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Air Force Lt. Col. Roger C. Whiton, 70, of Collinsville, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at Collinsville Rehab and Health Care Center, Col- linsville, Ill.
Lt. Col. Whiton was born in Hart- ford, on May 29, 1944. He received a Bache- lor of Science Degree in biology from Tufts Uni- versity in 1966. He re- ceived his commission in the Regular Air Force from the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Program in 1966.
Through the Air Force Institute of Tech- nology, he received a Mas- ter of Science Degree in meteorology from Saint Louis University in 1977 and was awarded the Ph.D. in meteorology in 1978. Lt. Col. Whiton is a distin- guished graduate of Squad- ron Officer School.
After completing basic meterology training at San Jose University in 1967, Lt. Col. Whiton served as a weather officer and chief forecaster for Air Training undergraduate pilot training program at Moddy AFB, Ga. In 1969, Lt. Col.
Whiton served as special projects officer with the 1st Weather Group, Saigon, Republic of Vietnam. From 1970 to 1975, Lt. Col. Whiton served as radar operations officer at Headquarters AWS, where he led an upgrade of weather radar program, involving approximately 100 radar stations world- wide. Lt.
Col. Whiton helped lay the groundwork for the Next Generation Weather Radar (NEX- RAD). After completing his graduate degree program in 1978, Lt. Col. Whiton was assigned as Chief of the Environmental Sim- ulation Section, USAFE- TAC.
There he and his team developed statistical computer models to gener- ate synthetic weather observations and forecasts. The models were used for input to systems effective- ness and design tradeoff analyses for multi-million dollar national systems. In reccognition of this work, Lt. Col. Whiton and his team won Mere- wether Award.
In 1982, Lt. Col. Whiton was assigned to AFGWC as Chief of the Data Base management Branch. In that position, he spear- headed development and operational implementa- tion of an $84 million inter- active graphics and imag- ery system called the Satel- lite Data Handling System, a major breakthrough in weather forecasting tech- nology. In 1988, Lt.
Col. Whiton was assigned to Head- quarters AWS as Director of Aerospace Development and Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Aerospace Sciences. In that position, Lt. Col. Whi- ton was re- sponsible for a program under which advanced laboratory technology in the atmospheric and space sciences was transitioned into operational use in the field.
From September 1990 until now, Lt. Col Roger C. Whiton was Chief of the Aerospace Sciences Branch at the U.S. Air force Environmental Tech- nical Applications Center (USAFETAC), Scott AFB, Ill. He improved the way USAFETAC provided his- torical atmospheric and space environmental data and performed studies and analyses using that data in support of the Air Force, Army, Department of De- fense, and other govern- ment agencies.
Lt. Col. mil- itary decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Med- al, the Air Force Commen- dation Medal, and the Air Force Achievement Medal. He was promoted to lieu- tenant colonel on April 1, 1982, with the same date of rank. He was preceded in death by his parents, War- ren and Vanya, nee Ryden, Whiton.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Whiton, nee Zinn; two daughters, Lorrie (Ryan) Acton of Maryville, and Jennifer Parker of Chesterfield, a brother, Brian Whi- ton of Granby, four grandchildren, Tiffany and Lannah Parker, and Scott and Ethan Williams; a niece, Julie Malcolm; a nephew, Matthew Whiton; and two great-nieces and a great-nephew. Memorials may be made to Disease Society of America or the Hospice of Southern Illi- nois. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuner- al.com. Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec.
3, 2014, a Herr Funeral Home, Col- linsville, Ill. Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at Herr Funeral home with Rev. Tony Minear officiat- ing.
Burial will be in Jef- ferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill. Roger Whiton Ferdinand Rosales, 77, of Pontoon Beach, born Aug. 1, 1937, in East St.
Louis, passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at Eden Village, Glen Car- bon, Ill. Joe retired from Granite City Steel in 1991, after many years of dedicated service. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus No.
1098, both in Granite City, Ill. He was also a member of the Gateway Wagoneers Square Dance Camping Club, Boot and Slippers Square Dance Club and was a former Scout Master for Troop 96. Joe enjoyed camping, trav- eling square dancing, fish- ing and John Wayne mo- vies. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. Joe will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann, nee Becker, Rosales; and a sister, Katherine, nee Ro- sales, Hanebrink. Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy Rosales, nee Coleman, whom he married May 17, 1958; dear children, Laura Rosales and David (Joy) Rosales; his father, Richard Rosales; a brother, Bill (Carol) Rosales; three grandchildren, Nicole Schnoor, Michael Snyder and Hope Rosales; four great-grand- children, Lauren Snyder, Alex Miller, Shaun Snyder and Brooke Snyder; two nieces, Tina Billings and Angela Hen- nessy; and extended family and friends. Memorial donations may be given in the form of Masses, or to Multiple Sclerosis Society, Alz- Association or Hospice of Southern Illi- nois and will be accepted at the funeral chapel. www.irwinchapel.com Visitation: Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
4, 2014, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Mary- ville Road, Granite City, Ill. Funeral: In celebration of his life, a funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, at St. El- izabeth Catholic Church, Granite City, with Father Chris Comerford officiating.
Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Estates, Glen Carbon, Ill. IRWIN CHAPEL, Granite City, Ill. Ferdinand Rosales Jack Edgar Chor, 81, of Belleville, born Thurs- day, Aug. 24, 1933, in Leba- non, died Thurs- day, Nov. 27, 2014, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Jack worked as a certified financial planner in Belleville, operating from 1966- 2002, and was the operator of WINU 880 AM radio in Highland, Ill. He attended SIU Carbondale, was a member of Hope Church in Belleville National Rifle Association, and the Gateway Flying Club. He was an avid pilot, enthusiastic tennis player at Oak Hill Tennis Club and enjoyed sailing and fishing at Carlyle Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wil- liam Jennings and Mabel, nee Papproth, Chor. Surviving are his loving companion and friend, Vivian Urban of Belleville, his children, Jack (Joan) Browning of Leba- non, Dr.
Paula J. (Julie Burdge) Chor of Pacific, Marianne (Michael) Chor-Penn of Belleville, David (Dr. Kelly Cald- well) Chor of Knoxville, and Jason (Cindy) Chor of O'Fallon, the mother of his chil- dren, Anagene, nee Browning, Chor of Swansea, his twin sister, Jane Chor; and 10 grand- children. Memorials may be made to the National Kid- ney Foundation, American Heart Association or BJC Hospice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.kurrusfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, at Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m.
Fri- day, Dec. 5, 2014, at Kur- rus Funeral Home, with Pastor Jay Krumeich offi- ciating. Private family interment will be at Col- lege Hill Cemetery, Leba- non, Ill. KURRUS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill. Jack ChorMarianna Rutz, 90, of Highland, born May 18, 1924, in Highland, died Monday, Dec.
1, 2014, at Faith Care Center, Highland, Ill. She was a member of Evangelical Unit- ed Church of Christ. Born in Highland, she had lived in Long Island, N.Y. and Germany, when she was younger. She moved back to Highland, where she married her husband, was a beautician and owned and operated Salon.
She collected antiques and collectibles. She loved her grandchildren, great-grand- children, pets, and all animals. She always want- ed to look nice and made sure her hair was done, nails polished, and loved wearing her jewelry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Jacob Rutz, whom she married Aug. 7, 1950, and who passed away Oct.
16, 2005; par- ents, Folbert and Kathe- rine nee Saal, Beck; and a daughter, Beverly K. Bellm. Surviving are a son-in- law, Bruce A. Bellm of Highland, two grand- children, Katie B. (Jason) Henrichs of Highland, and Becky E.
Bellm of Highland, three great-grandchildren, Allison M. Henrichs of Highland, Raeghan K. Henrichs of Highland, and Trent J. Henrichs of Highland, Ill. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Animal Shelter.
Visitation: Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Ill. Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, with Rev. Will VerDuin officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Ceme- tery in Highland, Ill. SPENGEL- BOULANGER FUNERAL HOME, Highland, Ill.
Marianna Rutz Carrie A. Bachman, 82, of Highland, formerly of Edwardsville, born Sept. 12, 1932, in Chicago, entered into rest on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at St. Hospital, Breese, Ill.
She married Ar- thur L. Bachman Jr. on July 22, 1951, in Peoria, Ill. On March 1, 1955, they moved to rural Edwards- ville, where Arthur began a career in farming while Carrie worked as a bookkeeper for France Mechanical Corporation for thirty years. Her hob- bies were sewing, collect- ing miniature lighthouses, working crossword puz- zles, and traveling with her family.
Her favorite desti- nations were the Smoky Mountains and anywhere there was a lighthouse. She will be greatly missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved hus- band of 62 years, Arthur Bachman, who died Jan- uary 24, 2013; parents, Roland and Nina Bennett; brothers, Luke and Patrick Bennett; sisters-in-law, Jean Bennett and Maryon Starkel; and Roland and Nina, nee Halliday, Ben- nett. Surviving are her daugh- ter, Christine (Curtis) Nungesser, of Highland, granddaughter, Sarah Nungesser of St. Louis, a brother, Thomas Bennett of Olathe, a niece, Cheryl (John) Calvert, of Olathe, a great-neph- ew, Brandon (Andi) Westlake of Ash- land, a great- nephew, Thomas (Kristie) Calvert of Olathe, a great-niece, Anita Calvert of Belton, a great-great-nephew, Ethan Westlake; and a great-great-niece, Jillian Westlake of Ashland, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you do- nate food, clothing, and toys to various charities this holiday season in memory of kind heart and generosity. Con- dolences may be expressed online at weberfuneral- home.com. Visitation: Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Sun- day, Dec. 7, 2014, at Weber Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Sun- day, Dec. 7, 2014, at the funeral home with Rev. Carl Johnston officiating. A private interment will be held at Highland City Cemetery, Highland, Ill.
WEBER RODNEY FUNERAL HOME, Edwardsville, Ill. Carrie Bachman Brenda A. Gavach, 76, of Columbia, born Feb. 28, 1938, in Muskegon, passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at St.
Antho- Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Brenda was a devoted wife, moth- er, grandmother and great-grandmother, who always cherished the times that were spent together. She had been the office manager at Steffenauer Associates Columbia, for 20 years. Brenda had a deep faith, was a past church secre- tary, Sunday School teach- er and youth leader, and is a member of Hope Chris- tian Church, Columbia, Ill.
She was a member of the Avon Club for many years. Her favorite past-times were reading, crocheting, playing Scrab- ble and crossword puzzles. She and her husband, Carl, were avid Wheel of For- tune watchers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ever- ett and Eva, nee Stitt, Brandon; a daughter, Lau- rie Whitehouse; and a sister, Patricia Hern. Surviving are her hus- band Carl W.
Gavach, whom she married Oct. 1, 1955, in Muskegon, her children, Debra (Rob- ert) Hillyer of Cedaredge, Kellie Graves of Columbia, and Toni (Bret) Steffenauer of Co- lumbia, 12 grandchil- dren; 9 great-grandchil- dren; sons-in-law, Donald Whitehouse and Wayne Graves, both of Waterloo, sisters and brother, Evelyn Wheeler of Cadillac, Robert (Mar- gie) Smith of Muskegon, and Claudia (Jack) Sturtevant of Twin Lakes, Mich. Memorial contribution suggestions: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, or, Life Network of Southern IL, 224 N. Main Water- loo, IL 62298. For more information, please access our website, www.law- lorfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Fri- day, Dec. 5, 2014, at Law- lor Funeral Home, Colum- bia, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Hope Christian Church, Columbia, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral Servic- es will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at the church, with Rev. Rob- ert Hillyer and Pastor Darrell Jones, officiating. Interment will follow in the Kolmer Memorial Cemetery, Waterloo, Ill.
LAWLOR FUNERAL HOME, Columbia, Ill. Brenda Gavach Ruth A. Barfield, nee Clayton, 76, born Nov. 27, 1938, in East St. Louis, died Sunday, Nov.
30, 2014 at her resi- dence. Ruth was a devot- ed mother, grand- mother, and great mother who truly loved taking care of her family. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxilia- ry Post 1117 in Caseyville, and loved to swim. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Barfield her parents, Harmon and Orene, nee Buck, Hill- yard; her father, Edward Clayton; a daughter, Karla Knight; a brother, Edward Clayton; and a son-in-law, Donald Cathers.
Surviving are her chil- dren; Tina Cathers of Case- yville, Kim (Ron) Gains of Las Vegas, Tami (Tim Malick) Kim- brell of Swansea, Do- nald (Mary) Barfield Jr. of Winchester, Dawn (Lonnie) Crum of Rood- house, Derrin (Bever- ly) Barfield of Roodhouse, and Eddie (Lori) Bar- field of Collinsville, 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Joe (Iris) Hildenbrand of Collinsville, and other relatives and friends. Memorials are appreciated to Hospital. Memories and expressions of condolences may be made at www.lakei- vewfuneralhm.com. Visitation: Friends may call from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill.
In- terment will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill. LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairview Heights, Ill. Ruth Barfield Mercedes Javorchik, 84, of Belleville, born March 8, 1930, in Laredo, Texas, died Sat- urday, Nov. 22, 2014, at St. Paul's Home, Belleville, Ill.
Ms. Javorchik was a second grade teacher in O'Fallon, for 30 years, primarily at Estelle Kamp- meyer School. She also volunteered at Memorial Hospital and Cahokia Mounds. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Ma- ria Garza, Lupe Miranda, Jose Martinez, Felipe Mar- tinez, Luis Martinez, Ra- mon Martinez, and Ruper- to Martinez; and her par- ents, Ruperto and Mer- cedes Martinez. Surviving are two children, Jenny Carlson (J.
Hartley) Hartley and Joseph (P. Fortman) Ja- vorchik; a grand- child, John Charles Carlson; and many nieces, nephews, friends and former students. Funeral: According to her wishes, her remains will be cremated and pri- vate services will be held. KALMER MEMORIAL SERVICES, Lebanon, Ill. Mercedes Javorchik Phyllis Grace Beaumont, nee Newell, 86, of Shiloh, born Feb.
18, 1928, in Whitinsville, passed away Mon- day, Dec. 1, 2014, at Cedarhurst of Shi- loh, Ill. Phyllis retired from an electronics company where she had worked in quality control. She moved to in 1995 to be near her sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Beau- mont; and her parents, Roland and Sadie, nee Postma, Newell.
Surviving are her dear sister, Shirley Markee of her step- daughter, Kim (David) Harris of N. Scituate, R.I.; and two step-grand- children, Jessica and Josh. Condolences may be extended to the family by visiting www.wfh-ofal- lon.com Funeral: Funeral services will be held at her home- town of Greenville, Rhode Island. Interment will be at Acotes Hill Cemetery, Chepachet, Rhode Island. WOLFERSBERGER FUNERAL HOME, Ill.
Phyllis Beaumont Please see OBITUARIES, FUNERAL NOTICE, and DEATHS, A9.
