All Obituaries

Cynthia Ann (Byots) LaRosa, 73, of Staunton passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her residence in Staunton. Born July 23, 1947 in Litchfield, IL, she was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John & Violet (Milcic) Byots. She married Lino LaRosa on August 10, 1968 at Ascension Catholic Church in Mt. Olive, IL and he survives. She worked as a Proof Operator at First National Bank in Staunton for over 20 years. She would later work at Staunton Public Library. She was a member of St....

Kent David Henke, 64, of Staunton passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on September 5, 1956 to Mrs. Rolene Henke and the late Norman Henke. He married Linda Rae on January 25, 1991, recently celebrating 30 years of marriage. He was a local farmer. Kent was a graduate of Staunton High School and a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Staunton. He enjoyed farming, being outdoors, sports, and most importantly being with his family. He is...

Viola D. Fey-Vesper, 98 years old of Staunton, Illinois died peacefully at Heritage Health Care Center in Staunton, Illinois on February 14, 2021. She was born in Edwardsville, Illinois on May 15, 1922, the first daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Dorothy (Dannenberg) Fischer.  She was baptized, attended and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Edwardsville, IL.  She married Otto E. Fey on June 22, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Worden, Illinois.  He passed...

Justin P. Krueger, 32 of Staunton, IL passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. Born September 30, 1988 in Jerseyville, IL he as a son of David P. Krueger and Tammy Evans. He is survived by Fiance’ - Stefinee McAfee of Staunton, Illinois, Daughter - Hazel Highlander of Staunton, Illinois, Hazel’s Mother - Dianna Highlander of Staunton, Illinois, Father - David P. Krueger of Medora, Illinois, Mother - Tammy (Rick) Randle of Staunton,...

Dorothy Stearns, 89 of Staunton, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 10th at Heritage Health Staunton, (Not Covid).  Born August 15, 1931 in Kansas City, MO.  She was married to Vernon Stearns who proceeded in death in 1988.  She was a factory worker until she retired in 1989.  She was the proud mother five daughters. She is survived by daughters,  Susan (Mike) Arnold, Toni Jenkins, Janet (Richard) Rogers and Lilli (Alan) Sirko. Grandchildren, Shaana (Kenny) Gray,...

Bill Sanks, 64 of Staunton, IL passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at his residence near Staunton. Born September 29, 1956 in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the Late Jack Sanks and Loretta (Richards) Bliss. He married Janie Horton on April 4, 1994 in Carlinville, IL and she survives. He was the Past Owner/Operator of Sanks Machining near Staunton, IL. He was a member of Gillespie Masonic Lodge # 0214. Bill was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. He is survived by his Wife - Janie...

JoLene Henehan, 83 of Staunton, IL passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her residence in Staunton. Born January 14, 1938 in Litchfield, IL, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Otto & Ann (Blaskovich) Hebenstreit. She married William “Jack” Henehan on June 3, 1961 in Staunton, IL and he passed away on November 16, 2004. JoLene was a homemaker and loved spending time in the yard and with her family.  She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in...

Karen Sue (Koller) Meyer, 71 of Prairietown, IL passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her residence in Prairietown. Born April 20, 1949 in Alton, IL, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Patricia (Smitherman) Koller. She married Vernon Meyer on November 28, 1970 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Carlinville, IL and he survives. She was a homemaker and a Dairy Farmer’s Wife. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Prairietown, IL...

Patricia “Patsy” Showalter Richards, 72 of Litchfield, IL passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Aperion Care in Litchfield, IL. Born June 13, 1948 in Highland, IL, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Mary Jane (Hufstedler) Showalter. She married David Richards on October 7, 1996 and he preceded her in death. She enjoyed animals, Bingo, and attending church. She is survived by 3 Sisters - Nancy Showalter Williams of Staunton, IL, Charlotte Showalter...

Mildred Louise Lietz, 92 of Staunton, IL passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Born September 12, 1928 in Nashville, IL, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Amelia (Rinnie) Anderson. She married Enno S. Lietz on November 25, 1950 in Nashville, IL and he passed away on March 18, 2008. She was a lifelong resident of Staunton, IL.   She worked many years at Staunton Community Hospital as a Lab Technician. Millie and Enno...