The Obituary Section

Shirley Handling

, Illinois

She was born on January 23 1935 in Jerseyville the daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth Coleman Downs. Shirley is survived by her son Jack Handling of Brighton sister Jean Colin Mandorca of Brighton brother in law Robert Joyce Handling of Brighton several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Elizabeth husband Francis brother Jack Louise Handling. Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded and entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton.

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Shirley Davis

, Illinois

May 13, 2026

Shirley Lee Baker Davis 80 of Lake Ozark Missouri passed away on May 14 2026 in Osage Beach Missouri. Born on August 1 1945 in Carlinville Illinois Shirley was a devoted wife to her husband Jerry and a loving mother to her daughter Angie and her son Rick. A 1963 graduate of Southwestern High School in Piasa Illinois Shirley went on to earn her Associates degree from Lewis and Clark College in Godfrey Illinois in 1975. She served as a teachers assistant at Southwestern Unit District 9 in Piasa from 1980 to 1985 and later as an administrative assistant at Baker Company CPAs in Edwardsville Illinois from 1985 to 1995. She also enjoyed working alongside her daughter Angie at GNC and Dollar Mania. During all this time she was a devoted aunt greataunt and care giver to Brianna Baker Nemeth Shannon Baker Hall and Bobby Owens. Shirley was a woman…

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Andrew Rothe

, Illinois

Andrew Andy Joseph Rothe 34 of Chesterfield passed away on Friday May 15 2026 at St. Louis University Hospital. He had so much pride and love for his children and his four legged friend Lucy. Andys smile was contagious and he was always full of life. His way with words was unique but always gave a laugh. He loved relaxing at the river in Eminence MO going ATV riding dirtbike riding and anything flat truck racing not to mention his love for music. Andy is survived by his wife Tracy parents Larry and Roseann four children Caroline Rothe Willow Rothe Keegan Vinson and Taryn Vinson three siblings Matthew Ginger Rothe Russell Rothe Alisa Creal and Cora Rothe Kris Shaw brothers in law Trevor Jerilyn Kroeschel and Craig Jess Kroeschel maternal grandmother Louann Rhymer mother in law Janet Kroeschel several aunts uncles nieces nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death…

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Tim E. Johnson

, Illinois

Tim E. Johnson, 72, of Dorchester, IL, died at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, IL on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 9:20 pm.  He was born January 15, 1954, in Kennett, MO to Thomas Johnson & Irene Morris Johnson.  He built computers and anything with electronics.  Tim enjoyed operating drones and RC cars.  He also enjoyed fishing.  He is survived by his sister, Kathy Johnson of Dorchester, IL, brother, Junior Clarence Combs of Granite City, IL, nephew, John Schmid and his family of Dorchester, IL, niece, Shanna House of Idaho, uncles, Bobby and Jewel.  Tim was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Shirley Schmid, Joan House, Juanita Allen and brother, Charles Johnson.  Visitation will be on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at  Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.  Memorial services will be on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie at 12:00 pm.…

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Maryalice C. Cooper

, Illinois

June 14, 1984

Maryalice C. Cooper, 41, of Gillespie, IL, died at her residence on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:14 am.  She was born June 15, 1984 in Thailand to Avery Cooper & Patricia Ann Pimentel Cooper.  She worked for Illinois Valley.  She is survived by her brother, Ted (Shannon) Cooper of Carlinville, IL, nephews, Orian Hoffman, Logan Keils, Gabe Melchert, cousin, Kristy Crader of Overland, MO, dog, Buddy, cat, Punkie and her Illinois Valley family.  Maryalice was preceded in death by her parents.  A celebration of life will be held on May 29, 2026 at Gillespie Civic Center from 2pm - 6pm.  Memorials are suggested to Illinois Valley Economic Development Corp Client Activity Funds, Adopt A Pet or HSHS St Francis Infusion Center.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.  Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL  is in charge of the arrangements.

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