Dorothy H. Toland 1922–2022 Dorothy H. Toland, 99, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday May 12, 2022 at her home. She was born on November 29, 1922, in Springfield to John Henry and Celia (Heissinger) Hullmann, and they preceded her in death. Dorothy worked for Sangamo Electric for over 30 years. She was married to Francis E. (Gene) Toland until the time of his passing in 1986. Also preceding her in death were her son-in-law (Robert R. Cutler, Jr); brothers, Herman Hullmann and...

Norlyn “Bennie” Cox, 90, of Rochester passed away on May 11, 2022 at his home.  He was born on April 7, 1932 to the parents of Bryce and Wilma Cox, of Timewell. He married Bonnie Caruthers on April 18, 1959, in Waverly, Illinois and she survives. Bennie attended Brown County Schools.  He farmed with his father, as well as working numerous other jobs, in the community before moving to Rochester, where he retired as a maintenance worker at Rochester State Bank. Bennie...

Ronald Dennison age 86 of Mechanicsburg passed away May 11, 2022  at St Johns Medical Center in Springfield.    He was born Nov 13, 1935 Son and preceded in death by parents Cecile and Ada Dennison  Ronald was an Army Veteran who then retired from Fiatallis.    He is survived by his wife Carol Dennison of 70 years, son Greg and Sophie Dennison, Daughters Cindy Kress & Debbie Dennison & several grandchildren.   He is preceded in Death by...

Joseph F Ryza, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home Wednesday May 4, 2022. Joe was born in Chicago, IL on November 14, 1957 and was the son of Joseph L. and Rose Mary (Chicalace) Ryza. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, playing poker, and fishing. He was an avid Chicago Bears Fan. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as a granddaughter, Katelyn Miranda, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Joe is survived by his partner, Carolyn Miller; children, Kristy (partner, Mitch)...

Cynthia Maxwell Burton, 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital. Cindy was born on April 11, 1948, in Springfield, the daughter of Blaine and Betty (Tindall) Livingston. In her teenage years you could find her terrorizing Rochester bareback atop her Morgan mare, Scarlet. They Jumped cemetery hedges together and were chased from bean fields by farmers. She enjoyed heading to Buckhart with her family for well done pizza. She & Larry loved...

Ronald Burris, 82, of Ormond Beach, FL formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday April 24, 2022 in the company of his family. Ron was born in Springfield, IL on March 18, 1940 the son of Loren and Marie (Bessie) Burris. He attended and graduated from Lanphier High School in the class of 1958. Ron worked for CILCO as a Gas Service Supervisor for many years and worked for 8 years for the Secretary of State. Ron was a former member of the Rochester Christian Church and was attending...

Carol Mae McCall, 83, of Springfield, IL passed away on April 23, 2022 at her home. Carol was born in Springfield on December 24, 1938 the daughter of Gerald and Ethel (Conlee) Richards. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Ben and Jerry Williams; as well as several siblings. Carol is survived by her husband Bob McCall; daughter, Dawn Melvin (Keith); son, Monty Williams; several grandchildren; sister, Sharon Sanders (Tony); sister, Sandy Nelson (Jim); and brother, Steve...

Laurie Marie Farmer, 46, of Smithville, Missouri., returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City.  Laurie was born on April 25, 1976 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Steve and Nancy Leach.  She married Jason Farmer on April 27, 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee.  Laurie and Jason have two daughters, Alice and Maryn.  They were married exactly 20 years to the day. Laurie was a graduate of Rochester High...

Gregory Lynn Smith (Foog), 59, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Greg was born in Springfield, IL on September 11, 1962 the son of Richard W. Smith and Patsy L. Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Patsy. He is survived by his children, Tiffany (Casey)  Matthews, Megan (AJ) Roller, and Tom Lyons; grandchildren, Tylee, Salina, Malikye, Devon, Bailey, Fayth, Chance, Tatum, Jailyn, Chianne, Katie and Blake; brothers, John Smith, Randy Smith...

Todd Richard Lookis, 44, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home on April 26, 2022. Todd was born in Springfield, IL on October 8, 1977. He is the son of Richard C. Lookis and Kathleen and Pascal Vil. He was preceded in the death by his grandparents. Todd is survived by his parents, a brother Jeremy Lookis and his uncle, Kevin (Regina) Lookis  Todd loved music and was extremely talented when it came to playing the guitar, painting and wood working. He also enjoyed...