Obituaries
Death of Shirley A. Hebenstreit
Shirley A. Hebenstreit, 93 of Staunton, passed away at 10:08 AM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Litchfield Health & Rehab Center in Litchfield. She was born on June 28, 1931, in Livingston the daughter of the late George and Ann (Kerin) Slifka. She married Adolf A. “Fud” Hebenstreit on June 11, 1955, in Livingston and he passed away on May 29, 2019.
Shirley was a bookkeeper for several local and area businesses for many years. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton. She enjoyed shopping, going to the casino, and working at The Thrift Store.
She is survived by one daughter, Kelda (David) DeBarr of Litchfield; one son, David (Debbie) Hebenstreit of St. Louis, MO; four grandchildren, Derek (Megan) DeBarr, Anne (Preston) Hisle, Tyler Hebenstreit, and Trevor Hebenstreit; five great-grandchildren, Ethan, Liam, & Harrison Hisle, and Isaac & Samuel DeBarr; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, George Slifka, and two sisters, Jane Meyer and Mary McNair.
Friends may call from 10 to 11:30 AM on Monday, October 28, 2024, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton. Funeral mass will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, October 28, 2024, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton with Rev. Thomas Hagstrom officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers’ Association. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Kelly D. Frillman, 64 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 6:04 a.m. He was born on May 25, 1960, in Alton to Edward Frillman and LaVerne Weger Frillman.
He married Delma Volentine Frillman on April 18, 1987, in Reno, IL. He was a pipefitter for Local 553 of Wood River. Kelly enjoyed classic cars especially his 1934 Ford Pickup. Kelly was a craftsman of many talents and enjoyed nature.
He is survived by his spouse, Delma Frillman of Gillespie, and children, Zack Frillman of Mt. Olive and Dylan (Shelby) Frillman of Wood River.
Kelly was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark Frillman.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter’s Lutheran School. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill is in charge of the arrangements.
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Chlorus Donald Jarman III, 46 of Litchfield, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:48 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Mr. Jarman was born in Springfield on December 22, 1978, a son of Chlorus Donald and Donna Jean Jarman Jr.
He graduated from Litchfield High School, then attended college to become a paramedic. He married the former Faye Lee in 1999; they later divorced. In his free time, he enjoyed playing darts and fishing. He was a member of the Zims Rack Pool League and he had acquired many medals and trophies.
Chlorus is survived by a son, Logan Jarman, and two daughters, Corianne Jarman and Caitlyn Jarman, all of Worden.
A memorial service is planned for a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Plummer Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Letha Marie Fritz, 66 of O’Fallon, formerly of Staunton, passed away at 8:55 PM on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her residence in O’Fallon. She was born on March 13, 1959, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Harley O. and Maxine (Huett) Williams.
Letha was employed as a production worker at Olin Corporation in East Alton. She was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union, and was a past member of Cross Community Church in Staunton. She loved to fish, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and the #1 fan of her grandchildren!
She is survived by two children, Harley (Nikki) Williams of O’Fallon and Florence (Kenneth) Muhoro of Troy; five grandchildren, Kenia, Zuri, River, Ava, and Davion; three sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother; two grandchildren; and one niece.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. A memorial service will follow at 12 noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
