Obituaries
Obituary of Yvonne Marie Gwinn
Yvonne Marie Gwinn, 80 of Carlinville, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 1, 2025, at her residence in Carlinville. Yvonne was born on November 30, 1944, in Warren, OH, a daughter of Truman Seago and Jessie Vancourt Seago Wiegle.
She married Iven Gwinn October 13, 1966, at the First Assembly Church in Carlinville. Yvonne was a lifelong nurse. Her first job was at a nursing home when she was only 14. She fell in love with helping and taking care of people, especially the elderly. She worked at the Sacred Heart Convent of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield. The sisters she cared for often called her a Saint.
Yvonne was beloved wherever she worked. She spent many years at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield until an unfortunate injury to her shoulders left her unable to do the job she loved. Her retirement left her with lots of time to explore some hobbies, most of which were her husbands, but she found joy in them all the same.
She enjoyed the motorcycle trips they took to the East and West coasts. Yvonne, more than anything else, loved her family and up until her final days, she was joking and laughing with them. She enjoyed crocheting, Betty Boop, and Elvis impersonators.
Yvonne is survived by her husband, Iven LeRoy Gwinn of Carlinville; son, Iven L. (Stacey) Gwinn Jr. of Virden; daughter, Dawn Michelle Gwinn of Atwater; two granddaughters, Jillian Neel Smith and Autumn Gwinn; three great grandchildren; brother, Richard Seago of Rockford; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Carl L. Seago Sr.; baby brother, Frankie Seago and Robert Proper; and sisters, Evelyn Fouts, and Bernice.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville. A second visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 10:00 to 11:00 am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville. Burial in Bethel Ridge Cemetery, Carlinville, IL, will follow the second visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Carol Monetti, 92 of Carlinville, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Village at Morse Farm in Carlinville. Carol Joyce Rahm was born on May 25, 1932, in Litchfield a daughter of Edna Sievers Rahm and Elmer Rahm of Staunton.
She attended Zion Lutheran School in Staunton for eight years and graduated from Staunton Community High in 1950. She attended Illinois State University for one and a half years, majoring in art. In the summer of 1952, she accepted a job at Shell Oil Refinery in Woodriver, IL, in the personnel department. In 1955, she married Charles J. Monetti and moved to Carlinville.
She was employed in the office at MJM Electric for several years. When her husband, Charlie, opened his own auto repair shop, the North End Garage, she did the bookkeeping there and generally kept things moving smoothly, as Charlie’s Mom did before her. They spent twenty-three years during the winter months in Ft. Myers, Florida in Heritage Cove.
Carol and Charlie were the parents of two children, Gary Monetti of Tampa and New Smyrna Beach, FL, and Susan Mackay of Raymond, grandparents of Courtney Johnson and Pierson Monetti of Tampa FL, and great-grandparents of Carter Paige Johnson and Glades Hutchinson Monetti.
Carol loved to spend time working in her yard and her flower beds, reading, dancing, laughing, enjoying her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She never met a stranger and was loved wholeheartedly by one and all. She will be missed by many.
Private graveside services will be conducted at a future date.
Carol is survived by her husband, Charles Monetti of Carlinville; daughter, Susan (John) Mackay of Raymond; son, Gary Alan (Janell) Monetti of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Courtney Johnson and Pierson Monetti; and great-grandchildren, Carter Paige Johnson and Glades Hutchinson Monetti.
Memorials may be made to Macoupin County Animal Control and Zion Lutheran Church. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, LTD, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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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.
