Obituaries
Death of Winifred Ann Wallner
Winifred Ann Wallner, 95 of Litchfield, passed to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1928, in Springfield the daughter of Godfrey and Winifred (Wall) Benson.
Mrs. Wallner attended Lanphier High School and Springfield Secretarial School. She worked for the State Department of Agriculture (Division of Livestock Industry); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Springfield; and the State Department of Health (Division of TB Control).
She married Richard Louis Wallner on April 17, 1955, at the First Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Mrs. Wallner was a member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church – LCMS. She was very active in church functions serving as the church organist for many years.
Mrs. Wallner is survived by one son, David Louis (Donna) Wallner of Ferguson, MO; three daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Fred) Barnabe of Monticello, IL, Mary Louise (Thom) Hart of Atwater, IL, and Rebecca Ann Wallner of Litchfield; 10 grandchildren, April (Lance) Wallis, Michael Wallner, Heidi (Cecil) McClendon, Frederick (Kateah) Barnabe, Anne (Dustin) Reinbold, Tammy (David) Boyce, Mike (Stacey) Hart, Alyssa (Husband, Jason Barto) Hart, Sean (Michelle) Hart, and Rachel (Shane) Hanners; 22 great-grandchildren, Anika, Tobiah, and Micah Wallis, Brooke & Carly Barnabe, Matt (Diane), Miles, and Macon Boyce, Dakota (John Craig) Kirby, Gabrielle (Darrin) Wax, Madelyn Boyce, Justin & Morgan Hart, Ashley (Kendall) Crawford and Carley Hart, Alexis (Justin) Brown and Annabelle Barto, Taytum & Porter Hart, and Layla, Melanie, & Waylon Hanners; and six great-great-grandchildren, Brandt & Bennett Boyce, Evie & Rosie Kirby, Stockton & Weston Brown.
Mrs. Wallner was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation the hour before at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Farmersville. Burial will be in Rovey Cemetery, Farmersville. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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Patricia Marie Black, 75 of Litchfield, passed away at 5:32 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Hillsboro Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was born on February 25, 1949, in Hillsboro a daughter of Glen LaVern and Mary Elizabeth (Geiss) Robbins.
She graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1967. Patty married Gary Dean Black on July 26, 1969, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He survives. Patty was a member of the Christian Church of Litchfield and enjoyed painting, visiting with her friends, traveling, and watching Western movies with her husband.
In addition to her husband, Patty is survived by a son, Gary Gene Black of Mulberry Grove; two brothers, Steve (Margie) Robbins of Weidman, MI and Rodney (Lisa) Robbins of Tampa, FL; two sisters, Debbie (Jim) Cochrane of Wildwood, MO and Tjody (Clay) Varner of St. Charles, MO; three grandchildren, Lisa Smith, Bryce Black and Dennis Black; and five great grandchildren.
Private family services for Patty will be held at a later date. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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Ruth Ardella Marie (Frerichs) Cranford, 93 of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 4:14 a.m. at Litchfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 23, 1931, in Litchfield a daughter of Edward and Emma (Sewing) Frerichs.
She graduated from Litchfield High School. Ruth married Robert C. Cranford March 31, 1951, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2014. Ruth baked many wonderful desserts at The Gardens Restaurant in Litchfield during her 26 years of employment there.
Prior to that, she was a dedicated homemaker and candled eggs at the Litchfield Egg Warehouse. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals, NASCAR, and game shows. She enjoyed playing Bingo and playing the lottery.
She is survived by a son, Kevin (Connie) Cranford of Springfield; a daughter, Debra (Mike) Peters of Elburn; a granddaughter, Kristine Cranford of Milwaukee, WI; a step-grandson, Mike Peters of Montana; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Roger Allen Cranford; three sisters, Lucille Frerichs, Viola McKimmey, and Marie Morris; four brothers, George Frerichs, Benjamin Frerichs, John Frerichs, and infant brother Roy Frerichs.
Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Rev. Fred Kraemer will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran School, 1301 N. State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
