All Obituaries

Gilbert G. Best Sr, 91 of Staunton, IL died Friday, September 11, 2020 at Heritage Health in Gillespie, IL. Born October 12, 1928 in Staunton, IL, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Grover D & Gertrude (Oehler) Best. He married Anna Mae Karl on April 28, 1951 and she died on February 19, 1998. He worked as a self- employed farmer and worked at LaClede Steel in Alton, IL for many years. Gilbert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by 3 Children, Linda A....

Thomas Joseph Bast, 36, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 10:18 AM on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Community Hospital of Staunton.  He was born on July 22, 1984 in Maryville, Illinois, the son of Terry Bast of Staunton, & she survives. Thomas was employed as a mechanic for many years. In addition to his mother, Terry Bast of Staunton, he is survived by a son - Dexter Bell of Staunton;  a sister - Jessica Warren of Washington state;  an uncle - Jeff (Lori) Bast of...

Michael James "Philo" Fagan, age 56, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 after a long and courageous battle against a rare form of sarcoma cancer.  He was born on June 24, 1964 to Jay & Toni (Droxner) Fagan Jr.  His father Jay Fagan Jr., preceded him in death only 15 short months ago. Mike worked as a carpenter for his father Jay Fagan for many years.  After his father retired, he worked for Dan Miller as a carpenter.  Mike &...

Kenneth Dale Forbes, 62 of Centralia, IL passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, IL. Born May 11, 1958 in Litchfield, IL, he was a son of Marilyn (Schoen) Forbes and the Late James M. Forbes. Kenny loved Johnny Cash and being outside. He is survived by his Mother, Marilyn Forbes of New Douglas, Illinois, Brother - Allen (Suzie) Forbes of Gillespie, Illinois, Sister - Lori Wilhelm of Staunton, Illinois. Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Great...

David Michael Frizzo, 74 of Staunton, IL died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Born December 20, 1945 in Clinton, IA, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Peno & Edna Mae (Ruyle) Frizzo. He worked as a Bartender at Staunton VFW Post #1241 and Mister T’s in Staunton, IL. Dave was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He loved being outdoors. He is survived by Long-time Companion Kathy Bollman of Staunton, IL,1 Daughter - Gina Frizzo,...

Raymond L. Banovz, 68, of O’Fallon, Illinois passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at his residence with family by his side. Born November 6, 1951 in Elmhurst, Illinois, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Doris Rae (Fisher) Banovz. He worked as a Machinist at RDN in Bloomingdale, Illinois for many years. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Ray enjoyed his yard-highly manicured like a golf course. He is survived by 2 Daughters, Pamela...

Born & raised in Staunton, Pauline is reunited with the love of her life Bob Feyen on August 18, 2020.  He has been gone for nearly a year now.  That's the longest they have been apart since before May 22, 1953 when they were wed. Daughter Linda says "She is the strongest female thatr I have ever known & most likely will ever know.  My mother was my best friend, she taught me to do the right thing, & always to stand up for myself." Pauline was born...

Velma Talick, 92 of New Douglas, Illinois died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Heritage Health in Gillespie, Illinois. Born July 17, 1928 in rural New Douglas, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. James & Ida Mae (Arndt) Forbes. She married Albert C. Talick on February 7, 1953 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Edwardsville, Illinois and he passed away on January 30, 2016. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide at Community Hospital of Staunton prior to her marriage...

Walter F. Haase II, 81, died Saturday, Aug.1, 2020, at his home in rural Worden, Ill. He was born Feb. 20, 1939, in Litchfield, the son of the late Walter and Erna (Comfer) Haase. He married Carol (Hopper) Thomason on Dec. 17, 2004, and she survives.  Walt attended Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Staunton High School in 1957. He then attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale to study journalism. He graduated from the Washburn Trade School in Chicago where he learned...

Kenneth Lee Black, 89, of Staunton, Illinois, died on August 1, 2020 after a months' long illness.  Ken was born to Howard & Louise Lee Black on January 31, 1931 in Waltonville, Illinois.  In late 1944, Ken's father Howard was killed in action in Europe.  Howard & Ken's mother had divorced prior to the war, and Louise later remarried to Walter Mannen who, like Louise, was deaf.  Ken grew to love & admire Walter, who years later became a beloved...