All Obituaries

Lyle J. Lyerla, 79, of Worden, Illinois, passed away at 10:15 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Alton, Illinois. He was born September 19, 1940 in Raymond, Illinois, son of the late Warren & Nellie (Malloy) Lyerla. He married Violet Schneider on June 5, 1961 in Alton, Illinois & she survives. Lyle was a Builder/Developer & the Owner/Operator of Wildewood Construction in Worden, Illinois. He was also a U.S. Army veteran & a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in...

Charles F. Sievers, 93 of rural Staunton, Illinois died at the home of his daughter & son-in-law in Bunker Hill, Illinois on Monday, March 16, 2020. Born June 8, 1926 in rural Alhambra, Illinois, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Albert & Bertha (Sievers) Sievers. He married Vera Gerdes on August 3, 1947 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive, Illinois and she died on December 12, 1996. Charles was baptized, confirmed, and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Douglas,...

Mariann Johnson, 87 of Litchfield, Illinois died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Heritage Health in Staunton. Born August 22, 1932 in Walshville, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Irene (Hagerman) Saathoff.She married Quentin Johnson and he died April 1, 1991. She was a self-employed farmer. She is survived by 2 sisters, Verlaine Riva and Evelyn Gill, 1 niece, Jolene Hanner, 1 nephew, Kyle Riva, grand nephews, Jacy Riva and Michael Houston. Private graveside...

Joseph Patrick Koval of Staunton, IL died on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Heritage Health in Staunton, IL. Joe was born on March 16, 1929 in Mt. Olive, IL to Michael and Anna (Kasalko) Koval. He married the love of his life, Rosemary Vidot, on April 29, 1967 in Mt. Olive, IL. Rose preceded him in death in August of 1986. Following graduation from Mt. Olive Community High School in 1947, he attended Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL and graduated in 1950 with an Associate of Arts degree....

Diane L. Dal Pozzo, 61 of Staunton died Monday, March 9, 2020 in Staunton. Born July 31, 1958 in St. Louis, MO to Christine (Cordani) Dal Pozzo and the Late Mr. John B. Dal Pozzo. She was employed at Echlin Manufacturing in Litchfield for 32 years until it closed. She later worked as a custodian at Staunton High School. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton. Diane enjoyed exercising, walking, and bicycling. She is survived by her mother, Christine Dal Pozzo of Staunton,...

Belva J. Gwillim, 86 of Worden, Illinois died Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her residence in Worden. Born June 7, 1933 in Fort Collins, CO, she was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Erman & Irma (Kraig) Eatmon. She married Leo C. Backs Sr on January 6, 1950 and he died May 16, 1995. She worked as a CNA at Blue Fountain Manor in Godfrey, IL for many years. Belva was a wonderful caregiver and loved all her patients. She was a member of Worden Christian Church in Worden, IL. She is survived...

    Mildred “Millie” Overholtz, 96 of Litchfield, Illinois (formerly of Glen Carbon, IL died Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Litchfield. Born February 29, 1924 in Granite City, IL, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Jesse C. & Beulah (Russell) Sparks. Mildred “Millie” Overholtz was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma. Millie was an avid Cardinals fan, watching most every televised Cardinals game (sportscasters muted) while keeping score...

Bettye J. Dragovich, 86 of Staunton, Illinois died Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born May 16, 1933 in Williamson, Illinois she was a daughter to the Late Mr. & Mrs. Felix and Pearl (Rodeghiero) Robeza. She married William Marko Dragovich on November 5, 1955 in Spring Valley, Illinois and he died on February 27, 2008. Bettye was a homemaker. Bettye was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston. She graduated...

Peggy L. Painter, 58 of Staunton, Illinois died Wednesday February 26, 2020 at Heritage Health in Gillespie, Illinois. Born September 10, 1961 in Litchfield, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Robert and Leota (Jackson) Painter. She worked as a CAN until 2009. She was a member of the Staunton Lion’s Club and Cornerstone Ministries in Benld. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. She is survived by her brother, Karl Painter of Staunton, IL. A Memorial...

  Paul Otto Hering, 91, of Staunton died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Heritage Health in Staunton. He was born on February 20, 1928 in Hamel, IL to the late William H. and Meta (Engelke) Hering. He married Ruby Anne Guebert on June 13, 1953 in Red Bud, IL and she survives. He was a retired truck driver, driving for Cassens Transport for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Hamel, St. Louis Teamsters Local # 604,...