Loreta Failoni, 97 of Eagarville, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 6 p.m.  She was born on September 22, 1928, in Eagarville to Ignazio Antonucci and Emilia Vittorioso Antonucci.  

She married Nick Largio and later Edeale “Dolly” Failoni. She was a homemaker. Loreta enjoyed her granddaughter.  

She is survived by children, Tony (Barb) Largio of Louisville, MS and Kenny (Cathy) Largio of Gillespie; grandchild, Devon Largio of Toronto, CA; and great grandson, Owen Moran.  

Loreta was preceded in death by her parents; both spouses; and sisters, Elnora Magnino and Noemia Reid.  

No public services will be held. Memorials are suggested to Partnership For Educational Excellence District #7 PO BOX 125, Gillespie, IL 62033. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Darlene Joyce Large, 86 of Bunker Hill, died at St. Anthony’s Hospital on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 9:14 am. She was born on August 21, 1939, in Shipman to George L. Baker and Eva B. Smith Baker.  

She married Lester O. Large on May 10, 1958, in Piasa. She was a homemaker who enjoyed flea markets, antiques, flowers and gardening.  

She is survived by her spouse, Lester Large of Bunker Hill; children, Brian (Stephanie) Large of Bunker Hill and Carolyn (Matthew) Kasten of Brighton; grandchildren, Adam Kasten, Brianna (Joshua) Dupont, and Alyssa Kasten; great-grandchild, Bryson Dupont; and siblings, Dan Baker of Bunker Hill, Georgia Bray of Shipman, and Geneva Quirk of Shipman.  

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Henry Baker, Lloyd Baker, Guy Baker, Roy Baker and Robert Baker.  

Friends may call on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at First Congregational Church, Bunker Hill from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 12:00 pm at First Congregational Church in Bunker Hill.  

Burial will be at Woodburn Cemetery, Woodburn. Memorials are suggested to First Congregational Church or American Diabetes Association. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert Leeroy Blevins, 77 of Litchfield, passed away the evening of Thursday, November 20, 2025, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born in Litchfield on December 24, 1947, a son of Robert James and Betty Bernadine (Cranford) Blevins.

He graduated from Centralia High School and proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He was employed for many years as a cabinet maker with Adenca Manufacturing in Litchfield. Robert enjoyed many outdoor activities including camping, fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, and looking for buried treasures with his metal detector.

He was a talented musician and played guitar and saxophone. Robert enjoyed watching and listening to all spectator sports and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He married the former Wanda Kay Large and they later divorced.

Robert is survived by sons, Christopher (fiancée Grace) Blevins and Jason (Jamie) Blevins, all of Litchfield; daughters, Jennifer (Gordon) Fenton of Salem, MO and Shannon Large of Litchfield; brothers, Chesley Blevins of Staunton, Joseph Blevins of Litchfield, Floyd Blevins of Highland, and Fred Blevins of Litchfield; sisters, Barbara (Ray) Schuster of Sorento, Sharon (John) Wickerheim of Chicago, and Pamela Poppenhouse of Litchfield; and several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Betty B. Blevins.

Funeral services for Mr. Blevins will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Pastor Gilbert Dealey will officiate. Burial will be in Crabtree Cemetery. Military honors will be at graveside. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family of Robert Blevins, c/o Christopher Blevins. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.