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Death of Norma Jean “Sally” Cummings

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Norma Jean “Sally” Cummings, 91 of Staunton, passed away at her residence in Staunton on Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born on October 12, 1929, in Alsey, IL a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James A. and Gladys T. (Lawson) Northcutt Jr.

She married Lester D. Cummings on June 29, 1947, in Wood River and he passed away on June 11, 1999. She worked at Webco, a weatherproofing company in Litchfield, years ago. She would later work at Walmart in Glen Carbon for a number of years. Norma attended Ashley and Winchester, Illinois schools. She was a “Career Grandma” and a diehard “Wheel of Fortune” and “Price is Right” enthusiast.  She loved crocheting, puzzle books, working jigsaw puzzles, baking, and going to yard sales. She also collected music boxes, kitchen gadgets, and owned 369 collectible figurine pairs of shoes.

She is survived by three daughters, Peggy Easley of Staunton, Sandra (Rich) Schlechte of Edwardsville, and Judith (Aubrey) Denton of Sulphur, LA; two sons, Timothy (Rose) Cummings of Edwardsville and Mark Cummings of Benld; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Cummings-Crosby (husband Gerald) of Litchfield; 19 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Cummings; grandson, Scott Maulding; three brothers, Arthur, David, and Guy Northcutt; sister, Nina Clanton; two sons-in-law, David Gerdes Sr. and Joe Easley; daughter-in-law, Judy Cummings; three sisters-in-law, Louise Northcutt, Maxine Blackburn, and Tomaline Northcutt; three nieces; two nephews; and a great-great-granddaughter in infancy Ariana Watson.

Visitation services will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Williamson Funeral Home and Staunton. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to the Staunton Food Pantry.

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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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Death of Richard A. Kapp

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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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