Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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Robert Charles Werner, age 95, of Staunton, formerly of Millstadt, Ill., passed away on Jan. 13, 2024 at the Community Hospital of Staunton. He was born March 2, 1928, in St. Louis the son of the late Ernest-Hugo and Christine Ida (Toennies) Werner. Robert married his wife, Charlotte, on July 30, 1950 and she preceded him in death on April 6, 2021. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he earned the Korean Service Medal with a bronze service star. He is a member of the St. P...
Betty E. Heck, 89, of Gillespie, died on Feb. 3, 2024. She was born Oct. 29, 1934, in Gillespie to the late James Orville Kelly and Celia (Dillon) Kelly. Betty was a homemaker that enjoyed babysitting, going out to eat and playing cards. Betty was preceded in death by her daughter, Jennie Heck; granddaughter, Holly Heck; siblings, John Kelly, Bill Kelly, Junior Kelly, Ellen Clemonds, Arlene Griva, and Edna Audi. She is survived by her children, John R. (companion, Pamela Maxvill) Heck, Lelia L. Bertolis of Benld, and Roberta Haislip of...
Sherri Lynn Caveny, 61, of Gillespie, died on Feb. 4, 2024. She was born Feb. 11, 1962, in Litchfield to Simon Pomatto and Ruth Ann (Hartnett) Pomatto of Gillespie. Sherri was preceded in death by her father, Simon Pomatto and she is survived by her mother, Ruth Ann Pomatto. She married James C. Caveny of Gillespie, on July 15, 1989 in Gillespie and he survives. Sherri worked in maintenance for the Macoupin County Sheriff's Department. In her personal life, she enjoyed cats, dogs, and bingo. She is survived by her brothers, Dwayne Pomatto...
Dwight Farris, 97, of Bunker Hill, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Feb. 1, 2024. He was born April 25, 1926, in Madison, Ill., the son to the late Henry Martin Farris and Nellie Marie (Griffith) Farris. He married Mary Ruth (Hazelip) Farris on April 29, 1949 and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2017. Dwight was a veteran of the US Navy after having served during WWII and he was a retired carpenter. He loved gardening, flowers, reading his bible and praying daily. Dwight enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his...
Bernice O. Stiegemeier, 97, of Staunton, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton on Feb. 3, 2024. She was born May 7, 1926 in Staunton to Fred Hefer and Emma (Walker) Mueller and they preceded her in death. She had married Billy Stiegemeier on Sept. 13, 1947 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, St Paul Women’s Fellowship, Staunton Junior Service Club, Staunton VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Volunteer at His Service Station in S...
Ronald L. Bray, 74, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., on Feb. 7, 2024. He was born Feb. 6, 1950 in Litchfield to Andrew Bray and Elizabeth Dunn Bray. He married Nancy Meehan Bray on Sept. 15, 1972, in Gillespie and she survives. He was retired after having been an inspector for Olin Brass. Ronald was a member of the US Navy Reserves. He enjoyed sports, especially football, horseback riding and camping. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Bray; mother, Elizabeth Dunn Bray; and brother, Andrew J. Bray. He...
Mary Jean Stolte, 77, of Worden, formerly of Carlinville, passed away at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Mo. on Feb. 10, 2024. She was born on Feb. 26, 1946 to Ross and Mary (Root) McGee in Edwardsville. Mary married Ray King on March 7, 1964 at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Hamel, Ill. They were married 23 years before they divorced, and Mary married Kenneth Otto Stolte, Sr. in Carlinville. He preceded her in death April 16, 2018. Mary was a cook at the Carlinville West School for...
Wilburn “Wayne” DeBoard, 72, of Mt. Olive, passed away at his home on Feb. 5, 2024. Wayne was born April 18, 1951 to Andrew Jackson DeBoard and Adele Beatrice Cattlet in Trumann, Ark. Wayne was raised in Wilmington, Ill. He married Cindy Sue Alverson on Aug. 18, 1984 in Decatur and she survives. Wayne’s service spanned from 1970 to 1974 in the United States Army, where he bravely served in Vietnam. Wayne also served as a Lieutenant and Firearms Instructor at Graham Correctional Center in Hills...
Ronald Craig Tuey, 65, of Livingston, died at his residence on Jan. 30, 2024. He was born Feb. 6, 1958 in Staunton, the son of the late Clement Tuey and Ellen Sethaler. He married Clara “Jane” Haggard and she survives. He was a truck driver for Groendyke Transport, Inc., in Wood River. He also enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycles, landscaping, remodeling, and spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his four children, Michael Alberts Sr., David (Jennifer) Alberts, Katie (Roger) Carter, and Tina Carter; eight grandchildren, Han...
Mark Wayne Mathenia, 64, of Staunton, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 28, 2024. He was born Mar. 28, 1959 in East St. Louis, Ill., to father, G.L. Mathenia and mother, Imogene Smith and they preceded him in death. He married Claudia Robinson and she survives. Mark served in the Army National Guard from 1977 to 1985. He also served as a Pastor at First General Baptist Church in Staunton for several years and he was a member of the Patriot Guard. He loved spending time with h...
Lester R. Bertels, 87, of Dorsey, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Feb. 1, 2024. He was born Sept. 12, 1936 in Dorsey to the late Benhardt Bertels and Mary (Aljets) Bertels. He married Betty J. Grizzle Bertels on July 20, 1957 in Dorsey and she survives. He was retired after having been a farmer and an electrician for the steel mill. Lester enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping, playing cards and working on puzzles. He is preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Bertels; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Louis Enke. He is...
Virginia E. Greff, 63, of Benld, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis, Mo., on Jan. 31, 2024. She was born July 25, 1960 in St. Louis, Mo. to Arthur Damouth and Pearl Vincent Pruden. She married Charles J. Greff on Jun. 9, 1979 in Benld and he survives. She was a medical assistant for Staunton Clinic and she enjoyed babysitting for her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Damouth; mother, Pearl Vincent Pruden; step-father, Ralph Pruden; brothers, Gary Damouth and Larry Damouth. Virginia is survived by her children,...
Mary Lynn Carter, 77, of Benld, died at her residence on Jan. 29, 2024. She was born Dec. 4, 1946 in Carlinville to the late Charles Norbent and Frances (Turigliatto) Norbent. She married William J. Carter Jr. on Feb. 14, 1970 in Carlinville and he preceded her in death. She retired in 2012 after having worked for UCB for 19 years. Mary had lived in Japan for three years and she loved being from Benld and living through the Italian-American days. She enjoyed cardinal birds, sports and playing cards. Her treasures were her family and being with...
Todd Louis Meyer, 66, passed away on Jan. 28, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Todd was born on Mar. 17, 1957 to William Edward Meyer and Patricia Lee (Dively) Meyer in Litchfield. He attended Mt. Olive High School and served in the United States Army; stationed in Frankfort, Germany as a Chemical Specialist. He was Honorably Discharged as a Specialist 4th Class (SP4). He studied Instrument Calibration at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Mo., and he was employed at E...
Charles Petroline, 94, passed away at Litchfield Health and Rehab in Litchfield on Feb. 3, 2024. He was born on Dec. 1, 1929 to the late Andrew Petroline and Theresa (Frey) Petroline in White City. He married Florence Phyllis Grippi on May 9, 1953 in St. Louis, Mo., and she preceded him in death. He attended White City Grade School and Mt. Olive High School. He served in the United States Marines and participated in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged. After his service, he worked in construction and was a serviceman for Illinois Power...
Frank E. Root of Benld was born May 4, 1947 in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Howard and Louis (Moenster) Root. He had many interests, especially sports. He was a player, a coach and a mentor. He was also the promoter and owner of the RCW wrestling organization. Frank developed and trained many wrestlers during his 30 plus years as a promoter. His ability to develop characters and story lines made him one of the best. In his spare time, he loved going to junk stores where he found many treasures. Later in life, his broadcasting ability led him to...
Judy Ellen Conlee, 73, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center on Jan. 29, 2024. She was born April 30, 1950, in Litchfield, to the late Edward Price and Geneva (Wilkerson) Price. She was a homemaker that married Roger C. Conlee Sr. on Aug. 10, 1968 in Gillespie and he survives. Judy is survived by her six children, Geneva (Herb) Ellington of Benld, Judy Holbert of Gillespie, Roger (Kendra) Conlee Jr. of Gillespie, Mike Conlee of Gillespie, Steven Conlee of Mt. Olive, and Charles Conlee of Gillespie; sister, Terri Cook of...
Sherylyn "Sherry" K. Buhrmester, 75, of Edwardsville, died on Jan. 31, 2024 at Edwardsville Care Center. Sherry was born on April 27, 1948 the daughter of the late Lester D. and Kathleen M. (Cheney) Buhrmester. Sherry was an elementary teacher in Staunton, teaching first grade for 34 years. She was a life member of Immanuel United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the United Women in Fellowship. She was also the Edwardsville coordinator for Serving Area Kids (SAK) for eight years. She loved her Boston terriers and had many...
Roleen Ann Henke, 94, of Staunton, died at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, Ill., on Jan. 26, 2024. She was born Aug. 23, 1929 in Cahokia to the late Charles Hartke and Anna (Engelman) Hartke. She married Norman Henke at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cahokia on Oct. 3, 1948 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 2007. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton, the Zion Ladies Aid, and Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She was a homemaker who enjoyed family, gardening,...
Herbert M. Hildebrand, 87, of Alton, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on Jan. 24, 2024. He was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Carlinville, the son of Alvin Hildebrand and Nellie Elberg Hildebrand. He was a retired school bus driver and a veteran of the US Air Force after having served from 1958-1962. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Bradley W. Hildebrand. He is survived by his brother, David W. Hildebrand of Gillespie. Funeral services were held Jan. 30, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie. Memorials are suggested...
Mark David Lueker, 42, of Hamel, Ill., passed away Jan. 20, 2024. Mark was born Feb. 20, 1981, to James Robert Lueker and Patricia (Warner) Lueker. He attended Mt. Olive schools and graduated with the Class of 1999. Mark earned an Associates Degree in Graphic Arts. He was a talented artist and excelled in portraits. Mark loved music which occupied much of his spare time. He had a big heart and was always ready to help care for stray cats in the neighborhood. He worked as a bank teller locally...
David A. Duelm, 61, of Bunker Hill, died at St. Anthony’s Hospital on Jan. 1, 2024. He was born Jan. 5, 1962, in Grand Rapids, MI. to Elden Duelm & Lillian “Faye” Davis Duelm. He was a truck driver and enjoyed hunting. David was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Judi Duelm. He is survived by his daughter, Kara (Brian) Conway of Bunker Hill; son, Matthew (fiancée, Anna) Duelm of Bunker Hill; grandchildren, Anna Sophia Conway, Myles Conway; aunt and uncle, Arlin and Joyce Duelm of Mt. Olive. Memorials are suggested to donor’s choice....
Jacalyn J. Bartok, 58, of Carlinville, died in Carlinville on Jan. 10, 2024. She was born July 29, 1965, in Chicago to Eugene L. Parker and Phyllis Boyd Parker. She married Robert G. Bartok in Carlinville and she was a CNA. Jacalyn is preceded in death by her parents and son, Neil Parker. She is survived by her spouse, Robert Bartok; brother, Doug Goff; sister, Glenda Vasak; many nieces, nephews and cousins. No public services are scheduled at this time. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya...
James E. Folkerts, 71, of Columbia, MO., passed away Jan. 19, 2024, at Boone Hospital in Columbia. He was born on Feb. 12, 1952, to Wilbert Folkerts and Lorene (Bradley) Folkerts. Jim married his wife of 51 years, Carla (Scanzoni) Folkerts of Staunton, on Sept. 30, 1972, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton, and she survives. Jim graduated from Staunton High School in 1970. He graduated from Illinois State University in 1974 and went on to receive his master’s degree in Workforce Edu...
Elmer Leroy Looper, 87, of Bunker Hill, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 14, 2024. He was born Oct. 13, 1936 in Jerseyville to Elmer O. Looper and Lucille Waters Brown and they preceded him in death. He married Mary Ann (Hogle) Looper of Bunker Hill on June 2, 1960 in Cottage Hills, Ill. and she survives. Elmer was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired after having been an inspector for McDonnell Douglas. He enjoyed being with his family, fishing and camping. He is survived by his children, Patrick (Brenda) Looper of B...