Obituaries
Obituary of Peggy Diane Hart
Peggy Diane Hart, 83 of Carlinville, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Lakeside Health Care in Carlinville. Peggy was born on January 10, 1941, in Godfrey to Henry and Anita (Atkins) Bock.
She attended Jerseyville schools and married Carol G. Hart on July 26, 1960, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carlinville. Peggy dedicated her life to helping others and working at the Macoupin County Center for the Developmentally Disabled. She wore many hats, including camp director and counselor, rug maker, Bingo concessions, van driver, teacher’s aide, janitor, and landscaping.
A tireless volunteer and lifelong advocate for the Developmentally Disabled, Peggy also served as a board member and volunteered for every fundraising dinner. She also found time to help care for all the neighborhood kids and be a playground aide for many years at South Elementary School, where she was adored by many children.
Peggy found joy in camping, sewing, movies, baking, and gardening. She loved dancing with her sisters, which is how she met her husband, Carol. Above all, Peggy cherished her time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, Gene Hart; her sisters, Maggie Heitzman and Betty Fitzgibbons; and her brothers, LeMar “Barney” Bock, William “Billy” Bock, Glenn “Mose” Bock, Charles Bock, Henry Paul Bock, and Alvin Ray Bock.
Peggy is survived by her husband, Carol Hart of Carlinville; her children: Jeffrey (Stephanie) Hart of Carlinville, Julie Hart of Carlinville, Debra (Mike) Lyons of Carlinville, and Kendall (Joanna) Hart of Farmington, MO; and her grandchildren, Rebecca Hart, Jeffrey (Olivia) Hart, Anessa Hart, Ryenn Hart, Barry Hart, Hannah Lyons, Hank Lyons, Youen Ropers, Mandy Ropers, Killian Ropers, Jet Hart, and Zaxtin Coulson. Peggy’s family is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first great-grandchild, Lillian Jane Hart, in February 2025. She is also survived by her sisters, Joann Hall of Brighton and Alice Dunham of Jerseyville as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with burial at New Calvary Cemetery in Carlinville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Good Times, 700 E. Elm Street, Carlinville, IL 62626. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, IL.
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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.
