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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David J. Berry, 80, of Alton, was called home with the Lord on Dec. 10, 2023 while at home surrounded by his wife, Sylvia Fitzgerald Berry and family. David served in the Air Force and was also a mechanic. He enjoyed tinkering with things whenever he could. David is survived by his siblings, Sue and Jeff Langley, Sherman (Melody), Dale, and Jim (Annette); daughter, Pam (Charles) Leave; step-daughter Vanessa Fitzgerald; grandchildren, JerAme and Aaliyah; son, Keith (Jackie) Berry; and...
Edward Joseph Lubrant, 82, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence in Gillespie on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. He was born Sept. 26, 1941 the son to Edward J. Lubrant and Susan Rose (Dorko) Lubrant. He married his spouse, Brenda Kay (Ferguson) Lubrant of Gillespie, on March 22, 1975 in Gillespie and he is survived by his wife. Ed was a former Wilsonville resident. He was a retired coal miner for Monterey Coal Co., a sales representative for All-American T-Shirt Co., and he formerly worked for Owens Illinois Glass Co. Throughout his life, Edward...
Eugene E. Thomae, 96, of Shipman, passed away at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Eugene was born in Bunker Hill on Nov. 18, 1927 the son to Joe and Edith (Moulton) Thomae and both preceded him in death. He married his wife, Mary Lou Allen on Jan. 15, 1956 in Shipman and she preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 2013. He was a graduate of Carlinville High School and served our country in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers during the Korean War. He farmed for over 20 years and worked at Olin Corporation as a draftsman and...
Carol Ann Profaizer, 84, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, Ill. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. She was born Dec. 2, 1939 in Gillespie the daughter to the late Joe Bourey and Marie (Hamlin) Bourey. She married Frank J. Profaizer on Oct. 10, 1959 in Gillespie and he preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 2010. She was a bank teller in Springfield, Ill. Carol was a former volunteer at Gillespie Public Library. She loved bingo, pinochle, crocheting, growing flowers and cruising in her convertible. Carol was preceded in...
Rev. Dr. John David Dawson, 78, of Woodburn, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. He was born July 2, 1945, in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada to Fred Dawson and Marion (Shaw) and they preceded John in death. He married Ellen Irene (Lawton) Dawson in Nov. 1965 in Sault Ste Marie, Mich. They were married by Ellen’s father, Rev. Clarence A. Lawton. He was a Baptist Minister for 35 years. John was Pastor for the Calvary Baptist Church located in Woodburn. John was Chaplin for area volunteer fire departm...
Mary Margaret (McGann/Robb) Dal Pozzo, 79, of Pittsfield, Illinois, died surrounded by her family while in hospice at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. She was born in Tampa, Florida, on Sept. 9, 1944 the daughter of George Edward and Mary Josephine McGann and they preceded Mary in death. Mary Margaret was married twice. Firstly to the Late Jon Ross Robb on June 5, 1965 and he preceded her in death. She then married her husband, Mark Dal Pozzo, whom Mary Margaret is survived by. Mary Margaret was raised in P...
Lisa L. Callahan, 60, of Worden, Ill., died at Bria of Wood River in Wood River, Ill. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Lisa was born Oct. 21, 1963, in Litchfield to the late LeRoy Vegher and Donna (HonerKamp) Vegher who preceded her in death. Lisa was a Manager at Jack-In-The-Box in Glen Carbon, Ill., for several years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Troy, Ill. Lisa’s family lovingly referred to her as a “Hillbilly.” She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Rizzi of Highland; siblings Dean Vegher of Worden and Lee Ann Wiley o...
Lawrence Robert “Larry” Wohlert, 81, formerly of Worden, Ill. passed away on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was born on Oct. 4, 1942 the son of Ralph (Ben) and Florence (Heinemeier) Wohlert and they preceded him in death. Larry married his wife, Susan (Caswell) Wohlert where they lived in states Mass. and N.H., and he is survived by his wife. Larry grew up in Worden and after graduation he joined the Navy. He worked for Webster Thomas and later, Ocean Spray, in Mass. After retirement, he moved to Santana, Fla. where he cou...
Andrew V. “Andy” Elliott, 62, of Jerseyville, Ill., died at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, Ill. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Andy was born on April 19, 1961, in Alton the son of the late Morris and Doris (Richey) Elliott. He is survived by his girlfriend, Kathy McIver and Andy’s parents preceded him in death. Andy was a heavy equipment operator and had traveled to several states throughout his career. He is survived by his sister, Diana (Randy) Martin of Springfield; brothers, David (Debra) Elliot of Medora, Mark Elliot of Jerse...
Thomas W. Ortciger, 82, of Springfield, Ill. passed away after a long and courageous battle with congestive heart failure, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Tom was born on Feb. 14, 1941 in Chicago the son of Edward and Mildred (Jirkovsky) Ortciger and both preceded him in death. Tom married his loving wife of 30 years, his rock, best-friend, and bipartisan partner Nancy (Cruthis) Ortciger, who survives him. He graduated from J. Sterling Morton High School in Cicero, Ill., attended Northwestern University and graduated in 1964 from Shimer College....
Michael R. Vallow, of Georgetown, Texas., died on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 due to a head injury incurred from a fatal fall within the state of Minn. Michael was born the son of the Late Robert L. Vallow and the Late Doris A. Vallow. His parents preceded him in death and they are buried at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery, in St. Louis, Mo. Michael graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1967, and he entered the military in June of the same year and served 24 years with the U.S. Air Force. During this time period, Michael served in the...
Willard D. “Will” Davis, 73, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence in Staunton surrounded by his loving family on Dec. 3, 2023. Will was born March 4, 1950, in Berryville, Ark. the son of the late James and Sarah (Miller) Davis of Berryville, Ark. During his teenage years, Will played football for Berryville High School and with his love of music and musical talents he played in a rock band from 1966 to 1972. He also worked as a drum instructor at a local music store. He met his wife, Pam (Seaton) Davis of Staunton, back in 1970 while in...
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...
Leanne Lucille Boblitt, 51, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Ill., on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Leanne was born Sept. 3, 1972, in Staunton the daughter of John Thomas Hankins and her mother, Frances Ransier Hankins, from Fresno, Calif. She was preceded in death by her father and she is survived by her mother. Leanne was, and enjoyed being, a homemaker. She is survived by her siblings, John Carter (Christina) Hankins of Staunton, Patricia (John) Cox of Fresno, Calif., Lloyd (Laurie) Gilbreath of Flo., Angela...
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, Ruth 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 School, lived in Worden, and worked at Behme’s Mar...
Ruth Marie Buske, 87, of Staunton, died at the Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Ruth was born Jan. 14, 1936 in Litchfield the daughter of the late Edwards Walz and Cordelia (Siegal) Walz and both preceded Ruth in death. Ruth married Richard Lee Buske on Oct. 26, 1956 and he passed away on Sept. 14, 1998. She was a homemaker and a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton. Ruth was also an avid golfer and enjoyed playing Bunco with her friends. She is survived by her daughters, Susan J. Hines of Litchf...
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 Yarnik Memorial Sunset.” and she asks that for eve...
Melvin R. “Mel” Weisbrod, 81, of Lindbergh, died on Dec. 7, 2023 while recuperating from surgery. He was born Dec. 7, 1942 the son of Russell and Pauline Weisbrod and both preceded him in death. He attended Lutheran schools, then graduated from Lindbergh High School, and went on to graduate from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and finished with a Master’s Degree in Education. He would often be found involved in a competitive racquetball or handball game. After graduation, he started teaching social studies...
Helen Kern, 104, of Livingston, Ill., died at the Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center in Greenville, Ill., on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. She was born May 19, 1919 in Livingston the daughter of the Late Joseph and Barbara (Skertich) Kostadin. She was married to Roy F. Kern for 46 years and he preceded her in death on March, 14, 1991. Her parents also preceded her in death. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Livingston and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church. She was also a member of the Croatian Lodge of Benld, Ill. She is p...
William O. “Bill” Helfer, 91, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. He was born April 12, 1932, in Hillsboro, the son to the Late William J. Helfer and Venita (Cash) Helfer. He married Bobbie J. (Hasty) Helfer on June 22, 1957 in St. John’s, Mo. Bill graduated from Hillsboro High School with the class of 1951 and prior to being drafted into the service, he also secured a basketball scholarship to St. Louis University in St. Louis, Mo. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. N...
Dawn Michelle Schoen, 47, of Gillespie, Ill., died on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born July 18, 1976, in Jerseyville, Ill., to Calvin Bruce Greer and Jody Kay Meyer Greer. She married Shad Schoen on March 25, 1995 in Gillespie, Ill. Dawn enjoyed crafts, shopping and she loved being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Jody Greer of Gillespie; husband, Shad Schoen of Gillespie; children, Devon (Kristin) Schoen of Litchfield, Jordan (Alex) Hinsey of Benld; grandchildren, Trace,...
Linda M. (Hammond) Dennis, 63, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie. She was born Dec. 5, 1959, in Alton, Ill., to John Hammond and Darla White Hammond. She married Edward Dennis. Linda was an office worker for Christian Hospital NE. She enjoyed traveling, bus trips and cruises. She loved Christmas and Linda was an avid reader. She is survived by her son, Andrew Nagel; siblings, Debra (Ken) Martin, and Tim Hammond; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Linda was preceded in...
John Lewis, 79, of Holiday Shores, Ill., died on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at his residence in Holiday Shores. He was born Sept. 9, 1944, in Troy N.Y., the son of John and Elizabeth Lewis and John married Michelle, his wife and she survives. John is a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He served his country from 1961 to 1964, including a tour in Korea. He belonged to VFW Post 1241 in Staunton. John was a volunteer fireman for 46 years in Wynantskill, N.Y., Glen Este, Ohio, Glen Carbon, Ill.,...
Jacqueline R. Wise, 71, of Mount Olive, Ill., died on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Ill. She was born Aug. 21, 1952, in Granite City, Ill., to Mary Carpenter Lipe. Wise married Kenneth O. Wise. He preceded her in death on July 18, 2012. She enjoyed being a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Kevin (Holly) Wise of Staunton, and Robin (John) Willeford of Mt. Olive; grandchildren, Dayan, Nathan, Gia, and Elisha; and brother, Randy (Marilyn) Pierce of Ariz. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her parents;...
Nancy Carole Eickmeyer, 90, of Mount Olive, Ill., died on Nov. 30, 2023, at Gillespie Health Care. She was born to Willie Layzenby Dennis and she married Norman Otto Eickmeyer. Nancy is survived by her children, Doris Carole (Dave) Drummonds of Satsuma, Flo., Norma Jo (Dennis) Atwood of Staunton, and Bryon Gene Eickmeyer of Va.; grandchildren, Theresa Carole (Chris) Grabau, Kimberly Drummonds, Seth (Rea) Atwood, Ian (Jessica) Atwood, Nick Eickmeyer, Rachael (Christian) Vaughn, and Lindsay (Zach) Taylor; great-grandchildren, Avery, Camdon,...