All Obituaries

Daniel D. Hering, 68, of Staunton, IL, passed away at 9:57 AM on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his residence in Staunton, IL.  He was born October 29, 1955 in Staunton, IL, the son of the late Edgar & Laura (Harmon) Hering. He was employed as an Operator for a natural gas company. Dan is survived by a sister -  Debbie (Rodney) Russell of Pelham, AL;  a niece -  Neely (Mark) Clayton of Calera, AL;  &  two great nephews -  Noah & Micah. ...

Marilyn F. Schumacher, 93, of rural New Douglas, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Mill Creek Alzheimers' Special Care Center in Springfield, IL.  She was born May 25, 1930 in North Platte, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Emile & Ethel Pearl (Lewis) Kurlbaum.  She married Harold F. Schumacher on January 24, 1948 & he passed away December 21, 2012. Marilyn was employed as a Production & Plant Manager at Forms Systems in St. Louis, MO for over 30...

Rose Marie (Spudich) Banjavcic, 94, of Staunton, IL - formerly of Livingston, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton, IL.  She was born June 11, 1929 in Livingston, IL, the daughter of the late Stephen & Anna (Kostadin) Spudich Sr.  She married John "Sheepy" Banjavcic on September 1, 1951 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston, IL & he passed away on May 6, 2017. Rose worked at Cassens Transport, ...

Wanda Kaye (Huffman) Bernot, 77, of Benld, IL, was freed from the shackles of Alzheimer's Disease on April 22, 2024.  She passed peacefully with family by her side at Community Hospital of Staunton, IL.  A poetic end for she was a selfless person. Wanda was born September 7, 1946 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Vernon & Gladys (Conner) Huffman.  She was raised in Staunton, IL & was a graduate of Staunton High School.  She married Pete Bernot on...

Eugene A. "Gene" Bentrup, 86, of rural Staunton, IL, passed away at 5:15 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton, IL.  He was born March 15, 1938 in Staunton, IL, the son of the late Louis & Ella (Heigert) Bentrup.  He married Shirley Repovich on June 9, 1962 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston, IL, & she survives. Gene was employed as a Grains Inspector for Toberman Grain & Feed Company in East St. Louis, IL...

Victoria L. "Vicky" Mettler, 67, of New Douglas, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.  She was born January 19, 1957 in Litchfield, IL, the daughter of the late Robert & Doris (Geller) Schoen.  She married Tom Mettler on September 30, 1977 in Greenville, IL & he survives. She was primarily a homemaker, but also was a licensed Beautician for many years, & was a member of New Douglas Baptist Church in New...

Norma Jean Franke, 89, of Staunton, IL, passed away at 11:05 PM on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Community Hospital of Staunton, IL.  She was born October 4, 1934 in Bunker Hill, IL, the daughter of the late Emil & Christina (Dubbelde) Johnson.  She married Edwin E. Franke on April 27, 1957 in Carpenter, IL & he passed away on October 22, 2011. Norma worked at The Gardens Restaurant in Litchfield, IL for many years.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton,...

Asleep in Jesus & awaiting the Resurrection, Loraine Leona Birmingham, age 97, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Lutheran Senior Services Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL. Loraine was born September 18, 1926 in Sorento, IL, the beloved daughter of the late Carl & Leona (Eickmeyer) Mohme.  She was baptized into Christ on October 21, 1926 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Douglas, IL.  She was the beloved wife of Robert Birmingham, to...

Robert "Bob" Bono, 77, of Staunton, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 with his wife by his side following a hard-fought battle against Parkinson's Disease.  He was born June 24, 1946 in Litchfield, IL, the son of the late Victor & Ruth (Smith) Bono.  He married Laurel Schuette on November 17, 1979 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, IL & she survives. After high school, Bob worked at International Paper in Litchfield, IL.  He served in...

Pamela M. Dyckman, 70, of Staunton, IL, passed away at 8:45 AM on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at her residence in Staunton, IL, with her family by her side.  She was born January 11, 1954 in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of the late Paul & Barbara (Berkley) Moore.  She married Robert W. Dyckman on February 2, 1973 in Granite City, IL & he survives. Pam was an Office Manager at Litchfield Family Practice in Litchfield, IL for many years.  She was also a Videographer...