All Obituaries

Mildred “Millie” (Maskey) Caldieraro, 98, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away on March 19, 2019 in Carlinville, Illinois.  She was born on October 15, 1920 in Livingston, Illinois to the late John & Mildred “Milka” (Perokovich) Maskey.  She married the late John “Beppy” Caldieraro on November 10, 1946 in Springfield, Illinois, & was married for 21 years until his death.  After graduating high school, Mildred...

Richard (Dick) A. Haase, 83, of Staunton, Illinois, went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 18, 2019, with his family by his side. Dick was born on October 12, 1935, the son of Alfred and Margaret (Mlekush) Haase of Staunton.  He attended Staunton schools and graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a degree in business.  He married Sandra Habdas in LaPorte, Indiana on October 17, 1959.   Dick worked for gasoline...

Patricia Ann (Cooper) Martino, 51 of Staunton died at Alton Memorial Hospital, March 10, 2019. She was born April 10, 1967 in Augusta, GA. The daughter of Eva Pike and the late James B. Cooper. She graduated from Worden High School in 1985. She was a member of the Worden Christian Church. She enjoyed gardening, her dog Sasha and adventure. She loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her Mother, Eva Pike of Staunton; a Sister, Annette Thigpen (Cooper) and Wayne Hufstedler of...

Darlene (Lehnert) Heflin, 85 of Staunton, Illinois died Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Copper Creek Cottages in Litchfield, IL. Born September 16, 1933 in Yakima, WA, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Clarence and Christine (Johnson) Lehnert. She married Eric E. Heflin on December 11, 1954 and he passed away on February 26, 2006. She was employed as an Office Administrator at United Way of Greater St. Louis. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and “was born to be a...

Wm. Gregory “Dudley” Humphries, 61 of Staunton, IL passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his residence in Staunton. Born March 26, 1957 in Monahans, TX, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. William Oscar Humphries. He married Myra Baugher on September 26, 1981 in Staunton and she survives. He was employed as an Electrician with IBEW # 309 in Collinsville, IL for 33 years before retiring in 2012. Greg was a very fun loving, outgoing man! He loved taking country rides with his...

Estella Pruett, 87 of Staunton, IL passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Eden Village in Edwardsville, IL. Born February 10, 1932 in Omphghent Township, Madison County, IL she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Louis Henke. She married Robert Pruett on June 14, 1952 and he passed away May 18, 2000. She was the area Cake Decorator, where she baked many Wedding and Birthday cakes. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton. She is survived by 3 Children, Deanna (Charles)...

Millard Curry Jr., 75 of Staunton, IL passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Born September 13, 1943 in Alton, IL, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Millard Curry Sr. He married Doris Roberts on December 15, 1962 in Livingston, IL and she survives. Millard Graduated from Staunton High School and later served in the U.S. Army from 1962 – 1968. He worked as a Fork Truck Driver at Olin Corporation in Alton, IL for many years. He was a...

Marie “Vivian” McClain, 81 of Worden, Illinois passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Born November 13, 1937 in Bunker Hill, IL she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Ivy Whitford. She married Eugene McClain on October 26, 1943 and he survives. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing Bingo. She is survived by her husband, Eugene McClain of Worden, IL and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death 2...

Elizabeth A. Pass, 93 of Staunton, IL passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Heritage Health in Staunton. Born June 28, 1925 in Wilmington, DE, she was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Casimir and Zofa (Arciszeroska) Szymanski. She married Charlie Pass on October 3, 1943 in Wilmington, DE and he passed away on November 16, 2004. Elizabeth cleaned houses, cleaned at St. Michael’s Rectory and volunteered at St. Michael’s Church office. She was a member of St....

      Kay Kilduff ,76, Staunton, IL passed away at Heritage Manor in Litchfield, IL on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 @ 8:10 PM. Born October 22, 1942 in Prairietown, IL, she was a daughter of the Late Wilbur “Bud” Bird and the Late Alberta “Bertie” (Johnson) Schnur. She married Robert J. “Bob” Kilduff on July 2, 1960 in Staunton and died in 2001. Leona worked as a Police Dispatcher for the Staunton Police Department. She was the...