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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Bobbi Jo Blevins, 52, of Dorchester, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. She was born Feb. 28, 1971, in Staunton to Robert Kahl Jr. and Joanne Briskovich Kahl. She married Terry Blevins on Sept. 4, 1993, in Gillespie. She was a buyer for Alton Steel. Bobbi was treasurer of Dorchester Township. She loved her kids and grandkids. She is survived by her husband, Terry Blevins of Dorchester; children, Cory (Christina) Blevins of Benld, Logan (companion, Shawnee Bushrow) Blevins of Benld, Mya Blevins of... Full story
Shana Kay Marshall, 62, of Staunton, Ill., died on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. She was born on Dec. 4, 1960, in Gallup, N.M., the daughter of Carl and Virginia (Creasy) Rodgers. Shana married Mark Marshall on July 5, 2004. He survives. Shana is a veteran of the United States Army. She worked at various places as an LPN in health care for 20 years. Shana was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gillespie. She enjoyed painting, making greeting cards, shopping, and dressing up. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.... Full story
Iona L. Grandone, 95, of Staunton, Ill., died on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton. She was born Sept. 12, 1927, in White Heath, the daughter of the late Roy and Opal (Hickman) Vermillion. Iona was a homemaker and a member of Worden United Methodist Church of Worden. She is survived by a daughter, Ramona (Lyndall) Kleeman of Freeburg; a son, Charles (Kathy) Cunningham of Farmington, N.M.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Besides her parents, she was preceded in... Full story
Mae Dorothy Landreth, 98, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center in Litchfield on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. She was born Jan. 1, 1925, in East Alton, to George Herman Ringering and Yetrude Fannie Olson Ringering. She married Albert Clyde "Pappy" Landreth on July 3, 1949, in East Alton. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1999. She was a grocer for Pappy's Market. Mae enjoyed cooking, gardening and quilting. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Landreth of Bunker Hill; stepsons, Terry (Ellen) Landreth of Bunker Hill,... Full story
Dennis James Hilyard, 69, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at his residence on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. He was born Sept. 30, 1953, in Litchfield, to James Roy Hilyard and Margaret Ann "Peggy" Noel Hilyard. He married Melanie Kahl on June 19, 1976, in Bunker Hill. He was a farmer, which he loved. Dennis was also a former trucker and excellent mechanic. He loved his cars, especially his white 1964 1/2 Mustang. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Hilyard of Bunker Hill; sons, Matt (Lori) Hilyard of Bunker Hill, Jasen (companion, Brandy Carter) Hilyard... Full story
Charles "Charlie" Henry Bertels, 85, of East Alton, Ill., died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. He was born Oct. 10, 1937, at home in Dorsey, to William D. and Minnie P. (Johnson) Bertels. He and Norma Miller eloped to Hernando, Miss., on May 3, 1958. This year they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Charlie chose a different route than the family farm. He graduated from Bunker Hill High School at the age of 16 and later served in the Army Reserves at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. In his earlier years, Charles worked for... Full story
Earl William "Skip" Harvill Jr., 77, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. He was born June 18, 1946, to Earl William Harvill Sr. and Helen Sherfy Harvill. He married Geraldine Mae Tucker on Feb. 14, 1967, in Bunker Hill. She preceded in death on Jan. 16, 2022. He was retired after having worked at a factory and had been a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed woodworking, crafts, working in the yard and decorating the yard for Christmas. He is survived by his daughter, Anita Harvill of Gillespie;... Full story
Dewey D. “Joe” Hartman, 87, of rural Staunton, Ill., died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. He was born on Jan. 16, 1936, in Worden, the son of the late Dewey William and Lucy (Vesper) Hartman. He married Sharon Thayer on Feb. 2, 1957, in Belvedere, and she survives. Joe was a construction laborer at George Witz Construction (out of Local #338 – Wood River, IL)for over 30 years, and he was a self-employed farmer. He faithfully attended the Community Christian Church in Alton. He loved spending time with... Full story
Kimberly Marie Fowler, 51, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Wednesday, Aug. 23. She was born Dec. 11, 1971, in Alton, to David Sherfy and Marie Sherfy. She married Michael Allen Fowler on Sept. 17, 1994, in Alton. He survives. She was an accountant and secretary for Bunker Hill Cemetery. Kimberly loved animals, camping, singing and being a mom. She is survived by her mother, Marie Sherfy of Godfrey; husband, Mike Fowler of Bunker Hill; children, Hannah Fowler of Bunker Hill, David Fowler of Bunker Hill; and... Full story
Ronald “Ron” Leonard Windau, 61, of Springfield, Ill., died on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on Aug. 14, 1961, in Staunton, to Leonard August and Sandra Lee (Jung) Windau. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield and a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He worked in sales with his father at James Machinery in Springfield for over 40 years. Ron was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved traveling, especially his most recent trip to Pearl Harbor. He was also an airplane enthusiast, esp... Full story
Earl W. Thiems, 86, of New Douglas, Ill., died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. He was born on Jan. 26, 1937, in Old Ripley, the son of the late John and Emma Hemann Thiems. He married Dorothea Driesner on Jan. 26, 1963, in Grantfork, and she preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 2001. He was employed as a sheet metal worker at McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis, Mo. Earl served in the U.S. Army. He faithfully attended First Baptist Church in Highland and was a member of the Men’s Breakfast Committee. He was a member of I... Full story
William L. "Bill" Goehe, 87, of Lake St. Louis, Mo., died at his residence on Monday, July 17, 2023. Bill was born June 19, 1936, in Litchfield, to John William Goehe and Augusta Ann “Gussie” Toenniges Goehe. In the summers Bill worked at Gillespie Plumbing and Heating where he learned the family business from his father and uncle. When not working for the family business, you would often find him hunting and fishing, a passion that followed him throughout his life. After graduating from Gillespie High School in 1954, Bill attended Rankin Tec... Full story
Constance "Connie" Hawkins nee Haller, 76, of Staunton, Ill., formerly of White City, died peacefully on Aug. 17, 2023, at The Glenwood in Staunton. She was born in Litchfield, the daughter of Paul and Judith Haller, who both preceded her in death. She married Ion Hawkins on Aug. 4, 1987, in Macoupin County. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2021. Connie attended Mt. Olive High School and graduated from Lewis and Clark Community College with her LPN certificate. She was an LPN and spent much of her career in nursing home care and managing hom... Full story
Emma Lena Vlasich, 102, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. Public services will be held at a later date. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.... Full story
Nancy L. Wood, 75, of Staunton, Ill., died on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at Community Hospital of Staunton. She was born on Jan. 11, 1948, in Murphysboro to Monroe and Lucy (nee Marshal) Reeder. On Nov. 30, 1981, she married Albert Wood. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Albert Wood; children, Ryan Edwards, Rebecca Hartsook, Steven Wood; grandchildren, Jonathan Hartsook, Kyle Hartsook, Kaitlyn Edwards, Devon Edwards; sisters, Donna Durer, Selina Paskiewicz, Tracy Teeters, Wynona Johnson; and many nieces and nephews. She was... Full story
Barbara Quade, 93, of Litchfield, Ill., formerly of Staunton, passed away on Aug. 13, 2023, at Copper Creek Memory Care Center of Litchfield with family at her side. Barbara was born in Carbondale, a daughter of William and Florence (Crain) Brummett. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1947. She married Max Robinson on July 11, 1948, in Litchfield at Zion Lutheran Church. They were married 30 years and had seven children together before divorcing in 1978. She married Vernon Quade on... Full story
Terry Soens, 76, of Williamson, Ill.,died on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at the Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra. He was born on July 7, 1947, in Litchfield, the son of Orville and Irene (Mellas) Soens. He was married to Rita Huffman on April 14, 1978, at the Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra. She survived. Terry served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an Operator Engineer with Local #520 for over 50 years. During his retirement, Terry spent his time... Full story
Mark S. Kessler, 67, of Staunton, Ill., died on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at his home. Born March 22, 1956, in Wood River, he was a son of John W. “Big John” and Virginia C. (Benz) Kessler. Mark worked as an independent carpenter for many years. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen Kessler of Tuscola; his brother, Michael (Lucinda) Kessler of Springfield; two nephews, Joseph (Betty) Kessler, Sr. and Timothy (Maria) Kessler; a great niece and four great nephews, Mary Beth, Joseph Jr., John Paul, Luke and Justin Kessler. He was preceded in dea... Full story
Pauline Maxine Lehman, 85, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at her residence on Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born Nov. 12, 1937, in Mo., a daughter to Ira Paul Roberts and Mary Lee Whitt Roberts. On Dec. 12, 1953, Pauline married Jack Lee Lehman in Woodburn, Ill., and he preceeded her in death on March 13, 2011. She married Jack Lee Lehman on December 12, 1953 in Woodburn, IL. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2011. She was a homemaker and accomplished seamstress. Pauline was a lifelong member of the Bunker Hill First Assembly of God. She is... Full story
Debra Lynn Reisinger, 68, of Benld, IL, died at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 4:30 pm. She was born August 14, 1954, in Litchfield, IL to Ray Turcol & Laura Partridge Turcol. She married George Michael Reisinger on November 9, 1984 in Staunton, IL. He preceded her in death on June 6, 2011. She was a homemaker. Debra loved reading, arts & crafts, crocheting and her cats. She is survived by her son, Jeremey (Larissa) Reisinger of Benld, IL, grandchild, Aleczander Reisinger and brother, Darrell Turcol. Debra... Full story
Brenda Joyce Brown, 82, of Gillespie, IL, died at Community Memorial Hospital, Staunton, IL on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born March 15, 1941, in Winfield, MO to William Watts & Darlene Tayon Watts. She married Jack Brown. She was an owner for Jack's Tavern. Brenda was a member of the CFU Lodge 217. She is survived by her children, Bonnie (Mark) Carpani of Gillespie, IL, Lynette (Bruce) Hedrick of Gillespie, IL, step children, Peggy Carey of Gillespie, IL, Jackie (Pat) McKinney of Gillespie, IL, grandchildren, Mark David Carpani, Lindsay... Full story
Thomas Joseph Coalson November 14, 1953 - August 2, 2023 Thomas Joseph Coalson, age 69, originally of Livingston, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his residence in St. Peters, MO. Tom was born on Saturday, November 14, 1953 at Staunton Memorial Hospital He was the son of Arthur W. Coalson Jr. and Wilma (Renchof) Coalson. Tom was married to Cindy Bagaglio on March 11, 1978 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton, IL Tom graduated from SIU-E with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and received his Masters from Lin... Full story
Francis “Frank” L. Stanko, 84, of Sherman, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at his home. He was born October 2, 1938, in Williamson, IL, the son of George H. and Christine (Morris) Stanko. He married Pamela K. Parrish on May 23, 1974 and she survives. Also surviving are his two sons, Doug (Christy and son, Josh) Stanko of Channahon, IL and David (Jenna) Stanko of Melbourne, Australia; five grandchildren, Jenessis, Timothy (Katy), Adelle, Willard, and Henry; one great-grandchild, Octavia and with one on the way; and sev... Full story
Mary Elizabeth (Lakin) Hamby January 21, 1935 ~ August 4, 2023 Mary Elizabeth Lakin Hamby, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on August 4, 2023 in Mt. Olive, Illinois. She was 88 years old. Born January 21, 1935, in Granite City, Illinois, to the late David Judson and Anna Day (Scott) Lakin, Mary was 1 of 14 siblings. She lived in Granite City until she and her family moved to her parents’ farm in Mt. Olive. As a young adult, she married Clifford Dale Hamby and raised 5 children. Later, she became the beloved ... Full story
Jesse H. Eaton III, 51, of Granite City, Ill., died on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his residence. He was born Oct. 4, 1971, in LaGrange Park, the son of Marsha (Williams) Ponder and the late Jesse H. Eaton II. He married Ashley Woosley on June 24, 2016, in Edwardsville, and she survives. Jesse was employed as a bread delivery truck driver for Alpha Baking Company of Chicago. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Eaton of Granite City; two daughters, Lina Eaton of Granite City, Samantha Winkelman of O'Fallon, Ill.; one stepson, Cory Allen of... Full story