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...
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...
