Obituaries
Death of Marie Inez Kampwerth
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.
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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Daniel Wayne “Danny” Thompson, 56 of Litchfield, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born in Belleville on August 24, 1968, a son of Phillip Charles and Kathleen (McCauley) Thompson.
Danny and the former Jennifer Joy Seiwell were married November 19, 1994, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville enjoying 30 years of marriage. He was employed as a construction superintendent for Westport Pools/Landmark Aquatics in St. Louis, MO. Danny enjoyed hunting, woodworking, quilting, cooking, and tending his roses, and considered spending time with his grandsons time well spent.
Danny is survived by his parents, Phillip and Kathleen Thompson of Swansea; wife, Jennifer Thompson of Litchfield; son, Caleb (Brooke) Thompson of Augusta, MI; daughter, Lauren Thompson of Dunlap, IL; sister, Emily (Paul) Linge of Evansville, IN; brother, Eric (Melissa) Thompson of Swansea; and grandsons, Kyler and Evan Thompson of Augusta, MI.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to Montgomery County Cancer Association, 106 Pinnacle Point Drive, Hillsboro, IL 62049. Plummer Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Jack Edward Titsworth, 94 of Litchfield, passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Montgomery Nursing and Rehab. He was born in Mendota, Illinois on July 9, 1930, a son of Chauncey Marion and Mary Melburiene (Davidson) Titsworth.
He graduated from Roxana High School with the class of 1948. Jack and the former Alice Southard were married in 1949; she preceded him in death in 1980. He and the former Patricia M. Priddle were married on September 15, 1980, and she survives.
Jack was a masonry contractor and owned and operated Jack Titsworth Masonry Contractors for several years. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local 8 in O’Fallon, Illinois, retiring in 1993. Jack enjoyed going on motorcycle trips, traveling in their motor home, owning Tennessee Walker horses, and the farm life. He was a member of The Christian Church of Litchfield.
Jack is survived by his wife, Patty Titsworth of Litchfield; sons, Steven (Judy) Titsworth of Holmes Beach, FL and Tim (Kelly) Titsworth of Cape Coral, FL; grandchildren, Chad (Maureen) Titsworth, Joshua Titsworth, Lauren (C.J.) Wickersham, Ally (Aaron) Reese, Jack (Deserae) Titsworth, Justin Titsworth and Kaitlin Titsworth; fifteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Chauncey and Melburiene Titsworth, his first wife, Alice Titsworth, and a sister, Jill Morgan.
Funeral services for Jack will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at The Christian Church of Litchfield, 131 Yaeger Lake Trail, Litchfield. Rev. John Blackmore and Rev. Tim Barbee will co-officiate. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Burial will be in Hart Cemetery in rural Litchfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Christian Church of Litchfield or to Hart Cemetery Association. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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David Gilbert Graham, 82 of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born in What Cheer, Iowa on February 17, 1943, a son of David Paul and Helen Lois (Thatcher) Graham.
He and the former Linda Lea Hicklin were married August 31, 1963, in New Sharon, Iowa, and they enjoyed nearly 62 years of marriage. She survives. Dave was employed with Grinnell Re Insurance Company as an account representative for 47 years. He was a member of the Litchfield Country Club and was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing cards.
He was a lifetime member of the Litchfield Loyal Order of the Moose #1634. Dave enjoyed traveling with his wife, Linda, and they enjoyed spending winters in Arkansas and Florida. He was an avid genealogist, a dedicated fisherman, and a skilled hunter, especially during his hunting trips in Lost Nations, Iowa. He attended Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield.
Dave is survived by his wife, Linda Graham of Litchfield; his sons, David (Julie) Graham of Raymond and Douglas Graham of Litchfield; five grandchildren, David L. Graham, Emily Graham, Bryan D. Graham, Michael B. Graham, and Shaina (Brendan) Fauss; and four great grandchildren, David, Hayden, Dean and Lars.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, David P. and Helen Graham, and a sister, Helen Muir.
Funeral services for Dave will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N. Monroe St., Litchfield. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hearts United or the Litchfield Food Pantry. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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