Dorothy Juanita Cravens, 80, formerly of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 6:15 a.m., at the River Crossing Rehab Care Center in Creve Coeur, MO. Born in Chicago, IL, January 21, 1944, she was a daughter of George and Dorothy (Bettles) Osteen.  She is survived by her sons Louis Owens of Hermann, MO, Charles Gallagher of Benld, IL, and Lee (Kathy) Wesbrook of Creston, IA, daughters; Charlene (Jeff) Eden of Canton, TX, Juanita (Grego) Yorko of Canton, TX, Lupe...

Sophia M. Southworth, 92, of Litchfield, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2:12 p.m. at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Born July 1, 1931 in Litchfield, a daughter of Michael and Katherine (Semplowski) Funk.  She attended Litchfield schools, and worked for Brown Shoe Co., and Roller Derby Skate Corp. both in Litchfield.  She married George Claytor on August 7, 1951. Mr. Claytor passed away April 28, 1973.  She then married Roscoe Southworth on July 5,...

Dorothy Marilyn (Benning) Prange Sloss of Raymond, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Springfield Friday, April 12, 2024.  Dorothy was given life by her Creator on February 26, 1930, one of eight, the daughter of Louis and Emma (Hudson) Benning in Raymond Township, Raymond, Illinois.  She received the gift of Holy Baptism on September 3, 1930 becoming a child of God and publicly confessed her faith being confirmed on May 20, 1945 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Harvel. Dorothy...

Susan Ann Shreve, 75, of Litchfield, passed away at Kindred Hospital St. Louis, April 10th, 2024.  She was born in Litchfield, April 1, 1949, a daughter of William Michael and Marie L. (Plopper) Shreve.  She attended and graduated Litchfield Community High School, Class of 1966.  Susan was a dedicated employee for 35 years with the State of Illinois, Secretary of State.  She loved hosting family and friends for holidays and special occasions.  Susan also raised...

Florence Marie Collmann, 81, of Litchfield, formerly of Sorento, passed away at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center Saturday, March 30, 2024.  She was born in Litchfield October 18, 1942, a daughter of Fred Henry and Kathryn Lucille (Wood) Klekamp. She attended Hickory Grove School, Zion Lutheran School, and Litchfield High School, graduating from the latter with the Class of 1960. She married LaMoine Collmann September 29, 1961 at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. They resided in...

Cheryl Sue Nantkes, 71, of Raymond, passed away at Regency Care of Springfield at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024.  Ms. Nantkes was born on April 29, 1952 in Litchfield, a daughter of Lamar Dale and Gertrude Helen (Jaeger) Nantkes.  She was a graduate of Raymond Lincolnwood High School, Class of 1970.  She later studied at Lincoln Land Community College for 2 years.  For 34 years, Cheryl worked for the State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic...

Clinton Ray “Gus” McGlothlin, 66, of Springfield, IL passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his residence.  Mr. McGlothlin was born on February 11, 1958 in Washington, D.C.  A son of Keith Dwayne and Mary Alvora (Lynch) McGlothlin.  He was a graduate of Litchfield Community High School, Class of 1976.  He then studied architecture at the St. Louis Technical School and graduated from that program.  Mr. McGlothlin was self-employed doing business as CMA...

Kenneth Henry Heimann, 72, of Litchfield, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL., surrounded by his loving family. Born October 31, 1951 at Breese, IL., A son of Edward and Genevieve (Hellman) Heimann.  He was a graduate of Mater Dei High School in Breese, IL and graduated with the Class of 1969. He attended college and studied business.  Ken entered the trucking business working for Lanter Truck Lines in Litchfield...

Gertrude Helen Nantkes-Brockmeyer, 97 of Raymond, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 5:20 p.m. at Concordia Village in Springfield, IL.Born May 27, 1926 in Farmersville, she was a daughter of John Albert and Emma Marie (Holtkoetter) Jaeger, Sr.  She first married Lamar Dale Nantkes on November 11, 1945 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Harvel.  Lamar passed away on May 16, 1994.  Later, she married Olyn A. Brockmeyer on June 26, 1999, also at the Trinity Lutheran Church...

Kathleen Grace Vancauwelaert, 89, of Litchfield, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. She was born May 17, 1934, in West Frankfort, IL, a daughter of Richard and Grace Evelyn (Joplin) Ramsay. She graduated from West Frankfort high school with the Class of 1951. She later attended Lincoln Land Community College and obtained a Degree in Nursing. She and Alberic “Bert” Vancauwelaert, Jr., were married October 25, 1952 in...