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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George Perry Harbaugh, 84, of Dorchester, Ill., passed away at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born May 23, 1940, in Hettick, Ill. to John Lester and Iva Mae (Clark) Harbaugh and they preceded him in death. He married Darlene (Klein) Harbaugh on Jan. 5, 1962 in Appleton, Wis., and she survives. He was an Agricultural Mechanic for Heyen's Farm Implement and then Sievers Equipment. He also worked as a Chainer and in the Maintenance Department at Laclede Steel. George was a member of the...
Melvin “Mel” L. Davis, 80, of Litchfield, Ill., passed away at the Community Hospital of Staunton on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born Oct. 5, 1943, in Divernon, Ill., the son of the Late Walter Davis and Opal (Bandy) Davis. He married his wife of 58 years, Merry Vath, on June 18, 1966 at the Litchfield Assembly of God Church and she survives. Melvin graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1961. As a young boy, he taught himself to play the guitar and he loved country mus...
Ronald H. Ooton, 87, of Staunton, died at his residence in Staunton on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born Oct. 21, 1936 in Worden, Ill., the son of the Late James L. Ooton, Sr. and Ardelia (Albrecht) Ooton. He married Robin (Williams) Ooton and she preceded him in death. He was a Superintendent for Shell Oil Refinery. Ronald was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a life long member of the Worden Christian Church. He was devoted to his family and enjoyed golf and watching Nascar. He is survived by his two sisters, Beth E. (William) Finke and...
Doris J. Thomas, 97, of Staunton, died at the Community Hospital of Staunton on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born Jan. 12, 1927 in Westervelt, Ill., the daughter of the Late Jessie Skiff and Florence (Martin) Skiff. She married Gaylord H. Thomas on Jan. 5, 1944 in Wood River and he preceded her in death Sept. 1984. She was a Postal Clerk at the Worden Post Office and at the Edwardsville Post Office. She was a member of the Staunton VFW Ladies Auxiliary and she was proud to have raised four boys. She is survived by four sons, Gary L....
Joseph A. Wotchko, 81, of Collinsville, Ill., passed away at Autumn Meadows of Cahokia in Cahokia Heights, Ill., on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born Sunday, Aug. 9, 1942 in Livingston, Ill., the son of Sylvester Wotchko and Frances (nee Ocepek) Cirar Wotchko Polovich and they preceded him in death. He married his wife Judy Wotchko of Collinsville and she survives. Joseph was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was a Private and commercial licensed Pilot. Joseph worked as a Boiler Operator for...
Michael Joe Stewart, 69, of Benld, Ill., passed away at his residence in Benld on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born Feb. 22, 1955 in Staunton, Ill., the son of Jack Stewart and Pauline (Montgomery) Stewart and they preceded him in death. He married Terri Tomso of Benld on Nov. 12, 2000 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., and she survives. He worked for the railway. He was a lover of his family and friends, his music, cooking and was a man of faith.. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer J...
Denny (McAfoos) Turner, 88, of Bunker Hill, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born Jan. 19, 1936 in Alton, Ill., the daughter of Herbert McAfoos and Lucille (Cole) McAfoos and they preceded her in death. She married her spouse of 69 years Cecil M. Turner of Bunker Hill on March 12, 1955 in Alton and he survives. She graduated from Alton High School in January with the class of 1955. Not only was she a wonderful wife, Denny was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Denny was a faithful believer of Jesus...
Cheryl Ann Whitten, 66, of Hillsboro, died at her residence on Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born Feb. 2, 1958 in Hillsboro the daughter of William “Bill” and Theresa (Jagosh) Whitely. William preceded her in death on May 12, 2011 and mother survives in Hillsboro. She married Mike Whitten on Feb. 26, 1977 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Hillsboro and he survives. She graduated from Hillsboro High School with the class of 1976. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro and she...
Joseph A. Bushrow, 62, of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Monday, July 8, 2024. He was born May 13, 1962, in Highland the son of the Late Harvey Bushrow and Eileen Ann (Johnson) Bushrow. He married Patricia Marie (Kirkwood) Bushrow on June 11, 2000 in Carlinville and she preceded him in death on June 17, 2016. He was a Sales Associate Manager for Parts Stop. Joseph was a hardworking, ambitious guy who loved his family and working on cars. He is survived by his two children, Shawnee Bushrow, Benld, and Devin (Jodi) Bushrow, Indiana; two...
For those that may have a child entering the following grades, they may need required immunizations for school: Kindergarten, Sixth grade and Twelfth grade. At the Mobile Medical Unit in the Maple Street Parking Lot located at 109 E. Maple Street, Gillespie, Ill. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. However, pre-registration is preferred but it is not mandatory. Walk-ins are definitely accepted as well. There will be Pop-Up Immunization Clinics on the following dates as well: Monday, July 29; and...
Betty Jean Craddick, 88, of Benld, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was born June 7, 1936 in Gillespie to Jeanie Steed and she preceded Betty in death. She married Harry Craddick on Sept. 25, 1954 at the Gillespie Methodist Church and he survives. She was a homemaker who enjoyed anything involving her family especially doting on her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-children. She is survived by her two sons, David (Betty Lynn) Craddick, Litchfield, and Robert (Anna) Craddick, O’Fallon, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Jenn...
James E. "Jimbo" Cox Jr., 70, of Mt. Olive, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born Oct. 23, 1953 in Granite City the son of James E. Sr. and Mary (Seeba) Cox and they preceded him in death. He married Paula (Basham) Cox on Dec. 4, 1971 in Granite City and she preceded him in death on June 15, 1993. James married Linda (Morgan) Cox of Mt. Olive, on Sept. 10, 1993 in Paris, Tenn., and she survives. James was a member of the Local 520 Operating Engineers. He was retired after having been a heavy equipment operator. He...
Jerry Don Van Hooser, 81, of Alton, Ill., died at his residence on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born April 2, 1943, in Whitwell, Tenn., the son of Ernest L.Van Hooser and Lucille (Pennington) Van Hooser and they preceded him in death. He married his wife Frances G. (Russell) Van Hooser on June 19, 1963 in Waterlooo, Ill., and she preceded him in death on May 18, 2008. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Navy after having served on the USS Albany. He was a material man for Dome Railway Services in Wood River for over 30 years. He enjoyed Nascar,...
Michelle A. Ripperda, 33, of Trenton, Ill., died at St. Joseph's Hospital located in Highland on Monday, June 24, 2024. Visitation services were held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Meridith Funeral Home in Highland. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Hope Lutheran Church in Highland and interment was held at Highland City Cemetery. Meridith Funeral Home of Highland was in charge of the arrangements....
Tami Ann Biggerstaff, of Urbandale, Iowa, formerly of Staunton, Ill., passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 due to a short, but strong fight against lung cancer. A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church located at 600 1st Ave. N., in Altoona, Iowa at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Following the memorial service, a celebration of life amongst family will occur. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Urbandale Performing...
Anette Boatman, 90, of Riverton, Ill., passed away at her residence on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born May 8, 1934, in Germany the daughter of Gustav Drefs. She married Kenneth Boatman on Aug. 10, 1957 in Carlinville and he preceded her in death. She had worked for Weatherford Nursing Home in Carlinville and she had her own bakery out of her house. Anette was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and the Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her two children, Gene (Velma) Boatman, Sandia, Texas, and Linda Boatman, Riverton; four...
Kenneth M. Beerup, 73, of Bunker Hill, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born July 29, 1950 in Jacksonville, Ill., the son of Audie and Imogene (Pitchford) Beerup and they preceded him in death. He married Gala Danette (Kruemmelbein) Beerup on Jan. 14, 1969 in Carlinville, Ill. She preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 2016. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force after having served during Vietnam. He was also a retired CPA. Kenneth enjoyed traveling, reading, hunting and spending time with friends. He is survived by his son,...
Penny Osborn, 64, of Fidelity, Ill., passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 25, 2024. Penny was born on Aug. 30, 1959 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Ill., the daughter of John and Helen (Musgrove) Clore. Penny married Kenneth Melton, and they divorced. She married Gilbert Gene Osborn and he preceded her in death. Penny attended grade school in Staunton and Bunker Hill, then finished at Gillespie High School. She was employed as a CNA. Becker and Son Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Anyone wishing to leave an...
John F. Ziglar, 62, of Savannah, Ga., formally of New York, N.Y., and Staunton, Ill., passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. John was born in Staunton to Fred and Domiene Ziglar and they preceded him in death. He graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1981. After completing business school, he eventually moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. John worked for many prestigious law firms and companies in Manhattan, N.Y. His final position while there was Accounting Manager for the...
Robert Randall "Bert" Klaus, 66, of Carlinville, Ill., died on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born Sept. 5, 1957, in Carlinville the son to William and Dolores (Kancianich) Klaus and they preceded him in death. He married Teresa (Boston) Klaus on June 27, 1987 in Carlinville and she survives. He was a coal miner. He was also a Correctional Officer for the Macoupin County Sheriff's Department. Robert enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and bird watching. He is survived by his sons, Matthew Klaus, Chatham and Nathan Klaus, Carlinville; siblings...
Frank Henry Ramsey, 77, of Washville, Ill., died at his residence in Washville on June 22, 2024. He was born on July 4, 1946 in Morehouse, Mo., the son to Odis Ramsey and Beulah P. (Cavins) Ramsey. He married Ginny Whitsell, and they later divorced. He married Erma (Cook) Ramsey, and she survives. Frank earned a Bachelor's degree as an Electrical Engineer and worked at Granite City Steel for 30 years. Frank enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He also liked to play Uker and Pinnacle. In his spare time he did woodworking. Frank is...
Nancy J. Scroggins, 76, of Bunker Hill, died at La Bella in Alton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born May 12, 1948, in Alton, the daughter of Lylburn Cagle and Josephine Glass Cagle Bewig and they preceded her in death. She married Randolph David Scroggins of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1967 at the First Congregational Church in Bunker Hill and he survives. She was a school teacher. Nancy was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bunker Hill, Bunker Hill Library Board, Bunker Hill Beautification Committee and the Alton Teachers...
Carl William Brase Jr., 97, of Parkville, Mo., died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born in Edwardsville, Ill., the son of Carl W. Brase Sr. and Clara L. Brase, and they preceded him in death. Carl married his wife of 56 years, Joann Brase, and she preceded him in death. Carl worked for many years at the Shell Oil Refinery in Roxana, Il, now Phillips 66 Refinery. He loved to golf, travel, and play with his HAM Radio- that is before playing with his grandchildren took too much of his time. He was preceded in death by his...
Raymond David Stoddard, 93, of Staunton, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Staunton Hospital in Staunton, Ill. Raymond was born on June 23, 1931 in Mt. Olive the son of Dave Stoddard and Florence (Williams) Stoddard. He married Dorothy Ann (Arzig) on Jan. 12, 1952 at the home of Eugene “Jeep” and Delores “Pete” Niehaus. He attended Mt. Olive High School. Raymond served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Stoddard was a member of the VFW Post 5790 and A.T.A. He was employed as a P...
Aaron Ellis "Big A" Vaughn, 71, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Carlinville, Ill., died at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born Dec. 29, 1952 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Steve Preston and Mary Taylor and they preceded him in death. He married Margaret Eve Simmons, of Springfield, on July 10, 1978 in Carlinville and she survives. He was a coal miner for Monterey Coal Co., and he was a member of the UMWA. He enjoyed CB radio, reading, and old cars. Aaron never met a stranger for he loved talking to...