All Obituaries

Marian Louise Hampton, 86, of Ellisville, MO., formerly of Litchfield, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 7:45 a.m. at the Mercy Hospice South – DeGreef Hospice House in Sappington, South St. Louis County, MO.    Born in Claremont, IL a daughter of J. Ferd and Clara (Benefiel) Clark.  A graduate of LaJunta High School, LaJunta, CO Class of 1949.   She worked as a secretary for several years while living in Colorado. She married Earl William...

Mr. Keith died Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 8:28 a.m. in his home.  He was born April 8, 1949 in Hillsboro, Illinois and was the Son of James R. and Ada B. (Kershaw) Keith. He graduated from the Hillsboro High School with the Class of 1967.  After Graduation, he was employed as an Offsett Pressman & Type Setter for the House of Sunshine in Litchfield, IL where he met his wife, Sandra (Sandy) Parnell. They were married on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1968 in the First...

Dolores Joyce Kruse, 86, of Litchfield, passed away on Fri., Sept. 6, 2019 at 9:15 p.m. in Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care in Litchfield.  She was born on July 3, 1933, in Litchfield, IL, a daughter of Benjamin & Belvia (Parrott) Kruse.  Dolores graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1951.  She was the office manager – bookkeeper at McKay Auto Parts in Litchfield for 40+ years.  She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in...

Glennister “Dick” Weiss, 91, of Litchfield, passed away on Mon., Aug. 19, 2019 at 8:05 p.m. in Copper Creek Cottages Memory Care in Litchfield.  He was born on April 26, 1928, in Mt. Olive, IL, a son of Henry & Tessa (Gropple) Weiss.  Mr. Weiss was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, WWII.  He married Betty Joyce Bouillon on Mar. 18, 1948 in Pocahontas, AR.  She preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 2004.  Mr. Weiss worked for Jim Fudoli for 17 years doing...

Pauline Mae Scott, 80, of Litchfield, passed away Fri., Aug. 16, 2019 at 3:25 a.m. in HSHS St. Francis Hospital.  She was born on July 13, 1939, in Litchfield, IL, a daughter of William Herman & Viola Belle (Hughes) Stockamp.  Pauline married the love of her life Alvin Lemar Scott on March 29, 1958 in Litchfield.  He preceded her in death on March 31, 2004.  Pauline worked as a waitress in her younger years at the old A&W, The Gardens, and the Annex Café....

Rosemarie Werner, 66, of Wilsonville, formerly of Mt. Olive, passed away on Mon., Aug. 12, 2019 at 1:19 a.m. in Carlinville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.  She was born on June 19, 1953, in St. Louis, MO, a daughter of James Junior & Hazel (Harrison) Parrish.  Rosemarie worked in various factories throughout her life.  She married Kenneth Ray Werner on May 15, 1970 in First Baptist Church in Litchfield.  He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2018. ...

Ronald Gene Fry, 65 of rural Hillsboro, IL passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 3:42 a.m. at his home surrounded by his family.  Born on September 29, 1953 in Malden, MO. A son of O.C. and Louise (Hodges) Fry.  He was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1972. He married the former Nancy Kay Heck on June 10, 1972 in Malden, MO.   Mr. Fry was employed at Echlin Mfg. – Brake Parts Co., Affinia Corp. in Litchfield for over 30 years as a manufacturing line...

Raymond Sylvester Stewart, Jr., 82 of Hillsboro, passed away on Thurs., Aug. 1, 2019 at 11:05 a.m. in Montgomery County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on May 24, 1937, in Hillsboro, IL, a son of Raymond Sylvester & Jessie Mae (Hamilton) Stewart, Sr.  He graduated from Lincolnwood High School in Raymond.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired after 23 years of service.  Raymond had also worked at Wal-Mart in the meat department.  He...

S. Gene Guinn, 79, of Litchfield, passed away Mon., July 29, 2019 at 4:55 p.m. in HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.  He was born on April 1, 1940 in Schram City, IL, a son of Stanley Perdue & Josephine Leona (Adams) Guinn.  Mr. Guinn was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He graduated from Hillsboro High School.  He later worked as a Correctional Officer at Stateville & Vandalia Correctional Facilities.  He then became a police officer and worked for the...

Kay Arlene Jones, 75, of Litchfield, IL, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 9:35 a.m. at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.  Born June 25, 1944 near Walshville, a daughter of Charles Otto and Viola B. (Richardson) Heisman. Kay was employed for several years at Roller Derby Skate Corp., Echlin – Brake Parts Corp., and was the manager of the Litchfield Bowl. Kay’s greatest joys in life were her husband, her children and taking care of and helping raise her...