Obituaries
Death of Mary T. Basso
Mary T. Basso Male of Litchfield, IL died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 1:30 pm in Walshville, Illinois. Mary was 100 years old at the time of her death. She was the widow to Marion J. Basso on January 5, 1929, Gillespie, IL. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1988.
Mary is survived by son: Marion C. (Linda) Basso of Walshville, IL, daughter: Doris J. (Thomas N. ) Dooley of Saint Louis, MO, grandchildren: Deborah West, Karen Sue Gaus, Jeanne M. Server, Thomas P. Dooley, Step Grandchildren, Chrissy Marshall, Loran Morgan, great grandchildren: Robert Rohrer, Heather Wainscott, Travis Server, Mark Server, Lisa Gaus, Alex Gaus, and step great grandchildren: Chelsea Newingham, Cole Newingham, Great Great Grandchildren, Trenton Wainscott, Bailey Wainscott, Madison Server, Jenna Rohrer.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, brothers: Paul Tkach, George Tkach, and sister: Helen Drobney.
Friends may call on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Rosary will be at 6 pm.
The funeral is set to take place Friday, December 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Bless John Paul II Church in Mt. Olive. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Gillespie. The service will be ministered by Fr. Larry Anschutz.
Memorials can be made to Blessed John Paul II Church or Holy Cross Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Kelly D. Frillman, 64 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:04 a.m. He was born on May 25, 1960, in Alton to Edward Frillman and LaVerne Weger Frillman.
He married Delma Volentine Frillman on April 18, 1987, in Reno, IL. He was a pipefitter for Local 553 of Wood River. Kelly enjoyed classic cars especially his 1934 Ford Pickup. Kelly was a craftsman of many talents and enjoyed nature.
He is survived by his spouse, Delma Frillman of Gillespie, and children, Zack Frillman of Mt. Olive and Dylan (Shelby) Frillman of Wood River.
Kelly was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Frillman.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter’s Lutheran School. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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Chlorus Donald Jarman III, 46 of Litchfield, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:48 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Mr. Jarman was born in Springfield on December 22, 1978, a son of Chlorus Donald and Donna Jean Jarman Jr.
He graduated from Litchfield High School, then attended college to become a paramedic. He married the former Faye Lee in 1999; they later divorced. In his free time, he enjoyed playing darts and fishing. He was a member of the Zims Rack Pool League and he had acquired many medals and trophies.
Chlorus is survived by a son, Logan Jarman, and two daughters, Corianne Jarman and Caitlyn Jarman, all of Worden.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Plummer Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Letha Marie Fritz, 66 of O’Fallon, formerly of Staunton, passed away at 8:55 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence in O’Fallon. She was born on March 13, 1959, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Harley O. and Maxine (Huett) Williams.
Letha was employed as a production worker at Olin Corporation in East Alton. She was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union, and was a past member of Cross Community Church in Staunton. She loved to fish, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and the #1 fan of her grandchildren!
She is survived by two children, Harley (Nikki) Williams of O’Fallon and Florence (Kenneth) Muhoro of Troy; five grandchildren, Kenia, Zuri, River, Ava, and Davion; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and one niece.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
