Obituaries
Death of Stella Coffey
Stella Coffey, formerly of Sparta, Illinois, passed away February 3, 2013, at Garden Villa in Bloomington, Indiana. She is survived by her two daughters, Glenda Murray (Patrick) of Bloomington, Indiana, and Betty Coffey of Owaneco, Illinois.
Stella Anna Behme was born January 15, 1924, to Henry Christian Behme and Clara May Rhodes Behme near Carlinville, Illinois. She graduated from Carlinville Community High School in1942 and attended St. Louis Business College in St. Louis. She worked for the Navy Department in St. Louis for three and a half years during and immediately after World War II.
Stella married Glenn I. Coffey June 22, 1946, in Carlinville. They lived in Altamont and Effingham before moving to Sparta in December 1950. Stella and Glenn had two daughters, Glenda and Betty. Stella was active in the community as a 4-H leader for a dozen years. She was a member of the Sparta Community Hospital Auxiliary for nearly 30 years as a volunteer in the gift shop.
She was a member of the Sparta First United Methodist Church since 1951. Stella was a homemaker and gardener. She canned produce and made jams and jellies for many years. She loved to crochet and sew. She and Glenn regularly took the girls on family vacations and continued to travel once Glenda and Betty were grown.
She is survived by her daughters, Glenda Murray and Betty Coffey; by three sisters, Esther Fagerburg of New Britain, Connecticut, Irene Peacock of Branson, Missouri, and Verna Knudson (Richard) of Carlinville; by three brothers, Floyd Behme (Judy) of Nilwood, Illinois; Erwin Behme (Barbara), and Carl Behme (Charlene), all of Carlinville; and by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Myrtle Karrick, Iva Loveless, and Lela Robinson; and one brother, Henry Behme.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 8, 2013 from 9:30 to 11:00 am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville with funeral services at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mayfield Cemetery in Carlinville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sparta First United Methodist Church, 600 West University Ave, Sparta, IL 62286 or Sparta Community Hospital Auxiliary, 818 East Broadway, Sparta, IL 62286.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
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Jason Paul Overby, 47 of Worden, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born on February 12, 1977, in Town & Country, MO, the son of Ronald and Cynthia (Loebach) Overby. He married Jenny Engelke on June 14, 2003, and she survives.
He was employed as a Senior IT Manager with the St. Louis County Government Offices and had many cherished colleagues with many friendships built over his career. He was also a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (Ranken Technical College).
Jason was a man of immense wisdom and humor cherishing every moment spent with his family. He was the most amazing husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. He was very involved in his children’s lives from being their number one fan to coaching them and teaching them new things to be successful in life. No matter what, he showed his kids how much he loved them and how proud he was of them.
Jason was an amazing, relaxing, and calming person to be around, and was so uplifting for others who needed a shoulder to lean on. He touched so many lives and will be forever missed and always warming our hearts with his memories.
He is survived by his wife, Jenny Overby of Worden; two sons, Adam and Matthew Overby of Worden; his parents, Ronald and Cynthia Overby of Edwardsville; one brother, Joshua (MaryBeth) Overby of Shrewsbury, MO; one sister, Jillian Overby of Edwardsville; his mother-in-law, Denise (Keith) Buschmann of Staunton; his father-in-law, Kevin (Angie) Engelke of Edwardsville; and two brothers-in-law, Jeremy and Justin Engelke of Staunton.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton with Pastor Phil Girardin officiating.
Memorials are suggested to a College Trust Fund being set up for Adam and Matthew. Williamson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Richard B. Sereg, 91 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born on January 12, 1933, in Litchfield to Peter E. Sereg and Sylvia C. Berti Sereg.
He married JoAnn Wiegand Sereg on August 6, 1955, in Carlinville. She preceded him in death on April 18, 1995. He was retired after having been an industrial chrome plater for Olin Machine Shop.
Richard was a veteran of the US Army after having served from 1953-1955. He was a life member of the VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie. Richard was also a member of the K of C Council 2076 of Gillespie, Bishop McNicholas Assembly Fourth Degree K of C, Gillespie Lions Club, Holy Cross Cemetery Board and a former alderman for the City of Gillespie.
He is survived by his son, Mark L. Sereg of Gillespie; daughter, Tracy (Terry) Soots of Gillespie; granddaughter, Abby (Mark) Enslow; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Brycen, and Braxtyn; and sister, Mary Jane Kalvin of Gillespie.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, and sister, Sylvia Denham.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at SS Simon & Jude Church in Gillespie from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. Funeral mass will be on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 12:00 pm at SS Simon & Jude Church in Gillespie. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Gillespie.
Memorials are suggested to Gillespie Public Library or Holy Cross Cemetery in Gillespie. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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Eugene Lee Frizzo, 85 of Kirkwood, MO, a former Staunton resident, passed away at 7:45 AM on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Brooking Place of Chesterfield, MO. He was born on January 15, 1939, in Staunton the son of the late Joseph and Ruby Delores “Dee” (Sherfy) Frizzo.
He married Lanida D. Jacobs on June 16, 1962, at First United Methodist Church in Staunton and she passed away on January 27, 2022. Gene was a retired Vice President with Roosevelt Bank, an Army veteran, and was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Alton. He was also active in the Rotary Club and was a past member of the Madison County Board and the Alton School Board.
He is survived by one daughter, Lainee Frizzo (husband Joshua Wallace); one grandson, Keegan Forrest; and one sister, JoAnn Gibbs.
The family will greet friends from 12 noon to 3 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers’ Association.
