1. Pearl Edwards

Virden– L. Pearl Edwards, 102, of Virden, IL passed away at 7:18 P.M. Monday, February 11, 2019 at Sun rise Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Virden, IL with her loving family at her side.

Pearl was born April 29, 1916 in Loami, IL a daughter to Lee and Stella (Fudge) Harvey.  Pearl married Bill Edwards on February 17, 1938.

Pearl graduated from Auburn High School and was a housewife.  Pearl was a member of the United Methodist Church, Virden, IL.  She was an active member of the Eastern Star, Lalla Rookh Chapter for over 50 years.  She enjoyed playing Pinochle, Bunco and Bingo.

Surviving Pearl is her son, W. Richard (Marilyn) Edwards of Mt. Pulaski, IL; 1 grandson, 5 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Preceding Pearl in death were her parents, husband, Bill Edwards; 2 brothers and 3 sisters and 1 granddaughter.

Visitation will be from 10:00 -11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Virden, IL with the Funeral Service starting immediately following the visitation at 11:00 A.M. with Dr. Michael Keppler and Rev. Mark Doane officiating.  Pallbearers are: Richard “Rick” Edwards, Cody Edwards, Dayton Edwards, Zacchary Kerley, Monty Kerley and Bruce Fairfull. Interment will be in the Virden Cemetery, Virden, IL.  Memorials made be made to The Virden Methodist Church, Virden, IL.  To leave a comment for the family, please visit:  www.calvertferry@calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com

Marilyn J. Oller

Edinburg – Marilyn J. Oller, 84 of Edinburg, IL passed away Sunday February 3, 2019 at John’s Hospital Springfield, IL.

Marilyn was born December 6,1932 in Taylorville, IL, a daughter of Donald Byford and Alberta Laura (Abel) Allen. She graduated in 1952  from Edinburg High School in Edinburg, IL. Marilyn married Clifford E. Oller December 12, 1952 in Edinburg, IL.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Sharpsburg, IL and was an avid horseback rider and lover.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Clifford E. Oller of Edinburg, IL, a daughter Terri (Steve) Beckham of Edinburg, IL and a son Brian (Tabitha) Oller of Edinburg, IL, 4 grandchildren, Jared (Jill) Beckham, Seth (Danielle) Beckham, Noah and Cambelle Oller, 3 great grandchildren, Taylor, Reese and Chase Beckham, a sister, Wilma (Buddy) Daniels of Edinburg, IL, and several nieces. Preceding in death were her parents, and brothers, Larry and Dwayne Allen.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday February 7, 2019 at Bethel Baptist Church in Sharpsburg, IL, funeral services to follow at 11:30 a.m. at the church. with Rev. Steve Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery Sharpsburg, IL. Pallbearers: Noah Oller, Steve Beckham, Jared Beckham, Seth Beckham, Bill Ferry and Steve Parn. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Please visit: www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.comto leave a comment for the family.

George R. Trojack, Sr.

Thayer – George R. Trojack, Sr. 81 of Thayer, IL, passed away Sunday February 3, 2019 at his home with his wife, daughter and son by his side.

George was born December 14, 1937 in Springfield, IL, a son of Stephen and Ella (Molen) Trojack. He was a 1956 graduate of Taylorville High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960. George married Roberta M. “Bobbie” Beavers June 24, 1961 in Kincaid, IL. He was a coal miner retiring from Peabody #10 in Pawnee, IL and was a member of the Thayer United Methodist Church Thayer, IL, United Mine Workers of America, Ark & Anchor Lodge #523 A.F. & A.M. Auburn, IL, the Ansar Shrine in Springfield, IL. and was a volunteer fireman with the Thayer and Virden Fire Protection districts. George was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed his home, fishing, camping, gardening and sitting on the front porch. He enjoyed his truck “5 MR T” and riding through the countryside with his Boston Terrier observing the crops, looking for deer, fox, coyote and wild turkey.

George is survived by his wife, “Bobbie” Trojack of Thayer, IL, a daughter, Gail M. Thomas of Highland Park, IL, and a son, George R. Trojack Jr. of Chicago, IL, 4 grandchildren, Jesse Trojack, Sebastian, Adri and Bobbie Thomas, sister, Marva Gesell of San Diego, CA and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, Mary Trojack and sisters, Linda Slang and Ava Trojack.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday February 6, 2019 at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home Virden, IL, with Masonic Services at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Funeral Services to follow at 10:45 a.m. Rev. Charles Kurfman officiating. Burial will be in West Cemetery Thayer, IL. Pallbearers: Scott Bostick, Ken Morey, Mike Cross, Russ Grady, Mac McGlothlin and  Ed Camacho. Memorials may be made to the Thayer United Methodist Church, Thayer, IL. Please visit: www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.comto leave a comment for the family.

Alvin A. Schroll

Girard–Alvin A. Schroll, 86 of Girard, IL passed away Friday February 1, 2019 at Heritage Manor Springfield, IL.

Alvin was born May 6, 1932 in Dorchester, IL, a son of Charles M. and Florence (Holtorf) Schroll. He married Dorothy F. Goeller May 17, 1951 in Waynesville, MO. Alvin served over 22 years in the U.S. Army. Prior to serving in the Army he was a farm hand for Lee Kirby near Chatham, IL. After he retired from the service he worked as a maintenance engineer for FS Growmark in Springfield, IL and was a part time police officer in Southern View, IL.

Alvin is survived by his wife, Dorothy Schroll of Girard, IL, daughters, Susan Linden of Greenville, IL and Debra (Tom) Broms of Savage, MN, a son, Gary L. (Linda) Schroll of Tarpon Springs, FL, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, a sister, Marge Pullian of Nilwood, IL, brothers, Don (Alvina) Schroll of Naples, FL, David (Diane) Schroll of New Port Richey, FL, and Bill Schroll of AZ, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was his parents, twins, Alvin Schroll Jr. and Allen Schroll, and a son Allen Schroll Sr. a great granddaughter, Olivia Schroll and a sister, Doris Dickey.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday February 5, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Girard, IL, with funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday February 6, 2019 at the church. Rev. Benjamin Tyler Holt officiating. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery Springfield, IL. Pallbearers: Gary Schroll, Kinney Schroll, Allen Schroll Jr., Travis Linden, Derek Wilson and Randy Lauterbach. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Girard, IL. Please visit: www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.

Robert Eldon Evans

Robert Eldon Evans, 86, of Virden, IL passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his home.

Bob was born December 29, 1932 in Thayer, a son of James and Anna Mae (Tomasko) Evans.  He graduated from Virden High School, served in the Korean War, and retired from C.I P.S.  He loved spending time with his family and raising Black Angus cattle.

Bob was a member of the American Angus Association, a 4-H leader, served on the Virden Township Board, was a Virden Fire Department Trustee and carried the 1968 Olympic Torch 2 miles in lineman’s boots on Route 66.

Bob is survived by his wife, Joellen (McMullin); 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Private family services will be Monday January 28, 2019 at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home Virden, IL. Rev. Charles Kurfman officiating. Pallbearers: Sons and Grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers: Great Grandchildren. Burial will be in Virden Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Virden Fire Department or to your favorite charity.  Please visit: www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.

Ervin J. Sepesy

Virden – Ervin J. Sepesy, 96 of Virden, IL, passed away Wednesday January 9, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital Springfield, IL.

Ervin was born September 19, 1922 in Virden, IL, a son of George and Julia (Sliva) Sepesy. He graduated from Virden High School in 1940. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Virden, IL, the Virden Knights of Columbus Council 2321and served in the Army during WW II. Ervin married Clara B. Caufield April 23, 1949 in Virden, IL. He worked at the North Mine in Virden for 4 years and then at Fiat-Allis in Springfield, IL, before working as a janitor at the Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception in Springfield for 12 years and then worked for 18 years as a clerk at Horace Mann in Springfield, IL.

Ervin is survived by 2 daughters, Susan M. Stroisch of Virden, IL and Debra M. (David) Miller of Ashland, IL, a son, John E. (Cheryl) Sepesy of Highlands Ranch, CO, several grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were his parents, wife, Clara B. Sepesy, sisters, an infant, Frances Sepesy and Katherine Cody, brothers, George Sepesy Jr. and Robert Sepesy.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 12, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church Virden, IL. Funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Father James Palakudy officiating. Burial will be at Virden Cemetery Virden, IL. Pallbearers: Eric Stroisch, Anthony Tate, John Sepesy, Chris Miller and Matt DeWitt. Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home Virden, IL in charge of arrangements. Please visit: www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.

    Ernestene  R. “Ernie” Swaringen

Nilwood– Ernestene “Ernie” Swaringen, 87 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Nilwood, and Auburn IL, passed away Tuesday January 8, 2019 at her sister’s residence in Dandridge, TN.

Ernie was born March 15, 1931 in Dent County, MO a daughter to Ernest and Ruby (Holland) Dawson. She married Martin Gerdanc, August 26, 1950 in Springfield, IL, Martin passed away March 14, 1977. Ernie married Elmer M. Swaringen March 4, 2005 in Eureka Springs, AR and he passed away January 1, 2010. Ernie was a member of the First Christian Church in Virden, IL. She owned and operated Gerdanc’s Junction Café in Auburn, IL for 20 years. Ernie earned an Associate’s Degree in Coal Mining Technology and was the first women coal miner at Freeman Crown II retiring in 1992.

Surviving Ernie is her 2 grandchildren, Martin A. (Sherri) Gerdanc of Girard, IL, and Sarah (Craig) Busch of Divernon, IL, 4 great grandchildren, Andrew and Evelyn Gerdanc of Girard, IL, and  Elsie and Allie Busch of Divernon, IL, sisters, Judy (James) Grieme of Dandridge, TN, Carlene Medlock of Rolla, MO and Sue Dawson of AL and a brother, Ron (Sharon) Dawson of CA, a daughter-in-law Debra ). Gerdanc O. Girard, IL ,numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husbands, Martin Gerdanc and Elmer M. Swaringen, son, Martin L. Gerdanc, brother, Harold E. Dawson, sisters, Kathleen”Kitty” Dawson, Ollie Bartnick and Velma Hopper.

Graveside services will be at Noon Monday January 14, 2019 at Montauk Cemetery in Salem, MO. Rev. John Huxtable officiating. Memorials to First Christian Church Virden, IL. Please visit: www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment of the family.

Michael E. Cain

Virden – Michael E. Cain, 54 of Virden, IL, passed away Tuesday January 8, 2019 at Sharon Health Care Willow South in Peoria, IL.

Mike was born November 30, 1964 in Springfield, IL, a son of Zeldon and Evelyn (Seifert) Cain. He graduated from Virden High School in 1982 and farmed with his father  and his sons on the family farm for many years. Mike was a member of the Macoupin County Farm Bureau and Grace Southern Baptist Church in Virden, IL.

Mike is survived by his mother, Evelyn (Ronald Carney) Cain of Virden, IL, sons, Landon E. (Samantha) Cain of Divernon, IL and Jonathan W. Cain of Auburn, IL, 1 granddaughter, Staley Cain of Divernon, IL, sisters, Christine (George) VanWinkle of Springfield, IL, Beth (Bruce) Garner of Springfield, IL and Barb (Mike Haacke) Whitlow of Chatham, IL, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was his father, Zeldon Cain.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time at Noon Friday, January 11, 2019 at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home Virden, IL. Rev. Jimmy Hammond officiating. Family has requested that the service at the cemetery be strictly private, family only.  Pallbearers: Bruce Garner, Mike Haacke, George VanWinkle, Greg Whitlow, Wil Lunt and Jeff Mortimer.

Please visit: www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.

Patricia D. Moore

Virden – Patricia D. Moore, 62 of Virden, IL, passed away Thursday January 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

Patricia was born March 16, 1956 in Shelbyville, IL, a daughter of Bruce and Ethel (Chism) Barker. She attended Virden High School and married Arthur L. “Les” Moore April 13, 1984 in Belleville, MI. Patricia worked as a cook at various restaurants in the area and formerly worked at the Book Bindery in Girard, IL. She attended New Beginnings Church in Girard, IL.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Arthur L. “Les” Moore of Virden, IL, daughter, Frances M. “Fran” (Brian) Flynn of Virden, IL, a son, Zebediah L. “Zeb” (fiancé: Laurin McQuinn) Moore of Girard, IL, 2 grandchildren, Zachary and Reagan Flynn, sisters, Linda (James) VanEtten of Springfield, IL, Judy (John) Hicks of Springfield, MO, Cathy (Bob) Hagler of Pawnee, IL, Betty (Larry) Stewart of Waverly, IL and Cindy (Brian) Brown of Lowder, IL, brothers, Dale (Lonette) Barker of Lowder, IL, Fred Barker of Phoenix, AZ, and Bernard (Lily) Barker of Girard, IL, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were her parents and a infant brother, Roger Lee Barker.

Cremation Rites have been accorded by Calvert & Ferry Funeral Homes Virden, IL, and no services are planned at this time. Burial of Ashes will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Family. Please visit: www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.comto leave a message for the family.

Reta E. Jurina

Lincoln – Reta E. Jurina, 96 of Lincoln, IL, formerly of Virden, IL, passed away Saturday December 8, 2018 at Lincoln Christian Village, Lincoln, IL.

Reta was born August 13, 1922 in Windsor, IL, a daughter of Clarence and Lora (Turrentine) Gaston. She married Clyde Clevenger January 27, 1942 in St. Charles, MO, and following his death she married John Jurina June 3, 1959 in Carlinville, IL.

Surviving Reta are her daughters, Sandra F. Clevenger of Windsor, IL, and Janet R. Clevenger of Springfield, IL, 5 grandchildren,11 great grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, a brother, Robert Gaston of Windsor, IL, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death were her parents, husbands, Clyde Clevenger and John Jurina, daughters, Beverly Barnard, Janice Williams and Judy Clevenger, granddaughter, Sheri Barnard and a sister, Katherine Wells.

There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 22, 2018 at Virden Cemetery Virden, IL. Pastor John Snyder officiating. Pallbearers:  Brian Barnard, Joshua West, Matthew West, Noah Anske and Cody Feely.  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Please visit www.calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.comto leave a message for the family.