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Death of Parlia “Polly” E. (Hurst-Dunham) Woodkirk

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Parlia “Polly” E. (Hurst-Dunham) Woodkirk, 96 of Carlinville, formerly of Brussels, crossed over the rainbow bridge Saturday afternoon, October 9, 2021, at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville. Polly was born May 20, 1925, in Fairmont City, a daughter of Durwood and Lucille (Oeth) Hurst.

Polly graduated from Collinsville High School with the class of 1943 and two years of business college. She loved to do crafts, gamble and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Polly loved her family and dance the night away with Tom. Polly danced to Wipe Out that her husband’s band played in. She married Harold Dean Durham in 1948 and he passed away on August 13, 1983. She later married Thomas L. Woodkirk on October 18, 1991, in Carlinville. They were soon to celebrate 30 years of marriage.

Polly was a purchasing agent for Allied Chemical Company in East St. Louis retiring in June 1975.

Polly was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, and a grandson, Kyle Dunham.

Polly is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Woodkirk of Carlinville; a son; grandson, Matthew (Gina) Dunham; granddaughter-in-law, Heather Dunham; 6 great-grandchildren; step-son, Randy (Vicki) Woodkirk of Peoria; step-daughter, Pam Loveless of Carlinville; step-daughter, Valerie Woodkirk of New Lenox; step-grandchildren, Mollie Ridenbark and Chad Pogue; 4 step-great-grandchildren; 4 step great-great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Sherry Hurst of Maryville.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the funeral home with Marty Betty officiating. Burial will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens at 5000 North State, Fairview Heights next to her first husband and her parents.

Memorials may be made to Carlinville American Legion Post #554. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

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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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