All Obituaries

Mary Ann Malek, 83, of Staunton, Illinois passed away at Heritage Health in Staunton, Illinois on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Born December 16, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Walter Malek. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Staunton. Mary Ann loved collecting stamps and coins, and she was a great cook. She is survived by 5 Nephews & their families -Joe (Seanna) Malek – Springfield, Illinois; Jason (Karli) Malek...

Ronald L. “Sam” Maedge, 77 of Lake KaHo, Mt. Olive, Illinois – formerly of Staunton, Illinois died at Heritage Health in Staunton, Illinois on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 10:17 PM. Born April 1, 1941 in Livingston, Illinois, he was a son of the Late Mr. & Mrs. Louis Maedge. He married Shirley Luttman & they later divorced.  He then married Diana Ruth Ray on February 28, 1973 & she passed away on July 6, 2000.  He then married Vicki Umberger on October...

Ethel A. Randle, 89 of Staunton, Illinois passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at her residence in Staunton. Born July 8, 1929 in Livingston, IL, she was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. George Lovejoy. She married Donald W. Randle on August 6, 1949 and he passed away on November 21, 2017. Ethel was a homemaker and a Life member of Staunton VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid bowler and loved cooking & baking. But most of all, she loved her grandchildren. She is survived by 2...

Shirley Carole (Vesper) Graves, aged 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, at Generations Care Center in Lincoln, Ill., after a two-year battle with ALS (Lou Gerhrig’s Disease). Shirley was born Jan. 10, 1935, in rural Staunton, Ill., the daughter of William F. and Beatrice I. (Hastings) Vesper.               After graduating from Staunton High School in 1952, Shirley moved to Denver, Colorado, where she...

Ina I. Randle, 79 of Staunton, Illinois passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Born August 30, 1939 in Litchfield, IL, she was a Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. James Clements. She married Merle Randle on December 21, 1957 in Worden, IL and he survives. She worked as a Nurses Aide at Heritage Health in Staunton and at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. She later worked at the Dairy Queen in Staunton. Ina was a member of the Staunton VFW Ladies...

Fanchon “Fannie” Marra-Gehm, 82 of Staunton, Illinois passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Heritage Health in Staunton. Born December 31, 1935 in Staunton, she was a Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. William Varwig. She married James Marra Sr. and he preceded her in death. She then married James Gehm and he survives. Fannie was the Manager at Fashion Lane in Staunton for many years. She is survived by Husband, James Gehm of Staunton, Illinois; 2 Sons, James (Jill) Marra...

Glenn E. Ryan Jr., 78, of Mt.Olive, IL passed away at his residence in Mt. Olive, IL on Monday, October 22, 2018. Born January 27, 1940 in East St. Louis, IL, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Glenn E. Ryan Sr. He married Betty Louise Brown on October 24, 1960 and she passed away September 12, 2018. He worked as a Truck Driver and was an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by 3 Children, Steven (Dianna) Ryan of Granite City, IL; Theresa (Tommie) Sanders of Mt. Olive, IL; and Matthew...

Matthew A. Schmidt, 38 of Mt. Olive, IL (formerly of Staunton, IL) died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his residence in Mt. Olive, IL. Born February 8, 1980 in Maryville, IL he was a son of the late Mrs. Tina Marie (Wood) Schmidt Moreland and Dan Schmidt. Matt enjoyed camping and fishing and loved his pets dearly. He is survived by    Fiance’ -    Sara Crook – Mt. Olive, Illinois Father -Dan Schmidt (fiance’ Dee Adler) – Benld,...

Donald E. Reitmeyer, 71 of Staunton, IL passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton. Born June 28, 1947 in St. Louis, MO, he was a son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Edward Reitmeyer. Don served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and was a lifetime member of the Staunton VFW Post # 1241. He worked as a Welder at Tower Automotive in Granite City, IL for many years. He is survived by 2 Children, Edward (Rachel) Reitmeyer of Staunton, IL and Phyllis...

Lucille Killmar, 97 of Staunton passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Born December 14, 1920 in Staunton, IL, she was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Benetti. She married Fred Killmar on November 11, 1943 and he passed away on February 7, 1983. Lucille was the Kindergarten Teacher at Staunton unit Schools for over 30 years. She was a member of The First United Methodists Church of Staunton.  She is survived by her Daughter, Margaret...