Obituaries
Obituary of Ruie Wooten
Ruie Wooten, 84 of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. He was born on February 18, 1940, in Ayden, KY, a son of William and Ella (Stedham) Wooten.
Mr. Wooten graduated high school in Asten, IN. He and the former Juanita Miller were married August 5, 1960, in Chicago. She preceded him in death on July 11, 2022, shortly before their 62nd anniversary. Mr. Wooten was employed with Echlin Manufacturing for more than 30 years. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Barnett. Additionally, he was an avid fisherman, enjoyed playing golf and bowling, tinkering with antique tractors, and putting in a nice garden.
Mr. Wooten is survived by three daughters, Sandra (James) Self and Linda (Jeff) Eddings, both of Raymond, and Angela (Selone) Williams of Edwardsville; 12 grandchildren, Heather Apps, Jennifer (Justin) Archer, Leslie (Dominic) Berardinelli, Brock (Michelle) Eddings, Brett (Marlie) Eddings, Brittany Smith, Chase Williams, Michael Williams, Slone Williams, Casey (Jesse) Morgan, Abby (Cameron) Mitchell, and Allyson (Jason) Harlacher; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and special friend and companion, Nancy Jones of Litchfield.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Wooten was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael Wooten, Matt Wooten, Herbert Wooten and Willie Wooten, Jr., and his sisters, Shelby Terry, Virgie Colwell, Sally Johnson, Ollie Campbell, and Rosemary Spicer.
Funeral services for Mr. Wooten will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Roy Eller of New Hope Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery in Raymond. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family suggests memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements
Comments
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.
Comments
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.
Comments
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.
