All Obituaries

George Otto Wolbert, 93, of Staunton, IL died on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Heritage Health in Staunton, IL. Born March 24, 1926 in Livingston, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Wolbert. He married Evelyn J. Maedge on February 1, 1947 in Edwardsville, IL, and she passed away on April 15, 2013. He worked as a Mechanic/Service Manager in the Auto Service Industry, retiring in 1991. George also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After retirement, George enjoyed...

Roger Ray Friend, 63, of Wilsonville, IL died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Community Hospital in Staunton, IL. Born November 6, 1955 in Staunton, he was a son of Mrs. Etta Masinelli and the late Junior Raymond Friend. He married Sheila Buehler on August 18, 2001 and she survives. He worked as a mechanic and played in many local bands. Roger was a loving Grandfather, Son, Dad, and Husband. He loved his family and friends, playing music, and had a contagious smile. He is survived by his...

Ben Hall, 91, of Worden, Illinois, passed away at 5:02 AM on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side.  He was born March 6, 1928 in Sparks Hill, Illinois, the son of the late Nicholas & Melvina (Lane) Hall.  He married Leta Steed on March 7, 1946 in Cottage Hills, Illinois & she survives.    He retired from Laclede Steel in 1980.  He loved hunting & fishing, & was a member of New Hope Baptist Church...

Dorothy “Jean” Lotter, 85 of Staunton, Illinois died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at The Villas in Sherman, Illinois. Born September 29, 1934 in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota, she was a Daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. John & Alva (McDonald) Pringle. She married David H. “Bud” Lotter in June of 1953, and he died on April 24, 2018. She was a homemaker and a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, IL. She is survived by 3 Daughters, Pamela Lotter of Riverton,...

Dwight H. “Butch” Hatfill, 64, of Staunton, Illinois died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Heritage Health in Staunton. Born January 27, 1955 in Vandalia, Illinois, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Harold & Inez (Getz) Hatfill. He married June Travis on July 22, 1974 and she survives. Butch worked as a Meat Cutter at Kroger and Capri IGA in Litchfield, IL for many years. He was a member of the Grocers Union Local #655 of Belleville, IL. Butch was an avid outdoorsman, he...

Mary Michelle Alonzo, 52, of Litchfield, IL passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, IL. Born March 28, 1967 in Highland, IL, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Guy Mills Jr. She married Daniel Alonzo on December 22, 1989 in St. Louis, MO and he survives.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and was always adopting stray kids and animals. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Alonzo of Litchfield, IL; 3 Daughters, Tia, Melisa, and...

Robert H. Feyen, 86 of Staunton, Illinois passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Community Hospital in Staunton. Born May 14, 1933 in Gillespie, IL, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Osar Feyen. He married Pauline Otten on May 22, 1953 at First Methodist Church in San Diego, CA and she survives. Robert worked as a machinist at Olin Corporation in East Alton, IL for 44 1/2 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Robert was a member of the Machinist Union and...

Fred D. Graves, 86 of Staunton passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born June 27, 1933 in Syracuse, KS, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Carl Graves. He married Shirley C. Vesper on October 4, 1957 in Denver, CO and she passed away on October 28, 2018. He worked as a Homebuilder with Graves Brothers Construction in Staunton for many years. Fred served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a Member...

Dalton J. Best, 26, of Staunton, Illinois passed Thursday, September 12, 2019 in St. Louis, MO. Born August 12, 1993 in Alton, IL, he was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Denny & Rebecca (Painter) Best. Dalton was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. He graduated from Staunton High School Class of 2011. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his parents, Denny & Rebecca Best of Staunton; 1 Sister, Kelly (James) Christian; 3 Brothers, Owen Best, Ben (Alissa) Best, Charlie...

Billie Jean Pesavento, 89, of Staunton, Illinois passes away Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Billie was born July 8, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Selvio Pesavento, May 29, 1948 in Litchfield, Illinois. They raised 3 children, Nancy, Beverly, and Keith in Staunton Illinois. She was a parishioner of St. Michael Catholic Church. Billie Jean, better known as Granny, was loved by anyone that came in contact with her. Her vibrant spirit and contagious smile touched so...