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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Jean Marie Boston Wilson, 52, of Staunton, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. She was born on March 10, 1971, and was the daughter of the late Jerry and Mary Ackerman Boston. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed 5D Diamond Art, gardening, painting, cooking, baking, arts and crafts and spending time with her beloved dog, Max. Survivors include one son, Nicholas Wilson of Staunton; two sisters, Anne Hood, Barbie Ivey Boston; one brother, Joe (Peggy) Boston; and several nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded...
Renee Lynn Tigo, of Carlinville, Ill., died on Oct. 14, 2023. She was born to Donald J. Tigo and Wanda Jean Crays Tigo. No public services will be held. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Carlinville. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Carol Sue Reynolds, 77, of Byrnes Mill, Mo., died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Mo. She was born Sept. 21, 1946, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Granite City, Ill., to Harold and Laverne (Schauster) Hill of Highland. She and her sisters were raised by their foster parents, Carl and Edith Raymond of Woodburn, Ill. She married William Hanner on Feb. 5, 1965, and they divorced in 1988. She later married Gary Reynolds in Hillsboro, Mo., on Sept. 7, 2018, and he survives. Carol graduated from Bunker Hill High School in Bunker...
Dennis Ray Crainick, 73, of Benld, Ill., died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. He was born June 16, 1950, in Coalton, to Herman B. Crainick and Virginia Heather Crainick Grove. He was a laborer for the railroad. Dennis enjoyed karaoke, softball and was an avid Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions fan. He is survived by his five brothers, George Radcliff of Bowling Green, Ky., Bernard Crainick of Benld, Gary (Linda) Crainick of Staunton, Herman Crainick of Gillespie, Doug Chapman; three sisters, Ruby Finch...
Michael Wayne "Mike" Willows, 53, of New Douglas, Ill., died on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. He was born on May 1, 1970, in Litchfield, the son of Lowell Wayne and Marilyn J. (Schoen) Willows. He married Gina Prigmore on July 24, 1993, in Mt. Olive. She survives. Mike was an electrician with the Norfolk Southern Railroad. He worked for the railroad for 27 years. He was a member of Local IBEW #513 out of Decatur as well as a member of the AMA and NRA. Like his...
Diana G. Stern, 81, of Staunton, Ill., died on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton. She was born on Sept. 28, 1942, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of the late Jack and Anita J. Owen Stern. She was previously married to Bernie Hannig. She worked as a secretary for Bernie Hannig Construction, Inc., in Staunton for many years. She was later secretary at Heritage Bible Church in Largo, Fla., for 20 years. She graduated from Florissant High School in Florissant, Mo.,...
James Rudolph Zirkelbach, 86, of Benld, Ill., died on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born Nov. 26, 1936, in Shawneetown to Gregory Zirkelbach and Beulah (Vaughn) Zirkelbach. He married Mary V. Lebro on Aug. 12, 1977, in Carlinville. James was a retired sheriff for Macoupin County Sheriff's Department in Carlinville, a member of the Macoupin - Montgomery Crime Stoppers, Illinois Sheriff's Association, former board member for Community Unit School District #7, Amvets and a former member of the Macoupin County Board. He is survived...
Norma A. Albrecht, 98, of Worden, Ill., died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. Born Sept. 6, 1925, in Omphghent Township, Madison County, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Emelia (Gusewelle) Dustmann. She married Victor P. Albrecht on Feb. 28, 1954, in Prairietown, and he preceded her in death on April 11, 1992. She worked as a secretary at Shell Oil in Roxana from the time she graduated high school to starting her family. She later worked with her husband working on the family farm and the trucking...
Moser William John “Bill” Moser, 87, of Staunton, Ill., died on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born Feb. 16, 1936, in Granite City, the son of the late Fred and Catherine (Dickman) Moser. He married Ellen Wiltrout in 1971, and she survives. Bill retired from Illinois Power/Ameren after 42 years of service. After retirement, he spent his time doing construction and handyman work, he did consulting work for Ameren, he worked for the City of Staunton, served as a bartender at TC’s Tavern and Mr. T...
Brines Doris V. Brines, 93, died on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Staunton Health and Rehab Center. She was born on March 6, 1930, to Otho Gill and Pearl (Seeger) Gill in Shoal Creek Township in Bond County. She married Verne E. Brines on Oct. 15, 1949, at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Olive where she was a member. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1999. She attended Smith Grade School in Bond County and graduated from Mt. Olive High School in the Class of 1946. In 1970, at the age...
Bonnie Karen Gibson, 76, of Gillespie, Ill., died on Sept. 30, 2023. She was born March 29, 1947, in Bruno, Mo., to Alvis and Ruby (Rutherford) Shafer. She married Jerry Gibson, and they enjoyed 43 years together. Bonnie worked throughout her life as a seamstress, housekeeper, cabinet maker, brake parts assembler for 23 years and in between she worked at the family sawmill and farm. She ended her career, retiring from State Farm after 17 years as a licensed team member. At the age of 46, she successfully completed the course work and received h...
Mary V. “Ginger” Schaefer, 56, of East Alton, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. She was born on Nov. 20, 1966, in Wood River, the daughter of the late William Rowson Barnes and Joyce Irene Cummings. She married Michael A. Schaefer on July 1, 1989, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston, and he survives. She worked as a waitress at Country Inn Restaurant in Livingston for many years. She was a past member of the Moose Lodge of Edwardsville. She enjoyed working with crafts and cro...
Melony L. Biver, 48, of Worden, Ill., died Friday, Sept. 29, at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was born on Oct. 22, 1974, in Alton to Bill Patton and Linda Lippoldt. On Oct. 14, 2000, she married Keith J. Biver at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Glen Carbon, and he survives. Melony was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel. She graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1992. She later received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from SIUE. For the last 20 years, Melony was a school psychologist serving students in the...
Dorothy B. Hill, 83, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at her residence on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. She was born March 13, 1940, in Raymond to Fred Mitts and Gladys Stockstill Mitts. She married Darrell E. Hill on Dec. 5, 1959, in Raymond. He survives. She was a homemaker. Dorothy was a member of the Christian Church of Litchfield. She enjoyed her family, gardening, sewing, embroidery and canning. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Hill of Mt. Olive; daughters, Sondra (Melvin) Roemer of Palmyra, Cheryl (Ross) Weber of Edwardsville, Carol (Robert) La...
Gary Otto Neeley, 67, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. He was born on Nov. 28, 1955, in Shelby, Mich., the son of the late Samuel Wilson Neeley Jr. and Caledia Ward Neeley. He worked as a custodian at McHenry High School in McHenry, Ill. He was an avid fisherman. Survivors include two sisters, Barbara Sakulenzki of Quincy, Brenda (Don) Best of Worden; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Cortesi, and a niece, Cassandra Castens. No services are...
Nicholas J. O'Connell Sr., 42, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. He was born July 12, 1981, in Litchfield, to Terry Robbins and Jerrie Smith Anderson. He was a factory laborer. Nicholas enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, and boating. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his father, Terry Robbins of Gillespie; mother, Jerrie (Steve) Anderson of Gillespie; children, Ashlynn O'Connell of Gillespie, Nicholas O'Connell, Jr., of Gillespie, Briana Barber of Hutsonville;...
Schultze James A. Schultze, 85, of Staunton, Ill., died at his residence on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. He was born on June 12, 1938 in Highland, the son of the late John C. Schultze and Helen C. Schroeppel Schultze. He married Rose Mary Knecht on March 16, 1963, at Friedens Evangelical Church in Troy, and she survives. Jim was the owner and operator of Schultze, Maechling, & Associates, Inc. for many years. He was a corporate consultant, evaluator, and expert witness for closely held corporations. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1958 to...
Dorothy B. Hill, 83, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at her residence on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. She was born March 13, 1940, in Raymond to Fred Mitts and Gladys Stockstill Mitts. She married Darrell E. Hill on Dec. 5, 1959, in Raymond. He survives. She was a homemaker. Dorothy was a member of the Christian Church of Litchfield. She enjoyed her family, gardening, sewing, embroidery and canning. She is survived by her husband, Darrell Hill of Mt. Olive; daughters, Sondra (Melvin) Roemer of Palmyra, Cheryl (Ross) Weber of Edwardsville, Carol (Robert) La...
Caldieraro Larry "Coach Cal" Caldieraro Jr., 57, of Staunton, Ill., passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Born Jan. 21, 1966, in Staunton, he was a son of the late Lawrence "Pops" and Kathy (Hanneken) Caldieraro Sr. Larry was a man of many hats (literally and figuratively!). He married Elizabeth "Liz" on March 13, 1993, and they welcomed their first child, Sarah, while building their home, coaching football, and working at Staunton High School. His...
Whitworth Barbara Jo (Hemken) Whitworth, 44, of New Douglas, Ill., died on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Barbara was born Feb. 10, 1979, in Litchfield, the daughter of Paul and Mary Jo (Randle) Hemken, Sr. She married Michael Whitworth on Sept. 29, 2012, at the Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra, and they have enjoyed nearly 11 years of marriage. She graduated from Greenville High School with the Class of 1997. Barbara loved the water, camping, and 4-Whee...
Oltman John Ray Oltman, 78, of Beaver Creek, Colo., died on Sept. 6, 2023. He was born April 3, 1945, to Ervin and Ida Oltman in Mt. Olive, Ill. He attended elementary and high school in Mt. Olive, excelling both academically and athletically. He graduated from the University of Illinois, earning a bachelor's degree in mathematics and continued his education at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business, where he earned his MBA. John worked for Bell Laboratories for a year before...
Dorothy Ann Arzig Stoddard, 91, died on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Staunton Health and Rehab in Staunton, Ill. She was born July 13, 1932, to Heman Edward Arzig and Amanda Fritzsche Arzig. She married Raymond D. Stoddard at the home of Eugene "Jeep" and Dolores "Pete" Niehaus. He survives. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and Mt. Olive High School in Mt. Olive. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Lydia Circle in Mt. Olive, a lifetime member of the Mt. Olive VFW's...
Irene Marie Davis, 79, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. She was born on Jan. 15, 1944, in St. Louis, Mo., to George Washington Paul Lorenz and Marie Emma (Davis) Lorenz. She married Noble McCreary, who preceded her in death in 1981. She married John Joseph Davis in 1982, and he survives. She attended Staunton High School and graduated in the class of 1962. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker. She was employed by several places in her lifetime,...
Richard A. Kapp, 81, of Staunton, Ill., died on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Hallmark Health Care Center in Carlinville. He was born Feb. 21, 1942, in Staunton, the son of the late August and Lydia (Becker) Kapp. He married Carol A. Meyer on Feb. 8, 1975, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, and she survives. Dick was superintendent of the water department for the City of Staunton for over 30 years, and he also served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton and was a past member o...
Peggy Joe Eilers,72, of Staunton, Ill., died on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 8, 1951, in Litchfield, the daughter of Hank and Millie Smith. She married John H. Eilers in Edwardsville, and he survives. Peggy was of the Christian faith. She worked as a cook at R&B’s Family Restaurant in Staunton for many years. Peggy is survived by her husband, John H. Eilers of Staunton; son, Joseph Hardwick of Irving, Texas; daughters, Amy Scheller of Mt. Olive and Kim Garcia of Litchfield; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. S...