Obituaries

Jun 20, 2014

Helene W. Butcher

ROCHESTER - Helene W. Butcher, 90, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014, at St. John's Hospital.

She was born on April 17, 1924, in Farmingdale, Ill., the daughter of William and Sylvia Boggs Cain. Helene married Derrell Butcher on Dec. 23, 1942, in St. Louis, Mo., and he preceded her in...

Jun 9, 2014

Jeanette

Ridgeway

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Jeanette Ridgeway, 79, died Monday, June 9, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center. Jeanette was born on Feb. 25, 1935, in Springfield, the daughter of Russell Wilbert and Mary (Nichols) Ridgeway.

Jeanette worked for Illini Bank as a bookkeeper for several years, then went on to work for Family...

Jun 7, 2014

Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Blasko

ROCHESTER, IL - Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Blasko, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014, at her home in Rochester with her family by her side.

Kathleen was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Nov. 14, 1946, the daughter of John and Lorraine (Montreuil) Blasko. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jun 7, 2014

Arthur J.

Hintzman

ROCHESTER, IL - Arthur J. Hintzman, 89, passed away June 7, 2014. He was a 33-year resident of Rochester, Ill. Arthur was born in Monroe, Wisc., and grew up in Brodhead, Wisc., where he graduated from Brodhead High School. He then served in the United States Army from 1943-1946. Arthur received both...

May 27, 2014

John D. Shanle

BUFFALO, IL - John D. Shanle, 56, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at his residence.

He was born on Aug. 23, 1957, in Lincoln, the son of Charles and Elma Newhouse Shanle.

He was a truck driver for Flag Trucking Company in Riverton. He enjoyed spending time with his...

May 26, 2014

Margaret A. Marcum

ROBY, IL - Margaret A. Marcum, 78, of Roby, died Monday, May 26, 2014, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

Margaret was born Dec. 6, 1935, in Lanesville Township, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Bessie Powers Marcum.

She worked for the State of Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation; she retired...

May 19, 2014

Jeremy B. Young

OAKFORD, IL - Jeremy B. Young, 40, died on Monday, May 19, 2014 at his residence.

Jeremy was born on April 3, 1974, in Springfield the son of Larry L. and Mary Beth Klor Young.

He worked for Stevens Implement Company in Petersburg. He was a life member of North...

May 7, 2014

Dennis "Denny" Daniel Chapin

ROCHESTER, IL - Dennis "Denny" Daniel Chapin, 58, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at his residence in Rochester.

Denny was born June 29, 1955, in Springfield, the son of Daniel and Sarah Ann Woolen Chapin. He married Marsha Walker on March 10, 1973 in Rochester.

He was owner and...

Apr 30, 2014

Alice M. Watters

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Alice M. Watters, 96, formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at St. John's Hospice.

She was a devoted Catholic, wife and mother. She was born April 2, 1918, in Racine, Wisc., the daughter of Michael F. Roraff and Eleanor E. (Hanifl) Roraff.

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Apr 10, 2014

Leonard Alvie Fishburn

MECHANICSBURG, IL - Leonard Alvie Fishburn, 83, died on April 10, 2014, at his residence in Mechanicsburg after a brief battle with cancer.

Leonard was born July 19, 1930, in Bolivia, Ill., the son of Alvie and Floria Sylvia Ealey Fishburn, last surviving grandson of William A. Fishburn of Pike County, Ohio....

Apr 7, 2014

Barbara Gale Reedy

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Barbara Gale Reedy, 73, died Monday, April 7, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center after a battle with cancer.

Barbara was born April 3, 1941, in Bluefield, Va., the daughter of Carl and Bessie Thompson Grubb. She married Richard A. Reedy on Aug. 12, 1957, in Bluefield, Va.

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Apr 7, 2014

Marcella Ruth Tuxhorn

TAYLORVILLE, IL - Marcella Ruth Tuxhorn, 87, formerly of Rochester, Ill., died Monday, April 7, 2014, at Meadow Manor Nursing Home in Taylorville.

Marcella was born July 30, 1926, in Taylorville, the daughter of Thomas Clifford and Helen G. Stroud Pearson. She married Harold J. "Tag" Tuxhorn on Feb. 3, 1951, in...

Apr 2, 2014

Raymond L. "Nick" Dennison

MECHANICSBURG, IL - Raymond L. "Nick" Dennison, 58, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at his residence in Mechanicsburg.

Per his wishes cremation was accorded and memorial services will be held at a later date.

Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home, 200 S. Church St., Mechanicsburg, IL 62545 is in charge of...

Apr 1, 2014

Eugene F. Holmes

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Eugene F. Holmes, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, at Concordia Village.

Eugene was born on April 3, 1920, in Rockford, the son of Bert and Vera Prentice Holmes. He married Lenore Dorn on September 13, 1947, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Rockford; she preceded him...

Mar 25, 2014

William Lee

Hinman

SHERMAN, IL - William Lee Hinman, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Heritage Health.

William was born on October 18, 1920, in Petersburg, the son of Walter Scott and Marcia Helen Rainey Hinman. He married Barbara Jo Mendenhall in 1946 in St. Charles, Mo.; she preceded him...

Mar 14, 2014

Scott Alexander Edgar

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Scott Alexander Edgar, 61, died on Friday, March 14, 2014, at his residence.

Scott was born on August 7, 1952, in Roanoke, Va., the son of Robert A. and Georgia F. McBride Edgar. He married Robin Fryhoff Vancil on August 21, 1993, in Springfield.

Mr. Edgar received...

Mar 12, 2014

Eric Christopher Park

Eric Christopher Park, 35, of Springfield and formerly of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at his home.

He was born on February 11, 1979 in Springfield, the son of Greg and Kathy (Farley) Park.

Eric was a graduate of Rochester High School and Lincoln Land Community College....

Feb 23, 2014

Evelyn M. Elston

ROCHESTER, IL - Evelyn M. Elston, 93, passed away on Sunday, Feb.23, 2014, at St. John's Hospice.

She was born March 18, 1920, in Springfield, Ill., to Carl and Dora (Smith) Lovejoy. She married Joseph Elston in Rochester on Sept. 4, 1945. He preceded her in death in 2008. She also was...

Feb 18, 2014

Lisa Dee Hadsell Ballenger

CAMARILLO, CA - Lisa Dee Hadsell Ballenger, 43, formerly of Rochester, passed away Feb. 18, 2014, at her home in Camarillo, Calif. She was born Dec. 18, 1970, at St. John's Hospital, to Robert and Darlene (Dee) Hadsell of Rochester. Lisa was a 1988 graduate of Rochester High School, attended LLCC, and Conejo...

Feb 12, 2014

Fritz Choutka

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Fritz Choutka, 62, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014.

Fritz was born to the late Doris and Alvin Choutka on Aug. 19, 1951, in Norfolk, Neb. He served in the U.S. Army and had a lifetime career with Midwest Safety. He and his wife Teresa met in the Panama Canal...