Obituaries
Death of Oliver Knox “O.K.” Donham
Oliver Knox “O.K.” Donham, 91, of Litchfield passed away Friday, October 16, 2015, at 11:00 p.m. at H.S.H.S St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born on September 10, 1924, in Wichita, Kansas, to Wickliffe Oliver and Gertrude Belle (Knox) Donham. He was a graduate of Jerseyville High School Class of 1942.
Mr. Donham was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army. He served in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theater and held the rank of Supply Sergeant and was a recipient of the Purple Heart for injuries received in combat.
He married the former Agnes Winifred Ryan on December 11, 1952, in Ferguson, MO. Mrs. Donham passed away August 22, 2005. Mr. Donham, along with his late wife Agnes and late son, Kevin, owned and operated Donham’s Ladies Apparel in Downtown Litchfield and Jerseyville for several years. He retired in 1990.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Litchfield and served on the Board of Elders there for several years. Mr. Donham was active in several community organizations and was a community volunteer. He was a longtime member of the Litchfield Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. In 1990, he was the Veiled Non-Profit.
He served in capacities with the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce over the Years, Chairman of the Litchfield Red Cross Chapter, Kneiry-Knagg American Legion Post #436 and served on the Color Guard. Mr. Donham had served on the Board of Directors for the Lincoln Land Area Agency on Aging.
He is survived by his daughter in law, Debra K. Donham of Litchfield; two grandsons, Sean Donham of Litchfield and Chris (Laura) Donham of Clearwater, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife Agnes, Mr. Donham is preceded in death by his son Kevin, who passed away on July 31, 1999.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 21 at 11 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Litchfield with Rev. Gary Schwab officiating. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.
The family suggests memorials to either the First Presbyterian Church or to Rotary International.
Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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Roberta “Bobbi” Haneghan, 89 of Bunker Hill, died on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Bethalto. She was born in Bunker Hill on June 24, 1936, to Robert and Clara (Fensterman) Haneghan.
Bobbi was fiercely independent and loved being active. She enjoyed traveling, woodworking, spending time with family and friends, and had a strong passion for dogs. Her exuberant laugh brought joy to everyone around her.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bobbi was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, William “Bill” Haneghan; and seven sisters, Jean Haneghan (infant), Vivian O’Toole, June Fortschneider, Patricia “Patty” Whiting, Veronica “Ronni” Waymire, Edwina “Babe” Weishaupt, and Mary Lynn Brunaugh.
A private burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bunker Hill. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Metro East Humane Society at https://www.mehs.org/support. Kravanya Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements.
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Mathew Dwayne Spickerman, 66 of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 3:38 pm. He was born on December 20, 1959, in Alton to Harold Spickerman and Dorothy Bixen Spickerman.
He was a carpenter. Mathew enjoyed hunting, motorcycles and was an outdoorsman.
He is survived by his children, Daniel Spickerman (Megan Ferraris) of Dorsey and Shelby Spickerman (Matt Rose) of Bunker Hill; grandchild, Aryn Rose; several cousins and best friend, Jeff Chapman.
Mathew was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral services are Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill. Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill.
Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church of Bunker Hill. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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Ann Marie Maguire, 73 of Gillespie, passed away at home, Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1953, one of twelve children to Wayne F. and Kathryn M. (Miller) Murray in Pana.
She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Pana and graduated with Hillsboro High School’s Class of 1971. She married Perry W. Maguire on September 29, 2010. She had a passion for horses and during their honeymoon on Mackinac Island she made it her goal to have Perry photograph her with as many horses as possible.
She worked as paraprofessional at both the elementary and high schools in Gillespie. Her first love was always her family; she dearly loved Perry, all their children and grandchildren, equally. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Gillespie where she enjoyed being a part of their women’s prayer group.
Ann is survived by her children, Amee Lee, Michael Burrow, Kathleen Schmidt, Jeremy Burrow, Anne Fullington, Kara Burrow, and Tyler Burrow; her step-children, Natalie Maguire Levite and Shane Maguire; her grandchildren, Damon Lee, Allie Burrow, Sam Burrow, Jack Goby, Henry Schmidt, Jacob Burrow, Jared Burrow, Beau Zachary, Layne Burrow, Luke Anderson, Cali Powell, Daytn Powell, Knox Burrow, Taylor Maguire, Jessie Maguire, Cameron Reid, and Kellan Maguire; her great-grandchildren, Jackie Burrow, Carter Davis, Alabama Finley, Portlyn Finley, Folsum Finley, Seager Finley, and Cabot Harper; and her brothers and sister, Dan Murray, Leo Murray, Raymond Murray, Steve Murray, Pat Murray, John Murray, Gerry Murray, and Veronica Armentrout.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Tom Murray, Greg Murray, and Dale Murray.
A private service for the family is planned; Hough-Dean Funeral Home is assisting.
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