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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Ruth M. Pinkerton, 100, of Litchfield, died at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center in Litchfield on Jan. 6, 2024. She was born Aug. 31, 1923, in Mena, Ark. daughter to the late Alvin Beckwith and Mary Voerster Beckwith. She married Marion Pinkerton in 1944 in Vallejo, Calif and he preceded her in death in 1978. She was an assembler and painter for Duracraft where she retired in 1986. Ruth was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Litchfield. She was an avid reader who enjoyed gardening, shopping and being with her family. Ruth was preceded...
Charles William Vaughn, 82, of Wood River, formerly of Royal Lakes, died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Jan. 5, 2024. He was born Nov. 18, 1941, in Bunker Hill to the late Charles James Vaughn and Delphia Marie (Mangels) Vaughn. He married Phyllis Darlene (Tucker) Vaughn on Sept. 9, 1975 in Bunker Hill and she preceded him in death on Sept. 4 in 2021. He was retired after having been a draftsman for Hurst Rosche Engineers. Charles was a veteran of the US Army after having served during Vietnam. He was a member of the Cornerstone Church...
Darla Marie Burch, 61, of Brighton, died at her residence on Dec. 30, 2023. She was born Aug. 15, 1962, in Litchfield to the late Franklin Johnson and Marlene Marie (Duffy) Dustmann Johnson. Darla was retired after having worked in sales. She loved music especially the piano, dancing, bowling, gardening, traveling and Harley. She is survived by her sons, Derek Austin Burch of Alton and Caleb J.F. Burch of Brighton; grandchild, Mason Kayne Burch; brothers, Kevin (Kim) Johnson of Canton, Ohio and Dwayne (Tracy) Johnson of Jerseyville. Friends...
Frank C. Eckhardt, 84, of Worden, died at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton on Jan. 5, 2024 at 6 p.m. He was born Nov. 6, 1939, in Saint Louis, Mo. to Frank L. Eckhardt and Carrie R. Eckhardt. He married Vera E. Hollandsworth Eckhardt on Oct. 23, 1964 and she preceded him in death.. He was a laborer for Illinois Laborers Local 397 in Edwardsville for 27 years. He was a veteran of the US Army. Frank enjoyed metal detecting, music, friends and family. He is survived by his children, Kathy Dawes of Granite City, Brenda (Steve) Root of Granit...
James D. Hlafka, 90, of Bunker Hill, died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Dec. 31, 2023. James was born Dec. 13, 1933, in Gillespie to the late Albert J. Hlafka and Genevieve H. (Wilson) Hlafka. He married Sandra (Barth) Hlafka of Bunker Hill, on April 28, 1961 in Bunker Hill and she survives. He was a school teacher and coach for Bunker Hill School District. Everyone that knew Jim knew basketball was his life. He is survived by his son, Mike (Michele) Hlafka of Kingwood, Texas; daughter, Marti Hlafka of Springfield, Ill.; five...
Bernadine Mary Kline Sandrin Buffington,97, passed away at the stroke of midnight on Jan. 4. The church bells rang alerting heaven to Bernadine's arrival. She lived a blessed, loving and full life. Bernadine was born in New Douglas to Benjamin and Christina Kline. She joined two siblings, Clifford Kline and Irene Kline Healey. In 1945 she married Elmer Sandrin and he preceded her in death in 1991. They had three children, Christine Antoinette Sandrin Petit preceded her death in 2019, Connie Irene Sandrin Isenburg, preceded her in death in...
Norman Gene Miller, 91, passed away at his residence on Jan. 5, 2024. Norman was born on Feb. 14, 1932 to the late Donald Miller and Edna (Guthels) Miller. Norman married Elizabeth (Johnson) Miller on May 18, 1957 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Douglas and she survives. He attended Mt. Olive Grade School and Mt. Olive High School and graduated with the class of 1950. Norman was a member of the U.S. Army Mortar Company 350th Infantry Regiment and he received an honorable discharge. He is survived by two daughters, Barbara (Bob) Osmoe and...
Phillip Jeremy Fowler, 45, of Ottawa, Ill., passed away at OSF Health Center in Alton, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. He was born on Aug. 7, 1978, in Alton the son of James E. Fowler and Kathy (Nodine) Fowler. Phillip married his wife, Kristi Hunt on June 14, 1997, in Alton and he is survived by his wife. He served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps and he was the Harbormaster at Heritage Harbor Marina in Ottawa. Because of him, Heritage Harbor Ottawa was Elite Fleet status for four of the last five years (excluding 2020 for COVID-19). Phillip...
Lisbeth “Liz” A. (Dressen) Klaustermeier, 68, of Benld, passed away at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Dec. 22, 2023, with her loving husband by her side. Liz was born Oct. 16, 1955, in Hillsboro to Robert Dressen and Jean (Laws) Dressen. Liz married James “Jim” C. Klaustermeier on March 17, 1978 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She graduated from Litchfield High School in the class of 1973 and attended SIU of Edwardsville. They lived in St. Petersburg, Fla. for 28 years before moving to Benld. Liz loved working on the beach a...
David Lee Anderson, 72, of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Dec. 23, 2023. He was born Dec. 15, 1951, in Litchfield to David L. Anderson and Gloria (Enos) Anderson. He married Leanne (Hinthorne) Anderson on Oct. 30, 1970 in Bunker Hill and he is survived by his wife. He was a retired teacher and coach for Bunker Hill School District. David was a collector of baseball cards and he was an avid Cardinals and Blues fan. He loved softball, golf and basketball and enjoyed attending kids' sporting events. David was preceded in death by his...
Carol Jean Ruckman, 78, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. She was born May 16, 1945 to Darrel Stephens and Jane (Wildamuth) Stephens. She married William R. Ruckman on Sept. 6, 1970 in Prophetstown, Ill. and he preceded her in death on March 1, 2003. Carol was a secretary for International Filter Mfgr and she was a member of the Red Hat Society, SS Simon and Jude Altar Society, as well as a Natural Family Planning Instructor. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Darrel and Jane Ste...
Carol Louise Raab-Farley, 62, of Thornton, Colo., passed away in the home where she raised her family on Dec. 16, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1961 in Staunton and she never met a stranger during the years she graced this plane of existence. Carol obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville in 1983, allowing her the opportunity to work on excavation sites abroad in Paestum, Italy, and her hometown of Edwardsville. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Air Force from 1987 to 1990 in...
Mary Kathryn Fenton, 88, of Carlinville, died at LakeSide Health and Rehab Center in Carlinville on Dec. 21, 2023. She was born June 3, 1935, in Albion, Ill. to the late Gilfred Roosevelt and Mary (Stanley) Roosevelt. She married James H. Fenton on Feb. 6, 1960 in Wilmington, Ill and James preceded her in death on March 27, 2017. Mary was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and she was a retired teacher for Girard High School. She was also an Avon Sales Rep and worked at Carlinville Library. Mary was preceded in death by her...
Edna B. Kampmann, 81, of Worden, died at her residence in Worden on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. She was born Nov. 2, 1942 in St. Louis, Mo. the daughter to Arthur V. Fudge and Josephine (Blume) Fudge. She married William K. Kampmann Sr. on Dec. 7, 1958 in St. Louis, Mo. and she is survived by her husband. Edna was a homemaker for many years. She was a member of the River of Life Church in Worden and she was a very spiritual person. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Josephine Fudge; three sisters, Lucille, Mary, and another in...
Judy Ann Maupin, 69, of Alton, Illinois, passed away at her home on Dec. 19, 2023. She was born March 27, 1954 in Alton the daughter of the late James and Verna (Cochran) Klug. On Sept. 21, 1973, Judy married Arthur Dennis Maupin at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wood River and he survives her. Prior to retirement, Judy worked as a clerk for the Hostess Company. She enjoyed camping and boating. Throughout her life, she enjoyed spending time in her kitchen cooking and canning and during the time her mother and sister owned Elegant Touch...
Loren Franklin Moreland, 96, of Dow, passed away at Alton Memorial Hospital on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. He was born on Aug. 17, 1927 in Taylor Springs, Ill., the son of the late Charlie and Gertrude Fern (Lock) Moreland. Loren married Judy Ann Hurst and she preceded him in death. He worked at Lockhaven Country Club before retiring. Loren is survived by his son Joe (Judy) Moreland of Wood River; brother, Elvis Moreland; step-sons Sid (Debbie) Fleury and Bob (Eva) Fleury; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren....
Susan Marie Faries, 65, of O’Fallon, Mo., passed away at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. She was born Jan. 21, 1958, in Alton the daughter of the late James Sr. and Charlotte “Jeanne” (Thomas) Faries. Susan was an emergency room nurse at Ft. Leonardwood Hospital and loved spending time with her animals. She is survived by her brother Jim (Carol) Faries of Doe Run, Mo.; sister-in-law, Patricia Faries; aunt, Anne (Joe) Frazier; nieces, Laura, Jaelynn, Peyton, and Addisyn. She was preceded in death by her broth...
Robert Edward Vazzi, 65, of Savannah, Ga., passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Savannah, Ga., on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Bob was born July 29, 1958 in Staunton to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Straub) Vazzi. Originally from Worden, Bob took his studies seriously and graduated from Worden High School in 1976 at the age of 16. He went on to SIU-Edwardsville at a young age to complete his Bachelor’s degree. Bob was also elected to the Worden School Board, and was the youngest member to serve on the board. During his career, Bob earned a...
Donna Kay Logue, 77, of Glen Carbon and formerly of Staunton, died at her residence in Glen Carbon on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. She was born Aug. 19, 1946 in Rock Springs, Wy. the daughter to Mike Knezevich and Jean (Jones) Knezevich and both preceded her in death. She married Jimmie Ellis Logue on Jan. 17, 1970 in Granite City and he passed away on Feb. 20, 2006. She was a secretary at Lewis and Clark College in Godfrey and later a preschool teacher at Zion Lutheran School in Staunton. Donna was also a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church i...
Betty Ruth Jackson, 70, of Wilsonville, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. She was born April 14, 1953 in Jefferson City, Mo. to Earl Tiepelman and Beverly Clark Tiepelman. She married Larry D. Jackson of Wilsonville, on Sept. 2, 1988 in Carlinville and she is survived by him. She was a homemaker. Betty enjoyed camping and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children and their spouses/companions, Betty (Malcolm Suter) Baker of Palmyra, Sally (Brandon) Carney of Litchfield, Kerri J...
Donald Edward Welch, 83, of Bunker Hill died at at St. John's Hospital of Springfield on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. He was born May 31, 1940, in Bunker Hill to Edward Welch and Opal Johnson Welch. He married Carlene Hanks Welch. Donald was retired after having been a John Deer mechanic for 40 years and he was a collector John Deere tractors and Lionel trains. He is survived by his spouse, Carlene Welch of Bunker Hill; children, Darren (Cindy) Welch of Henderson, Gina Corbin of Gillespie, Donna Welch of Staunton; step-children, Rochelle Nance of...
Wilma Brunnworth, 92, of Worden, Ill., died and went to her heavenly home on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill., with her family by her side. She was born April 24, 1931 in Omphghent Township, Ill. daughter to the late Arthur and Emelia (Gusewelle) Dustmann and both preceded her in death. On April 25, 1953, Wilma married Alvin Brunnworth at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Prairietown, Ill. who preceded her in death on Dec. 2 in 1978. She graduated from Worden High S...
Linda Lee (Lafuria) Bone, 76, passed away at her home in Mount Olive on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Linda was born on Oct. 20, 1947 the daughter to Roy Lafuria and Marva Jean (Sauer) Lafuria. She married Walter E. Bone on Sept. 5, 1965, and he preceded her in death. She attended Mt. Olive High School and graduated with the class of 1965. Linda was employed as a cook for many years. She enjoyed bingo, playing poker machines and crocheting. She is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Allen Lafuria and Michael Lafuria. Linda is survived by...
Gregory Scott Yarnik, 66, of Palatine, Ill. and formerly of Staunton, Ill., died on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2023 in Arlington Heights. Gregory was born Sept. 20, 1957 in Staunton the eldest son of the Late Arthur H. and Norma J. (nee Pervinsek) Yarnik and both preceded him in death. Greg married Heidi Hanson at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Lincolnwood, Ill. on July 29, 1994. The day Gregory passed away, the afternoon sky hosted a beautiful sunset and Heidi Hanson, who survives him, named it “The Greg...
Jessie May (Gustafson) Johnson, 83, of Worden, Ill., peacefully passed away at Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare in Alhambra, Ill. on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. She was born July 2, 1940 in Chicago the daughter of the late Arthur Leslie and Mary Matilda (Longwood) Gustafson who both preceded her in death. She married Clayton Palmer Johnson on Aug. 29, 1959 at St. Stephen’s Church in Chicago. The two shared a loving marriage for 64 years and her husband preceded her in death. Jessie was a patient and gentle soul who preferred spending time with c...