All Obituaries

Peggy Lynn Clark, 63 of Staunton, IL died Monday, December 2, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Born November 21, 1956 in Alton, IL, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Colley. Peggy was the Owner & Operator of Moore’s Barber Shop in Staunton for many years. She also was a licensed teacher at Lincoln Barber College in Moline, IL. She also cut hair at Williamson Funeral Home, The Glenwood, and Heritage Health in Staunton. She enjoyed fishing,...

Darryl A. Miersch, 72 of Staunton, IL died Sunday, December 1, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Born April 22, 1947 in Sheboygan, WI, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Miersch. He married Kathleen Binney on November 20, 1971 in Carlinville, Il and she survives. He worked at Jubelt’s Bakery in Mt. Olive, IL for many years and was a member of Worden Christian Church of Worden, IL. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Miersch of Staunton, IL; 1 son,...

Audrey Emma Tietze, 100, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 PM on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Heritage Health in Staunton, Illinois.   She was born on March 1, 1919 in Staunton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Al & Julia (Ruhlander) Rueter.  She married James Tietze on June 8, 1946 in Staunton, Illinois & he passed away on June 20, 1999. Prior to her marriage, Audrey worked as a teller at First National Bank in Staunton for eight years.  She...

Ann Marie Loveless, 2, of Wilsonville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton, Illinois.   She was born on September 22, 2017 in Creve Coeur, Missouri, the daughter of Blake & Samantha (Layton) Loveless.   Besides her parents, she is survived by many grandparents, aunts, uncles, & cousins.  She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Dennis Hormann. A "Celebration of Life" will be held on...

Jason O. Rae, 45, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.   He was born on September 25, 1974 in Litchfield, Illinois,  the son of the late James Alan & Dorrell "D.I." (Kilduff) Rae.  He married Dawn Rudolph on October 10, 2015 in Mt. Olive, Illinois & she survives.  He worked as a Machinist at GKN Aerospace in Hazelwood, Missouri, & was a member of...

Thomas W. Hefer 64 of Paris, Ky (formerly of Staunton, IL) died Saturday November 16, 2019 at Bourbon Community Hospital after battling melanoma cancer.  Born May 29, 1955 in Staunton, he was the son of Melvin and Margaret (Binney) Hefer.   After graduating from Staunton High, Tom attended Quincy Tech School in Quincy, IL.  He worked with his father in building businesses as a contractor, and was also the superintendent at Gateway International Raceway Park for over 20 plus...

Joseph E. Hemp, 46 of Staunton, Illinois died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NB. Born June 30, 1973 in St. Louis, MO, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. James E. Hemp. Joe was an “Over the Road” Truck Driver for many years. He loved grilling out and Fantasy Football, & was an avid Cardinals, Blues, & WWE fan. He is survived by 1 Brother & Sister-In-Law - Jim & Karen Hemp of Staunton, Illinois; 2 Nephews - Lucas & Logan Hemp...

Cletus John Notter, 83, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 12:20 AM on Friday, November 8, 2019 at his residence in Staunton, Illinois.  He was born on August 8, 1936 in Waterloo, Illinois, the son of the late Wayne John & Caroline Johanna (Dietz) Notter.  He married Margarette A. Johannsen on June 23, 1959 in Waterloo, Illinois & she survives.  Cletus was employed as a Bus Driver for Gulf Transport in St. Louis, Missouri & later as a mechanic for trucks &...

Charles “Chach” Yakos, 86 of Staunton, IL died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Community Hospital in Staunton, IL. Born September 21, 1933 in Staunton, IL, he was son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Bartel Yakos. He married Jackie Bradley in November of 1957 in Granite City, Illinois and she survives. “Chach” served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a Foreman at an aluminum factory in Madison, Illinois for over 30 years. He was a member of St....

Clifford Charles Partridge, 92 of Staunton, Illinois died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his residence in Staunton. Born October 7, 1927 in Bunker Hill, Illinois, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Partridge. He married Maudie Marie Sawyer on August 14, 1948 in Staunton and she survives. Charlie worked at Beall Tool & Die in East Alton, Illinois for 28 years. In addition, he was the Dorchester Township Road Commissioner for 12 years and farmed his whole life. He served in...