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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Verda L. Bussmann, 90, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. She was born Feb. 15, 1933, to Norman Mansholt and Esther Marth Mansholt. She married Robert A. Bussmann on Nov. 14, 1953, in Bunker Hill. He preceded her in death on May 29, 2008. She was a homemaker. Verda was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Bunker Hill. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Kim) Bussmann of Gillespie; grandchildren, Ryan (Melissa) Bussmann of Gillespie, Jason (Erin) Bussmann of Gillespie; seven...
Deborah Jean Widner, 71, of Eagarville, Ill., died at her residence on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. She was born Dec. 25, 1951, in Litchfield, to Richard Heltsley and Patricia Coss Heltsley Roach. She married Paul W. Widner. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2022. She was a homemaker. Deborah loved cooking, bingo, being in her swimming pool and being with her family, especially at Christmas. She is survived by her children, Ginger (Richard) Kroll of Eagarville, David Jones of Pana, Lila (Steve) Jones of Pana; foster children, Leslie Widner of...
John Lawrence Kuruc Jr., 84, of Carterville, Ill., died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. He was born Oct. 15, 1939, in Litchfield, to John Lawrence and Agnes Marie (Fyalka) Kuruc Sr. He marriedMary Newsom, and she survives. He was a Professor of Accounting at John A. Logan College for 23 years. John was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion and belonged to the Marion Knights of Columbus. He was an avid reader, who loved to travel and had been to every state except Alaska. He is survived by his wife of over...
Christine M. Dal Pozzo, 91, of Staunton, Ill., died on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Hillsboro. She was born Feb. 1, 1932, in Staunton, the daughter of the late Angelo and Christine (Ratzel) Cordani. She married John B. Dal Pozzo on Nov. 25, 1950, and he preceded her in death on March 18, 2017. Christine was a homemaker. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She is survived by four children, John E. Dal Pozzo (Jeanne Winkler) of...
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...
Alice Elfrieda Droste, 95, died peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie. She was born on Nov. 3, 1927, in Litchfield to Emil Henry Niemann and Emma Dorothy (Reising) Niemann. She married Vernon Ervin Droste on June 20, 1948, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in South Litchfield Township. He preceded her in death on March 1, 2016. She attended Litchfield High School and graduated in the Class of 1945. Mrs. Droste, along with her husband, Vernon, owned and operated Droste’s Market in Mt. Olive. She...
Visitation for Arthur H. Yarnik Jr. will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, Ill. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church. A Celebration of Art’s life will take place following his Memorial Mass at the Staunton VFW Hall. Please come visit with family and friends and share an “Art story” on what would have been his 90th birthday....
Louise Ann Mayfield, 77, died at her home in Staunton, Ill., surrounded by her family, on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. She was born in Alton, the first daughter of Lawrence and Ruby Straub of Edwardsville. She married Dennis Mayfield on Oct. 1, 1967, in Wood River, and they reached 56 years of marriage. Louise grew up in Edwardsville and graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1965. She had several jobs in her lifetime. She started as a secretary for Blue Cross in St. Louis, Mo., and then worked...
David "Dave" Len Delashmit, 73, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born on Nov. 6, 1949, to Harold Arthur Delashmit and Neva Ida (Austin) Delashmit in Collinsville. He graduated from Collinsville High School in 1968. Dave was a Vietnam War veteran who served in the United States Army and was employed as a truck driver for much of his life following his service. Dave was a resident of Mt. Olive, Illinois and remained an ardent patriot until his death. Dave was a staunch supporter...
Roger Dale Agee, 75, of Litchfield, Ill., died at his residence on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. He was born July 16, 1948, in Alton, to Charles Harvey Agee and Jewell B. McCord Agee. He married Ona Noe on Sept. 7, 1970, in Alton. She survives. He was retired after having been a civil engineer for Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during Vietnam. Roger was a member of the VFW of Staunton, Moose Lodge of Litchfield, DAV and American Legion of Litchfield. He is survived by his wife, Ona Agee of...
Patricia Ann Castevens, 72, of Gillespie, Ill., died at her residence on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. She was born Dec. 12, 1950, in Alton, to John Jones and Jewel Sweet Jones. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Christina Wethington of East Alton, Cynthia Blevins of Gillespie, Melissa (Jason) Gerner of Wood River, Brian (Traci) Castevens of Holiday Shores; grandchildren, Steven, Brandon, Tanner, Devin, Dalton, Morgan, Hunter, Dillon; great-grandchildren, Addie, Leah, Michael, Cynthia, Jasper; and siblings, Butch (Sherry) Jones and...
Madeline "Maddie" Ann Best, 16, of O'Fallon, Ill., died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, as a result of a tragic auto accident. She was born Feb. 6, 2007, in Belleville, the daughter of Kory and Tammy (Rodenmayer) Best of O'Fallon. Maddie was a junior at O'Fallon Township High School, where she was a vital part of the student body. Maddie loved serving on the Student Council, where she had the opportunity to contribute to the school spirit and embrace the fun that high school life can offer. She recently had a great week celebrating Homecoming with her...
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...
Melva M. Reid, 93, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. She was born on Jan. 8, 1930, in rural Bunker Hill, to Walter Hauschild and Mathilda Heyen Hauschild. She married Robert A. Reid, and he preceded her in death. She was retired after having been a CPA. She was the organist at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie, Carlinville Area Women's Club, Gillespie Nite H.C.E., Gillespie Lions Club, Gillespie Library Board and...
Gwen Lucille Berutti, 94, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Carlinville Rehab Center in Carlinville on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. She was born March 1, 1929, in Gillespie, to John L. Burnett and Milda Ann Gassmann Burnett. She married William R. "Bill" Berutti on Nov. 2, 1949, at SS Simon & Jude Church in Gillespie. He preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 2020. She was retired after having taught English in Roxana and Mt. Olive. She was also a pianist and vocalist for the Bill Berutti Combo. Gwen graduated from Gillespie High School, SIUE where she got her...
Reta J. Smith, 80, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. She was born March 16, 1943, in Thayer, Mo., to John W. Rogers and Loma Gregory Rogers. She was a factory assembler. She is survived by her children, Mark (Jackie) Smith of Wood River, Ill., Beverly Day of Williamsburg, Mo.; grandchildren, Casey whom she raised as a son, Candice, Tiffany, Sara, Shane, Jenny, Tabitha, Jacob, Kaleb; and 17 great-grandchildren. Reta was preceded in death by her parents; son, Keith Smith;...
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...
Rachel Lee Marsala, 38, of Irving, Ill., died in Litchfield on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. She was born Sept. 9, 1985, in Breese, to David A. Simpson and Trena Lee Dodson Statler. She married Derek Marsala. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 2022. She was a certified massage therapist. Rachel loved fishing, music, dancing, dressing up, crafts, fashion, party planning and being social. Christmas was her favorite holiday. She is survived by her father, David Simpson of St. Louis, Mo.; mother, Trena (Keith) Statler of Gillespie; children, Braven Lee...
Karon L. Ismari, 81, of rural Worden, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. She was born on Aug. 17, 1942, in Staunton, Ill., to Vincent and Laura Cailotto Jacobs. She married Norman Ismari on Oct. 7, 1960, in Carlinville, and he survives. She had been employed as a teacher at Gillespie Middle School in Gillespie. She retired in 2005. She was a member of Musicians Union Local #88. She enjoyed playing in local area municipal bands. Karon is survived by her husband, Norman Ismari of rural Worden; one...
Arthur H. Yarnik Jr., 89, of Staunton, Ill., died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. He was born on Nov. 25, 1933, in Staunton, the son of the late Arthur Yarnik Sr. and Margaret Cailotto Yarnik. He married Norma J. Pervinsek on June 2, 1956, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2017. Art started his postal career in Chicago, soon transferred to St. Louis, Mo., then came back home to Staunton, and retired from the U.S....
Ronald G. Presnell, 67, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. He was born Jan. 25, 1956, in Litchfield, to Donald Presnell and Gloria Perry Presnell. He married Rachel Peacock on March 5, 2018. She survives. He was a coal miner for Monterey Coal Co. He had taught electrical at Vatterott Technical College and earned an LPN degree in 2011 and worked in various nursing homes. He was the owner of Capone's Saloon in Benld. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1974-1978. He enjoyed fishing, baseball,...
Timothy R. Kratochvil, 49, of Pawnee, Ill., was born April 2, 1974, to Roger and Mary Kratochvil. He died on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield from a massive heart attack after being found unresponsive at his family farm outside of Pawnee. Tim graduated from Mt. Olive High School in 1992 and then signed a letter of intent to play baseball at SIU Carbondale where he had a very successful baseball career and was later inducted into SIU Sports Hall of Fame. After college he played two years with the Boston Red Sox. Tim later...
Catherine Carter, 97, of Worden, Ill., died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at her home. She was born on Feb. 2, 1926, in Edwardsville, the daughter of Louis and Mary (Coleman) Puncher. She was a member of 660 Retirement Club - Machinists, and a former member of the Western Club. Ms. Carter was born and raised in Edwardsville. She worked 37 years at Olin in Alton and retired as a cap operator in the cap department in the primer (primers for shotgun shells). She enjoyed watching television. She liked travelling, travelled to 11 countries, and collected...
Peggy Anne Partridge, 85, of Staunton, Ill., died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born July 28, 1938, in Alton, the daughter of the late Fred and Madeline (Anderson) Howard. She married Fred Partridge Sr. on May 2, 1959, in Bethalto, and he survives. Peggy’s greatest love was her family, they always came first. She enjoyed camping and watching TV, and was a past member of Bethel Southern Baptist Church of Staunton. Peggy and Fred were married for 64 years. They raised their granddaughter Heather, and also their g...
Robert Wade "Bob" Hurley, 94, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. He was born Sept. 17, 1929, in Springfield to Wade Hurley and Dosha Belle (Cox) Hurley. He married Margaret June Ray on March 30, 1951, in Piggott, Ark., and she preceded him in death. Bob was the owner of Hurley Insurance Agency in Alton and a member of the Masonic Lodge of Bunker Hill. Bob loved toys, trains, John Deere tractors, bluegrass and guitars. He is survived by his daughter, Bobbye Hughes of Maryville;...