All Obituaries

Vivian Patricia “Pat” Braman, 79 of Staunton, IL passed away at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Born July 18, 1939 in Patterson, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. John Brewsaugh. She married Larry C. Braman Sr. on October 8, 1955 in Hernando, Mississippi and he survives. She was a homemaker and a member of Net Community Church of Staunton. She was a past member of First General Baptist Church of Staunton. She loved...

Frank Larcker, 101 of Staunton, IL passed away at Heritage Health in Staunton on Saturday, September 15, 2018. Born January 5, 1917 in Livingston, IL, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Larcker. He married Hilda Zglicenski on April 19, 1947 in Staunton and she passed away on February 8, 2011. Frank was a Sgt. During World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Force from July 15, 1941 to November 16, 1945. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Staunton. He is...

Betty Louise Ryan, 72 of Granite City, Illinois passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Born October 11, 1945 in East St. Louis, IL, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Brown. She married Glenn Edgar Ryan on October 24, 1960 and he survives. She worked as a Cashier at Burger King in Granite City, IL. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Ryan of Granite City, IL; 3 Children,...

Richard W. “Dick” Bianco, 72 of Staunton, IL passed away at his residence on Monday, September 10, 2018. Born August 14, 1946 in Litchfield, IL he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bianco. He married Rena L. Tretter on December 3, 1962 in Carlinville, IL and she survives. He worked as an Operator at Shell Oil Company in Roxana, IL for 27 years. Dick was a member of Net Community Church of Staunton and a past member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department. He is...

Robert Arnold “Bobby” Dean, 52 of Staunton, IL died on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Collinsville, IL. Born July 17, 1966 in East St. Louis, IL, he was the son of Linda (Sconce) Dean and the Late Mr. Robert Allan Dean. He married Pamela Meade on December 8, 2011 in Carlinville, IL and she survives. He worked in the Maintenance Department at Challenge Unlimited in Alton, IL. He had previously worked at U.S. Steel in Granite City, IL for 22 years. “Bobby” was an avid...

Edward O. “Bud” Provost, 74 of Staunton, IL died Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Born February 3, 1944 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Edward B. & Marie E. (Koske) Provost. He married Donna Nardin on July 15, 1972 in Chicago, IL and she survives. “Bud” was a proud small business owner of J & B Automotive in Riverdale, IL. He loved his family and friends dearly. He was an avid golfer,...

Roy Irwin Emrich, 86 of Worden, Illinois passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Born November 8, 1931 in Worden, Illinois, he was the son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Emrich. He married Betty Jung on June 6, 1953 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden, Illinois and she survives. He was the Owner\Operator of Emrich True Value Hardware in Worden and Staunton. Roy served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1953. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran...

Wallace G. Daube, 69 of Worden, Illinois passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois. Born October 22, 1948 in Litchfield, Illinois, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur & Delores (Wiesemann) Daube. He married Sandy M. Schien on July 12, 1969 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden, Illinois and she survives. He served in the U.S. Army and worked as an Operator at Conoco-Phillips (Shell) in Roxana for many years. He was a member of Trinity...

Viola M. Basso, 96 of Staunton, Illinois passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, IL. Born February 26, 1922 in Edwardsville, IL, she was a daughter of the Late William & Marie (Bruene) Finke. She married Andy Kuba in 1941 and he passed away in 1949. She then married Joseph Secco in 1950 and he passed away in 1973. Later, she married Guido Basso in 1974, and he passed away on November 9, 2008. She was a homemaker and a member of Zion Lutheran Church of...

Rudolph I. “Rudy” Mrazek, 60 of Staunton passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Community Hospital in Staunton. Born April 14, 1958 in Evanston, IL, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Rudolph C. & Jane (Adamek) Mrazek. He married Kathy Spears on May 29, 1998 and she survives. He worked as Laborer with Local #379 of Edwardsville for many years. He was a member of the Staunton Masonic Lodge #177 AF & AM as well as a member of Shriners International. He is survived by...