Eugene "Gene" Stahr
Jun 10, 2024
Eugene "Gene" Henry Stahr, 88, formerly of Riverton passed away on Monday June 10, 2024.
Gene was born in Pawnee, IL on July 5, 1935 and was the son of Henry and Wilma Stahr.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Gene is survived by his children, Vicky Stahr, Robert Stahr,...
William E. Gristy
Jun 7, 2024
William E. Gristy, 59, of Springfield passed away on June 7, 2024.
William was born in Springfield on November 12, 1964 and was the son of Claude and Katharina Gristy. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jerry and Richard Gristy; and a niece, Sarah Sergeant.
William is survived by his sister,...
Talon Jay Thornton
May 29, 2024
Talon Jay Thornton, 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in his home.
Talon was born on February 12, 1965, in Springfield IL to Lynn E. and Musetta M. (Weaver) Thornton. He is preceded in death by his older brother, Jerry D. Thornton; mother, Musetta M. Thornton; father, Lynn E. Thornton; father-in law, Reginald (Bud) V....
Jonel Sharp Harmon
May 26, 2024
Jonel Sharp Harmon, 87, stepped into Heaven on May 25th, 2024. She resided in Pensacola, Florida, with her husband of 58 years, James Monroe Harmon.
Jonel was born May 6th,1937 in Taylorville, Illinois to the late John William Sharp and Ludora Helen Sharp (nee Brown). She was preceded in death by her brother Doug Sharp.
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Richard Roy Metcalf
May 21, 2024
Richard Roy Metcalf, 86, of Rochester, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
Richard was born on June 18, 1937 in Chicago, the eldest son of Roy and Dorothy Metcalf. He married Frances Sue Moore on October 16, 1965. The two enjoyed 56 years of marriage. He is survived by...
Theresa "Terri" L. (Mcclure) Nelson
May 20, 2024
Theresa "Terri" L. (Nelson) McClure, 66, of Springfield, IL passed away May 20, 2024.
Terri was born in Trona, CA on November 26, 1957. Her family moved to Oregon when Terri was 13 and where she lived until moving to Springfield, IL, where she met her soulmate and the love of her life, Ronnie.
Terri...
Margaret Jane (Logue) Tinges
May 19, 2024
Margaret J. Tinges, 83, of Pawnee ll, died at 8:25 a.m. May 19th in her home with her family by her side. Maggie was born in Chicago Illinois on July 29, 1940, the daughter of Dr. James Randolph and Jane Cynthia Logue. She is survived by her two daughters Jody Connolly and Cynthia Jones (Jeffrey), three grandchildren Joseph McNear...
Richard A Tofari
May 14, 2024
Richard A. Tofari, 67, of Riverton, IL passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2024 in the company of his family.
Rick was born in Kankakee, IL on July 11, 1956 and was the son of P. Alex and Bernadette (Palzer) Tofari.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers - Dennis Tofari and Paul...
Karen Jane Huffman
May 10, 2024
Karen Jane Huffman, 77, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Karen was born on August 6, 1946 in Springfield, the daughter of Elmer and Geneva (Ayers) Huffman.
Karen was a lifelong hairdresser, having worked at Charles Colonial, Ye Copper Inn, First Lady, Hair Affair, Looks Unlimited and...
James William Garren
May 10, 2024
James William Garren, 97, of rural Springfield, Illinois passed peacefully on to his heavenly home on Friday, May 10, 2024 at The Villas Total Rehab facility in Sherman, Illinois.
Jim, as he was affectionately known, was born on December 7, 1926 at home in Mechanicsburg, Sangamon County, Illinois the son of Andy Allen and Grace Emily Powers...
Patricia Ann (Mallady) Graves
May 6, 2024
Patricia Ann Graves, 76, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 in the company of her family into the arms of Jesus.
Pat was born in Mattoon, IL on August 11, 1947 and was the daughter of Paul and Nancy Mallady. She grew up in Arcola, IL and moved to Springfield where she met...
Brian Thomas Carpenter
May 1, 2024
Brian Thomas Carpenter, 42, of Branson, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Brian was born in St. Louis, MO, on July 3, 1981, the second son of Charles Thomas Carpenter and Ginny Carpenter. Brian was raised in Chesterfield, MO where he spent over 20 years of his life. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and St....
David "Skeeter" Lee Andrew
Apr 22, 2024
David L "Skeeter" Andrew, 81, of Illiopolis, passed away on Monday April 22, 2024 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield
David was born on February 26, 1943 in Findlay, OH. the son of E. Keith and Roma O'Connor Andrew. His family moved around a lot due to his father working in construction building DeKalb Plants. The...
R. "Mike" Welter
Apr 22, 2024
R. "Mike" Welter, 79, of Cantrall, IL passed away on Monday April 22, 2024 at home in the company of his wife.
Mike was born in Midway, Utah on February 24, 1945 and was the son of Robert and Thora Welter. He married Carol L. Wegner on April 22, 1967 in Fort Benning, Ga. Shortly before his...
Samuel Lester Rogers
Apr 20, 2024
Samuel Lester Rogers, 62, of Illiopolis, IL passed away on April 20, 2024, at home. Sam was born August 3, 1961, the seventh and youngest child of Jesse and Leola Dellomo Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Beverly Pfiefer and brother-in-law Terry Upp Sam is survived by his brother Jesse L. Rogers (Sharon), and sisters...
Gregory Alexander Wacaser
Apr 17, 2024
Gregory Alexander Wacaser, 69, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital, in Springfield, IL.
Greg served as a United States Navy Sailor and worked for the State of Illinois for over 20 years.
He is survived by his "P.W." Linda McIntyre; two daughters, Rachel and Lisa; sisters, Liz Dorn...
Mary Jayne (Miller) Turner
Apr 16, 2024
Mary Jayne Turner, 86 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Jayne was born on May 16, 1937 in Vandalia, IL. the daughter of Hiram and Goldie (Kirkman) Miller. She married David Elles Turner and he preceded her in death on August 27, 2014.
She enjoyed camping and traveling.
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Ralph Waldo Baker, Jr.
Apr 15, 2024
Ralph Waldo Baker, Jr. 94, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at The Villas of Hollybrook in Springfield, IL.
Ralph was born in Keokuk, IA, on March 8, 1930, the son of Ralph W. Baker Sr. and Blanche (Youngberg) Baker. He married Rose Marie Wilson on June12 1952 and she preceded him in death...
Steven Wayne Leach
Apr 15, 2024
Steven Wayne Leach, 80, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Regency Care in Springfield.
Steve was born July 3, 1943, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Alice Mae (Strode) Leach. He married Nancy Lee Bischoff on August 6, 1966, in Granite City, Il.
He was preceded in death by son...
Tom Summerlin
Apr 13, 2024
Tom Summerlin, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, drummer, and friend, passed away peacefully in Springfield, IL, on April 13th, surrounded by his loving family. He was 66 years young. Born in Atlanta GA, on March 7th 1958, Tom was the beloved son of Aurelia Watkins and Carter Summerlin AKA Diddy. Tom's Stepfather, Dave Watkins was his hero. Tom...
