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Death of Marie Inez Kampwerth

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Marie Inez Kampwerth, 93, of Bunker Hill, IL passed away at 6:24 PM on January 17, 2012 at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, IL.

She was the daughter of Charles and Hulda Ladendorff, was born February 17, 1918 in rural Bunker Hill, Illinois.

Marie was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith on May 19, 1938, at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill where she became a member and remained the rest of her life. She married Wilfred Kampwerth on July 30, 1939, at Zion, and they had four children. Marie earned a teaching certificate from Illinois State University in Normal and taught in rural schools until her marriage. The family farmed north of Bunker Hill where Marie was a mother, farm wife, caretaker of aging parents, and did substitute teaching.

Marie and Wilfred enjoyed forty years together until his passing on March 4, 1978. While living in Bunker Hill, Marie often visited her children, served actively with the Ladies of Zion, and volunteered with other groups including the Meissner/Whitaker Park Committee and the Beautification Committee. She was a charter member of Bunker Hill AARP and the Bunker Hill Historical Society. Marie was always interested in government. She served many years as a voting judge and often attended city council meetings. In 2005 Marie was selected as the Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade.

On January 10, 2007, Marie had a serious heart attack. After two weeks in the hospital and several month’s rehabilitation at Rosewood Care Center, Marie returned home to live next door to her daughter.

Preceding Marie in death were her parents, her husband Wilfred, her brothers Roy and Ferdie Ladendorff, her son William, and close friend, Harold Benjey.

Marie is survived by three children: daughter Judy and husband Ed Brown of Kokomo, Indiana; son Robert Kampwerth and wife Sandy of Flagstaff, Arizona; and daughter Joni Wood and husband Rodger of Bunker Hill. She is also survived by six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a great-great grandchild, nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.

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Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IL and from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, Bunker Hill, IL.

Funeral services will be at 11 am on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, Bunker Hill, IL with Rev. Terry Grebing officiating. Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill, IL. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund or the Bunker Hill Historical Society.

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com

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Death of Jean Marie Boston Wilson

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Jean Marie Boston Wilson, 52 of Staunton, passed away at 6:46 AM on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was born on March 10, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Jerry and Mary (Ackerman) Boston.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed 5D Diamond Art, gardening, painting, cooking, baking, and arts and crafts.

She is survived by her son, Nicholas Wilson; two sisters, Anne Hood and  Barbie Ivey Boston; a brother, Joe (Peggy) Boston; several nephews; and her beloved dog, Max. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew, Don Ivey Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Donald Ivey.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Death of James Rudolph Zirkelbach

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James Rudolph Zirkelbach, 86 of Benld, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 12:10 a.m. at his residence in Benld. He was born November 26, 1936, in Shawneetown, IL to Gregory Zirkelbach and Beulah (Vaughn) Zirkelbach.

He married Mary V. Lebro on August 12, 1977, in Carlinville. James was a retired Sheriff for Macoupin County Sheriff’s Department in Carlinville, a member of the Macoupin-Montgomery Crime Stoppers, Illinois Sheriff’s Association, Former board member for Community Unit School District #7, Amvets, and a former member of the Macoupin County Board.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Zirkelbach of Benld; five sons, Robert (Sandee) Zirkelbach of Carlisle, IA, Dennis (Julie) Zirkelbach of Eagarville, James Zirkelbach of Benld, Mark (Sandy) Zirkelbach of Kemp, TX, Brad Zirkelbach of Wentzville, MO; three daughters, Tracy (Bret) Werner of Hamel, Joan (Brent) Cain of Carlinville, and Kimberly J. (Jack) Burns of Benld; two brothers, Andrew (Shirley) Zirkelbach of Alton and Eugene (Ruth) Zirkelbach of Kampsville, IL; and sister, Pat Navarre of Godfrey.

James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian Zirkelbach; sister, Cecelia Zirkelbach; and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Zirkelbach.

Friends may call on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie, from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Kravanya Funeral Home, 203 E. Elm St., Gillespie with Pastor Bob Zirkelbach officiating.

Burial will be at Benld Cemetery in Benld. Memorials are suggested to Crimestoppers or to Gillespie High School Cross Country. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.

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Richard A. Kapp, 81, of Staunton, passed away at 7:00 AM on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Hallmark Health Care Center in Carlinville. He was born on February 21, 1942, in Staunton the son of the late August and Lydia (Becker) Kapp. He married Carol A. Meyer on February 8, 1975, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton and she survives.

Dick was Superintendent of the Water Department for the City of Staunton for over 30 years and also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton, and a past member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department.  He loved duck hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of Staunton; two sons, Daron (Alisha) Kapp of Benld and Aaron (Laura) Kapp of Lebanon; and three grandchildren,  Lucca, Giana, Kyle, and a fourth grandchild on the way. 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Kapp.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 5 PM until closing at the Staunton VFW Hall in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to either the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department or to the Staunton Sports Boosters.

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