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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Gloria E. Frey, 73, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. Gloria was born on Dec. 23, 1950 to the late Will Henry and Jessie (Campbell) Frey. Gloria resided at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra for the past 12 years. She is survived by two sister-in-laws, Karen Frey, Staunton, and Jane Frey, Elk Grove Village, Ill.; also five nieces and nephews, Kim Knoche, Joan Arrington, James Frey, Michael Frey and Matthew Frey. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Robert Frey;...
Frank Jesse Castillo, 54, of Wood River, Ill., passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born on Aug. 10, 1969 to the late Albert III and Frances (Vasques) Castillo. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, and barbequing. He was a very innovative person. He is survived by a daughter, Aelainea Castello, Staunton; grandson, Bryson Welburn; two brothers, Jerry Castillo, St. Jacob and John Castillo, Collinsville; two sisters, Juanita Maldonado, Granite City and Margaret Byrd, Breese; several nieces and nephews also survive. A celebration of life...
Sharon Patricia Scheller, 83, of Brighton, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was born on Jan. 27, 1941, in Staunton, to the late Andrew and Nedra (DeSart) Kosowski. Sharon married Larry Scheller on June 3, 1960, in Mt. Olive and he survives. She is survived by her son, Loren Scheller, Gillespie; daughter, Cheryl (Rick) Williams, Brighton; three grandchildren, Loren Jr. (Brianne) Scheller, Jordan (Jicky) Li, and Jeremy (Amanda) Williams; daughter-in-law, Maggie Scheller; sister-in-law, Betty Kosowski. She was preceded in death by her...
Nancy J. Scroggins, 76, of Bunker Hill, died at La Bella of Alton on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born May 12, 1948, in Alton, to Lylburn Cagle and Josephine Glass Cagle Bewig. She married Randolph David Scroggins on June 17, 1967 at the First Congregational Church of Bunker Hill and he survives. She was a school teacher. Nancy was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bunker Hill, the Bunker Hill Library Board, Bunker Hill Beautification Committee and Alton Teachers Union. She enjoyed birds, sewing, cooking, flowers, gardening,...
Dorothy Rose Bausano, 92, of Gillespie, Ill., passed away at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Ill., on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born May 8, 1931, in Gillespie, Ill., to Peter and Josephine (Rolando) Bausano. She was a retired secretary, as well as a member of the SS Simonand Jude Altar Society. She is survived by two nephews, Ken Bausano and John Martin; four nieces, Theresa Jarden, Joan Heyen, Mary Seward, and JoAnn Ingrum; sister-in-law, Pat Bausano; and several cousins also survive. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; brothe...
Robert Dale Bartok, 67, passed away on May 16, 2024 at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care Center in Carlinville, Ill. He was born on Aug. 18, 1956 in Litchfield to Daniel Louis and Hazel (Coatney) Bartok. Robert married Jackie Parker in Carlinville on April 9, 2018 and she preceded him in death. He was baptized and confirmed at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Olive. Robert attended Mt. Olive Public School and graduated with the class of 1974. He went to work for Hano Business Forms and worked there until Hano went out of business. He...
Peggy R. Rundle, 74, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, Ill., on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She was born November 1, 1949, in Alton, Ill., to Wilbur and Ruby (Ousley) Rundle. She was a CNA who enjoyed baking and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, David M. (Amy) Gresham, Bunker Hill and Bo (Kristina) Gresham, Brighton; six grandchildren, Zachary Collins, Hannah Collins, Brittany Anderson, Savannah Walker, Sydney Gresham, and Olivia Gresham; three great-grandchildren, Lincoln Collins,...
Phyllis Jean Robinson, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born on Feb. 8, 1945, in Edwardsville, Ill., the daughter of Ralph and Mabel (Klopmeier) Helmkamp, and they preceded her in death. She married her husband of nearly 55-years, John Robinson, at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill on Aug. 9, 1969 and he survives. A graduate of Bunker Hill High School, with the class of 1963, she began her career at Olin as a switchboard operator before dedicating herself full-time to her family and farm. She was a...
Janet Kay Seketa, 74, of Gillespie, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Litchfield on May 27, 1949 the daughter to Joseph G. Reiniesch and Eoeanore J. (Kulenkamp) Reiniesch. Janet married her husband Paul “P.J.” Seketa on Oct. 9, 1999 in Benld and he survives. She graduated from Gillespie High School with the class of 1967. She worked at United Community Bank, formerly Peoples State Bank, for 32 years. She started her career as a Bank Tel...
David Andrew Klaustermeier, 59, of Benld, Ill., passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. His passing was unexpected and sudden, and he will be missed. David was born on April 26, 1965 to Vernon and Dorothy (Merry) Klaustermeier in Highland, Ill. After graduating from Edwardsville High School in 1983, David served six years in the United States Navy. He was loved by many, family knew him for always having a smile and a big hug ready for them. David worked in the flooring industry. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, wood working,...
Gary G. Pieper, 72, of Staunton, Ill., passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at his residence in Staunton. He was born April 5, 1952, the son of the late Lawrence (Babe) and Dorothy (Dot) (Hesi) Pieper. He was first married to Jane Ellen Murphy, then later married to Rhonda Marie Koval, both marriages ended in divorce. Gary worked as a Lineman for Norfolk and Western Railroad for several years. He then worked as a Roadie for The Grateful Dead for several years, and later owned his own painting...
Donald Stankus Sr., 84, of Worden, Ill., passed away on May 18, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1939 in Chicago, Ill., to the late Stanley and Helen (Butkus) Stankus. Donald served in the U.S. Navy, was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Staunton, Prison Ministry thru Catholic organization, and was also associated with Hospice organizations. Donald was survived by his daughter Kimberly (Brad) Ritchie, from Edwardsville, Ill.; his son, Donald Stankus Jr., from Mich.; and sister, Virginia (Don) Orloff, from Chicago. No services are...
Sylvia A. Bort, 86, of Prairietown, Ill., passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1938 to the late Theodore and Cordelia Heine Bunte. Sylvia married Fred G. Bort on June 13, 1959. Sylvia grew up in Prairietown on a farm with her sisters. She attented St. Peter’s Lutheran School and church in Prairietown. She graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1956. She worked as a secretary for St. Peter’s Lutheran Sunday school for 25 years, a member of Ladies Aid, Choir, and became a stay at home mother soon after hav...
Sean H. Mason, Sr. 55, of Benld, Ill., died at his residence on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born Feb. 10, 1969, in Alton, to Terry L. Mason and Lois A. Barnett Drury. His father preceded him in death. He was an over-the-road truck driver. He enjoyed professional football and baseball. He is survived by his mother, Lois A. Drury; ten children, Rachel Mason, Natasha Mason, Tyler Mason, Brenden Mason, Sean Mason, Jr., Austin (Haley) Mason, Justin Mason, Dylan (Jordan Fuller) Mason, Alicia Mason, Ryan Mason, and Scott Mason; 11 grandchildren;...
Timothy P. "Tim" Zenner, 53, of Staunton, Ill., died at Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, Mo., on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born July 12, 1970, in Staunton to Arthur Zenner and Doris (Pitt) Zenner. Tim was a truck driver and he served as a police officer. He is survived by his three children, Quentin (Kaylee) Zenner, Dorchester, Ill., Libby Zenner, Edwardsville, Ill.,, and Blake Zenner, Benld, Ill.; former wife, Nikki Zenner; siblings, Robert (Connie) Zenner, Staunton, Ill., Howard (Lori) Zenner, Staunton, Andy Zenner, Staunton, John Zenner,...
Georgia Diane Reeves, 74, of Gillespie, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born April 1, 1950, in East St. Louis, Ill., to William Homer Long and Rue Ann Mitchell Long. She was a sales cashier and she married Bobby Ray Reeves of Gillespie on March 20, 1983 in Granite City and he survives. She is survived by her son, Frankie Scott Sims, Greenville; and grandson, William Scott Fenton. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Long; two sisters, Dorothy Long and Roberta Hull. A...
Edwin W. “Sonny” Sievers Jr. of Worden, Ill., passed away at his residence in Worden on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born April 28, 1933 in New Douglas to the late Edwin W. Sievers Sr. and Esther Sievers. He married Carmen (Oehler) Sievers on June 23, 1957 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton and she survives. He served in the U.S. Army. Sonny worked as a farmer on the family farm for many years. He loved his family more than anything. He is survived by his three children, Nadine Sievers, Lit...
Karen Rose Smith, 77, of Carlinville, Ill. and formerly of Gillespie, Ill., passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 10, 2024. She was born in Litchfield, Ill., on March 8, 1947 to Karl Jr. and Stella (Turco) Guna. She married Larry Smith on Feb. 7, 1986 and he survives. Karen graduated from Gillespie High School with the class of 1965. She was a mother, wife, and homemaker and later worked a few part-time jobs. Karen was a member of the Federated Church in Carlinville, where she was a deacon and served over the years on the Federated...
Bonnie Lee Mihalic, 79, of Staunton, Ill., passed away on May 7, 2024. Bonnie was born on May 24, 1944 in Edwardsville, to Leland and Delores (Moore) Scott. She married James E. Mihalic on July 7, 1986 in Corning, Ark., and she was a homemaker. Bonnie is survived by her husband, James E. Mihalic; three children, Rosa Coultas, Jessi Coultas, and Tony Gagliardo; and five grandchildren, Jack Hayes, Breanna Gagliardo, Quenton Gagliardo, Gerogia Gagliardo, and Liberty Gagliardo. No services are scheduled. Williamson Funeral Home of Staunton is in...
Dean William DeVries, age 72, of Highland, Illinois, entered into rest on April 30, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, with family at his side. He was born August 11, 1951, in Staunton, Illinois, the son and first child of the late Lawrence William DeVries and Melba Lorraine (Hartke) DeVries. He graduated from Staunton High School in 1969, where he participated in FFA and excelled on the football field. After high school, Dean joined the Air National Guard, serving...
Larry Ray Davis II, 54, of Staunton, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1970 in Staunton.He married the love of his life, Pam Mueller, on June 30, 1990 in Staunton. Larry was a member of the United States Air Force for 23 years. He served active duty from May 1989 to May 2013, after being wounded in Iraq and flown home on the wounded warrior plane. Larry did not give his life in war, but his life was taken from a service...
Deborah Jane Rubis, 70, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at her residence in Mt. Olive. She was born on April 12, 1954 in St. Louis, Mo., to Melvin Woodrow and Betty Jane (Ainsworth) Snow. She married Paul Rubis at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Staunton, Ill., in 1975. They later divorced. Deborah graduated high school and took college classwork. She worked at Russell Furniture. While employed there, her duties included cleaning, furniture assembly, and sales. Her hobby was having all kinds of birds. Deborah is survived by her...
Rose Marie Banjavcic, 94, of Staunton, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born June 11, 1929 in Livingston the daughter to the late Stephen Spudich Sr. and Anna (Kostadin) Spudich. She married John "Sheepy" Banjacvic on Sept. 1, 1951 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston and he preceded her in death on May 6, 2017. Rose worked at Cassens Transport, Olin Corporation, and then as a bookkeeper for Calcari Distributing and Beierman...
Wanda Kaye (Huffman) Bernot, 77, of Benld, Ill., was freed from the shackles of Alzheimer’s Disease on April 22, 2024. She passed peacefully with family by her side at the Community Hospital of Staunton, Ill. A poetic end for she was a selfless person. Wanda was born Sept. 7, 1946 in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of the late Vernon and Gladys (Conner) Huffman. She was raised in Staunton, Ill., and she was a graduate of Staunton High School. She married Pete Bernot on Feb. 20, 1965 in Benld and he preceded her in death on April 21, 2018. They l...
Daniel D. Hering, 68, of Staunton, Ill., passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his residence in Staunton. The son of the late Edgar and Laura (Harmon) Hering. Daniel was employed as an Operator for a natural gas company. Dan is survived by a sister, Debbie (Rodney) Russell from Pelham, Ala.; a niece Neely (Mark) Clayton from Calera, Ala., and two great nephews Noah and Micah. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one brother in infancy, Donald. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Williamson Funeral home,...