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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Patsy Irene Jacobsen Lehman, 87, died on Nov. 23, 2023. She was born Jan. 2, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo., the eldest daughter of Charles and Inez (Eldridge) Jacobsen. She married Billie E. Lehman on Sept. 1, 1973, in Springfield and shared 38 years of marriage until his death in 2011. Pat was a 1954 graduate of Brentwood High School and a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Pat was also employed as a secretary at W.E. Pickett's and Sons Home Furnishings in Gillespie. Pat is survived by her children, Sandy (Chris) Cassidy of...
Julia A. Chaney, 85, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center, on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. She was born Aug. 28, 1938, in Wood River, to Lyman McNabney and Julia Grange McNabney. She married John Chaney on June 8, 1956, in South Roxana. She was a homemaker. Julia was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion of Bunker Hill. She enjoyed quilting, square dancing and archery competitions. She is survived by her husband, John Chaney of Bunker Hill; children, Sherri (Stanford) Medley of Bunker Hill, Rob (Renee) Chaney...
Lynette D. Good, 65, of Riverton, Ill., died on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born on Feb. 3, 1958, in Litchfield, to Gilbert Monke and Dolores DeVries. She married John T. Good on May 28, 1994, in Williamsville, and he survives. She worked for Walmart where she was the receiving manager for 19 years. Lynette enjoyed gardening, mowing, and arts and crafts. She is survived by her mother, Dolores Monke of Mt. Olive; husband, John Good of Riverton; sons, Eric Seabaugh (Rachel) of Brownstown, Nick...
Dylan Joseph Cruthis, 30, of Sorento, Ill., died unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, at his home. Dylan was born April 22, 1993, in Litchfield, the son of Dennis and Paula (Cassell) Cruthis. He graduated from Greenville High School with the class of 2012 and went on to Kaskaskia College for HVAC certification. Dylan was currently employed by Clean Uniform as a bulk loader and was seasonally employed by LAC Landscaping for the past several years. He enjoyed playing pool and bowling with his f...
Charles “Ed” Steele, 88, of Worden, Ill., died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. He was born Oct. 28, 1935, in Ripley County, Mo., the son of the late Thomas R. Steele and Mary Sullivan Steele. He married Anna Gulley on Aug. 6, 1962, in East St. Louis, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 2001. He worked as a telecommunications operator at Madison Telco in Staunton for several years. He served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his daughter, Lora (David) Connor of Worden; his son, Eddie (Theresa) Steele of Col...
Karen Marie Bartlett, 66, of Staunton, Ill., died Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Born April 17, 1957, in Wood River, she was the daughter of Webster and Beryl (Moore) Mouser. On May 17, 1991, in Edwardsville, she married William "Billy" Bartlett, Sr. He died Aug. 2, 2022. She had worked in the rim fire division of the Olin Corporation for over 20 years before retiring. Surviving are a step-son, William Bartlett, Jr. of Wood River; daughter, Elizabeth (Zach) Hopwood of Staunton; step-daughter, Amanda (Noah)...
Billy Conn Kelly, 80, of Dorchester, Ill., died at his residence on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. He was born Dec. 7, 1942, in Gillespie, to James Orville Kelly and Celia Dillon Kelly. He retired in May 2023 after having been a Gillespie Township Road Commissioner for 26 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Billy enjoyed his collection of International Tractors and working on them with his buddies, Jerry Johnson, Terry Johnson and Dave Cox. He loved buying tractors, going to auctions, and going out for breakfast with Jim Duncan. He also...
Meghan E. Dustmann, 22, of Prairietown, Ill., died near Prairietown on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. She was born Feb. 15, 2001, in Alton, the daughter of Brett and Casey McHugh Dustmann. She was a student at SIUE School of Pharmacy. She also worked as a pharmacy technician at Sullivan Drug Store in Staunton and Weezy’s in Hamel and at Dairy Queen in Staunton. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Prairietown. She was a graduate of Edwardsville High School Class of 2019 and a National H...
Jeffrey L. Hubbard, Sr., 66, of Livingston, Ill., died on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at his residence. Jeff was born March 11, 1957, in East St. Louis, the son of Jacob and Maythel (Maddox) Hubbard. He married Debbie Hughes in September of 1977, and they later divorced. He married Katherine White, on Feb. 16, 1996, in Edwardsville, and they enjoyed 27 years of marriage. Jeff worked his entire career as a mechanic, first for R.W. Harmon & Sons, then International Harvester, before working the...
Dennis James Bloemker, 72, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 24, 1951, in Staunton, to Elton and Alma Bloemker. Dennis married Gail (Guiliani) Grejtak on Sept. 25, 1998. They were married 25 years, and she survives. He attended Staunton High School and graduated with the Class of 1970. Dennis loved playing poker with his brothers, sons and grandsons. He also enjoyed boating and going to Kentucky Lake. He served in the National Guard. He...
Paul Dean Rine, 87, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center. He was born on April 2,1936, in St. Louis, Mo., to Floyd Rine and Verna (Hicks) Rine. He married Judy Weidler on March 24,1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. She preceded him in death. Upon completion of high school, Mr. Rine enlisted in the United States Navy and served from June 10, 1954, until June 9, 1958, when he was honorably discharged. Mr. Rine was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was employed by...
Kevin L. Holman, 68, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. He was born Sept. 23, 1955, in Alton, to Ralph Holman and Virginia Epps Holman. He married Linda J. Bultema on April 24, 1976, in Gillespie. She survives. He was a factory worker for Olin Corporation where he retired in 2017. Kevin enjoyed camping and auctions and loved his dog, Rooty. He is survived by his wife, Linda Holman of Gillespie; sons, Chad Holman of Gillespie, Erik Holman of Gillespie; grandchild, Lucas Holman; and...
Brian S. Behme, 64, of Worden, Ill., died on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 26, 1959, in Staunton, the son of Lloyd H. and Mildred P. (Owens) Behme. He was formerly married to Pamela Neumann. They were married on Dec. 2, 1977. She died on Aug. 8, 2020. Brian was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Worden. He worked at Shell Oil Company and Olin Corporation as a mechanic for many years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and hunting. Survivors include his children, Jason Behme of Worden, and Lynsi Behme of Roxana; a...
Kathryn Y. VanHooser, 73, of Litchfield, Ill., died at her residence on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. She was born June 19, 1950, in Highland, to Edward Moore and Harriett Hayman Moore. She was a housekeeper for St. Francis Hospital of Litchfield. Kathryn was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gillespie. She loved her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy (Greg) Link of Dorchester; son-in-law, Terry Schoen; grandchildren, Shane (fiancée, Stacy Carter) Link, Ryan Link; great-grandchildren, Dexter Link, Elliot Link;...
Judith Marie Rosenthal, 91, died on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Hillsboro. Judith was born on July 25, 1932, in Livingston, the first child of Harris and Helen (Heim) May. On Sept. 30, 1950, Judy married John O. Rosenthal of Mt. Olive in the Church of the Ascension. John and Judy enjoyed 51 years of marriage and were blessed with six children. John preceded her in death. She attended Livingston schools and graduated from Livingston High School in 1950. Judy was employed at the National Bank of Mt....
Damian P. Dobrinich, 58, of Staunton, Ill., died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, near Fillmore. He was born Nov. 22, 1964, a son of the late Nicholas Joseph Dobrinich Sr. and Mary Olga Nardin Dobrinich. He married Dimitria “Wah-ker” Sies, and they later divorced. He was a chemical operator at Phillips 66 Refinery for 33 years. Damian served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton and was a past member of Staunton VFW Post #1241. He loved fishing and hunting. He...
William “Bill” Charles Trigg, 71, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. He was born in St. Louis on May 28, 1952, to William F. Trigg and Jo Ann Silverthorn. He attended Mt. Olive High School and graduated with the Class of 1971 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on May 7, 1971. While in service, he received the Good Conduct Medal, the National Service Medal, and the Rifle Marksmanship Badge. After release from active duty, he attended the Naval Training Center in...
Roy Louis Monke, 95, died on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Mt. Olive, Ill. He was born on Aug. 9, 1928, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, the fourth child of Adolph and Alma (Niemann) Monke. On Sept. 7, 1952, Roy married Dolores Droste of Mt. Olive. Roy and Dolores enjoyed 51 years of marriage. Dolores preceded him in death. On Dec. 4, 2005, Roy married Nina Stevenson of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and she preceded him in death. Roy was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt....
Brenda Sue Ramsey, 67, of Staunton, died suddenly at her home in Indiana on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. She was the daughter of Bernard and Shirley (Miller) Barnard. Brenda worked as a licensed practical nurse for 24 years before retiring. She loved gardening, plants and the outdoors and caring for her chickens and cats, she also loved spending time at the beach or the mountains. Brenda is survived by her husband and friend of 30 years, David A. Ramsey; her daughter, Jeana Lynn (Tim) Breivogel; and...
Jess R. Anglin Sr., 80, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the home of his daughter with his family by his side. Jess was born in East St. Louis, Ill., on Sept. 18, 1943, to Jess and Millie (Ingram) Anglin. He attended school at Clark Elementary and Jr. High Schools in East St. Louis until 8th grade. He married Dorothy Butler on June 7, 1963. They were married for 60 years. Jess loved fishing, camping, playing bingo, working on cars, and slots. Jess was loved by many for his good humor, laughs, jokes, and kindness....
Roberta Delilah Miller, 97, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at the Staunton Health and Rehab in Staunton. She was born on Aug. 4, 1926, in Litchfield, the daughter of Walter and Emma (Bilyeu) Griffith. She married Walter E. Miller on Nov. 14, 1953, at the Grantfork United Church of Christ in Grantfork.Walter preceded her in death on June 6, 1996. Roberta was a homemaker and along with her husband Walter operated Miller Brothers Farm and Fertilizer in Walshville. She was a...
July 20, 1935 ~ July 08, 2023 From the family of Grace Hicks: Grace Stirrat Hicks, 87, of Sandy Springs, Ga., passed away peacefully at her residence the evening of July 8, 2023, after a very recent cancer diagnosis and was surrounded by her loving family; son, John W. Hicks of Ball Ground, Ga.; son, Thomas A. Hicks of Atlanta, Ga.; and her absolute treasure of a granddaughter, Lauren Grace Hicks of Atlanta, Ga. She is also survived by her brother, Arthur Stirrat of Edwardsville, Ill. She was...
Isaiah Samuel Hardt, 38, of Springfield, Mo., died on Nov. 5, 2023. He was the son of Edwin and Kathy Hardt of Litchfield. He married Julie Early of Springfield, Mo., and they were married for nine years. Isaiah was employed for 18 years as a senior delivery engineer for World Wide Technology based in St. Louis, Mo. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for technology led to the development of a desktop migration system that led to an entirely new business practice for WWT: CP Migrator, creating new jobs and launching careers impacting tens...
Dr. William Ray Stinnett, 100, of Carlinville, Ill., died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 20, 1923, in Benld, to James and Pearl (Trioni) Stinnett. William married Olga Zebrun on June 21, 1946, at the Orthodox Church in Benld. She preceded him in death on Nov. 18, 2011. William attended Illinois College in Jacksonville and Northwestern Dental School in Chicago. He first practiced dentistry in Barry, Ill., for five years. During the Korean War he served in the U.S. Air Force as a dentist stationed at the Tachikawa...
Michael James Cabaness, 56, of Mineral, Ill., a former area resident, died on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. He was born July 3, 1967, in Highland, the son of the late Paul Joseph and Betty (Wolf) Cabaness. He was married to Kristi Stanley. They are now divorced. He graduated from Livingston High School in Livingston. Michael was an avid drummer and loved music. He was the drummer for Don Sims's band for many years. He was employed as a truck driver for Don Hendon at Page Transportation. He is...