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William Andrew Curtner

William Andrew Curtner

Aug 6, 2024

William Andrew "Andy" Curtner, 77, of Rochester, Illinois passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2024 while in the company of his family.

Andy was born in Sikeston, Missouri on August 10, 1946 and was the son of Don and Mildred Curtner.

He graduated from Stonington High School in 1965 and enlisted in the United States...

James Karsten Brown Rilying

James Karsten Brown Rilying

Jul 29, 2024

James Karsten Brown Rilying, 77, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Karsten was born on July 21, 1947, in Harrisburg, IL the son of James and Earleen (Brown) Rilying.

He married Carol Brown on August 24, 1968, at LaGrange Christian Church in LaGrange, KY.

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Eugenia Halerewicz

Eugenia Halerewicz

Jul 21, 2024

Eugenia Halerewicz, 77, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024.

Eugenia was born on October 20, 1946 and was the daughter of Jaroslaw and Rosalia Halerewicz.

She is survived by three brothers, John, Leon, and Edward Halerewicz as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family members.

She will...

Patricia L. "Pat" (Ferega)  Weaver

Patricia L. "Pat" (Ferega) Weaver

Jul 20, 2024

Patricia L. Weaver, 73, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Pat was born on February 10, 1951, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of Stephen and Constance (Hasten) Ferega. She married Richard "Rich" Weaver on September 21, 1974 and he survives.

Pat was a member of Rochester...

Carolyn M. (Moore)  Vinson

Carolyn M. (Moore) Vinson

Jul 20, 2024

Carolyn M. Vinson, 81, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born in Springfield, IL. on October 31, 1942, the daughter of Loren E. and Mildred G. (DeCroix) Moore. She married Charles "Tom" Vinson on April 8, 1961 and they shared 63 years together.

Carolyn was...

Steve A. Utinske

Steve A. Utinske

Jul 17, 2024

Steve A. Utinske, 48, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2024.

Steve was born in Springfield, IL on March 13, 1976 the son of Margie E. (Hohimer) Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Margie I. (Childers) Hohimer and Harvey I. Hohimer, and his aunt, Mary (Hohimer) Morrison.

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Shirley M. (Sharp)  Mohr

Shirley M. (Sharp) Mohr

Jul 14, 2024

Shirley M. Mohr, 92, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 5:42PM at Regency Care in Springfield, IL.

Shirley was born on March 30, 1932, in Springfield, IL. the daughter of Glenn L. and Kathryn Blakely Sharp. She married Donald E. Mohr on November 21, 1953 at Stuart Street Christian Church with Reverend Russell...

Dianna May Julius

Dianna May Julius

Jul 8, 2024

Dianna May Julius, 76, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday July 8, 2024.

Dianna was born on October 15, 1947 and the daughter of Harvey and Emma Hardwick.

If you ask the people that loved and knew her, she was known as a family woman, but also as the "warden" and the "peacemaker". She...

Josephine Augusta Webster

Josephine Augusta Webster

Jul 8, 2024

Josephine A. Webster, 96, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at her home. Josephine was born on August 7, 1927, in Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Dennis and Sarah (Biggs) Diel. She married Glenn R. Webster on October 9, 1948 and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2011. Josephine attended church...

Ora William Blankenship Jr.

Ora William Blankenship Jr.

Jul 8, 2024

Ora William Blankenship Jr.  88, of New Berlin, IL passed away on July 8, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. Ora was born on June 5, 1936 in Springfield, the son of Ora and Bessie Blankenship.

Ora was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Ora began as a general contractor before starting Blankenship's Appaloosas.  This led him to establishing Free 'N...

Richard Lee Lowe Sr.

Richard Lee Lowe Sr.

Jul 7, 2024

Richard Lee Lowe Sr. passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Richard was bornin Springfield, IL on February 11, 1945.

Cremation Services are being accorded and no services are scheduled at this time.

Steven E. Yaris

Steven E. Yaris

Jul 1, 2024

Steven E. Yaris, 61, of Springfield, IL passed away on July 1, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center.

Steve was born on April 19, 1963 and was the son of Richard and Judy Yaris.

He married Amy Yaris who preceded him in death in 2021. Steve was also preceded in death by his parents and his...

Sharon Marie (Thompson)  Crawford

Sharon Marie (Thompson) Crawford

Jun 28, 2024

Sharon Marie Crawford, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Sharon was born on March 10, 1939, in Springfield, the daughter of Elwin R. and Pearl M. (Howard) Thompson. She married Larry Crawford on September 4, 1958 and he preceded her in death on June 19, 2011.

Sharon was an avid animal...

Sandra Jean (Barrow)  Craig

Sandra Jean (Barrow) Craig

Jun 27, 2024

Sandra Craig, 75, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Villa Healthcare East in Sherman, IL.

Sandra was born on December 2, 1948, in Springfield the daughter of Thornton and Frances (Sours) Barrow. She married Larry Craig on November 5, 1965 and they celebrated 55 years together before his passing on April 1, 2021....

Robert L Davis Jr.

Robert L Davis Jr.

Jun 20, 2024

Robert L. Davis Jr., 70, of Carlinville, IL passed away Thursday June 21, 2024.

Robert was born in Springfield, IL on November 26, 1953 the son of Robert L Davis Sr. and Alice (Fifer) Davis.

Cremation services are being accorded and he will be laid to rest at Camp Butler National Cemetery.

Ellinger-Kunz...

Leslie Dean Symons

Leslie Dean Symons

Jun 19, 2024

Leslie Dean Symons, 64, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at his home.

Leslie was born in Springfield, IL., on March 22, 1960, the son of Leslie E. and Kathleen (Boehner) Symons. He served his country in the United States Army. After being discharged from the US Army, Leslie managed the band HeadEast traveling...

Robert Lee Prichard

Robert Lee Prichard

Jun 19, 2024

Robert Lee Prichard, 74, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday June 19, 2024 at home.

Robert was born in Springfield, IL on July 7, 1949 the son of James and Mary Prichard. He married Betty J. Devos on July 27, 1973. He worked as a Plumber and a Contractor for most of his adult life.  He...

Lori Ann (Miller)  Farley

Lori Ann (Miller) Farley

Jun 18, 2024

Lori Ann Farley, 85, of Springfield, IL passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2024 at her home. Lori was born in Springfield on July 2, 1938 and was the daughter of Fred and Edna Miller.

She lived her life in Springfield and raised her family here. She retired from HSHS Medical Group in 2001 after a long...

Raymond J. Quinn

Raymond J. Quinn

Jun 16, 2024

Raymond J. Quinn, 89, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Ray was born on November 1, 1934, in Cooperstown, IL., the son of Raymond and Gladys (Coulter) Quinn. He married Mildred I. Cox in Hersman, IL. on February 9, 1957. Ray served his country in the United States...

Mildred E. (Lawson)  Kilhoffer

Mildred E. (Lawson) Kilhoffer

Jun 12, 2024

Mildred E. Kilhoffer, 104, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 27, 1920, in Stonington, the daughter of William and Vinece (Rhodes) Lawson. She married Vincent Joseph Kilhoffer on February 9, 1949, in Stonington. Mildred worked as the Post Master for several years in Mechanicsburg. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting,...

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