Obituaries
Obituary of Myron Lynn Dugger
Myron Lynn Dugger, 72 of Carlinville, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his residence in Carlinville. Myron was born on September 10, 1952, in Carlinville a son of Junior Ray and Luella (Turner) Dugger.
Myron graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1970. He married Kathy Guess on May 1, 1976, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville. He went into service in December of 1971 until November 1973. He was apart of the Army’s 25th infantry stationed in Schofield Barracks, HI.
Myron worked for Dugger’s Body shop for a couple of years, then he worked for Bill Lippold Construction for just a bit. He started working for Bates Motor Co. in December of 1980 and retired from there in 2018 after over 35 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed working on his 1952 Cadillac.
He greatly enjoyed making his own wine, grilling out, and spending time with his family and grandkids. He loved to garden, do projects with his sons, loved going to whatever the grandkids were interested in. He liked listening to classic rock and Willie’s Roadhouse music. He enjoyed playing on the pool and dart leagues in Carlinville. He was a member of the Moose Lodge 1216 where he held many offices and he even held the position of Governor for several years. He was also a member of the Elk Lodge 1412 and Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Myron is survived by his wife, Kathy Dugger of Carlinville; sons, Chad (Sadie) Dugger of Carlinville and Gary (Courtney) Dugger of Hettick; grandchildren, Charlee Dugger and Reed Dugger; brothers, Tom (Kathy) Dugger of Hannibal, MO, Brad Dugger of Carlinville, and Ronnie Dugger of Carlinville; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Myron was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Jason Dugger; and his beloved dog, Ozzie.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:00 to 11:30 am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 am on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville. Burial will follow in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Carlinville with military rites at the graveside.
Memorials may be made to Macoupin County Animal Shelter or Carlinville Area Hospital. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Ronald D. Semplowski, 66 of Gillespie, died in Carlinville on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1959, in Litchfield to Walter J.Semplowski Sr. and Elizabeth JoAnn Luketich Semplowski.
He married Tammie L. Whitlow Semplowski on June 18, 1983, in Gillespie. He was a gate monitor for Alton Steel. Ronald was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. Ronald enjoyed going to auctions, hunting, fishing, and playing cards. Ronald was an animal lover and also enjoyed being with his grandkids and grandpups.
He is survived by his spouse, Tammie Semplowski of Gillespie; children, Tyler (fiancée, Maggie Moore) Semplowski of Gillespie, Austin Semplowski of Gillespie, and Ashleigh (Josh) Valerius of Millstadt; grandchildren, Jacob Valerius and Eleanor Valerius; brothers, Wally (Tammy) Semplowski of Gillespie and David (Patty) Semplowski of Gillespie; sister, Diane (Karl) Kozak of Gillespie; brothers in law, Tommy Whitlow and Terry Whitlow; sister in law, Theresa (Mike) Scott; 10 nephews, six nieces, 18 great nephews, 12 great nieces, three great-great-nephews, one great-great-niece, several aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved Dog, Hobo.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; son, Travis D. Semplowski; mother in law and father in law, Eleanor and Tom Whitlow; sister, Kimberly Janes; nephews, Nathan Heaton and Troy Whitlow; and niece, Tonya Whitlow.
Friends may call on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services are Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Gillespie.
Memorials are suggested to Gillespie Fire Department. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Donald Bernard Swann, 72 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 12:20 a.m. He was born on May 1, 1953, in Springfield to Donald H. Swann and Florence L. Bernardi Swann.
He married Connie (Campbell) Swann on September 7, 1979, in Gillespie. He was retired after having worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation doing road maintenance. Donald was a lifelong member of the NRA. He was a member of the Black Dragon Triad, holding a second-degree black belt in Shorin-ryu Kobayashi Ryu karate, and was known as Sensei Swann. Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and skydiving.
He is survived by his spouse, Connie Swann of Gillespie; children, Kelly (Michael) Wulf of O’Fallon and Kyle (companion, Jessica Holmes) Swann of Gillespie; grandchildren, Lizzy Wulf, Anna Wulf, Samantha Wulf, Beau Wulf, Audrey Wulf (twin), Evelyn Wulf (twin), and Averie Swann; siblings, Denise (John) Hartnett of Springfield and Dale (Tina) Swann of Springfield; and his beloved dog, Buster.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Funeral services are Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Cremation and private burial will be at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Illinois Conservation Fund or Gillespie Public Library. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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John Lee Kellenberger, 69 of Litchfield, died at 7:52 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born on August 5, 1956, in Litchfield, a son of Francis and Lucille Frances (Lord) Kellenberger.
John graduated with the Litchfield High School Class of 1974. He delivered newspapers for the Litchfield News-Herald for several years; he was employed by and retired from the State of Illinois. John was an avid railroad fan, who enjoyed bicycling on area bike paths on former railroad right of ways, and he was a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and loved comic books. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
John is survived by his brothers, Dennis (Kathi) Kellenberger of Edwardsville and Mark (Karen) Kellenberger of Paducah, KY; his sisters, Kathy (Tom) Seals of Wichita, KS, Michele Bass of Manford, OK, and Janet Martin of OR; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Litchfield on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass. He will be inurned at Holy Cross Cemetery in Litchfield. Plummer Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
