Kenneth Allen Crist
Dec 23, 2025
Kenneth Allen Crist, 66, of Illiopolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Kenny was born in Decatur, IL. on April 21, 1959, the son of William “Sam” and Mary (Stanger) Crist. He worked as a farm hand and enjoyed tinkering on small engines and anything he could get his hands on.
He is preceded...
Bonnie K Welch
Dec 21, 2025
Bonnie K. Welch, 73, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. Bonnie was born in Springfield, IL. on May 21, 1952, the daughter of Gerald Gilson and Norma (Kibele) Pritchett. She married Clarence “Rusty” Welch on January 11, 2002 and he preceded her in death in 2018. Bonnie worked as an...
Jacqualine M. Kelzer
Dec 19, 2025
Jacqualine “Jackie” (Wendling) Kelzer, 81, of Springfield, passed away on December 19, 2025 at Arc of Sangamon Valley, in Springfield, IL. Jackie was born on May 27, 1944, in Shakopee, MN, the daughter of Bernard and Hazzle (Niesen) Wendling. Jackie grew up in Shakopee, a small town in Minnesota, where she met and later married her high school sweetheart, Leonard...
Zofia "Sophie" Lis
Dec 18, 2025
Zofia “Sophie” (Blaszkiewicz) Lis, 85, of Springfield, IL passed away on Thursday December 18, 2025 while in the company of her family.
Sophie was born in Stepocice, Poland on March 15, 1940 the daughter of Piotr and Franciszka Blaszkiewicz.
She was preceded by her husband, Wojciech Lis; parents, a grandchild at birth; two sisters, Helena Blajszczak and Maryla Kosiorowska; and brother, Tadeusz...
Myrabel Bivin Theobald
Dec 17, 2025
Myrabel Bivin Theobald, 103, formerly of rural Buffalo, IL, passed away on Dec.17th,2025 at The Fountains of Franklin in Franklin, TN.
Mrs. Theobald was born January 15, 1922 near Modesto, IL., the daughter of Lowell and Joyce Walden Bivin.
She graduated from Tri-City High School, Buffalo, IL. and Brown’s Business College,
Springfield, IL. On February 14, 1943 she married Ray Theobald and they...
Lawrence John Trapani, Sr
Dec 16, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Trapani, 79, left this world peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by family at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Larry was born on September 23, 1946 on the south side of Chicago; the son of Joseph and Florence Trapani. He graduated from Tilden Technical High School in Chicago in 1964. In September 1965, he entered the United States Army and served...
Robert E. Rogers
Dec 9, 2025
Robert E. Rogers, 92, of Illiopolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Taylorville, IL.
Robert was born on May 27, 1933 in Illiopolis, IL. the son of Herman and Mary Helen (Chance) Rogers. He married Doris June Rogers on March 21, 1953 and she preceded him in death on February 9, 2023. Robert...
Gerald "Jerry" Ray Theobald
Dec 6, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Ray Theobald, 81, of Buffalo, IL passed away on Saturday December 6, 2025.
Jerry was born in Springfield, IL on January 9, 1944 the son of Ray and Myrabel (Bivin) Theobald.
Jerry grew up on his family’s farm north of Buffalo. He graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agriculture where he was a member of the Marching...
Russell R Jacobs
Dec 3, 2025
Russell R. Jacobs, 81, of Chatham, Il passed away on December 3, 2025. Russell was born on October 30, 1944.
He loved and was loved deeply.
Mary Louise Curry
Nov 29, 2025
Mary Louise (Nave) Curry, 99, slipped her mortal coil at 12:05 pm on November 29, 2025. A lifelong resident of Rochester, IL, she married Dale Curry in 1951. Mary Louise was predeceased by her husband Dale and daughter Patty. She is survived by sons Danny (Pat) Curry, Charles (Beth) Curry, and daughter Kathleen Curry. She is also survived by grandsons...
Alva Mae Beckemeyer
Nov 20, 2025
Alva Mae Pletscher Beckemeyer, 99, of Alton, IL died November 20, 2025 at Evercare of Edwardsville. Alva was born May 30, 1926 in Summerfield, IL. She was the daughter of Adolph B. Pletscher and Anna H. Villhard Pletscher.
She grew up in Trenton, IL. Alva married Warren Beckemeyer on July 20, 1949.
Growing up she enjoyed small town and farm life with...
Susan K Cousin
Nov 19, 2025
Susan K. Cousin of Springfield, Illinois passed away on November 19th,2025 surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born on October 24th,1951 in Springfield, the daughter of Page Creviston and Anna (nee Smith, formerly Creviston) Rhodes, and stepdaughter of Jesse Rhodes. She was the tenth of twelve children. Susan married James M. Cousin on August 18th, 1979.
She was...
Ronald Dean Draege
Nov 15, 2025
Ronald D. Draege, 82, of Pinckneyville, IL, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 10:45 AM on November 15, 2025, at St. John's Hospital, from natural causes. Ronald retired from Martin Equipment in Springfield, IL. He loved his Australian Terrier Matty and loved to travel and sight see. Ron & his late wife, Beverly, along with his beloved Matty, visited...
Larry Burton
Nov 12, 2025
Larry Burton, 89, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Villas of Holly Brook in Chatham, IL. Larry was born on February 13, 1936, in Pittsfield, IL., the son of Howard and Irma (Jones) Burton.
Larry retired from the State of Illinois Department of Transportation. He enjoyed the comfort of his home, whether it be working around the...
Kathleen Marie Hamilton
Nov 11, 2025
Kathleen M Hamilton, 50, of Mechanicsburg, IL passed away on November 11, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Kathleen was born on March 6, 1975 in St. Louis.
She was an avid fan of drag racing, gardening, her puppy, and taking care of her grandchildren. She had a massive heart and loved to hug everyone. Kathy...
William "Bill" W. Richards
Nov 6, 2025
William W. "Bill" Richards Sr. of Springfield, IL passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025.
Bill was born in Edinburg, IL on June 25, 1944 to Ralph B. and Clara M. (Trader) Richards.
He enjoyed spending time with family, working in the yard, walking at Washington park, and going to flee markets. He worked for...
James Charles Nelson, Jr.
Nov 3, 2025
James Charles Nelson, Jr. 73, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Concordia Village in Springfield, IL. Jim was born on May 13, 1952, in Chicago, the son of James Charles Nelson, Sr. and Margaret McNamara Nelson. He married Eileen Offerman on August 10, 1974 and she survives.
Jim enjoyed playing golf, traveling, watching...
Helen Letitia (Cantrall) Pierce
Oct 28, 2025
Missionary, Wife, Mother, and Faithful Servant of Christ
Born in Springfield, Illinois on January 16, 1933, Helen passed away on October 28, 2025 at Bridge Care Suites. Beloved daughter of Lawrence T. Cantrall, Sr. and Ruth Mae (Rider) Cantrall, she married Floyd Edgar Pierce Jr. on June 16, 1951, beginning a lifetime of love and shared ministry....
Donna Jeanne (Plank) Tucker
Oct 23, 2025
Donna Jeanne Tucker (Plank), 79, of Rochester, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. Born on August 27, 1946, Donna was a devoted mother to her daughters, Stacy Tucker and Marcy Tucker, son-in-law Brian Blough and grandson Jakob Blough.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert E. Tucker, with whom she shared 54 wonderful...
Glenna Marie (Howe) Cheffy
Oct 18, 2025
Glenna Marie Cheffy, 62, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on May 26, 1963, in Springfield, Illinois, Glenna was the beloved daughter of Bobby G. and JoAnn (Etter) Howe. From an early age, she was known for her big heart, quick wit, and the...
