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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Arthur Michael Mriscin, 57, of rural New Douglas, Ill., died as a result of an automobile accident near his home on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. He was born on July 24, 1965, in Staunton, the son of Edward Alfred and Nina Mae (Bishop) Mriscin. Arty was a 1984 graduate of Livingston High School. He was employed at Worksaver in Litchfield as a welder for 30 years. He was owner and operator of Mriscin Furs. Arty was a wild fur trapper, hunter, and fisherman. He enjoyed the farm life, with his... Full story
Helen M. Maedge, 95, of Staunton, Ill., died on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Heritage Health in Gillespie. She was born on March 5, 1927, in Hillsboro, the daughter of Warren and Nellie (Malloy) Lyerla. She married Robert E. Maedge, Sr., on Feb. 20, 1946, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 2015. Helen was an administrative assistant for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades for over 20 years. She was a member of St. Michael... Full story
Flora L. "Flo" Clark, 96, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. She was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Mt. Vernon, Ind., to Elmer Green and Esther Bradley Green. She married Donald R. Clark on May 24, 1947, in Gillespie. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2012. She was a homemaker. Flora was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, United Methodist K Group where she was also communion steward 37 years and she was also in... Full story
Anita Mae Vaughn, 79, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. She was born Dec. 22, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo., to Kenneth Neale Webb and Florence Estelle Sawyer. She was raised by her aunt, Eileen Webb. She married Larry Dean Vaughn on May 4, 1983, in Columbia, Mo. He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2020. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army. She was a homemaker. Anita was funny, kind, strong and interested in knowing the happenings of the world. She led a Christian life and loved... Full story
Knop Lindell D. Knop, 69, of Hillsboro, Ill., passed away on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Hillsboro. Lin was born Jan. 6, 1953, in Murphysboro, to Charles Albert and Oleta Roberta (Griffin) Knop. He married Jacqueline Unterbrink in Hillsboro in November of 1984. They were happily married for 38 years. After graduating from Staunton High School, Lin entered the National Guard and was honorably discharged. As a young man he worked for various automotive businesses and the phone company as a... Full story
Charles "Chuck" Alan Oliphant of Livingston, Ill., died on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Chuck was born Aug. 26, 1928, in Spencer, Ind., to Mary Catherine (Kiser) and Frank Oliphant. He married Alice Marie Augustine on Feb. 27, 1954, in Paris, Ill. Alice preceded him in death on May 31, 1999. Chuck served during World War II in the Army Air Force from 1945 to 1948. He was a member of the New Douglas Masonic Temple and Staunton VFW Post #1241. He was employed as a technician for Madison Communications... Full story
David Wayne Slifka, 67, of Staunton, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Mo. He was born on Oct. 14, 1955, in Litchfield, a son of the late Frank and Sylvia (McKinnerney) Slifka. He married Tammy Howerton on Aug. 29, 1987, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton, and she survives. He was a truck driver for over 50 years. Private memorial services will be held at Net Community Church in Staunton with Pastor Derrick Taylor officiating. Interment will be at Spangle Cemetery near Livingston. Survivors i... Full story
Lois Marie Miller, 80, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. She was born Dec. 4, 1942, in Eldorado to Horace Williams and Pearl Juanita Tucker Williams. She married Gary Miller on Aug. 31, 1968 in Fosterburg, IL. He preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 2000. She was a homemaker. Lois was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Bunker Hill. She enjoyed crocheting, crafting and reading Amish books. Lois loved each and every one of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and... Full story
Roleen Marie Kirkwood, 87, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Saint Clare Medical Center in Fenton, Mo. Roleen was born on May 21,1935, to Joseph Bolar and Alma (Fritzsche) Bolar. She married Joseph Kirkwood on Aug. 20, 1955, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive, and they later divorced. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and completed the course of study in May of 1950. In 1978, she received her GED. Roleen worked 17 years as a nurse's aide in several community hospitals: St.... Full story
Clayola Gay Meffert, 78, of Shipman, Ill., formerly of Staunton, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born June 26, 1944, in Mason City, the daughter of the late Croftin Clay and Anna (Bastin) Wilham. Gay married Marvin Meffert on July 30, 1959, in Walnut Ridge, Ark. They celebrated 55 years of marriage prior to his death on June 5, 2015. Gay enjoyed being a mother and grandmother, but she was equally involved as Marvin’s business partner, running several rental properties and farming. She had obtained h... Full story
Paul “Puda” Vuckovich, 96, of White City, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. He was the youngest son of the late Milo “Mike” Vuckovich and Eka Struga; and beloved brother to Nickola “Nick” Vuckovich, who preceded him in death in 2012. Puda was born on July 2, 1926. He spent much of his youth in White City, making a name for himself playing baseball. He captured the attention of many notable leagues, one coach writing, “Puda was the best hitter I ever saw.” Most say he was destined for the St. Louis Cardinals.In the 1950s, Puda’s ambition... Full story
Linda Jean Carrigan, 70, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. She was born Sept. 28, 1952, in Litchfield, to Vince Carrigan and Erma Graham Carrigan. She was retired after having been a laborer for Olin Brass and International Paper. She is survived by her mother, Erma Carrigan of Chesterfield, Ill.; son, Jason Carrigan of Omaha, Neb.; daughter-in-law, Crystal Carrigan; grandchildren, Jenna Carrigan, Jayden Carrigan, Donovan Carrigan, Declan Carrigan; and brothers, Daniel (Amy) Carrigan... Full story
John "Jack" Varcho, 86, of Gillespie, Ill., died at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Mo., on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. He was born April 18, 1936, in Benld, to John J. Varcho and Elizabeth Lacy. He married Anne Lee Zerbolio on April 8, 1961, in Benld. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2021. He retired as a Lt. Colonel from the Air Force. During his service he was Navigator in the Vietnam War and flew 312 missions. Upon retiring, Jack and his family moved back to Gillespie and he became a member of the Ss. Simon & Jude Catholic Church and... Full story
Donna Jean Guild, 61, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Donna was born in Staunton on Jan. 8, 1961, to Altilio and Elsie (Straub) Valenti. She married Keith Andrew Guild on June 2, 2002, at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Olive. He survives. She attended Staunton schools and graduated in 1979. Donna worked in both child care and home health. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Olive. Donna... Full story
Wayne F. Stewart, 65, of Worden, Ill., died on Sunday, Dec. 18, at his home with loved ones by his side. He was born March 18, 1957, to Jack and Pauline Stewart in Staunton. In 1976, Wayne met Sondra Welch, and they were married on June 22, 1977. She survives. Wayne was a carpenter by trade, learning from his father-in-law, Red Welch. The two worked together for many years. Wayne's passions were playing the guitar, gardening, and driving his grandbabies around on the lawn mower. Wayne touched the lives of many people with his giving nature and... Full story
Delisa A. Allen-Hartman, 59, of Cleveland, Tenn., died on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was born April 4, 1963, the daughter of Forrest “Punkin” Allen and the late Janis Allen. Delisa was a native of Cleveland and Bradley County. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling, caring for animals, listening to all types of music and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Danny Hartman; father, Forrest “Punkin” Allen; stepsons, Kyle Hartman... Full story
Rosemary Tallman, 89, of Staunton, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. She was born May 1, 1933, the daughter of the late Paul and Katie (Lisac) Halavonich. She married William Karl Tallman on April 25, 1957, at the Bridal Cave in Missouri, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 2012. Rosemary was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Staunton, Staunton VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and the Edwardsville Moose Lodge. Survivors include one son, Karl (Shelia) Tallman of Bunker Hill; two... Full story
David C. Barton, 85, of Annandale, Va., (a suburb of Washington D.C.), died on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. He was born on Aug. 13, 1937, to Lester and Lucile Barton, a dentist and a homemaker, respectively. The family moved to Staunton when David was 6 years old. David graduated from Staunton High School in 1955, and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1959 with a B.S. in Liberal Arts. After training in ROTC, he joined the U.S. Army in 1960. He married Peggy Putt of Lebanon, Ill., in 1960. He served active duty in the U.S. Army for 14... Full story
Arthur Michael Mriscin, 58, of rural New Douglas, Ill., died as a result of an automobile accident near his home on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. A visitation service for Arty Mriscin will be held on Thursday, Dec. 29, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston. Cremation will follow the visitation service. Condolences may be left online at www.LesickoFuneralHome.com. A full obituary will appear in next week's publication.... Full story
Joice M. Tweedy, 76, of Hamel, Ill., died Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. She was born on Thursday, Oct. 3, 1946, in Rangely, Colo., the daughter of Leona (Lappie) and Elmer Halbe. She was married to Leroy David Tweedy Jr. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1999. She worked many years in the banking industry at several banks in St. Louis and had been working for Scott Credit Union in Edwardsville for close to 20 years at the time of her passing. She also worked at Walm... Full story
Mary Ann Davidson, 97, of Benld, Ill., died at Heritage Health of Gillespie on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. She was born Nov. 14, 1925, in Benld, to Nick Gazzoli and Natalina Roncoglione Gazzoli. She married Robert J. Davidson on June 23, 1952, in Tacoma, Wash. He preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 2020. She had worked in sales for Melcherts. Mary was a member of the St. Joseph's Altar Society, CFU Lodge, Home Extension (50 years) and delivered Meals on Wheels for 25 years. She is survived by her daughters, Deb (Jim) Seekamp of Gillespie, Diana (Jeff)... Full story
Divorces Mandi L. Harlow, Williamsville; Stephen A. Harlow, Modesto Tammatha R. Ruyter, Gillespie; John M. Ruyter, Barryville, NY Court • Dalton R. Westerhold, 24, of Bunker Hill, faces a felony charge of domestic battery after allegedly punching his father in the face with a closed fist on Friday, Dec. 9. • Jesse L. Dennison, 20, of Carlinville, faces felony charges of aggravated battery to a pregnant individual after allegedly punching said individual in the stomach with a closed first, knowing her to be pregnant, and domestic battery aft...
Kent Thomas Tallman, 71, of New Douglas, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. He was born Nov. 23, 1951, in Carlinville, to Thomas C. Tallman and Joyce L. Lancaster Tallman. He married Joeen L. Gaudio on Jan. 8, 1972, in Benld, and she survives. He was a pipe fitter, a horticulturist at Forrest Keeling Nursery, and owner of Silver Creek Vineyards and Nursery. Kent was a member of the IGGVA (Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association). He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, carpentry, bicycling and working in the... Full story
Carol Ann (Hoog) DeClerqc, died on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra, Ill. She was born on Nov. 30, 1956, to Vincent "Jock" Hoog and Glenda Dworschak in Litchfield. Carol married Emiel DeClercq on Nov. 20, 1976, and he preceded her in death. She was a 1975 graduate of Staunton High School. She dedicated her career to being a nurse's aide at multiple nursing homes beginning at Barry Care Center in Staunton as a teenager. Upon her marriage she worked in Kewanee and even... Full story
Mark Kevin Spudic, 66, of Mt. Olive, Ill., died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Mark was born on Feb. 22, 1956, in Staunton, to William Thomas Spudic and Imogene May (Beyer) Spudic. He married Mary Frances Andrews on Jan. 6, 1979, at the Ascension Church, now St. John Paul II in Mt. Olive, and she survives. He attended Mt. Olive High School and graduated in 1974. He was employed by Georgia Pacific Corporation in Mt. Olive as a machine operator helper for 43 years. In his spare time, Mark enjoyed going to flea... Full story