Calvert-Ferry Funeral Homes

Gertrude H. Taege

Springfield - Gertrude H. Taege, 87 of Springfield, IL formerly of Girard, IL passed away Thursday Jan. 24, 2013 at Capitol Care Center, Springfield, IL.

Gertrude was born Sept. 10, 1925 in Bonfield, IL a daughter of Rev. Oswald and Emma (Schumacker) Taege. Gertrude was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield, IL.

Surviving Gertrude is her sister, Lorraine R. Johnson of Marango, IL and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Gertrude in death was her parents and brothers Richard and Ralph and Ralph Taege.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday Jan. 29, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield, IL with funeral services at 11 a.m. at the church. Private burial will be Wed. Jan. 30, 2013 in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Arlington Heights, IL. Memorial may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Springfield, IL. Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Auburn, IL in charge of arrangements. Please visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.

Dorothy M. Cinotto

Thayer – Dorothy M. Cinotto, 88 of Thayer, IL passed away Tuesday Jan. 22, 2013 at St. John’s Hospice, Springfield, IL.

Dorothy was born Feb. 15, 1924 in Sangamon Co., IL a daughter of Edward and Mabel (Reichert) Herr. She was a graduate of Pleasant Plains High School and married Edward Cinotto on June 4, 1942 in Valdosta, GA. Dorothy was a member of the Thayer United Methodist Church in Thayer, IL and the Thayer Senior Citizens.

Surviving Dorothy are her sons, Wayne E. (Sharen) Cinotto of Florescent, MO and Dale L. (Kathleen) Cinotto of Springfield, IL, 3 grandchildren, sisters, Ruth Moss of Centerpoint, IN and Betty Check of Independence, KY and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Dorothy in death was her husband Edward Cinotto and her brothers, Charles, Fred, Harold and Lee Herr.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Sat. Jan. 26, 2013 until service time at 11:30 a.m. at the Thayer United Methodist Church, Thayer, IL. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Sabo. Burial will be in Virden Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Thayer United Methodist Church. Please visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.

Adele Marguerite Hays 

Virden- Adele Marguerite Hays, 95 of Virden, IL passed away Wednesday Jan. 16, 2013 at her home.

Adele was born Dec. 21, 1917 in Virden, IL a daughter of John James and Muriel Marguerite (Kennedy) Rankin. She was a 1935 graduate of Virden High School; a member for 83 years of the First Presbyterian Church, Virden, IL and in 1992 was Church Woman of The Year and a 70-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Palmyra Chapter. Adele married Elmore L. Hays Oct. 25, 1941 in Virden, IL.

Adele is survived by her daughter, Janell Marguerite (A. Michael) Bednara of Osage Beach, MO. Grandsons, John Andrew “Drew” (Joli) Bednara and Scott Hays (Jackie) Bednara, great grandsons Andrew Hays Bednara and William Henry Bednara all of Springfield, MO, nephew, Richard (Diane) Hays of Destin, FL and cousins Brian, Bob and Rick Rankin. Preceding Adele in death was her husband Elmore L. Hays and her parents.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to Noon Saturday Jan. 19, 2013 at Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Virden, IL with funeral services at Noon at the funeral home. Rev. Sue Sawers officiating. Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery, Girard, IL. Memorials may be made to North Mac Agriculture Dept., Virden, IL, Union Chapel Cemetery Girard, IL or First Presbyterian Church, Virden, IL. Please visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.