Obituaries
Obituary of Marilyn Ann Niehaus
Marilyn Ann Niehaus, 91 of Litchfield, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. She was born on June 3, 1933, in Litchfield a daughter of William Louis and Marie Anna Wilhelmina (Rull) Hartke.
She was raised on the family farm southwest of Litchfield. She graduated from Litchfield High School and Capitol University in Columbus, OH. She and Leroy Arthur Niehaus were married July 25, 1981, at Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Litchfield. He preceded her in death August 5, 2005.
Mrs. Niehaus was employed for many years as the office manager for Wolff Oil Co. in Litchfield, served on the Board of Directors at the Bank and Trust Company for several years. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, sewing, traveling to visit family, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield.
Mrs. Niehaus is survived by two sons, Matthew (Deb) Ward of Evergreen, CO and Paul (Hinzy) Ward of Chicago; daughter, Mary Cartwright of Gillespie; three stepdaughters, Sharon Parker of Noblesville, IN, Nancy Jaeger of Huntington Beach, CA, and Brenda (Rob) Force of Chandlerville, IL; sister, Linda (Berl) Jacobson of Germantown, WI; sister-in-law, Bonnie Hartke of Litchfield; 13 grandchildren, Molly & Hunter Ward, Trevor & Kendra Cartwright, Kelly, Jessica & Amanda Ward, Travis Parker, Terri Lynn Parker, Zachary Jaeger’ Angela Loeffer, Shawn Force and Sydney Hernandez; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Richard W. Hartke; and sons-in-law, Terry Parker and George Jaeger.
Funeral services for Mrs. Niehaus will be held at 12 noon Friday, January 3, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Rev. Fred Kraemer of Zion Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.
Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association Springfield, IL Chapter, Montgomery County Cancer Association, or American Diabetes Association. Plummer Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Betty Jane Stoecker, 95 of Hillsboro, formerly of Benld, died at Hillsboro Area Hospital, Hillsboro on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born on September 4, 1929, in Litchfield to Finis “Slim” Thomas Hughes and Francis Rivers Gahagen Hughes.
She married Herbert A. Stoecker in Benld in June of 1949. He preceded her in death in 1967. Betty was a graduate of Benld High School. Betty was a farmer’s wife. She was an avid supporter of Adopt A Pet.
She is survived by her children, Linda (John) Stretch of Hillsboro, Thomas (Sandra) Stoecker of Carlinville, and Gail Marie (Rice) Phillips of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Chris Holman, Stacie (Clayton) Streator, Daniel (Erica) Robbins, Amanda Robbins, Aaron Stoecker, Brent (Karla) Stoecker, Mark (Renae) Thompson, Michelle (Chuck) Blankenship, Michael (Amanda) Thompson, and Michael Phillips; 18 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; and great grandson, Balin Robbins.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gillespie from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Funeral services are Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Gillespie.
Burial will be at Gillespie Cemetery, Gillespie. Memorials are suggested to Gillespie Cemetery or Adopt A Pet. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Lindia M. Smith, 83 of Gillespie, died at Keystone Place, Glen Carbon on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:51 pm. She was born on November 12, 1941, in Ironton, MO to James Crocker and Dona Gillam Crocker.
She married Harold Dean Smith on July 25, 1959. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2023. She was a cashier for Walmart for 15 years. Lindia was an animal lover. She had a passion for raising baby squirrels. Lindia also enjoyed working in her yard.
She is survived by her sons, David (Tracy) Smith of Gillespie and Barry Smith of Gillespie; daughter, Lori (Joe) Sneed of Glen Carbon; grandson, Randy Sneed of Glen Carbon; several granddaughters; several great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and siblings, Frances (Richard) Kalbfleish of Pevely, MO and Gary (Barbara) Crocker of Russellville, MO.
Lindia was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; son, Harold I Smith; and several brothers and sisters.
Friends may call on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Funeral services are Friday, January 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.
Burial will be at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville. Memorials are suggested to Macoupin County Animal Shelter. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dora Berutti, 92 of Benld, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 11:54 pm. She was born on April 5, 1932, in Benld to Anton Fiorio and Maria Gherna Fiorio.
She married Herman R. “Skip” Berutti on October 15, 1955, in Benld. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2005. She was retired after having been a bookkeeper for Illinois Valley. Dora was a member of the St. Joseph’s Church and Altar Society.
She is survived by her son, Tom (Kara) Berutti of Southlake, TX; daughter, Gina Bain of Litchfield; grandchildren, Amie Lynn, Claire, Caroline, and Emily; great-grandchildren, Lance, Faith, and Lexie Raine; and great-great-grandchildren, Alexander, Paisley Grace and Skylar.
Dora was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; sisters, Anita, Olga, and Dena; and brother, Thomas.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Church in Benld from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial mass will be on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Church in Benld at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery, Benld.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church or Benld Cemetery. Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld is in charge of the arrangements.
