All Obituaries

Christine Elizabeth Fritzsche, 91, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at St. John’s hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Christine was born to Annie Weir Sweeney and James Hamilton Sweeney on November 8, 1929 in Mt. Olive, Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart, Adrian Kenneth Fritzsche, on May 24, 1948. He preceded her in death December 25, 2007. Christine graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic School and Mt. Olive High School. Christine’s greatest love was her husband...

Krista Nicole Lee   Krista Nicole Lee passed away at 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was 26 years old.   Krista was born on March 15 1995 in Litchfield, Illinois to Roland James Lee and Cynthia Diane Shade. She graduated from Mt. Olive High School in 2014. Krista worked as a restaurant server at D-Camp in Staunton, Illinois. She enjoyed listening to music, watching programs on Netflix and Hulu and playing Pokemon....

Eleanor (Mitzie) Semanik was received Home by her Lord and Savior, Monday July 5 at 2:47 p.m. surrounded by her family at Heritage Health of Gillespie, IL. She was born on September 7, 1933 in Springfield, IL to James Manning and Effie Reis. She married Michael Semanik. She is survived by her children, Judy Morelan, Robert (Lori) Semanik, Patricia (Tom) Allman, grandchildren, Chris (Stephanie) Morelan, Tiffaney (Joey) Louks, Stephanie (Desiree) Ramos, Christian Semanik, Nicole Semanik, great...

Raymond Joseph Slapak Jr. Raymond Joseph Slapak Jr. passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL. He was 62 years old. Raymond, the son of Raymond Joseph Slapak Sr. and Antionette (Cappo) Slapak, was born at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, IL, on March 23, 1959. He attended Mt. Olive schools and graduated in 1977. Ray worked in equipment financing and sales. Ray is survived by his father, a son, Daniel Raymond Slapak, and a brother,...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mathew Stephen Franks. Mathew was born June 20th, 1989 to Stephanie Johnson and Don Franks II. Mathew passed away May 31st, 2021, joining his beloved Grandma Sue and Grandpa Bill at the young age of 31.   Mathew is survived by his wife Aspin and his 4 children Chloe Renee, Bryson Gage, Estella Eileen and River. By his mother Stephanie Johnson and His father Don Franks. His stepfather Michael Johnson Jr. and stepmother Nicole...

Beulah Jean Grejtak Beulah Jean Grejtak passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Heritage Manor in Staunton, Illinois. She was 94 years old. Beulah, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Vance) Duvall, was born on November 1, 1926 in Litchfield, Illinois. After graduation, she worked in healthcare as a pharmacy technician at Hillsboro Hospital. She was a member of Mt. Olive Methodist Church. Beulah married Carroll Mansholt, and he preceded her in death. Her second marriage was to...

Jessica Lynn Smith Jessica Lynn Smith passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 9:26 p.m. Jessica was 43 years old. Jessica was born on November 5, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Donald Mel Smith and Deborah Mulennex Smith. She attended Mt. Olive schools, and she was employed as a caregiver. Jessica attended First Baptist Church in Mt. Olive, Illinois. She enjoyed making crafts, listening to music, and fishing. Jessica is survived by her two sons: Devin Sandergaard and Codey Smith, a...

Ion Ray Hawkins Ion Ray Hawkins passed away at his home in Mt. Olive, Illinois, at 1:21 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Ion was 85 years old. Ion was born on March 7, 1936, to Norris and Amy Rhea (Hoover) Hawkins. He married Connie Jean Haller, and she survives. Ion was employed by L. B. Muffler Company and worked 11 years at a steel mill. He was a member of the Local 920. Ion's real passion was working as an antique restorer. He is survived by his wife: Connie, three sons: William...

Barbra Ann Ulrich Barbra Ann Ulrich passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 5:09 p.m. at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Barb was 59 years old. Barb was born on August 23, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois. She is the daughter of George and Clair (Szybowski) Kaduk. She attended Mt. Olive schools and graduated with the class of 1979. Barb was employed as an insurance customer service representative. She married Daniel Philip Ulrich on March 10, 1984. Barb was a member of...

Joseph J. Early   February 7, 1923 – April 8, 2021   Joseph J. Early, age 98 passed away on April 8, 2021 in Middletown, NJ where he lived with his wife, Lucille D. Early. The couple were formerly of Glen Carbon, Il.   He was born on February 7, 1923 in New Douglas, IL and was the son of John Justi and Ethel Clara (Rule) Early. He was married to Lucille D. Early in 1948 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive, Il. They had celebrated over 70 years of...