All Obituaries

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...

James R. Makula, 89, of Staunton, IL, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  He was born October 5, 1934 in Staunton, IL, the son of the late Joseph & Julia (Radae) Makula.  Jim was a salesman for Electrolux Vacuum Systems for many years.  He enjoyed meeting up with friends, loved animals, & will be remembered for his oil paintings.  He amused himself with scratch-off lottery tickets & sudoku puzzles. He is...

Sandra Lynn Lane, 76, of Staunton, IL, passed away at 7:15 AM on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Staunton Health & Rehab Center in Staunton, IL.  She was born May 22, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Dougald & Florence (Labuhn) Thompson.  She married Charles H. "Chip" Lane on October 29, 1977 in Palos Park, IL & he passed away on October 27, 2019. She was employed as a bookkeeper at First National Bank in Staunton, IL for many years. Sandra is...

LaVonne S. Dustmann, 85, of Staunton, IL, passed away at 9:21 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Community Hospital of Staunton, IL.  She was born August 8, 1938 in Staunton, IL, the daughter of the late William F. & Alvina M. (Faulstich) Ficker.  She married Marlen L. Dustmann on July 9, 1966 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, IL by Pastor Meyer & he survives. After graduating from Staunton High School, she worked for the U.S. Government as a payroll clerk for several...

Peter Joseph Matesa, 76, of Williamson, IL, passed away at 2:30 AM on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Community Hospital of Staunton, IL.  He was born October 14, 1947 in Litchfield, IL, the son of the late Peter & Betty (Maguire) Matesa.  He married Vickie Cagle on November 29, 1969 in Livingston, IL & she survives. Pete was a Union Carpenter with Local #633 in Granite City, IL, & was also a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968.  He was a member...