Obituaries
Death of Roxanne Lynn Gregory
Roxanne Lynn Gregory, 59 of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on Wednesday, November 14, 1962 in Staunton. She was the daughter of Walter L.“Bud” and Darlene A. (Dworzynski) Renko.
She was married to Robert H. Gregory on December 29, 1998, in New Orleans, LA. Roxanne was a legal assistant/paralegal for over 35 years and worked as the office manager for the Law Office of Robert H. Gregory located in East Alton. She was passionate about many issues of importance to her including environmental protection, protection for victims of domestic violence, alleviation of hunger and poverty in her community, prevention of child physical and sexual abuse, and the preservation of women’s reproductive rights in Illinois.
Over the years, she advocated for those causes, providing time, effort and monetary contributions to improve the lives of others. Roxanne was also a past member of the Staunton Lions Club and contributed time to the Staunton Food Pantry and Staunton Helping Hands.
Roxanne was most passionate, however, about her love for her family and her friends, and the desire to help others. She enjoyed yoga, flower gardening, fishing and hiking. She was a certified yoga instructor and was a Nia White Belt. She also loved to read and enjoyed music and the arts. She helped found and was an active participant of a local book club that meets monthly at the Staunton VFW.
Roxanne is survived by her husband, Robert H. Gregory of Staunton; sons, Cory (wife, Natalie) Tally of Worden, Stephen (wife, Katie) Gregory of O’Fallon, IL and Bobby (wife, Ashley) Gregory of Morrisville, NC; grandchildren, Christian Tally, Richter, Emery, and Palmer Gregory; her mother, Darlene A. Renko of Moro; brothers, Mark L. Renko of St. Charles, MO, Duane A. (wife, Angela) Renko of Edwardsville, and Ryan J. Renko of Holiday Shores; father and mother-in-law, William and Evelyn Gregory of Lebanon; sister-in-law, Marsha Weston-Fiss of Belleville; and her niece, Michelle (husband, Bryan) Roy.
Roxanne was preceded in death by her father, Walter L.”Bud” Renko, and brother-in-law, Jan Fiss.
It was Roxanne’s wish and that of her family, that her body be cremated.
A private family celebration be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions in memory of Roxanne Gregory may be made to Staunton Helping Hands, Friends of Madison County Child Advocacy Center, the Oasis Women’s Center of Alton, Illinois, the Sierra Club of Illinois, the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, MO or to Planned Parenthood-Springfield Health Center in Springfield, Illinois.
The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston, IL is privileged to take care of the arrangements for Roxanne Gregory and her Family.
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Thomas Michael Pritchard, 57 of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at his residence in Carlinville. Tom was born on August 26, 1967, in Carlinville a son of Zane and Clara (Churchill) Pritchard.
He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1986. Tom never married. Tom worked as maintenance at Carlinville Community School District, Starr Brothers Hog Farm, and the elevators at both Palmyra and Chesterfield.
Tom was a skilled outdoorsman, fisherman and hunter of all game. He also enjoyed hunting for artifacts. He loved making memories with friends through turkey and waterfowl hunting.
Thomas is survived by his brother, Steve Pritchard of Springfield.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Kathryn Peterson, and his black lab ,Bandit.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. His ashes will be buried next to his parents and sister at Moore cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Davis-Anderson P.O. Box 135 Carlinville, IL 62626 for funeral expenses. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Barbara Ann Holak, 66 of Springfield, formerly of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Hillsboro Rehab & Health Care Center in Hillsboro. She was born on October 27, 1958, in Staunton the daughter of the late Joe and Gail (Ruckstahl) Holak.
Barb was a 1976 graduate of Staunton High School and was active in track and in the marching band as a flag twirler. After high school, she went to work in the Secretary of State’s office in Springfield until her retirement in 2010. She loved making new friends, playing in dart leagues, taking canoe trips with her many friends, and was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
She is survived by her two sisters, Linda Holak (Dennis) Grammer of Litchfield and Connie Holak (Bob) Zenner of Staunton; two nephews, Shane (Dana) Grammer and Chad (Melissa) Grammer; a great nephew, Easton Grammer; and two great nieces, Dakoda Mix and Rylie Mix, all of Litchfield.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Coats for Kids, PO Box 157, Litchfield, IL 62056. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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95-year-old Helen Boehler of Litchfield passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 1:35 a.m. at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center in Decatur on February 27, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1929 in Litchfield the only child of Max E. and Juanita (Bridges) Taylor.
She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Litchfield Community High School graduating with the class of 1947. She and Charles William Boehler were married by Fr. F.J. Lawler at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on November 27, 1948, and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage before his passing on February 26, 2012.
Through the years, Mrs. Boehler was employed as a receptionist at the old St. Francis Hospital, Dr. Arthur E. Sihler, Claude Anderson, O.D., and Sidney’s Tot and Teen, all in Litchfield. She enjoyed walking, dancing, was a voracious reader and an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s fan. Mrs. Boehler was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the St. Anne’s Society, and a volunteer with the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary.
Mrs. Boehler is survived by daughters, Sue (Greg) Penderghest of Decatur and Marcie (Mark) Hartke of Kirksville, MO; grandchildren, Emily Penderghest of Franklin, IN, Monica Penderghest and Chary Hall of Decatur, and Jared (Kate) Hartke of Pittsburgh, PA; and great-grandson, Reuben Anderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield. Father Daniel Willenborg will preside. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Litchfield Public Library or Holy Family Catholic Church. Plummer Funeral Home of Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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