Barbara A. (Slater) Sanders, 76, of Springfield, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday December 6, 2021 in the company of her family.  Barb was born in Jacksonville, IL on November 6, 1945 the daughter of William Leroy and G. Marie Slater. She was preceded in death by her parents; Grandson, Gideon Sanders; and Great Granddaughter Erin Pritchard. Barb is survived by her husband Marvin Sanders of Springfield; children, Steve (Sheila) Sanders of Rock Hill, SC.  Mark...

Richard A. Hollis, 88, of Sherman, Il passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2021.   Richard was born (December 29, 1932) and raised on the North End of Springfield where he attended McClernand Grade School, Lanphier High School and Springfield Jr. College.  He completed his formal education, including his Law Degree, at the University of Illinois. After two years of service as an infantryman in the US Army, Richard began his career as an attorney.  He worked in the...

Vickie Sue (Estes) Clark, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday December 4, 2021 at her residence. Vickie was born in Springfield, IL on September 15, 1957 the daughter of Robert R. Estes Sr. and Betty L. (Rogers) Estes. Vickie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Dennis C. Clark; daughter, Sandra (Kevin) Kennedy; grandchildren, Nathaniel Beck, Tyce Beck, Alex Kennedy, Mackenzie Kennedy; one great grandchild, Joanna Bobbe; and one brother, Robert...

Bill Wesley DeCroix, 87, of Rochester, IL. Died on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Bill was born on December 1, 1933, in Springfield, the son of Victor Henry DeCroix and Bessie (Edson) DeCroix. He married Judith Claire Washbond on August 31, 1957 and the two enjoyed over 59 years of married life. He is survived by two sons, Douglas (Jennifer) DeCroix, of Youngstown, NY, and Gregory (Susan) DeCroix of Middleton, WI; three granddaughters, Stephanie, Ava,...

Darrell J. Powell Sr., 77, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Darrell was born on September 16, 1944, in Tallula, IL, the son of Claude and Wilma (Jones) Powell. He married Mary F. Gray on December 25, 1966 and she preceded him in death in 2013. Darrell enjoyed golfing, playing and umpiring softball games, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. He is preceded in death by his parents. Darrell is survived by his children, Darrell J....

Frances Sue Metcalf, 87, of Rochester, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2021 at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville.. Frances was born on September 20, 1934 on her parent’s farm in Quitman, Mississippi, the daughter of William Amos and Frances Eulalia Moore.  She married Richard Metcalf on October 16, 1965.  The two enjoyed 56 years of marriage.  She is survived by her husband Richard, sons Ralph and Marshall (Jean) Metcalf, and three...

Amy Michele (Butchek) Yaris, 53, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday November 24, 2021. Amy was born in Springfield on September 27, 1968 the daughter of Anton R. and Judith A. (Skeeters) Butchek. She married her husband Steven E. Yaris on October 30, 2003. Amy loved her dog “Wiggles” very much and she also enjoyed doing craft projects. Amy was a long time member of Real Life Church in Springfield and she worked for Springfield Public Works for 20 plus years. Anyone that...

D. Bernice Davis, 94, was born on April 29, 1927 at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois. She graduated from New Berlin High School in New Berlin, Illinois in 1945. Bernice worked 35 years for Illinois Bell Telephone Company, retiring as division secretary. She worked at H&R Block from 1982 - 1985 and at Rochester Tax Service from 1985 - 2005. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Sangamon County Rural Youth. She was married on November 8, 1952 to...

Sallie M. Fry, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away Thursday, October 28th, 2021 in her home. She was born April 15th, 1957 to Robert and Mary Stroh in Springfield, Illinois. Sallie married Jim T. Fry on November 25th, 1981. She is preceded in death by her husband Jim Fry, daughter Jennifer Fry, father Robert Stroh, brother Ted Stroh, parents-in-law "Toad" and June Fry, brother-in-law Ron Polistina, grandparents, several aunts and uncles, and many beloved friends. Sallie was a...

James W. Caples, 63, of Riverton, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home. James was born on September 26, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Wilbur Caples and Esther (Woods) Ater. He is survived by his wife, Dana; son, Cody, and one sister, Rosemary Mohn. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church, 112 N. 6th Street, in Riverton,  from 9:30AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:30AM.  Burial will follow at Camp Butler National...