Lynn Ann Leach, 52, of Rochester, Illinois, passed away on March 26, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family. Lynn was born on November 15, 1970 to Jerome and Joan Feeney in Omaha, Nebraska and lived in Council Bluffs until she graduated from Lewis Central Senior High School in 1989. She went on to study Education at Iowa State University. After graduating with a degree in Education, she started her first job at Mattoon High School. In the fall of 1999 she began her...

Gladys J. Miner, age 88, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Miner, and her first husband LeRoy Swindell, her parents, James Wesley and Mildred Helen (Stearns) Penrod, sisters Irma E. (Harrison) Reiman, Wilma J. (David Yen) Chang, and brothers-in-law Alvin Smith and Donald LeGrand. She is survived by her brother Delbert L. and Barbara (Brown) Penrod of Rochester, IL, sisters Virginia M and...

Larry L. Young, 70, of Dawson, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. Larry was born on March 4, 1953, in Springfield, the son of Kenneth R. and Juanita L. (Taylor) Young. He married Mary Beth Klor on November 20, 1971 and she survives. Larry worked for Prairie Wholesale up until his retirement. He loved hunting and fishing and was a member of Illinois Big Bucks and Pope & Young Club. He is preceded in death by his parents and one...

Michael Todd Weller, 48, of Troy, IL formerly of Rochester, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home in Troy. Mike was born on November 17, 1974, in Springfield, the son of Terry and Sharon (Fitzpatrick) Weller. He married Nicole Humphreys on April 28, 2006 and she survives. Mike served in the US Army and retired after 21 years of service and worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation AS A Highway Maintainer. Mike deployed overseas in both OIF and OEF. He was a member...

Steven Ray Boggs, 28, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home. Steven was born on July 16, 1994, in Springfield, the son of Steve and Jude (Nash) Boggs. Steven was a kind, loving, free spirited soul. He loved his family, friends, and anything with wheels. It was said that he could drive before he could walk. All who knew him know his love of music and drumming.   Steven is preceded in death by his mother, Jude; maternal grandfather, Jerry Nash; and his...

Billy C. Brooks 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at his residence. Billy was born on October 23, 1944, in Springfield, the son of Carl and Carlton (Guernsey) Brooks. He married Carol Sue Briggs in Mechanicsburg on February 28, 1975 and she survives. Billy was a lifelong farmer and retired pharmacy technician. Billy enjoyed spending time with his family, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-children, working on the farm, reading, hiking,...

Georgianna (Jo) Boesdorfer, 93, of Springfield, formerly of Pleasant Plains, died peacefully on March 11, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Jo was born on January 31, 1930 to William and Viola (Engel) Reburn in Mt. Carmel, IL. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in Education and began her career as an elementary school teacher with the Springfield School District. She concluded her 39 year career as a first grade teacher with the Pleasant...

Robert “Bob” Dennison, 95, of Dawson, IL passed away on March 8, 2023. Bob was born in Mt. Auburn, IL on February 5, 1928 and was the son on Hershel and Sally (Tucker) Dennison. Bob married his wife, Patricia (Gowin) Dennison on February 4, 1949 and they were married for 74 years. He is survived by his wife; children, Robert L. Dennison (Pamela), and Gail L. Garrett (Steven); grandchildren, Tara L. Gentile, Robert J. Dennison, Loralee Donnelly, and Jennifer M. Dennison; great...

Earl Stuffle, 95, of Huntley, passed away at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Earl was born in Rockford, IL. during 1928 the son of Lee and Esther  Hobbies: cooking, traveling, technical reading and home repair Memberships/Organizations: flying Club of Springfield   He is preceded in death by:  four wives and a brother Earl is survived by his brother, wife, daughters and sons Visitation will be held at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200...

Susan Elaine Schownir, 66, of Springfield, formerly of Huntington, Indiana, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, March 13, 2023 at her home. Susan was born on August 22, 1956, in Hartford City, IN, the daughter of Kenneth L. and Margaret (Herd) Dorton. She married Peter Schownir on June 20, 1981 in Hartford City and he survives. Susan attended Blackford County High School and graduated in 1974 before going on to Ball State University to get her degree in Elementary Education. She...