Obituaries
Death of Robert Dickey “Dick” Rutherford
Robert Dickey “Dick” Rutherford, 81 of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Heritage Manor in Carlinville. He was born on January 2, 1941, in Carlinville, the son of Dr. Robert and Dorothy “Dickey” Rutherford.
He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1958 and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and graduated with a degree in agriculture. Prior to his retirement in 2006, he was a sales consultant and construction center manager for Morton Buildings in Litchfield. He loved waterfowl hunting in Calhoun County and Canada and traveling in the U.S. and Europe.
After retirement, he became actively engaged in raising purebred Kiko goats seeking outstanding genetics in the breed. He was a much-beloved grandfather and loved spending time with family. His grandchildren were a great source of joy for him.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sally, of 36 years; two brothers, Paul and Jack Rutherford; and sister, Ann Goetzel. He is survived by a son, Ty (Donna) Rutherford of Gillespie; daughter, Lisa (Rich) Rans of Austin, TX; daughter, Angi (Matt) Voss of Baltimore, MD; stepsons, Rodney (Lisa) Walton of Walterville, OR, Adrian (Amy) Walton of Carlinville, and Damon (Becky) Walton of Carlinville; and stepdaughter, Shawna (Michael) Veydt of Venetia, PA; and stepdaughter-in-law, Leah Walton of Westchester, IL; grandchildren, Jesse (Hayley) Rutherford, Riley (Keegan) Craig, Alexander Voss, Griffin, Beckett, and Nolan Rans, Rihanna and Macalla Walton, Lauren Swainston, Aidan Walton, Camryn (John) Joseph, Chloe Walton, Carly (Brendan) Stewart, Cory Walton, Will Walton, Matthew Veydt, Emma, Adam and Nick Walton; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jill Lambert; and step son, Trevor Walton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville at 10:30 a.m. with visitation prior to the service from 8:00 to 10:15 a.m. Rev. Dean Probst will officiate. In lieu of donations, the family asks that people simply do a good deed for someone less fortunate than themselves.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home Carlinville in charge of arrangements.
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Nancy Ilene Weller, 74, of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 2:52 pm. She was born June 4, 1949, in Litchfield, to Charles Giller and Margaret Whitman Giller. She married Kenneth Raymond Weller, Sr., on August 17, 1968, in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2011.
She was a caregiver. Nancy loved horses, reading, and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Chester (Katina) Weller of Gillespie, Luke Weller of Gillespie, Spring Weller (spouse, Phillip Benner) of Fowler, IN, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 5 brothers, and sisters.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, 4 brothers, and sisters.
No public services are scheduled. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Beverly Kay Brown, 82, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie, on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 8:45 am. She was born October 4, 1941, in Litchfield, to Mario Meldi and Opal Olston Meldi. She married Bob Brown on October 30, 1976.
She worked for the State of Illinois in title transferring and data processing. Beverly enjoyed reading and was an avid reader of People’s magazine.
She is survived by her spouse, Bob Brown of Gillespie, children, Joell (Sid) Flyte of Edwardsville, Jackie (Larry) Fear of The Villages, FL, Kathy Giesler of Mattoon, Kim (Joe) Brittin of Springfield, Jane (Greg) Hallum of Ishpeming, MI, Lori Brown of Temecula, CA, grandchildren, Breanna Leake, Dominique Flyte, Addie Flyte, Bradley Fear, David Fear, Brad Brittin, Melissa Casad, Amanda Kozak, Jaime Galloway, Jaimee Dobson, Jenny Knight, Emily Nault, Elyssa Gregurash, Erin Baldini, many great-grandchildren, brothers, Ron (Corky) Meldi of Nitro, WV, and sisters-in-law, June Swan and Loni Cloyd. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Jedd Hallum, and brother-in-law, Preston Brown.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to SS Simon and Jude Church. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Darrell Leon Hoffstot, 69, of Gillespie, died at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, on Saturday, March 2, 2024. He was born October 2, 1954, in Granite City, to Willard Lee Hoffstot and Hazel Mae Holloway Hoffstot.
He was retired after having been an assembler for Echlin. Darrell enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and water skiing.
He is survived by his sons, Zachary Hoffstot of Mt. Olive, and Zane Hoffstot of Gillespie, and sisters, Sandra Elledge of Litchfield, and Peggy (Joseph) Fischer. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Victor Hoffstot.
No public services will be held. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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