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Death of Rena M. Crookston

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Rena M. Crookston, long time resident of Mexico, Missouri, passed away at home in Sedona, Arizona where she has lived near family for the past sixteen months.  She was born in Benld, Illinois, on October 13, 1920 and died on September 30, 2011 in her sleep from natural causes.  She lived independently until just the last few weeks of her life.

She is predeceased by her late husband, James A. Crookston, a former executive with A. P. Green Refactories.  Dr. Crookston passed away on March 3, 1997.  She is survived by her two sons, Jim and wife Sue of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and Dan and wife Paulette of Sedona, Arizona.  The highlight of her life for the past 38 years were her grandchildren, Laura Deleot of Nashville, TN, Jenny Harrell of San Francisco, CA, Katie Birkholz of Denver, CO, James Crookston of Sedona, AZ, and San Francisco, CA and Shara Crookston of Toledo, OH.  The last three years of her life have been filled with great joy and pleasure with the arrival of five great-grandsons, Beau, Thornton, Nolan, Xander and Clay.

Rena’s life was fulfilled with the act of doing for others.  Very rarely did she focus on herself, it seemed to always be about someone else.  She was very active for many years in her church, Mexico First Presbyterian Church, where she served as Elder and on many committees during her 56 years of membership.  Rena was active as well in many civic activities such as PEO, the Ladies Hospital Auxiliary Board, the City Park Board and school PTA committees and fund raisers.

During the last few weeks of her life she was surrounded by family who traveled to her bedside to say goodbye.  She died during the night after the last one left.

At Rena’s request her memorial will be a graveside service at Benld Cemetery in Benld, Illinois, on October 29, 2011 at 10AM where she will be laid to rest next to her husband and mother and father, Andina and Domenic Moretti.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers any remembrance be made to the Mexico First Presbyterian Church.

Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld, Illinois is in charge of the local arrangements.

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Obituary of Mary Catherine Riggin

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Mary Catherine Riggin, 93 of Benld, died at Carlinville Rehab Center, Carlinville on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 8:18 a.m. She was born on November 15, 1931, to George W. Dugan and Edna Leggett Dugan.  

She married James E. Riggin on June 9, 1951, in Pocahontas. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2017.  She was an editor for the Benld Enterprise and a dispatcher for Benld Police Department. Mary enjoyed TV shows and spending time with family.  

She is survived by her daughter, Roxanne Riggin of Benld; son in law, John Daugherty; grandchild, Brian (Heidi) Daugherty of DeKalb; and great-grandchild, Layney Ann Daugherty.  

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; daughter, Judith Riggin Daugherty; brothers, George Dugan and Marvel “Pete” Dugan; and sisters, Ethel Dugan, Marie Churchich and Loretta Astroth.  

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Adopt A Pet.  Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Obituary of Ruth Ardella Marie (Frerichs) Cranford

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Ruth Ardella Marie (Frerichs) Cranford, 93 of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 4:14 a.m. at Litchfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 23, 1931, in Litchfield a daughter of Edward and Emma (Sewing) Frerichs.

She graduated from Litchfield High School. Ruth married Robert C. Cranford March 31, 1951, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2014. Ruth baked many wonderful desserts at The Gardens Restaurant in Litchfield during her 26 years of employment there.

Prior to that, she was a dedicated homemaker and candled eggs at the Litchfield Egg Warehouse. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals, NASCAR, and game shows. She enjoyed playing Bingo and playing the lottery. 

She is survived by a son, Kevin (Connie) Cranford of Springfield; a daughter, Debra (Mike) Peters of Elburn; a granddaughter, Kristine Cranford of Milwaukee, WI; a step-grandson, Mike Peters of Montana; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Roger Allen Cranford; three sisters, Lucille Frerichs, Viola McKimmey, and Marie Morris; four brothers, George Frerichs, Benjamin Frerichs, John Frerichs, and infant brother Roy Frerichs.

Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Rev. Fred Kraemer will officiate.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. 

The family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran School, 1301 N. State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituary of Thomas Leo Roach Sr.

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Thomas Leo Roach Sr., 52 of Litchfield, passed away at home on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born in Litchfield on November 21, 1972, a son of Charles W. and Christine M. (Trader) Roach.

He attended Hillsboro High School. He was employed as a professional truck driver by D. B. Customs in Antioch. Mr. Roach was a Harley Davidson enthusiast who loved riding his Harley and he loved his family. He enjoyed playing poker, darts, remote control hobbies, and was willing to drive any route assigned to him while at work.

Mr. Roach is survived by his father, Charles W. Roach of Farmersville; sons, Thomas L. (Payton) Roach Jr. of Princeville, Charles J. “CJ” (Tiffany) Roach of Apple Creek, OH, Richard J. (Britney) Roach of Hillsboro, and Maxwell C. Roach of Litchfield; stepson, Tristen Hancock of Litchfield; daughter, Tori-Lee (James) Roach of Benld; stepdaughter, Lauren (Benjamin) DeLong of Saco, MT; brothers, Rexdon (Melissa) Boliard of Fillmore and Gabriel (Shauna) Cochran of Litchfield; sisters, Catherine Roach of Farmersville and Shanee (Jacob) Jones of Litchfield; and grandchildren, Khai Gurley, Malcolm Gurley, Savannah Viviano, Calliope Roach, Kiara Aikens, Carly Compton, Avery DeLong, Benjamin DeLong Jr., Tucker DeLong and Shoal DeLong.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine M. (Trader) Fosnock, and a stepdaughter, Sheridan Compton.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Family and friends are encouraged to wear Harley-Davidson themed clothing, or associated colors of black and orange. The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Thomas L. Roach, Jr., to help cover funeral expenses.

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