Obituaries

Kenneth Ballinger of Virden

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:03:20 CDT
81 year old Kenneth Ballinger of Virden passed away September 22. Funeral services will be held Monday (September 26) at Noon at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Union Miners cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Harold "Chico" Banovz of Livingston

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:19:14 CDT
(Livingston)--82 year old Harold "Chico" Banovz of Livingston passed away on Monday (5th). The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (10th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Salem cemetery. Friends may call Friday (9th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Thomas Barnard of Girard

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 08:59:19 CDT
87 year old Thomas Barnard of Girard passed away September 1. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (September 6) at 10:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard. Burial will be in Girard cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

Robert Beckham of Litchfield

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:57:42 CDT
(Litchfield)--81 year old Robert Beckham of Litchfield passed away on September 8th. The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (17th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Elm Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Friday (16th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

David Behme of Litchfield

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:50:48 CDT
(Litchfield)--57 year old David Behme of Litchfield passed away on Thursday (1st). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (10th) morning at 11am at the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Friends may call Friday (9th) from 3pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Alberta Beierman of Jerseyville

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:20:31 CDT
92 year old Alberta Beierman of Jerseyville passed away September 13. Funeral services will be held Saturday (September 17) at 10:00am at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Anthony "Tony" Bellegante of Mulberry Grove formerly of Girard

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:57:42 CDT
(Mulberry Grove)--58 year old Anthony "Tony" Bellegante of Mulberry Grove, formerly of Girard passed away on Friday (16th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (24th) evening at 7:30pm at the funeral home. Friends may call Saturday (24th) after 4pm at the funeral home.

Jerry "Bear" Besterfeldt of Alton

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:36:27 CDT
(Alton)--63 year old Jerry "Bear" Besterfeldt of Alton passed away on Wednesday (14th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held Saturday (17th) evening at 6pm at the Gordon Moore Park in Alton. Friends may call Saturday (17th) after 3pm at the park.

Peter Ralph Breitweiser of Jerseyville

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:58:11 CDT
90 year old Peter Ralph Breitweiser of Jerseyville passed away September 24. Funeral services will be held Thursday (September 29) at 1:30pm at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 11:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Jerseyville American Legion.

Shirley Briggs-Wittman of Jerseyville

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:42:36 CDT
78 year old Shirley Briggs-Wittman of Jerseyville passed away September 22. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (September 27) at 11:00am at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

Merrill Brunson of Mulberry Grove

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:35:22 CDT
(Mulberry Grove)--80 year old Merrill Brunson of Mulberry Grove passed away on Thursday (15th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Mulberry Grove is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (20th) at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Jefferson Barracks National cemetery. Friends may call Monday (19th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Michael Louie Bryan of Staunton

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:58:07 CDT
58 year old Michael Louie Bryan of Staunton passed away September 24. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (September 28) at 11:00am at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Gary Buck Jr of Godfrey

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:34:14 CDT
(Godfrey)--43 year old Gary Buck Jr. of Godfrey passed away on Monday (26th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held Friday (30th) evening at 5pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rose Lawn Memory Gardens. There will be no visitation.

Bryan Burge of Marine formerly from Mt. Olive

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:25:08 CDT
42 year old Bryan Burge of Marine, formerly from Mt. Olive passed away August 31. A memorial service will be held Sunday (September 4) at 8:00pm at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Friends may call Sunday from 5:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be held Monday (September 5) at 1:00pm at his home located at 124 Savannah Court in Marine, IL.

Diane Cardwell of Alton

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:54:42 CDT
(Alton)--57 year old Diane Cardwell of Alton passed away on Saturday (17th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (21st) at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Vahalla Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (21st) after 10am at the funeral home.

Norman Casey of Hillsboro

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:28:09 CDT
(Hillsboro)--89 year old Norman Casey of Hillsboro passed away on Tuesday (20th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (24th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Friday (23rd) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted at graveside.

Grace Clarkin of Highland

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:22:59 CDT
(Highland)--94 year old Grace Clarkin of Highland passed away on Saturday (10th). The Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (13th) morning at 10am at the St. Paul's Church in Highland. Burial will be in the St. Joseph cemetery. Friends may call Monday (12th) from 4pm until 8, and again on Tuesday (13th) after 8am at the funeral home.

Frances Clotfelter of Panama

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:57:30 CDT
(Panama)--98 year old Frances Clotfelter of Panama passed away on August 3rd. The Perfetti Funeral Home in Panama is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held Friday (23rd) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Union cemetery. Friends may call Friday (23rd) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Nina Clover of Pocahontas

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:45:47 CDT
(Pocahontas)--86 year old Nina Clover of Pocahontas passed away on Friday (9th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (14th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Sunset Hills cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (13th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Robert "Bob" Comer of Hillsboro

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:52:07 CDT
(Hillsboro)--79 year old Robert "Bob" Comer of Hillsboro passed away on Friday (9th). The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (13th) morning at 11am at the St. James Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Burial will be in the Bluff cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (13th) one hour prior to service at the church.

Phyllis Corbin of Greenville

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:33:14 CDT
(Greenville)--51 year old Phyllis Corbin of Greenville passed away on Sunday (11th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (17th) morning at 11am at the First Christian Church in Greenville. Burial will be in the Chauk Hill cemetery.

Frank James Cordera formerly from Benld

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:48:44 CDT
Frank James Cordera of Texas formerly from Benld passed away September 18. Funeral services will be held Saturday (September 24) at 10:00am at St. Joseph‘s Church in Benld. Burial will be in Benld cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. A prayer service will be held Friday at 7:45.

Thomas Curren Jr of Alton

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:22:53 CDT
(Alton)--87 year old Thomas Curren Jr. of Alton passed away on Saturday (17th). The Staten Fine Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Fuenral services will be held Friday (23rd) morning at 10am at the College Avenue Presbyterian Church in Alton. Burial will be in the Upper Alton cemetery. Friends may call Friday (23rd) one hour prior to service at the church.

Myrl Curtin of Carlinville

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:29:25 CDT
84 year old Myrl Curtin of Carlinville passed away September 3. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (September 7) at 10:30am at Zion Lutheran Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in Moore cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 6-8pm at Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville and Wednesday from 9:30am until the time of the service at the church.

Doris Dann of Staunton

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:24:09 CDT
93 year old Doris Dann of Staunton passed away September 2. A memorial service will be held Saturday (September 17) at 11:00am at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah‘s Witnesses in Edwardsville. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.

Ewald Demkey of Grantfork

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:01:42 CDT
(Grantfork)--70 year old Ewald Demkey of Grantfork passed away on Thursday (22nd). The Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Monday (26th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Salem cemetery. Friends may call Sunday (25th) from 4pm until 8, and again on Monday (26th) after 8am at the funeral home.

Melvin Lee Dixon of Otterville

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:09:03 CDT
66 year old Melvin Lee Dixon of Otterville passed away September 21. Funeral services will be held Saturday (September 24) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Noble cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

William Downey of Grafton

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:21:36 CDT
64 year old William Downey of Grafton passed away September 5. Funeral services will be held Thursday (September 8) at 7:00pm at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Friends may call Thursday from 4:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

George "Dugie" Dugan of Mt. Clare

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:01:41 CDT

85 year old George "Dugie" Dugan of Mt. Clare passed away September 14. Funeral services will be held Sunday (September 18) at Noon at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Burial will be in Benld cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Margaret Ellen Eaker formerly from Bunker HIll

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:49:31 CDT
Margaret Ellen Eaker of Missouri formerly from Bunker Hill passed away September 21. Funeral services will be held Sunday (September 25) at 1:00pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Bunker Hill cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 11:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

James William Ebbler of Jerseyville

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:37:09 CDT
73 year old James William Ebbler of Jerseyville passed away September 19. Funeral services will be held Friday (September 23) at 10:00am at the Jerseyville First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at the church. The Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Charlene Elam of Greenville formerly of Pocahontas

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:30:17 CDT
(Greenville)--63 year old Charlene Elam of Greenville, formerly of Pocahontas passed away on Wednesday (7th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (13th) morning at 11am at the Central Christian Church in Greenville. Burial will be in the Robinson cemetery. Friends may call Monday (12th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Brent Ewing of Pana

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:39:06 CDT
(Pana)--38 year old Brent Ewing of Pana passed away on Wednesday (14th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (17th) morning at 11am at the First United Methodist Church in Pana. Burial will be in the Rosemond Grove cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (17th) after 9am at the church.

Marie "Maria" Foster of Pana

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:05:59 CDT
(Pana)--88 year old Marie "Maria" Foster of Pana passed away on Tuesday (6th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (10th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Price cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (10th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Arvel Fowler of Bethalto

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:05:36 CDT
(Bethalto)--82 year old Arvel Fowler of Bethalto passed away on Friday (2nd). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (7th) morning at 11am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto. Burial will be in the Spangle cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (6th) from 4pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Daniel Franklin of Pana

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:47:54 CDT
(Pana)--52 year old Daniel Franklin of Pana passed away on Tuesday (6th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (9th) morning at 10am at the St. Patrick's Church in Pana. Burial will be in the Ramsey cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (8th) from 4pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Gladys Frey of Highland

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:41:03 CDT
(Highland)--79 year old Gladys Frey of Highland passed away on Sunday (18th). The Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (23rd) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Highland City cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (22nd) from 4pm until 8, and again on Friday (23rd) after 8am at the funeral home.

Sylvia Mae Fritz of Jerseyville

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:38:34 CDT
98 year old Sylvia Mae Fritz of Jerseyville passed away September 4. Funeral services will be held Friday (September 9) at 10:00am at Bethel Baptist Church in rural Jerseyville. Burial will be in Medora cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Medora.

Rhonda Goodall of Greenville

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:38:42 CDT
(Greenville)--54 year old Rhonda Goodall of Greenville passed away on Wednesday (7th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (13th) afternoon at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Warrenton City cemetery. Friends may call Monday (12th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Opal Gorgolinski of Berwyn formerly of Greenville

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:53:41 CDT
(Berwyn)--90 year old Opal Gorgolinski of Berwyn, formerly of Greenville passed away on Thursday (1st). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (6th) at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mt. Auburn cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (6th) after 10am at the funeral home.

Cattie Grooms of Girard

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:45:56 CDT
95 year old Cattie Grooms of Girard passed away September 5. A graveside service will be held Friday (September 9) at 10:00am in the Girard cemetery. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard is in charge of arrangements.

Cecelia "Ceil" Groppel of Jerseyville

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:52:56 CDT
102 year old Cecelia "Ceil" Groppel of Jerseyville passed away August 31. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Saturday (September 3) at 10:00am at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in St. Mary‘s cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 3-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. A prayer service will be held Friday at 2:30pm.

Joyce "J. B." Hall of Auburn

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:12:08 CDT
59 year old Joyce "J.B." Hall of Auburn passed away September 1. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (September 6) at 10:30am at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial will be in Auburn cemetery. Friends may call Monay from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Sandy Hand of Jerseyville

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:38:47 CDT
67 year old Sandy Hand of Jerseyville passed away September 23. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (September 27) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.

Gregory Hartsook of Carlinville

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:49:59 CDT
48 year old Gregory Hartsook of Carlinville passed away September 9. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday (September 14) from 4-7pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville.

Rita Hefley of Litchfield

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:55:40 CDT
(Litchfield)--66 year old Rita Hefley of Litchfield passed away on Tuesday (20th). The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (23rd) morning at the First Baptist Church in Litchfield. Friends may call Friday (23rd) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Damon Hilderbrand of Shipman

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:23:17 CDT
40 year old Damon Hilderbrand of Shipman passed away August 31. A memorial service will be held Saturday (September 3) at 7:00pm at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Shipman. Friends may call Saturday from 5:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Cherie Hinnen of New Douglas

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:03:09 CDT
(New Douglas)--24 year old Cherie Hinnen of New Douglas passed away on August 31st. The Lesicko Funeral Home in New Douglas is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service will be held Friday (9th) morning at 10am at the Woodlawn cemetery in Edwardsville. There will be no visitation.

Evelyn Huber of Hillsboro formerly of Taylorville

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:13:29 CDT
(Hillsboro)--87 year old Evelyn Huber of Hillsboro, formerly of Taylorville passed away on Sunday (25th). The Shafer Perfetti Funeral Home in Taylorville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (29th) morning at 10am at the United Methodist Church in Hillsboro. Burial will be in the Vanburensburg cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (28th) from 5:30pm until 7:30 at the Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro.

Mildred Hughes of Jerseyville

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:22:19 CDT
90 year old Mildred Hughes of Jerseyville passed away September 3. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted Wednesday (September 7) at 10:00am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 3:30pm.

Dorothy Hutchinson of Jerseyville

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:43:01 CDT
85 year old Dorothy Hutchinson of Jerseyville passed away September 4. Funeral services will be held Friday (September 9) at Eastland Baptist Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Kane cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Lloyd Jahnssen of Pocahontas formerly of Greenville

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:30:08 CDT
(Pocahontas)--75 year old Lloyd Jahnssen of Pocahontas, formerly of Greenville passed away on Tuesday (6th). The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Sunday (11th) afternoon at 2pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mt. Gilead cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (10th) from 5pm until 8, and again on Sunday (11th) after 10am at the funeral home.

Charles Kallal of Kane

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:51:31 CDT
63 year old Charles Kallal of Kane passed away September 18. A visitation will be held Wednesday (September 21) from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Lester Kates of Pana formerly of Nokomis

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:53:42 CDT
(Pana)--90 year old Lester Kates of Pana, formerly of Nokomis passed away on Tuesday (6th). The Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (9th) morning at 11:30am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Mound cemetery. Friends may call Friday (9th) after 9:30am at the funeral home.

Lenore "Lenny" Kayser of Highland

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:21:02 CDT
(Highland)--98 year old Lenore "Lenny" Kayser of Highland passed away on Monday (19th). The Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (22nd) morning at 10am at the St. Paul's Church in Highland. Burial will be in the St. Joseph cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (21st) from 5pm until 7, and again on Thursday (22nd) after 8am at the funeral home.

Ada Keith of Litchfield formerly of Hillsboro

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:31:52 CDT
(Litchfield)--89 year old Ada Keith of Litchfield, formerly of Hillsboro passed away on Tuesday (20th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (24th) afternoon at 3pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Wares Grove cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (24th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Pauline Klunk of Jerseyville

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:53:20 CDT
90 year old Pauline Klunk of Jerseyville passed away September 24. Funeral mass will be conducted Tuesday (September 27) at 6:00pm at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4:00pm until the time of the service at the church. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Katharine Kolosieke of Brighton

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:06:28 CDT
51 year old Katharine Kolosieke of Brighton passed away September 7. A memorial service will be held Saturday (September 10) at 5:00pm at St. John United Church of Christ in Brighton. Friends may call Saturday from 1:00pm until the time of the service at the church. The Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton in in charge of arrangements.

Sharon Kucewesky formerly from Virden

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:03:05 CDT
68 year old Shron Kucewesky of Anna, formerly from Virden passed away September 10. A visitation will be held Tuesday (September 13) from 10:00am until Noon at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Virden cemetery.

Geraldine "Gerry" Kunz of Staunton

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:13:53 CDT
93 year old Geraldine "Gerry" Kunz of Staunton formerly of Mt. Olive passed away September 15. Funeral services will be held Monday (September 19) at 11:00am at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Union Miners cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

John Kutz Jr of Highland

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:18:59 CDT
(Highland)--61 year old John Kutz Jr. of Highland passed away on Friday (23rd). The Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (27th) morning at 10am at the St. Paul's Church in Highland. Burial will be in the St. Joseph cemetery. Friends may call Monday (26th) from 4pm until 6, and again on Tuesday (27th) after 8am at the church.

Salvador "Sam" Lamendola of Girard

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:48:33 CDT
76 year old Salvador "Sam" Lamendola of Girard passed away September 22. A funeral mass will be conducted Tuesday (September 27) at Blessed John Paul the Second Catholic Church in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Union Miners cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6-9pm at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Rosary will be recited Monday at 8:45pm

Tiffany Lech of Pana formerly of Des Plaines

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:42:39 CDT
(Pana)--29 year old Tiffany Lech of Pana, formerly of Des Plaines passed away on Tuesday (13th). The McCracken Dean Funeral Home in Pana is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (21st) morning at 10am at the United in Faith Church in Pana. Friends may call Tuesday (20th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Shirley Logsdon of Jerseyville

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:32:54 CDT
76 year old Shirley Logsdon of Jerseyville passed away September 4. Funeral services will be held Friday (September 9) at 1:30pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Carol Jean Maggart of Alton

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:07:47 CDT
(Alton)--72 year old Carol Jean Maggart of Alton passed away on Monday (5th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (8th) evening at 7pm at the funeral home. Friends may call Thursday (8th) after 5pm at the funeral home.

Donald Ray McAdams Sr of Delhi

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:08:27 CDT
69 year old Donald Ray McAdams Sr. of Delhi passed away September 15. Funeral services will be held Sunday (September 18) at 4:00pm at Alexander and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Noble cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 1:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Lois Irma McCoy of Jerseyville

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:12:55 CDT
Lois Irma McCoy of Jerseyville formerly from Grafton passed away September 3. Funeral services will be held Thursday (September 8) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Meadowbranch cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Allen McGill of Donnellson

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:39:48 CDT
(Donnellson)--72 year old Allen McGill of Donnellson passed away on Wednesday (14th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. A private family service will be held. Friends may call Monday (19th) from 11am until 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Union cemetery.

Delores Merkle of Highland

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:21:23 CDT
(Highland)--82 year old Delores Merkle of Highland passed away on Tuesday (13th). The Spengel Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (16th) morning at 10am at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland. Burial will be in the Highland City cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (15th) from 4pm until 8 at the funeral home; and again on Friday (16th) after 9am at the church.

Delmar Meyer of Mt. Olive

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:19:10 CDT
67 year old Delmar Meyer of Mt. Olive passed away September 7. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (September 13) at 11:00am at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive. Burial will be in Spangle cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6-9pm at the funeral home. Military rites will be conducted graveside.

Ruby Meyer of Carlinville

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:44:39 CDT
81 year old Ruby Meyer of Carlinville passed away September 25. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (September 28) at 11:00am at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 4-7pm at the funeral home.

Dorothy Mundell of Alton

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:58:45 CDT
(Alton)--86 year old Dorothy Mundell of Alton passed away on Thursday (1st). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (2nd) morning at 11am at the funeral home. There will be no visitation.

Josephine Munos of Taylor Springs

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:12:11 CDT
(Taylor Springs)--90 year old Josephine Munos of Taylor Springs passed away on September 1st. The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (7th) morning at 10:30am at the St. Agnes Church in Hillsboro. Burial will be in the St. Agnes cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (6th) from 4pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Frank Novotnak formerly from Benld

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:18:31 CDT
89 year old Frank Novotnak of Huntsville, AL, formerly from Benld passed away August 29. A graveside service will be held Saturday (September 3) at 1:00pm in the Benld cemetery. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld is in charge of arrangements.

Lanny Parkerson of Bunker Hill

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:17:43 CDT
71 year old Lanny Parkerson of Bunker Hill passed away August 26. A public graveside service will be held Tuesday (September 6) at 11:00am at Jefferson Barracks National cemetery in St. Louis. The Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Perne of Livingston

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:59:24 CDT
(Livingston)--93 year old Frances Perne of Livingston passed away on Monday (5th). The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (9th) morning at 10am at the Sacred Heart Church in Livingston. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (8th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Marcella Perrone of Staunton

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:59:24 CDT
92 year old Marcella Perrone of Staunton passed away September 21. A funeral mass will be conducted Monday (September 26) at 11:00am at St. Michael‘s Catholic Church in Staunton. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 9:30am until the time of the service at the church. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.   

Michael Piechur of Girard

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:41:43 CDT
60 year old Michael Piechur of Girard passed away September 8. A memorial service will be held Monday (September 12) at 11:00am at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Girard.

Clifton "CJ" Powell of Alabama

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:52:32 CDT
(Godfrey)--93 year old Clifton "CJ" Powell of Alabama passed away on Sunday (18th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of local arrangements. Services will be held Wednesday (21st) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Vahalla Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (21st) after 9am at the funeral home.

Dorothy Marie Pranger of Carlinville

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:55:25 CDT
86 year old Dorothy Marie Pranger of Carlinville passed away September 20. Funeral services will be held Monday (September 26) at 10:00am at Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville. Burial will be in New Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 4-7pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. A prayer service will be held Sunday at 3:45pm.

Shirley Ann Ramsay of Otterville

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 08:50:02 CDT
73 year old Shirley Ann Ramsay of Otterville passed away September 2. Funeral services will be held Monday (September 5) at 11:00am at the Fieldon Baptist Church. Burial will be in Noble cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Madge Ray of Nokomis formerly of Ramsey

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:22:03 CDT
(Nokomis)--92 year old Madge Ray of Nokomis, formerly of Ramsey passed away on Sunday (4th). The Miller Funeral Home in Ramsey is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (7th) morning at 11am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Ramsey cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (7th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

John Rickman of Alton

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:16:23 CDT
(Alton)--70 year old John Rickman of Alton passed away on Wednesday (7th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. A private family service will be held. Friends may call Friday (9th) from 4pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Judy Robbins of Carlinville

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:20:19 CDT
67 year old Judy Robbins of Carlinville passed away September 23. A graveside service will be held Friday (September 30) at 10:00am in Prairie Lawn cemetery in Carlinville. The Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.

Carole Roberts of Litchfield

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:14:02 CDT
(Litchfield)--66 year old Carole Roberts of Litchfield passed away on Tuesday (27th). The Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (1st) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (1st) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Virginia Rogier of Greenville

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:38:59 CDT
(Greenville)--99 year old Virginia Rogier of Greenville passed away on Sunday (18th). The Young Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (21st) morning at 9am at the Wisetown Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (20th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Delores Schmedeke of Morrisonville

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:17:08 CDT
(Morrisonville)--74 year old Delores Schmedeke of Morrisonville passed away on Saturday (3rd). The Perfetti Funeral Home in Morrisonville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (7th) morning at 10am at the St. Maurice Church in Morrisonville. Burial will be in the St. Maurice cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday (6th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Clyde Scott of Virden

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:42:18 CDT
86 year old Clyde Scott of Virden passed away September 19. Funeral services will be held Friday (September 23) at 10:30am at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Camp Butler National cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 9:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Pauline Seago of Godfrey

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:01:20 CDT
(Godfrey)--92 year old Pauline Seago of Godfrey passed away on Tuesday (29th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (3rd) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Upper Alton cemetery. Friends may call Friday (2nd) from 4pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Kenneth Leroy Settles of Dow

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:54:00 CDT
75 year old Kenneth Leroy Settles of Dow passed away September 24. Funeral services will be held Thursday (September 29) at 10:00am at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8pm at the funeral home.Military graveside services will be conducted by the Jerseyville American Legion.

Rita Hill Shipley of Jerseyville

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:59:40 CDT
88 year old Rita Hill Shipley of Jerseyville passed away September 9. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (September 13) at 10:00am at the First Assembly of God Church in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4-8pm at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville.

Richard Simberger of Staunton

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:27:32 CDT
82 year old Richard Simberger of Staunton passed away September 13. A graveside service will be held Friday (September 16) at 10:30am in the Staunton City cemetery. The Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements.

Anna Mae Slightom of Auburn formerly from Carlinville

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:18:02 CDT
90 year old Anna Mae Slightom of Auburn fromerly from Carlinville passed away September 20. Funeral services will be held Saturday (September 24) at Noon at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Burial will be in Mayfield Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 10:30am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Dale Dean Smith of Scottville

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:03:47 CDT
78 year old Dale Dean Smith of Scottville passed away September 17. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (September 20) at Noon at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Girard. Burial will be in Panther Creek cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Velma Smith of Donnellson

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:10:58 CDT
(Donnellson)--84 year old Velma Smith of Donnellson passed away on Saturday (24th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (28th) afternoon at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Donnellson cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (28th) after 11am at the funeral home.

Carl Spoor of Virden

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:14:04 CDT
68 year old Carl Spoor of Virden passed away September 8. Funeral services will be held Monday (September 12) at 11:30am at Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home in Virden. Burial will be in Virden cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Kathlyn "Kathy" Steinman of Carlinville

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:55:49 CDT
65 year old Kathlyn "Kathy" Steinman of Carlinville passed away September 19. Funeral services will be held Thursday (September 22) at 7:00pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville. Friends may call Thursday from 5:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

William "Bill" Stephenson of Bethalto

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:25:01 CDT
(Bethalto)--88 year old William "Bill" Stephenson of Bethalto passed away on Saturday (10th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Tuesday (13th) morning at 10am at the funeral home. Friends may call Monday (12th) from 4pm until 7 at the funeral home.

Lawrence Stivers of Mt. Olive

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:01:42 CDT
92 year old Lawrence Stivers of Mt. Olive passed away August 29. A memorial service will be held Saturday (September 10) at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. Friends may call Saturday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the church. Military rites will be conducted by the Mt. Olive Area Veterans. The Becker and Sons Funeral Home in Mt.Olive is in charge of arrangements.

Cynthia Stradal of Godfrey

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:13:26 CDT
(Godfrey)--48 year old Cynthia Stradal of Godfrey passed away on Tuesday (20th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (24th) morning at 11am at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Godfrey. Friends may call Saturday (24th) after 9am at the church.

Maida Streight of Litchfield

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:10:13 CDT
(Litchfield)--105 year old Maida Streight of Litchfield passed away on Monday (5th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (10th) afternoon at 2pm at the Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Burial will be in the Elm Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Saturday (10th) one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Larry Tanksley of Bunker Hill

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:49:51 CDT
60 year old Larry Tanksley of Bunker Hill passed away September 24. Funeral services will be held Thursday (September 29) at 10:00am at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill. Burial will be in Bunker Hill cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Ben Teney of Jerseyville

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:13:36 CDT
71 year old Ben Teney of Jerseyville passed away September 12. A graveside service will be held Friday (September 16) at 10:00am in Oak Grove cemetery in Jerseyville. The Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville is in charge of arrangements.

Earl Traylor of Schram City

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:31:29 CDT
(Schram City)--84 year old Earl Traylor of Schram City passed away on Wednesday (7th). The Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (10th) morning at 11am at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Burial will be in the Wares Grove cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Norman Ulakey formerly from Benld

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:16:52 CDT
74 year old Norman Ulakey of Florissant, MO, formerly from Benld passed away September 26. Funeral services will be held Friday (September 30) at 11:00am at St. Joseph‘s Church in Benld. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8pm at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. A prayer service will be held Thursday at 7:30pm.

Scott Waggoner of Waggoner

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:29:06 CDT
(Waggoner)--62 year old Scott Waggoner of Waggoner passed away on Thursday (29th). The Hough Funeral Home in Raymond is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Monday (3rd) morning at 11am at the Christian Church in Waggoner. Friends may call Monday (3rd) one hour prior to service at the church.

Ruth Marie Warner of Jerseyville

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:47:48 CDT
84 year old Ruth Marie Warner of Jerseyville passed away September 21. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (September 28) at 4:00pm at Alexandera and Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 2:00pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Floyd Weidler of Litchfield

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:33:09 CDT
(Litchfield)--85 year old Floyd Weidler of Litchfield passed away on Thursday (8th). The Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Monday (12th) morning at 11am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Burial will be in the Immanuel Lutheran cemetery. Friends may call Sunday (11th) from 5pm until 7 at the funeral home, and again on Monday (12th) after 9am at the church. Military rites will be conducted at graveside.

Orville Weiss of Greenville formerly of Pocahontas

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:38:27 CDT
(Greenville)--96 year old Orville Weiss of Greenville, formerly of Pocahontas passed away on Sunday (4th). The Meridith Funeral Home in Pocahontas is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Thursday (8th) morning at 11am at the United Methodist Church in Pocahontas. Burial will be in the Robinson cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday (7th) from 5pm until 8 at the funeral home, and again on Thursday (8th) one hour prior to service at the church.

Faye Whitlock of Litchfield

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:25:31 CDT
(Litchfield)--97 year old Faye Whitlock of Litchfield passed away on Sunday (18th). The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (23rd) afternoon at 1pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Reno Bethel cemetery. There will be no visitation.

George Wilkerson Sr of Fillmore formerly of Keyesport

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:29:54 CDT
(Fillmore)--78 year old George Wilkerson Sr. of Fillmore, formerly of Keyesport passed away on September 15th. The Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Saturday (24th) afternoon at 3pm at the Ramsey State Park. Burial will be in the Jefferson Barracks National cemetery.

Blanche Wille of Godfrey

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:56:46 CDT
(Godfrey)--90 year old Blanche Wille of Godfrey passed away on Tuesday (29th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (2nd) morning at 11am at the St. Ambrose Church in Godfrey. Burial will be in the St. Patrick's cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (1st) from 4pm until 8 at the funeral home.

Donald Williams of Elkton_ FL

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:47:51 CDT
88 year old Donald Williams of Elkton, FL, passed away August 29. Funeral services will be held Friday (Septemeber 2) at 10:30am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Medora cemetery.

Mark "Meter Man" Williams of Litchfield

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:54:09 CDT
(Litchfield)--56 year old Mark "Meter Man" Williams of Litchfield passed away on September 7th. The Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Friday (16th) evening at 7pm at the Living Stones Church in Litchfield. A private family inurnment will be held in the Jefferson Barracks National cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Clyde Wiseman of Godfrey

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:41:30 CDT
(Godfrey)--88 year old Clyde Wiseman of Godfrey passed away on Thursday (8th). The Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held Tuesday (13th) afternoon at 1:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Alton. There will be no visitation.

Erin Michele Witt of St. Louis

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:17:40 CDT
32 year old Erin Michelle Witt of St. Louis passed away September 3. Funeral services will be held Thursday (September 8) at 11:00am at Targhetta and Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Burial will be in Asbury cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 10:00am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Full military rites will be conducted by the Alton VFW.

Joyce Young of Greenville

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:39:16 CDT
(Greenville)--79 year old Joyce Young of Greenville passed away on Wednesday (14th). The Young Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held Sunday (18th) evening at 7pm at the First United Methodist Church in Greenville. Burial will be in the Mt. Auburn cemetery. Friends may call Sunday (18th) after 5pm at the church.