Styninger Funeral Homes

12/30/2025

Dorothy Lucille “Dot” Fox, 96 of Nashville, passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Washington County Hospital in Nashville.She was born in Nashville, Illinois on February 27, 1929 to Henry and Lydia Huge Struckmeyer. She attended Trinity Lutheran School in Nashville and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Nashville, on March 29, 1942 by Rev. C.P. Rohloff. Dorothy then attended 8th grade at Nashville Community Grade School and then graduated from Nashville Community High School in 1947. After High School Dorothy worked part time for Albert Oxeman. She also worked at the National Shoe Company in St. Louis as an office clerk and also modeled shoes.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Marcel W. Fox in 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville by Pastor Wolfe. Marcel was a Merchant marine and became a Veteran for sailing and fighting in War Zones during WW2. He was a House Painter and in 1963 sailed as a 3rd class engineer for the Military Sea Lift Command out of Oakland, CA. He sailed on many MSC Ships finally becoming a Chief Engineer. He passed away Oct. 5, 1987 before his retirement.
In 1952 she began working at the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Office of the Department of Agriculture in Nashville and Belleville. She was transferred to the Napa, CA office and worked there for 22 years. This office moved and she didn’t want to move so she transferred to the Mare Island Naval Shipyard and worked as a clerk/typist in 1975 and was promoted to payroll clerk and from there was promoted to budget clerk and budget analyst. Dorothy enjoyed playing Bridge and MAHJong. She also liked Bowling and Golfing. While living in California, she was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Napa and volunteered for 20 years at the Braille Center and was also involved in correlating the news letters. After retirement she moved back to Nashville, Illinois where she was active in the Trinity Lutheran Church and was also active volunteering at the New Minden Braille Center.
Besides her husband, preceding her in death were her parents, a brother Norman Struckmeyer and 5 sisters; Irene Mayer, Mildred McFeron, Viola Storck, Eleanor Ackerman and Florence Smith. Left to mourn her passing are her 26 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville with Rev. David Benning officiating. A private burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, T-SJ school or the New Minden Braille Center. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements.

12/25/2025

12/24/2025

Janice Lee Niermann, 87 of Hoyleton, passed away at 2:23 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at High Point Senior Living Center in Centralia. She was born on September 3, 1938 in Centralia the daughter of Henry and Martha Schrieber Boeker. She married Robert L. Niermann on June 7, 1958 in Ferrin and he passed away on March 27, 2012. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a brother Earl Boeker and a sister Opal Jones. Left to mourn her passing is her son Rodney (Brenda) Niermann of Hoyleton. 3 daughters; Deborah( David) Crowder of Osceola, IN. Crystal Labrecque of The Woodlands, TX and Saundra (Brian) Banning of Salem. A brother Donald Boeker of Ferrin, 2 sisters; Edna Jankowski of Nashville and Nancy (Maurice) Netemeyer of Aviston. 14 grandchildren; Robert, James, Michelle and Dane Crowder, Hannah Felts, April and Krysten Labrecque, Amanda Coleman, Allen and Audrey Niermann, Jared, Andrew, Trevor and Kaitlyn Banning. Also 24 great grandchildren.

Janice graduated from Carlyle High School and after graduation she worked at Concordia University in Chicago for a year. Her and Bob operated Niermann Holsteins Dairy Farm for years until Bob’s passing. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton where she was active in LWML and the Ladies Aid. Janice loved to volunteer and that was obvious in her affiliation with the Hoyleton Community Club, Washington County Home Extension and former Hoyleton Lions Club. Her hobbies included ceramics, baking and sewing.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoyleton with Rev. Nathan Wollenberg officiating. Burial will follow in the Zion UCC Cemetery in Hoyleton. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the church and again an hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hoyleton Fire Department. Styninger Funeral & Cremation Chapel in Hoyleton is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.styningerfuneralhomes.com

12/19/2025

Jane Ellen Brown, 70 of rural Centralia, passed away at 1:52 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her residence after a lengthy illness with her family at her side. She was born on February 21, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Gustav James and Elizabeth “Betty” Armstrong Klemme. She married Jerry M. Brown in 1997 in Fairview Heights and he survives. Also surviving is her son Timothy (Rachel) Klemme of Texas, a daughter Cassandra Salmons of Centralia. 3 step sons; Aaron Wernle of Belleville, Michael Brown of Maryville and Eric Brown of Collinsville. 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Brother; Jack (Donna) Klemme of Dallas, TX, sister; Jill (Norbert) Normansel of Belleville. 2 brother in laws; Frank (Sandy) Brown of St. Louis, MO and Bruce (Mabel) Brown of Bulverde, TX and a sister in law Doris Johnson of Troy. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a step son Kevin M. Brown.

Jane enjoyed watching squirrels at her country home, collecting unicorns and black and white cows and especially enjoyed traveling to Billings, Mo and visiting with their dear friends the Kincheloe family.

Cremation will be performed and there will be no public services. Styninger Funeral & Cremation Chapel in Hoyleton is in charge of arrangements

12/10/2025

SAVITABEN PATEL OBITURY

Savitaben Patel, 89 of Nashville passed away at 3:28 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Washington County Hospital in Nashville with her family at her side. She was born on October 22, 1936 in Vihan, India the daughter of Muljibhai and Bhuliben Patel. She married Dhirajbhai Patel in 1957 in India and he passed away on June 28, 2019. Also preceding her in death were her parents and a son Kantibhai Patel.

Left to mourn her passing are 2 sons; Hank (Nisha) Patel of Nashville and Nick (Nina) Patel of Memphis, TN. 2 daughters; Sadhana (Mike) Desai and Vanita (Mike) Desai both of Tuscon, AZ. 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mrs. Patel was of the Hindu faith.

Funeral service will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville with Priest Gursev Singh officiating. Vistation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be performed following the funeral service. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at ww.styningerfuneralhomes.com or on the funeral home’s page.

12/08/2025

Duward Dee Bean, 95 of Nashville, passed away at 3:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Axion Gardens of Nashville.

Cremation was performed and funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Pate Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will follow in McGinnis Cemetery in Dongola. To view his obituary or for more information, please visit Patefh.com

Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of local arrangements.

11/24/2025

Devin Cepaitis Obituary
Devin T. Cepaitis, born January 1, 2004, passed away at just 21 years old, leaving a heartbreak that words can barely touch. Devin was a loving son, father, spouse, brother, and friend whose gentle spirit and quiet strength left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Amy Tomlinson, whose memory guided him throughout his life. We take comfort knowing they are now reunited in eternal peace.

Devin shared a deep and devoted love with his spouse, October Hagopian. Their two daughters, Jaleah and Jazlyn Cepaitis, were the light of his life — the reason he pushed forward and the legacy of love he leaves behind.

He is survived by his father, Brenden Cepaitis, and Brenden’s spouse, Jaycie Cepaitis, as well as his stepmother, Rebecca Cepaitis, mother of his sister Brenaeh. Devin will also be forever loved and remembered by his siblings, Daevion and Brenaeh Cepaitis.

Devin was cherished by his grandparents, Harry and Marsha Dietz, Sharla Cepaitis, and Kevin Mark; his aunts and uncles, including Denisha Cepaitis, Isaiah Mark and his spouse Stephanie Severs, and Kevin Mark Jr. and his spouse Bonita; and his cousins, Jayceion Cepaitis, Nevaeh Mark, and Kevin Mark III, all of whom held special places in his life.

Devin’s heart was big, his love was real, and his presence brought warmth to every room. He adored his daughters, protected his family, and carried a tenderness that will be missed more than words can hold.

All services will be private. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangement

Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.styningerfuneralhomes.com

11/24/2025

Joseph A. Tyler 82 of Nashville, passed away at 12:46 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Washington County Hospital in Nashville. He was born on November 15, 1943 in Bluford, the son of Leslie and Mamie Leathers Tyler. He married Caroyln Brown on June 30, 1962 in Oregon, Illinois. Besides his wife of 63 years, he is survived by a son Michael Tyler of Nashville, a sister Betty Wierschke of Dixon, Illinois. 4 grandchildren; Joseph, Leslie, Jennifer and Kristen and 2 great grandchildren; Gunner and Colin. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons; Ron and Kurt Tyler, 2 brothers; Walt and Paul Tyler and 2 sisters; Sheila and Sharon Tyler.

Joseph was a union drywall finisher with Painters Local #137 in St. Louis. He also enjoyed farming and raising cattle but his passion was hunting and fishing.
Cremation will be performed and there will be no services. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at ww.styningerfuneralhomes.com

11/24/2025

Craig Wilder Obituary
Craig W. Wilder, 69, of Nashville, IL passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He was born on Dec 6, 1955, to Norva Fern (Hayes) Wilder Zortman and Donald Wilder in Wi******er, IL. His parents later divorced, and he gained a stepdad, Zed Zortman, and a stepmom, Betty Wilder.

Surviving him is a large, blended family. He leaves behind his stepdad, Zed Zortman, of Centralia. His first wife, Patty Jones Smith, of Centralia, and second wife, Lori Williams Wilder, of Nashville. From his marriage to Patty, they raised her daughters, Pattie Jo Kalkbrenner (husband Scott) and Tricia Basse, both of Centralia. He and Patty had sons Randy Wilder, of Nashville and Dan Wilder (wife Tiffany), of Centralia. He and Lori had daughters, Brittany Irwin (husband Adam), Kayla Wilder, and Lexi Bielong (husband Patrick), of Nashville. All children survive him as well as 17 grandchildren: Brian Lowe, Dayla McElhose, Austin Basse, Robyn Fry, Josh Wilder, Tristan Wilder, Chelsey Wilder, Samantha Wilder, Harper Irwin, Haelynn Irwin, Brayten Irwin, Bristol Irwin, Khloe Robinett, Kylie Robinett, Daxton Bielong, Decker Bielong, and Deacon Bielong. He gained step siblings through his mother’s marriage in Kim Woods (husband Don), Renee Hundt, and Jim Zortman (wife Lesa).

Preceding him in death are his parents, Fern Zortman and Don Wilder, stepmom, Betty Wilder, a brother in infancy Larry Wilder, a stepbrother Jeff Zortman, and a granddaughter Sierra Wilder.

He retired from Friendship Manor after over 50 years working multiple positions, longest of which was Director of Maintenance, for which he had immense pride. He was an avid reader and published author of multiple short stories. He had a passion for horror and American history.

He will be missed by family, friends, former coworkers and people from the community.

Cremation will be performed and there will be a Memorial Gathering of Family and Friends held on Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington County Relay for Life.

11/19/2025

Larry Edward Musielak, 78 of Oakdale, passed away at 11:34 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 25, 1947 in Oakdale, the son of Edward and Evelene Frye Musielak. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Larry Musielak, Jr. and a granddaughter Jaycee Jackson.

Left to mourn his passing are 2 sons; Rodney (Lisa) Musielak of Pinckneyville and Charles (Traci Redman) Musielak of Nashville. 3 daughters; Bobby (Steve) Beimfhor of New Minden, Ronda Musielak and husband Troy Lazenby of Marissa and Jodi (Drew Polczynski) Musielak of Nashville. 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. 2 sisters; Pam (Terry) Jackson of Pinckneyville and Cheryl (Feliz) Contreras of Nashville.

Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a police officer in his younger years. He retired as a security guard with Whelan Security Company.

Cremation will be performed. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at ww.styningerfuneralhomes.com

11/14/2025

JANET KLIE OBITUARY
Janet R. Klie, 84 of Hoyleton, passed away at 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at the Washington County Hospital in Nashville. She was born on April 15, 1941 in Hoyleton, the daughter of Gus and Regina Kleiboeker Spenner. She married Eugene L. Klie on August 8, 1959 in Hoyleton. She is survived by her husband of 66 years as well as a son Greg (Donna) Klie of Richview and daughter Darlene (Joe) Witthaus of Centralia. 4 grandchildren; Joe (Katie) Witthaus, Jodi (Charles) Davis, Allison (Justin) Davis and Alex Klie. 4 great grandchildren; Emmett Witthaus, Wyatt Davis, Arlo Davis and Royce Davis. 2 sisters; Beulah Holle of Hoyleton and Judi Lawson of Fitzgerald, GA

She was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers; Bob, Vernon, Ralph and Roy Spenner. 5 sisters; Maxine Spenner, Irene Fusselman, Dorothy Huge, Gertrude Holle and Loretta Eickmeyer.

Janet retired from Little Fuse in Centralia. She was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ in Hoyleton where she was in charge of organizing the funeral dinners. She was head of the Irvington Food Pantry and a Master Gardener. Previously she designed and decorated many wedding cakes in the area.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion United Church of Christ in Hoyleton with Rev. Sharon Patton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 until 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Irvington Food pantry. Styninger Funeral & Cremation Chapel in Hoyleton is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.styningerfuneralhomes.com

11/12/2025

MILTON FOERSTE OBITUARY

Milton (Milt) Christ Foerste of LItttle Rock, AR passed peacefully at 1:24 p.m. on November 10th, 2025, at the age of 85 with his family by his side at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on January 26th, 1940 in Belleville the son of Clifford and Hulda Becker Foerste. He is preceded in death by his parents,a sister, Charlotte Smith and nephew, Russell Smith of St Louis, MO. He married Mary Ann Randoll on January 26, 1963 in Nashville. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years; devoted son, Christopher and his family; daughter-in-law Tammy, and grandsons, Christopher Cole and Wyatt Drew of Keysport, IL; and adoring daughter, Ann Marie, son-in-law, Chris, and two granddaughters Ashley Ann and Audrey Jane of Dallas, TX.

Milt came from the humblest of beginnings in Addieville, IL and through determination, meticulous planning, and hard work built an amazing legacy for his family. He graduated with honors from Elmhurst College where he was a member of Pi Gamma Mu and the first President of the Delta Mu Delta academic fraternity. Post graduation, he enlisted in the Army Reserves, he dutifully served for six years. Milt joined Bell Telephone and spent his 38-year engineering career as a dedicated leader with them. They moved frequently with his promotions; starting in Chicago then to Springfield and numerous other locations across Illinois including Peoria and Joliet. They finally settled with Southwestern Bell (now AT&T) in Little Rock, AR in the early 70’s where they’ve lived since and began enjoying his early retirement in 2001. Milt was an avid outdoorsman and loved to spend time running, boating, hiking and fishing and he spent countless hours sharing these passions with and passing them on to his children and grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the Zion United Church of Christ in Addieville with Rev. Bill Groennert officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. A private burial will be held in the St. Paul United Church of Christ Cemetery in Nashville. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul UCC Cemetery. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.styningerfuneralhomes.com