DoLores Brincivalli, 91, of Benton formerly of Dolton, IL passed away on October 6, 2020 at the Franklin Hospital.

She was born on January 3, 1929 in Riverdale, IL to Louis and Evelyn (Lenover) Martens. She married Dario Brincivalli on January 10, 1948 and he preceded her in death on December 5, 1982.

She is survived by her daughters Vicki (Hal) Harrington of New Lenox, IL and Linda Dawe of Valier; three grandchildren Ray Wise of New Lenox, IL, Sean (Jodie) Dawe of Christopher and Angela (Chuck) Brown of Winchester, IL; four great grandchildren Jaden, Landree, Tyson and Carson and one sister Joan David of Tinley Park.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother Ron Martens and son-in-law George Dawe.

She worked 26 years as a secretary at Dr. Iwanetz office. She loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and the Chicago Cubs.

Funeral Mass will be on Saturday October 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the St Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the Mass at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at St Andrews Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St Andrews Building Trust Fund. Envelopes will be available at the church.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Barbara J. DeGroff, age 76, of Batavia, IL, formerly of Logan, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2020 at her home in Batavia.

She was born July 27, 1944, the daughter of Edgar Betine and Elsie Betine (Summers).

On March 8, 1963 she married Paul V. DeGroff and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1999. Barbara worked for a number of years at Burgess Norton in Geneva and Dukane Corp in St. Charles until she retired in 2009.
She is survived by one of her three children Darren DeGroff (Lori), Batavia, IL aswell as by Brent (Amy), Evernden, Friendswood, TX who was like a son to her. She is also survived by her two siblings, Ronnie (Dana) Betine, Logan, IL and Brenda Smith, Johnston City,IL. She leaves behind uncles and an aunt, Kenneth (Judy) Summers and Charles Ford as well as a number of cousins. Also left to grieve are two brothers-in-law, Ronald (Mary) Corbin and John Neil (Karen) Spilman.

She leaves to mourn her passing eleven neices and nephews, Michael (Pam) Betine, Rhonda (John) Schaper, Rebecca (Tony) Bevier, Richard (Angela) Smith, Karla Corbin, Jason (Casey) Smith, Damien Dawson (Kelly), Connie Smith, Derek Dawson, Andrea McMahon and Geoff Kaak, as well as a number of great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Elsie Betine, her husband, Paul V. DeGroff, and children Debra DeGroff and Daniel DeGroff.
She collected butterflies and could regularly be found crocheting, reading, playing word games and puzzles. She enjoyed watching all the birds that would accumulate on the birdfeeders in her back yard. She was a lover of dogs and had at least one most of her life, she will be missed by Winnie, Gracie, Roxy and Cooper.

A Visitation for Barbara will be Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State Street (Rt 38) Geneva, IL. There will also be a visitation on Thursday, October 8 from 9 am until the time of her funeral service at 11:00 am at Pate Funeral Home in Benton, IL 301 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812., with the Reverend Ryan Mulvany Officiating services.

Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton immediately following the funeral.

In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to Starfish Animal Rescue, 167 Oswalt Ave, Batavia, IL 60510.

Joy Marlene Eubanks, 84, of Christopher, passed away on October 2, 2020 at the Franklin Hospital in Benton, IL.

She was born on July 1, 1936 in Valier, IL to Nixon Isaac and Mary Velma (Rains) Key. She married Rutherford Eubanks and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children Penny Rice of Valier, Linda Orr of Buckner, Rutherford “Pete” (Jennifer) Eubanks of Logan, Judy (Glendell) Gosnell of Coello, Becky (Leroy) Cook of Christopher, Tammy (Bob) Flood of Mulkeytown, Danny Eubanks of Benton, Vicky (Mike) Powinski of Valier and Frankie (Mike) Hill of Minnesota; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; three sisters Naomi Maceri of Zeigler, Bonnie Fasig of Herrin and Kim Key of Christopher.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter Sherry Phillips, one son Stephen Eubanks, two grandchildren Patricia Eubanks and Timothy Eubanks and five siblings Frank Key, Doye Miner, Gary Key, Terry Key and Nixon Key.

Graveside services will be on Tuesday October 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Harrison Cemetery in Buckner, IL with Brother Tom Conner officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

Glen D. Winemiller, 69, of Macedonia passed away peacefully at home Wednesday evening, September 30, 2020.

Glen was born in Whittington, IL on February 1, 1951, the son of William & Lillian (Whittington) Winemiller.

Mr. Winemiller was a member of the Benton Eagles for 22 years. He loved his kids. He loved to hunt and watching cowboy movies.
Glen is survived by his wife of 40 years, Christine Winemiller; four daughters, Tony Winemiller, Dawn Winemiller, Amy Giroux, and husband Steven and Angela Stevens; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Delbert, and wife Sheri; four sisters, Shirley Glowacki, and husband Richie, Betty Tucker, and husband George, Susan Brooks, and husband Charles and Diane Denton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Winemiller was preceded in death by his parents, five Brothers, three sisters, two grandchildren and 1 stepson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 6th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Don Bullard officiating. Burial will be in the Knob Prairie Cemetery in Akin. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

Madlyn Carol McClintock, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Madlyn was born in Corinth, Illinois to Alvia and Ruby Sullivan on June 14, 1944; she passed away on September 24, 2020.

She had six brothers and sisters and two of her siblings are still living; Phillip Sullivan of Benton, Illinois and Virginia Dorris of Benton, Illinois. Madlyn met Gerald McClintock, and married him June 30, 1962. They were blissfully married for 29 years until Gerald passed away in 1991. She and Gerald have three sons, Darmon McClintock and his wife Billie of Nags Head, North Carolina, Floyd McClintock and his son Sean of La Vergne, Tennessee and Don McClintock his wife Sheri of Peoria, Arizona and their three children Megan and husband Joshua Vold, Mallory and her fiancé Jacob Geach and Joshua McClintock. After Gerald’s passing, she married Denzyle McClintock in 1994.

Madlyn moved to Arizona to live with her son Don and his family in July of 2011. She spent her time gardening, shopping, being with her dogs, and watching her favorite soap operas. In her years in Arizona she watched her three grandchildren graduate from high school, and then watched her oldest granddaughter Megan marry Joshua Vold in March of 2020. She then celebrated the engagement of her other granddaughter Mallory to Jacob Geach in July of 2020. She was also preparing to celebrate being a Great-Grandmother in 2021. She spoke with her two sons Darmon and Floyd; and her grandson Sean often and loved hearing about each of their lives and everything that they were accomplishing. She was proceeded in death by her two husbands, brother-in-law- Richard (Kurt) McClintock, daughter-in-law; Lisa McClintock, her Parents, and four siblings. She is survived by her sons and their families, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed by everyone in the family, and her legacy of love will continue on.

A private service will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona.
Locally, a Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton, with Pastor Rick McClintock officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the services.

Due to Health Concerns related to the Coronavirus COVID-19, Graveside services are limited to 50 people at one time; facial coverings are recommended; and social distancing should be observed. If you are sick, please stay at home.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Madlyn, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Dianne Lynn Holloway, age 62, of Benton, passed away at 2:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Benton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Dianne’s wishes were to be cremated.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Benton Housing Community Center, East Main Street, Benton, Illinois; with Lori Fitzpatrick officiating.

Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Due to Health Concerns related to COVID-19: services are limited to 50 people at one time; facial coverings are required; and social distancing should be observed. If you are sick, please stay at home.

Dianne was born July 5, 1958 in Benton, the daughter of Tex Holloway and Mildred (Elam) Holloway.

She was a homemaker.

Dianne enjoyed shopping, playing board games and card games, and making jewelry.

Surviving are her two sons: Christopher Chaney of Carbondale, and Dennis Chaney of Johnston City; a granddaughter Ella Dianne Chaney; a brother Rolland Holloway and wife Judy of Benton; a sister Donna Bonham and husband Mark of Greensboro, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Dianne; visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Stewart B. Hungate, age 81, of Thompsonville, passed away at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Helia Healthcare of Benton.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery of Benton with Rev. Bert Mitchell officiating. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the cemetery. The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the services.

Due to Health Concerns related to the Coronavirus COVID-19, Graveside services are limited to 50 people at one time; facial coverings are recommended; and social distancing should be observed. If you are sick, please stay at home.

Stewart was born on July 28, 1939 in Benton, the son of Paul R. Hungate and Gaye (Daniels) Hungate. He married the former Delories “June” Talley on March 20, 1963. Together they shared 40 years of marriage until her death on July 8, 2003.

He was a retired laborer with the Alton Steel Mill.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Stewart enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trading. He raised and trained Beagle Hounds with AKC Beagle Kennel.

Surviving are two sons: David B. Hungate of Thompsonville, Stewart V. Hungate and wife Melissa of Benton; five grandchildren: Cassy Shamp and husband Matthew, Latasha Hungate, Erica Hensley and husband Ben, Tayler Hungate and wife Ashlee, Grante Hungate and fiancée Madison McGuire; eight great-grandchildren; a sister Lina Zimmerman; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son Paul Dean Hungate; and a sister Pauline Bono.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Stewart; visit www.lpfuneralhome.com