Obituaries
Death of Russell W. Hammann
Russell W. Hammann of Gillespie, IL died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 1:00 am at Friendship Home in Carlinville, IL. Russell was the son of Albert Hammann & Mathilda (Bassler) Hammann and was 92 at the time of his death.
Russell was the widow to Eileen (Harms) Hammann who he married on February 24, 1943, Carlinville, IL. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2007. Russell was a self-employed farmer as well as a US Army veteran during WWII, Purple Heart recipient and 2 Bronze Stars. He was a member of United Church of Christ in Carlinville, IL; American Legion Post 554 of Carlinville, IL; and Former member of Macoupin County Farm Bureau.
Russell is survived by daughters: Sharon Needham of Gillespie, IL, Kathie (Bill) Ivey of Gillespie, IL, grandchildren: Rhonda (John) Beiermann, Renee (Jason) Price, Crystal Ivey, William Russell Ivey, brother: Theodore Hammann of Carlinville, IL, 5 great grand-children, 2 step great grand children, and sister: Louisa Smith of Carlinville, IL.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, great-grandson: Brian Price, and brother: Walter Hammann.
Friends may call on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm and on Friday, October 7, 2011 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Carlinville, IL from 9 am until the time of services.
The funeral will take place Friday, October 7, 2011 at 10 am at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Carlinville, IL. Services will be ministered by Rev. Kevin L. Strope and burial will follow at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville, IL.
Memorial can be made to: Gifts To The Yanks Who Gave or St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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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.
