating with the class of 1947. She and Charles William Boehler were married by Fr. F.J. Lawler at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on November 27, 1948, and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage before his passing on February 26, 2012.
Through the years, Mrs. Boehler was employed as a receptionist at the old St. Francis Hospital, Dr. Arthur E. Sihler, Claude Anderson, O.D., and Sidney’s Tot and Teen, all in Litchfield. She enjoyed walking, dancing, was a voracious reader and an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s fan. Mrs. Boehler was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the St. Anne’s Society, and a volunteer with the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary.
Mrs. Boehler is survived by daughters, Sue (Greg) Penderghest of Decatur and Marcie (Mark) Hartke of Kirksville, MO; grandchildren, Emily Penderghest of Franklin, IN, Monica Penderghest and Chary Hall of Decatur, and Jared (Kate) Hartke of Pittsburgh, PA; and great-grandson, Reuben Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield. Father Daniel Willenborg will preside. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Litchfield Public Library or Holy Family Catholic Church. Plummer Funeral Home of Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
