Obituaries
Death of Patrick Joseph Magill
Patrick Joseph Magill, age 56 of Staunton, formerly of Warrenton, MO, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on Wednesday, August 17, 1966, in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of Harry W. Jr. and Annette (Munster) Magill.
Pat attended the Southview Special School District in St. Louis County, MO. and graduated in 1987. Pat had a bright and curious love for life. Besides spending time with family, Pat was a proud uncle, loving brother, and brother-in-law.
Pat enjoyed movies, wrestling, Wheel of Fortune, music, farming, traveling, and Vanna his Cat. He liked to dance and sing. Pat was a huge Elvis fan. He was a fan of local sports teams too, like the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, the St. Louis Blues and Mizzou. His favorite holidays were Christmas, New Years Eve, and the Fourth of July.
Patrick is survived by his parents, Harry Jr. and Annette Magill; brother, Matthew T. Magill; sister, Angela K. Bentlage and her husband, Kevin; niece, Jessica; and nephew, Blake.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry Sr. and Virginia Magill; maternal grandparents, Ralph and Margaret Munster; and an aunt, Patricia Mary Magill.
It was Pat’s wishes and that of his family that he be cremated. The family will host a Celebration of Patrick’s Life at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Patrick J. Magill can be made to the Albert Pujols Wellness Center for Adults with Down Syndrome or Southview School, 11660 Eddie & Park Road, Sunset Hills, MO 63126.
The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is privileged to take care of the arrangements for Patrick J. Magill and his family.
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Dustin Carl Hickey, 40 of Staunton, died at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 3:33 pm. He was born on April 6, 1984, in Litchfield to Patrick H. Hickey and Linda S. (Deck) Bellm.
He was an auto body repairman.
He is survived by his grandmother, Betty Deck; father, Patrick Hickey; mother, Linda Deck Bellm; sons, Calen Reiffer and Hudson Smith; and brothers, Ross Bellm and Carl Bellm.
Dustin was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Carl Deck and Jack Hickey, and grandmother, Eleanor Massey.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church, Gillespie from 4:00 to 6:00 pm with a memorial service to follow at the church at 6:00 pm. Memorials are suggested to wishes of the family.
Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mark McGhee, 38 of Mt. Olive, passed away on September 16 at his home. He was the son of Marcia and Curt McGhee.
He was a graduate of Ranken Tech and the owner of McGhee Heating & Cooling for the last 15 years. He was the best friend of a hot house in summer and cold house in winter. He was a brilliant problem solver. The best days of his life were spent spending time with his sons and close friend, Robert France.
He is survived by his fiancé, Chelsea File and two sons, Owen and Hudson McGhee of Mt. Olive; son, Zack Fox, and his mother, Kristen Fox, of Troy; father and stepmother, Curt and Connie; brother and stepsister, Chris and Crystal McGhee of Monroe, LA; and loving pet, Scooter.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Methodist Church of Mt. Olive from 9:00 am until 10:00 am with a memorial service following at the church at 10:00 am. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Orville E. Smith, 89 of Carlinville, passed away Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Care in Hillsboro. Orville was born on December 16, 1934, in Carlinville a son of Leonard and Helen Parnell Smith.
He married Shirley Ann Little on June 13, 1954, in Carlinville. Orville was a welder at Laclede Steel in Alton for 35 years retiring in 1981. He was also an active member in the local union. In his spare time, you could find Orville either playing his guitar around the house or working on gas engines and lawnmowers in his garage which he really enjoyed.
Orville is survived by his son, Randy Smith of Virden; son, Curtis Smith of Carlinville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Orville was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley Ann Smith; brother, Frankie Smith; and sister, Mary Dingus.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Prairie Lawn Cemetery. He will be laid to rest next to his wife, Shirley. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
