Obituaries
Death of Patricia “Pat” Lou (Harris) Peetoom
Patricia “Pat” Lou (Harris) Peetoom , 84 of Carlinville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 21, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Carlinville, IL. Patricia was born December 18, 1930, in Braman, OK, a daughter of Alva Bryan and Nellie Grace (Stout) Harris.
Patricia graduated as salutatorian from Braman High School with the class of 1948. She married Victor C. Peetoom, March 17, 1950, at the First Baptist Church in Braman, OK.
As Pat grew up, she moved to various areas of Oklahoma and Texas as her father worked as a roustabout on an oil-well drilling rig. Pat began her career in banking with First National Bank in Braman, and was working there when she was married. Later, she moved to Shawnee, Oklahoma and Louisville, Kentucky where her husband took his ministerial training. She was employed as a teller and auditor for a time as her husband served a church in Bolingbrook, IL. Later cities of residence were Alton and Charleston, IL before they moved to Carlinville in 1990.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, sister; Jane Schalk, brother-in-law; Clarence Rice and son-in-law; Dean Robison.
Services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 1:00pm at the Emmanuel Baptist Church Activity Center in Carlinville, IL.
Patricia is survived by her husband, Victor C. Peetoom of Carlinville, IL, son, Steven (Marie) Peetoom of Plainfield, IL, daughter, Roseanna Robison of Carlinville, IL, son, Greg (Johnnie) Peetoom of Tustin, CA, daughter, Jan (Ronald) Klett of Urbana, IL, 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, sister, Carolyn Rice of San Antonio, TX, several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville 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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