All Obituaries

Douglas R. Cummings, 54, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 AM on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Community Hospital of Staunton, Illinois.  He was born December 28, 1966, the son of Fred Williams & Peggy Cummings. Douglas loved fishing & trapping.  John Wayne was his man. He is survived by his mother - Peggy Easley of Staunton, IL;  2 brothers - Brad (Beth) Maulding of Pontoon Beach, IL, & Todd Maulding of Hamel, IL;  1 sister - Kim Easley of...

William "Bill" Knop, 77, of Staunton, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.  He was born in Litchfield, Illinois on August 4, 1944, the son of the late John & Viola (Toeningsmeier) Knop. He married Kay (Bradley) Knop on April 3, 1964 at Zion Lutheran Church in Staunton, Illinois & she survives. Also surviving are his son - John (Jane) Knop of Adalaide, S. Australia;  5 grandchildren - Randy Blair, Sarah...

Adam Louis Brown, 29 of Staunton, IL passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton, IL. Born July 31, 1992, in Litchfield, IL, he was a son of Jim and Leanne (Wray) Brown. Adam graduated from Staunton High School Class of 2010. He later graduated from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville Class of 2015. He worked as a Bartender at Skeeter’s Bar in Staunton, IL. He is survived by his parents, Jim & Leanne Brown of Staunton, IL, 2...

On Friday, October 22, 2021, Cathleen Marie Dietiker (DeVivo) of Staunton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at the age of 60.   Cathy was born on September 30, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles & Clare DeVivo.  She graduated from Jennings High School in 1979 & married Mark Dietiker on November 28, 1980 & recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary before his passing on March 27, 2021.  Cathy is survived by her mother – Clare DeVivo;  4...

Conrad Sherman Kee, 87 of Staunton, IL passed away peacefully with family by his side at his residence on Monday, October 18, 2021. Born February 4, 1934, in Elco, IL, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Jesse & Donetta (Brooks) Kee. He married Barbara Wilhite on June 24, 2018, in Staunton, IL and she survives. He worked as an Electrician with the United Steel Workers Union for 38 years. Conrad served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of the United Steel...

Douglas W. Booth, 65 of Staunton, Illinois passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Elmwood Care Center in Maryville, Illinois. Born February 21, 1956, in Alexandria, Virginia, he was a son of the Late Eva Varble. Doug served in the U.S. Army from 1975 to 1977. He worked as a Repair/Maintenance Man for many years. He was a member of the Staunton VFW Post # 1241 and the Staunton Lions Club. He is survived by 1 son, Howard “Bud” Booth of Jerseyville, IL, 5 sisters, Sue (Bud)...

T. Russell Jones, 85 of Edwardsville, Illinois passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at his residence in Belleview Florida. Born August 8, 1936 in Alhambra, IL, he was the son of the late Mr. Thomas Jones and the late Mrs. Francis Eileen (Bruder) Jones. He married Carole “Peggy” (Ooton) Jones on September 20, 1957 in Worden, IL, who preceded him death. He worked in the heating and air-conditioning profession at Comfort Sales Agency/Modern Wholesale Supply for over 47 years. He...

Kathryn K. Kirkwood, 66 of Staunton, IL passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Heritage Health in Staunton, IL. Born August 8, 1955, in Litchfield, IL, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. Charles David & Dorothy (Fensterman) Kirkwood. She worked as a Lab Technician at Echlin Brake Parts in Litchfield, IL for over 30 years. She loved animals, bird watching, and puzzles. She was very generous with her family. She is survived by 1 sister, Annie Kirkwood of Staunton, IL, 1 brother,...

Austin Tyler Grant, 22, of Staunton, IL died Thursday, October 7, 2021, in Staunton, IL. Born March 1, 1999, in Maryville, IL, he was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Shannon (Watkins) Grant. Austin served in the US Navy. He worked as a Forklift Operator at Dometic in Litchfield, IL. He enjoyed hanging out with friends, playing video games, and card games. He is survived by Parents, Patrick & Shannon Grant of Bunker Hill, Illinois, Companion, Katie McCoy of Staunton, Illinois, 3 Sisters,...

Mark S. Cabaness, 62, of Staunton, Illinois, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family & friends after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Staunton, Illinois on March 2, 1959, the son of the late Paul & Betty (Wolf) Cabaness.  He married his best friend Debra S. Light-Albright on June 28, 1991 & they enjoyed 30+ years of marriage.   Mark graduated from Livingston High School &...