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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John Richard Ubben,74, of Staunton, Ill., died on Sunday, June 23, 2024, with his wife, Pamela Traylor at his side. He was the adopted son of John W. Ubben and Margaret (Luker) Ubben. John had an active life in the entertainment industry, playing and singing in numerous local bands. One of his favorite memories was when he sang the National Anthem before a Cardinal game at Busch Stadium. He later worked for Haisler Productions, a booking agency for the St.Louis area music scene. He played a big...
Naomi "Darlene" Koniak, 89, of Benld, passed away, on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born Sept. 14, 1934, in Hillsboro, Ill., the daughter of Charles King. She married Eugene Alfred Koniak and he survives. Naomi owned and operated Gene's Archery and Bar along with her husband. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and reading books. She is survived by her spouse, Eugene "Gene" Koniak; two children, Sue Ann Koniak, Portland, Ore., and Michael Eugene Koniak, Benld; grandchild, Jacob (Ashley) Koniak; and two great-grandchildren, Allyson and...
Betty Jean Pesavento, 94, of Staunton, passed away peacefully at her residence in Staunton on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born on June 27, 1929, in St. Louis, Mo. the daughter to William Edward and Viola (Kemper) Looby and they preceded her in death. She married Dominick Leo Pesavento on April 2, 1948, in Chicago, Ill., and he preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 2008. She worked for many years as a waitress and, as anyone can attest, had a great sense of humor. She had a kind word for anyone...
Christine M. Wasylenko, 54, of Gillespie, died at her residence on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born Dec. 26, 1969 the daughter of Dusty Roger VanHuss and Rose (Matthews) VanHuss and they preceded her in death. She married Edward R. Wasylenko of Gillespie, on Feb. 25, 1989 in St. Louis, Mo., and he survives. She was a homemaker. Christine loved her family and enjoyed watching her granddaughter play sports. She is survived by her two children, Elizabeth (significant other, Conner Pollard) Wasylenko, Gillespie, and Edward R. Wasylenko,...
Gary Dennis Wheeler, 69, of Carlinville, Ill., died at Lakeside Heath and Rehab Center in Carlinville on Sunday, June 16, 2024. He was born Nov. 11, 1954, in Litchfield the son of Frederick Wheeler and Nancy (Thrower) Wheeler. He was retired after having been Sheriff for Macoupin County. Gary was a member of the Illinois Sheriff's Association and the Thursday Night Choir Club. He is survived by his son, Corey (Tiffany) Wheeler, Bunker Hill; step-daughter, Regina (Mike) Bassett, Bunker Hill; grandchild, Addison James Wheeler; step-grandchildren,...
Douglas Bruce McKechan, 65, of St. Louis, Mo., died in Gillespie, Ill., on Saturday, June 15, 2024. He was born May 16, 1959, in Waukegan, Ill., the son of Robert Bruce McKechan and Margaret (Pavlik) McKechan and they preceded him in death. Douglas was an attorney and he married Valerie Rene (Prince) McKechan of St. Louis, Mo., on May 20, 2000 in St. Louis, Mo. He is survived by his spouse, Valerie McKechan; daughter, Chelsea Cottingham, Maryville, Ill.; grandchild, Oliver; and two siblings, Cathy (Ken) Largio and Robin Smith, both reside in...
Joyce Marcuzzo, 90, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Glenwood Assisted Living in Staunton, Ill. at 8:47 a.m. She was surrounded by her loving children, Mark, Jane, and Cindy. Joyce was born on March 7, 1934 and had lived ninety wonderful years. She was born in Mt. Olive Ill. but was raised in Staunton, Ill. She married the love of her life, Bill Marcuzzo in 1955 and were married for 53 years when he preceded her in death in 2008. Joyce was a...
Edward Arthur "Beano" Schneck, 66, of Sorento, Ill., passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. H was born, on Aug. 21, 1957, in Staunton, Ill., the son to Edward Otto Schneck and Mossie (Frost) Schneck. He married Kathryn (Speed) Schneck in April 1988, in Hillsboro, Ill., and she survives. Ed worked for many years for Jakel's Factory in Highland, Ill. He was also a self- employed farmer. He loved to take care of animals, go hunting and fishing, and spending time with his kids and grandkids. His love...
Clarence Wilbur Hauschild, 91, passed away Jan. 23, 2024. He was born April 11, 1932 the son of the late Walter J. Hauschild and Matilda J. (Heyen) Hauschild of Gillespie, Ill., and they preceded him in death. He was married to his beloved wife of 65 years, Nancy (Kammerdiener) Hauschild. She was his constant companion and she survives. Clarence graduated from Gillespie High School with the class of 1949. He was stationed in Japan during the Korean War as part of the Illinois National Guard. He later attended the University of Illinois, where...
Donna Lynn Glaeser, 69, of Staunton, passed away at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill., on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born July 10, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter to the late Lonzie K. Sexton and Freida (Cornett) Sexton. She married Robert Glaeser and he preceded her in death on Jan. 15, 2006. Donna was a homemaker who enjoyed many hobbies. She liked working puzzles, doing crafts, spoiling her dogs, going shopping and then out to eat. She loved to watch wrestling on Monday nights and playing cards anytime with her family. She is...
JoAnn Bartels, 71, of Gillespie, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Ill., on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born in Staunton on July 9, 1952 the daughter of John W. Carter and Viola L. (Fones) Carter and they preceded her in death. She married Louis Bartels of Gillespie, on July 11, 1970 in Mt. Olive and he survives. She was the office manager for Bartels Studio. JoAnn enjoyed walking, the outdoors and her grandchildren. She is survived by her two children, Crystal (companion, Michael Rekart) Bartels, Gillespie, and Louis "Buddy"...
Norman J. Sherman Jr., 83, of Staunton, passed away at the Community Hospital of Staunton on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born Sept. 16, 1940 in Litchfield, Ill. the son to the late Norman J. Sherman Sr. and Katherine (Wright) Sherman. He married Shirley A. Roark on Oct. 15,1958 in Staunton and she preceded him in death on June 19, 2014. Norman served in the U.S. Navy for 12 years during the Vietnam era. After service, he was a Coal Miner for several years. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Williams, Pensacola, Fla.; two grandchildren;...
Marian Maleri, 81, passed away on June 8, 2024, in Olney, Ill., from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Livingston, Ill., the daughter of George and Josephine (Larcker) Augustine and they preceded her in death. Marian married Richard Maleri on Nov. 28, 1964, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston and he preceded her in death. Marian’s first priority was always her husband and family. Marian graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1964 and for a...
Karen Sue Frey, 82, of Staunton, passed away at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill., on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born Jan. 22, 1942 in Litchfield, Ill., the daughter of the late Nelson Goehe and Dorothy (Vogelang) Goethe. She married Charles B. “Chuck” Frey on Oct. 22, 1960 in Staunton and he preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1993. She was the Vice President at First National Bank in Staunton for several years. She previously worked as a Loan Officer at First Community State Bank in Staunton and as a Bookkeeper at S and L Motor...
Jason Farrell Beaver, 51, of Jerseyville, died at Bria of Alton, Ill., passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born Sept. 18, 1972, in Staunton to Johnny F. Beaver and Jackie (Sturgill) Beaver. He was a journeyman lineman for J.F. Electric. Jason loved traveling, camping, adventures, outdoors, reading, being with family, music and astronomy. He is survived by his mother, Jackie Beaver, Worden, Ill; best friend, Debbie Turpin; siblings, Julie (Dave) Eaton, St. Charles, Mo., and Joshua Beaver, Worden; nephew, Nicolas Eaton; niece, Savanna...
Ronald Hopper, 71, of Springfield, Ill., died in Springfield on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born July 19, 1952, in Jacksonville, Ill. to Freeman Headen Hopper and Bernice Robertine Ranson and they preceded him in death. He married Yvonne (Sorbie) Hopper of Springfield, Ill. on July 14, 1990 in Springfield and she survives. He was retired after having been a mechanic. Ronald enjoyed long distance running and fishing. He is survived by his two children, Christy (Shawn) Shafer, Camby, Ind., and Nicholas Hopper, Boulder, Colo.; three...
Michael G. Lieb, 56, of Mulberry Grove, Ill., died at his residence on Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born May 25, 1968, in Alton, to George S. Lieb and Mariann Rizzie Lieb and they survive. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Navy after having served during Desert Storm. After his service in military, he was a warehouse manager. He is survived by his sister, Michelle Hays, St. Jacob, Ill.; and companion, Dawn Kennedy, Seminole, Fla. Public graveside services were held on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Benld Cemetery in Benld. Kravanya Funeral Home was...
Glenda F. "Dado" Hester, 88, of Bunker Hill, died at Villa Rose Senior Living Community in Bethalto on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was born Dec. 14, 1935, in Trenton, Ky. the daughter to Henry Clay Green and Florence O. (Armstrong) Green. She married Royce H. Hester on May 17, 1959 in Trenton, Ky. and he preceded her in death on July 17, 2020. She was a homemaker as well as a member of the Country Bible Church. She is survived by her three children, Melinda (Jeffrey) Bertels, Dorsey, Michael (Laurie) Hester, Bunker Hill, and Millie Hausman,...
Delmo Maroso died on June 3, 2024 at Community Hospital of Staunton. He was born in Carlinville, on Feb. 24, 1930 the son of Giovanni and Mary (Abelloni) Maroso and they preceded him in death. He married his wife for over 62 years, Marilyn Simberger in 1956 and she preceded him in death in 2019. He graduated with the class of 1947 from Carlinville High School. Delmo enlisted in the U.S. Army and after his service, he continued his education at Blackburn College in Carlinville. He graduated with the class of 1957 from Washington University Denta...
Sandra La Vonne (Eldridge) Eddinger, 52, of Bunker Hill, died at her residence on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born Sept. 10, 1971, in Staunton, Ill. the daughter to Donald Eldridge and Lucille (Davis) Eldridge. She was an Assistant Manager at Dollar General in Shipman. Sandra loved people, being with family and helping those in need. She is survived by her mother, Lucille Eldridge; son, Austyn; step-daughter, Karen Michelle; step-grandchild, Atticus; six siblings, Dale Eldridge, Diana Chestnut, Donna (Tim) Hancock, Laurie Winfree, Gary Eldri...
James Richard Bogue, 81, of Gillespie, died at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville on Monday, June 3, 2024. James was born May 27, 1943. He married Carolyn E. (Mills) Bogue of Gillespie on Sept. 20, 2015 and she survives. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After service, he was a glass factory worker. He was also a member of the Church of Nazarene in Virden. He enjoyed working with his hands and tools. He is survived by his five children, Cathy (Randy) Miller, Taylorville, Ill., Ruth Childers, Carlinville, Daniel Davis, Carlinville,...
Elaine Grman, 83, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Elaine was born on May 8, 1941 in Fillmore, Ill., to Earl Joseph Spears and Dorothy (Neisler) Spears. She married Nelson Grman on July 1, 1967 in Edwardsville, and he survives. She attended Fillmore, Ill., grade school, and Hillsboro High School. Elaine worked at Hillsboro Glass before marriage, and then after, as a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed reading, quilting and playing bingo. Elaine was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars....
Sally Fritzsche (née Pingolt), of Staunton passed away on June 4, 2024 at the age of 68. Sally was a military brat as a child, born in Texas but living in such locales as Spain, Hawaii, and finally Staunton, Illinois. She grew up alongside siblings John, Joe, Mary, Andy, Eric, Shelia and Arthur. Truly a herd of Pingolts. As a child, she enjoyed time with her siblings as well as Hawaiian rolls with peanut butter. In her 20's, she met future spouse Dennis Fritzsche of Mt. Olive, wooing him via...
Loraine E. "Pete" Peterson, 87, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born Nov. 13, 1936, in Belleville, Ill. the son to Charles Peterson and Cordelia (Mueller) Peterson. He married Sharon Kay Peterson on Sept. 8, 1962 in Columbia, Ill. and she preceded him in death on May 18, 2022. Pete was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a meat packer and a truck driver for Heimos Greenhouse. He enjoyed fishing and watching baseball. He is...
Ray Boyd Hughes, 87, passed away on May 27, 2024 at John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. Hughes was born on Dece. 28, 1936 to Boyd Hughes and Anna (Saathoff) Hughes in Litchfield. He attended Mt. Olive High School and graduated with the class of 1954. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corp. After his honorable discharge from the military, he became a farmer. Hughes was a member of the Marine Corps League Prairie Land Leatherneck Detachment 1385 Litchfield, the Lincoln Land Leathernecks Detachment 1174, Greenville, the...