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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Gary Dean “Harvey” Morrison, 77, of Bunker Hill, passed away Jan. 13, 2024. He was born April 27, 1946 in Alton to the late Harry and Vera (Friedline) Morrison. He attended Bunker Hill High School graduating with the class 1964. He worked and retired from Olin Brass after 41 years. Following his retirement, he enjoyed working seasonally as a tender truck driver for CHS. He enjoyed watching sports, auto racing, and meeting for coffee with his friends everyday. He loved spending time with his fam...
Lloyd D. Leichsenring, 80 of Edwardsville, died at his residence in Edwardsville on Jan. 15, 2024, He was born on Saturday, April 3, 1943, in Hamel, the son of Gustav and Irma (nee Rotenburg) Leichsenring. Born and raised in Hamel, he graduated from Edwardsville High School. He served with the US Air Force, from Feb 1962 to Feb 1966, active duty during the Vietnam War. He worked 30 plus years as a machinist at Mc Donnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis. He lived most of his life in Edwardsville. He...
William Joseph Jines, 92, of Gillespie, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. on Jan. 19, 2024. He was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Sikeston, Mo. He was a retired after having worked in the aircraft parts procurement for the U.S. Government. He was a veteran of the US Navy after having served during Korea. He is survived by his niece, Deborah Dial of Austin, Texas; great nephews, Thomas Alpi of Gillespie and Michael Dial of Austin, Texas; great-great-nieces and nephews, Michael Dial II, Megan Dial, and Bryce Alpi. William was preceded in...
Jaclyn Lee Girdner, 44, of Benld, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 18, 2024 at 10:22 a.m. She was born Aug. 7, 1979, in St. Louis , Mo. to Edward Bruenning and Doris Gordon Olender. She married Anthony Wayne Girdner of Benld and he survives. She is survived by her father, Edward Bruenning of West Alton, Mo. and mother, Doris Olender of O'Fallon, Mo.; daughter, Sarah McGowen of Benld; sons, James Girdner and Anthony Girdner of Benld; sisters, Shelly Murray of Kansas City, Mo. and Kasey Birdsell of Wentzville, Mo. Kravanya...
Terry Edward Stahl, 73, of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Jan. 21, 2024. He was born Nov. 17, 1950, in Nimens, Ark. to Houston Stahl and Helen Faye (Gatis) Simmons. He was a truck driver. He built and sponsored Stock Cards and Godfrey Speedway. He was an avid racing fan. He is survived by his daughter, Tanya Mobley of Bunker Hill; step-child, Jody Foster; grandchildren, Zachary Lawrence, Haley Mobley, and McKenzie Giebner; great-grandchildren, Taelyn Mobley, Karmen Lawrence, and Bri Lawrence; siblings, Don (Cathy) Stahl of Bunker Hill...
Linda Marie Bonds, 72, of Staunton, died at her residence in Staunton on Jan. 13, 2024. She was born Feb. 12, 1951 in Chester, Ill. the daughter to Robert James Bax and Margret (Chapman) Feldman. She married Ron Bonds on Oct. 21, 1986 and he survives. Linda was a cook at Country Side Plaza in Troy, Ill. for many years. She retired in 1997. She enjoyd her cats, flowers, reading books, her knick-knacks, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her two daughters, Janet Martin...
Teresa (Terri) Satterlee, 63, of Mt. Olive, passed away on Jan. 11, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born on Sept. 2, 1960 in Granite City to Ernest Neil Hutchins and Vivian Alene Carriker. She married her husband, Greg Satterlee of Mt. Olive and he survives. Terri has always enjoyed life and being involved with family and friends was a priority. She always desired involvement in any activity. Terri was always smiling and greeting everyone with her infectious smile. Terri never met a stranger and was not afraid to...
Sonya Lourdes Hilderbrand, 76, of Gillespie, died at the Gillespie Health and Rehab Center on Jan. 11, 2024. She was was born Feb. 11, 1947 in Mexico to Fernando Salamaca and Anna (Ugalde) Salamaca. She married Roy E. Hilderbrand of Gillespie, on Oct. 5, 2004 in Benld. She was retired after having been a cashier for Walmart. Sonya enjoyed cross stitching, reading, going to movies, music, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fernando and Anna Salamaca;and brother, Frank Canseco. Sonya is survived by her children, Wendy...
Mary Louise McKnight, 71, passed away on Jan. 5, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born on Oct. 11, 1952 to William Charles Slusser and Frances Geraldine (Allen) Slusser. She graduated from Mt. Olive High School in the class of 1971. Mary was employed as an office associate. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Frances Slusser; one brother, Larry; and son, Shawn Slusser. Mary is survived by two sisters, Shirley Slusser and Sharon (Robert) Folkerts; and a niece, Robyn Leann (Kevin) Niesmann. Becker and Son F...
Pamela M. “Pam” Kelley, 72, of O’Fallon, Mo. peacefully passed away at St. Louis University Hospital on Jan. 6, 2024 after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born Jan. 31, 1951, in Staunton the daughter of the late Harold (Midge) Wriede and Elsie Davis. She married James “Jim” Kelley on Dec. 29, 1973, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton. Pam grew up in Staunton and graduated from Staunton High School with the class of 1969. After marriage, she lived in many cities throughout Illinois and the U.K., and most recently in O’Fallon, M...
Sanfred R. Rantanen, 87, of Staunton, died at the Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton on Jan. 7, 2024. He was born July 5, 1936 in Covington, Mich., the son to the late Arne Rantanen and Thelma (Orquist) Rantanen. Sanfred married his wife of 64 years, Mildred Nicholas of Staunton, on April 4, 1959 at Trinity Lutheran Church in East St. Louis, and she survives. Sanfred served in the U.S. Air Force. He was an assemblyman at Ford Motor Company in Hazelwood, Mo. for many years. He enjoyed traveling, bowling, golf, playing cards, and...
Donna N. Faulkner, 83, of Staunton, died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on Jan. 6, 2024. She was born Dec. 27, 1940 in Willisville to Donald Vickery and Margaret (Atteberry) Vickery. She married Darrell Faulkner on July 1, 1961 in East St. Louis, Ill. She was a homemaker and a former Eastern Star member. Donna was a former member of the First United Baptist Church of Staunton. She was a member of the NET Community Church of Staunton. Donna was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She...
Edward Lee Gorin, Sr., 79, of Piasa, passed away on Jan. 9, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Health Center in Alton. He was born on Nov. 15, 1944 in Alton the son of the late Harry Gorin and Vivian (Hampton) Gorin. Ed married Alice Little on Feb. 18, 1963 in Rosewood Heights, Ill. and she survives. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force and Ed retired from GM in 1999. He was also known as the Rock N’ Roll Kid from Ed and Alice’s Rock N’ Roll Show from 1975 to 1985. Ed traveled to local nursing homes and veterans hospitals to enter...
Edward L. “Mr. Ed” Dean, 69, of Mount Olive, passed away on Jan. 8, 2024 at the Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton. He was born March 5, 1954, in Amboy, Ill. a son of the late Leonard Dean and Juanita (Reiners) Dean. He married Patricia G. (York) Dean on Jan. 9, 1993, in Gillespie and she survives. Ed was an over the road truck driver with many years as an owner and operator prior to his retirement. He was a member of Lead Church in Collinsville and will be remembered for the love and...
Shirley Jean Barnard, 87, of Moro, Ill., died at the Community Hospital of Staunton on Jan. 10, 2024. She was born June 14, 1936 in Alton the daughter to the late Robert Miller and Hazel (Buchanan) Miller. She married Bernie Barnard of Moro on Oct. 6, 1955 and he survives. She was a cake decorator at County Fair in Bethalto and a floral designer at Firnhaber Florist in Staunton for several years. Shirley enjoyed crafts, flowers, gardening, and her cats. She was preceded in death by one...
Florence Rose Felchner, 102, of Staunton, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton on Jan. 6, 2024. She was born March 4, 1921 in Sawyerville to the late Marko Balen and Anna Perkovich. She married Chargles C. Felchner on Aug. 31, 1944 iun Sawyerville and he preceded her in death in 2007. She worked as a private secretary for several large companies in St. Louis, MO. She also worked as a secretary/receptionist for Dr. Dean Raft in Staunton for 20-years. She was a member at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Staunton and the C...
Floriene Fortuna, 99, of Staunton, died at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1924 in Livingston the daughter to the late Leslie and Josie (Scanzoni) Lovejoy. She married Dominic Fortuna in June of 1945 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1978. Floriene was a She was a graduate of Livingston High School and the of the Gradwal Laboratory School of Science in St. Louis, Mo.. Lab Technician Sypervisor at Community Memorial Hospital in...
Peggy L. Frame, 76, of Gillespie, died at her residence on Jan. 7, 2024. She was born June 12, 1947, in Staunton to the late Floyd Morgan and Virginia Schmutzler. She was a medical records coder for St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Peggy was a seamstress, crafter and baker who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Jill (Rodney) Rosentreter of Gillespie; grandchildren, Jimmy (Caitlin) Rosentreter and Jordan (Evan) Bartok; great-grandchildren, Connor Rosentreter, Evelyn Rosentreter, Cecelia...
William Herman “Will” Prante, 34, of Worden, died at Community Hospital of Staunton on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. He was born in St. Louis, Mo. on Jan. 15, 1989 to Bill Prante and Linda (Travis) Prante. He married Jennifer Linkeman on June 8, 2013 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hamel and she survives. Will was a Salesman for Donnewald Distributing in Greenville. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hamel. Will loved his farm life, his children and was a devoted father and husband. He was preceded in death by his grandpa...
Carol Anne Wright, 86, of Benld, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 31, 2023. She was born June 15, 1937, in St. Louis, Mo. to John Bauman and Evelyn (Robertson) Bauman. She was a retired clerk for home health and Carol enjoyed oil painting, embroidery and reading. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Bauman; and daughter, Donna Marie. She is survived by her daughter, Kim (David) Bechel of Dover, Tenn.; son, Don C. (Laura) Wright of Edwardsville; grandchild, Elizabeth (Joshua) Kocher; great-grandchild, Wyatt Kocher; and...
Leta Hall, 92, of Worden, Ill., died on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville with family by her side. She was born April 7, 1931, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy Steed and Homer and Ethel Welch. She married Ben Hall on March 7, 1946, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 7, 2019. She had many things she enjoyed in life. Her greatest joy was serving the Lord. She attended New Hope Baptist Church most of her life. She was active in the...
Ruth M. Pinkerton, 100, of Litchfield, died at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center in Litchfield on Jan. 6, 2024. She was born Aug. 31, 1923, in Mena, Ark. daughter to the late Alvin Beckwith and Mary Voerster Beckwith. She married Marion Pinkerton in 1944 in Vallejo, Calif and he preceded her in death in 1978. She was an assembler and painter for Duracraft where she retired in 1986. Ruth was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church of Litchfield. She was an avid reader who enjoyed gardening, shopping and being with her family. Ruth was preceded...
Charles William Vaughn, 82, of Wood River, formerly of Royal Lakes, died at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton on Jan. 5, 2024. He was born Nov. 18, 1941, in Bunker Hill to the late Charles James Vaughn and Delphia Marie (Mangels) Vaughn. He married Phyllis Darlene (Tucker) Vaughn on Sept. 9, 1975 in Bunker Hill and she preceded him in death on Sept. 4 in 2021. He was retired after having been a draftsman for Hurst Rosche Engineers. Charles was a veteran of the US Army after having served during Vietnam. He was a member of the Cornerstone Church...
Darla Marie Burch, 61, of Brighton, died at her residence on Dec. 30, 2023. She was born Aug. 15, 1962, in Litchfield to the late Franklin Johnson and Marlene Marie (Duffy) Dustmann Johnson. Darla was retired after having worked in sales. She loved music especially the piano, dancing, bowling, gardening, traveling and Harley. She is survived by her sons, Derek Austin Burch of Alton and Caleb J.F. Burch of Brighton; grandchild, Mason Kayne Burch; brothers, Kevin (Kim) Johnson of Canton, Ohio and Dwayne (Tracy) Johnson of Jerseyville. Friends...
Frank C. Eckhardt, 84, of Worden, died at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton on Jan. 5, 2024 at 6 p.m. He was born Nov. 6, 1939, in Saint Louis, Mo. to Frank L. Eckhardt and Carrie R. Eckhardt. He married Vera E. Hollandsworth Eckhardt on Oct. 23, 1964 and she preceded him in death.. He was a laborer for Illinois Laborers Local 397 in Edwardsville for 27 years. He was a veteran of the US Army. Frank enjoyed metal detecting, music, friends and family. He is survived by his children, Kathy Dawes of Granite City, Brenda (Steve) Root of Granit...