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...
Marvin Ray Fuller
Apr 12, 2024
Marvin Ray Fuller, 79, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 surrounded by his family at home, after a valiant battle with cancer. Marvin was born in rural Williamson County on October 31, 1944, the son of Kenneth and Bonnie (Stilley) Fuller. He married Wanda Grider and she preceded him in death in 1996. Marvin then...
Jimmy Mcrill
Apr 10, 2024
Jimmy Ross McRill, 73, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2024.
Jimmy was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on August 8, 1950 and was the son of Hubert and Ruby McRill.
He was married to Mary McRill who he is still survived by. Jimmy enjoyed watching Illini Basketball, Calvary Basketball, and Chicago...
Wesley Blackwell Ii
Apr 10, 2024
Wesley Blackwell II, 56, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 10,2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Il
Wesley is the son of Wesley and Janice Blackwell of Mechanicsburg.
He was a Tri-City graduate of the class of 1986.
He was a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds Baseball. He loved outdoor...
Frances (Goeckner) Beals
Apr 9, 2024
Frances Fran Beals, 91, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Bridge Care Suites in Springfield. Frances was born on November 2, 1932, in Dietrich, IL. the daughter of Lawrence and Clara (Beckman) Goeckner. She married Robert Beals on April 4, 1959 and he preceded her in death in 2017. Frances was a graduate of...
Charles E Douglas
Apr 8, 2024
Charles E. Douglas, 68, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday April 8, 2024.
Chuck was born in Springfield, IL on July 10, 1955 the son of Jack and Rosemary Douglas.
He worked for the City Street Department of Springfield as an Engineer Tech. for 30 years before retiring.
Chuck enjoyed fishing, boating,...
Roseann Fry
Apr 8, 2024
Roseann Fry, 65, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday April 8, 2024. Roseann was born in Springfield on May 6, 1958 and was the daughter of Harlen and Rosemary Fry.
Cremation Services are being accorded through Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home in Springfield.
Roseann's family will be holding a Celebration of Life in the...
Ann (Tobin)Hart
Apr 7, 2024
Ann Tobin Hart passed on Sunday April 7, 2024. She was 83.
Like her late husband of 56 years, Richard (Dick) Hart, Ann was Springfield through and through. Born to J. Willard and Ruth Tobin in Springfield on November 3, 1940, she attended Springfield High School and the University of Illinois, where she was a member of...
Dorothy Marie (Pokora) Roy
Apr 7, 2024
ROCHESTER – Dorothy Marie Pokora Roy, 94, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, peacefully in her sleep at home.
Dorothy was born on March 17, 1930, in Sangamon County, the daughter of Fred G. and Minnie (Ulm) Pokora. She married William T. Roy on September 28, 1952, in Springfield.
Dorothy worked at...
Patricia Kulavic
Apr 6, 2024
Patricia Kulavic, 78, of Schererville, IN., formerly of Mechanicsburg, IL., passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Lake Ozark, MO. Patricia was born on November 14, 1945, in Springfield, the daughter of John and Frances (Gietl) Lochman.
Patricia was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed being...
Robert Bradley Stone
Apr 3, 2024
Robert Bradley Stone, 68, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Brad was born on April 16, 1955, in Springfield, the son of Robert and Virginia (Antonacci) Stone.
Brad was known as a maverick, raising and showing cattle prior to lending his talents as a handyman for friends and...
Devora M. Dunn
Mar 31, 2024
Springfield — Devora Michelle Dunn, 70, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her home in Springfield with family by her side. She was born September 28, 1953, at Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Maggie F. (Turner) Barnes. She married Roy R. Dunn Sr. on May 24, 1970,...
Janice Kay (Grossman) Blackwell
Mar 28, 2024
Janice Kay Blackwell, 75, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Janice was born in Decatur, IL. on January 9, 1949, the daughter of Ralph and Kathryn (Morris) Grossman. She married Wesley Blackwell on August 12, 1967 and he survives. Janice loved art and painting as well as...
