Obituaries
Obituary of Gerry Jay Moss
Gerry Jay Moss, 71, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Honor Health John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. He was born on October 8, 1953 in Kennett, MO, the son of Dorothy Imajean (Ursery) Moss and the late J.W. Moss. He married Glenda Faye Hefer on December 27, 1975, and she survives.
In his early years, Gerry lived in East St. Louis and attended Washington Park Baptist Church. He moved to Staunton in 1969 and met Glenda there. After graduating from Southern Illinois University with a degree in business administration with a specialty in accounting, he and Glenda moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1981.
He found employment with Southwest Forest Industries as an accountant. Glenda started her career as a schoolteacher in the Paradise Valley School District and eventually retired from there. In 1990, Gerry started a graphic design company and eventually retired from there with his company garnishing several national and international awards in computer graphics.
Gerry and Glenda attended various churches in Phoenix where they served together in children’s ministries. The Lord led them to Redeemer Reformed Baptist Church during the COVID outbreak. There, he and Glenda served in various capacities. In 2023, Gerry was ordained a Deacon and served in that capacity until he was called home to be with the Lord.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Moss; his mother, Jean Moss; his sister and brother-in-law, Sherry & Frank Turner; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara and Brian Kuckuck; a nephew, Bill (Maria-Encarna) Turner; and a niece, Amanda (Dr. John) Phipps.
Besides his father, Gerry was preceded in death by his son, Steven James Moss.
Friends may call from 9 to 10 AM on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton with burial following in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton.
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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.
