Obituaries
Obituary of Terry H. Dilliard
Terry H. Dilliard, 79 of Edwardsville, born September 4, 1945, in Dorchester passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Terry spent many years in education with roles as teacher, coach, and principal at Bunker Hill, Gillespie, Carrollton and Mascoutah School Districts. After retirement, he enjoyed his time as a professor at Lindenwood University. Terry was also a proud Navy Veteran having served aboard the USS Grant Submarine.
He enjoyed traveling, fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He married Beverly (Enke) Dilliard on December 13, 1969, she preceded him in death on April 10, 2019.
He is survived by his two daughters, Holly (Paul) Hamby of Bethalto and Abby (Aaron) Dirksmeyer of Belleville; four grandchildren, Alec Hamby, Alexia Hamby, Landon Dirksmeyer and Kerrigan Dirksmeyer; brother, Kevin (Julie) Dilliard of Richardson, TX; brother in law, Vince (Charlotte) Lena of Wildwood, MO; sister in law, Jeanette (Vernon) Lawrence of Bunker Hill; brother in law, Donald (Dianne) Enke of Belleville; special significant other, Syliva Bell of Edwardsville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Winifred Dilliard, and sister, Fran Dilliard.
Memorials may be made to the Bunker Hill American Legion. Friends may call on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 12 noon to 2 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill. Services will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill with Rev. Joyce Anders officiating. Burial will be at Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill.
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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.
