Richard Frederick Wussler
Dec 27, 2023
Richard F. Wussler, 77, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Carriage Crossing in Rochester, IL.
Richard was born on March 30, 1946, in St. Charles, MO., the son of Edgar and Bertha (Mueller) Wussler. He proudly served as a Sergeant the United States Marine Corp from 1966- 1972 during the Vietnam War and...
Susan K. Belk
Dec 24, 2023
Susan K. Belk, 62 of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2023 after a 5 year battle with cancer. Susan was born on November 19, 1961, in Sullivan, Indiana, the daughter of Raymond and Betty (Moore) Coombes. Susan graduated from Rochester High School in 1980. She married Dennis Belk on September 19, 1987 and he survives....
W. Gregory Park
Dec 23, 2023
Wilson Gregory Park passed away Saturday, December 23rd, at his home with his loving wife of 51 years by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Greg was born in Springfield, IL, on June 22, 1946 to Wilson J. and June Park. He lived in Rochester, IL, and enjoyed giving back to his beloved community. During...
Rocky Lee Schmitt Sr.
Dec 22, 2023
Rocky Lee Schmitt Sr., of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday December 22, 2023 at St. John's Hospital Hospice. He was the son of Vincent L. Schmitt and Ruby E. Schmitt and was born on February 12, 1960. He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent and his mother, Ruby; brothers, Carl (Farmer) Schmitt, and Michael A. Schmitt....
Jimmie Ray Bahr
Dec 22, 2023
Jimmie Ray Bahr, 80, of Springfield passed away on Friday December 22, 2023. Jimmie was born in Newport, Arkansas on January 6, 1943 and was the son of Roland D. and Flora M. (Austin) Bahr.
Jimmie was a semi-truck driver all his adult life. He was also an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast and belonged to several...
Kimberly Jean Brandis
Dec 21, 2023
Kimberly Jean Brandis, 63, of Jupiter, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21st, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Ms. Brandis is survived by her mother, Yvonne Brandis, and sister, Hope Power, both of Springfield, sons Ryan Schantz of Springfield and Cole Randle of New York City, two loving nephews, Jake Power and Grant Power,...
John P. "Jack" Fleischli
Dec 21, 2023
John P. "Jack" Fleischli of Rochester died Thursday December 21, 2023. He was born January 19, 1939 in Springfield the son of Margaret and Edward C Fleischli. He attended St Peter & Paul grade school, Lanphier High School and Springfield College in Illinois. He had a lengthy career at Illinois Bell Telephone where he worked as a technician and...
Patricia Ruth (Flynn) Richardson
Dec 19, 2023
Pat Richardson passed away peacefully at Springfield Homes, The Ranch, on Tuesday, December 19,
2023, at the age of 90.
Born on November 29, 1933, in Springfield, IL to James T. and Helen (Barrett) Flynn. She married John K.
Richardson on June 12, 1954, and he proceeded her in death in 2015 after...
Bhikkhu T.R. Mahinda
Dec 18, 2023
In Loving Memory of Bhikkhu T. Ranawaka Mahinda
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bhikkhu T. Ranawaka Mahinda, a beacon of generosity, kindness, and unwavering love. After bravely battling Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosed in October 2023, Mr. Mahinda peacefully departed from this world on December 18, 2023 due to complications from...
Deborah "Debbie" Schnepper
Dec 18, 2023
Deborah "Debbie" Schnepper of Rochester passed away early Monday, December 18, 2023 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born June 9, 1943, the daughter of Ralph "Spud" and Jeane Clark of Arenzville, Illinois. She married Tris Schnepper on her birthday, June 9, 1963, in Jacksonville, Illinois. She will be deeply missed by her best...
John Joseph Owens
Dec 17, 2023
John Joseph Owens, 57, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday December 17, 2023 surrounded by his family. John was born in Springfield on November 7, 1966 and was the son of Orville John and Jean M. (Rudin) Owens.
John was a proud Northender and lived in Springfield all of his life. He was a local DJ...
Fred Hagen
Dec 15, 2023
Fred E. Hagen, 88, of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away on December 15, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center with his family by his side in Springfield.
Fred was born on July 2, 1935, in Springfield, IL. He was the son of Elwill and Pauline (Jokisch) Hagen. Fred graduated from Pleasant Plains High School in 1953. On November...
Delores (Spengler) Hobbs
Dec 13, 2023
Delores (Spengler) Hobbs, 84, of Edinburg, Illinois died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 13th 2023.
Delores was born in New City, IL on August 28th,1939 to Thomas and Grace (Lederbrand) Spengler. She attended Rochester schools and later married Sam Hobbs. She was a mother, farmer, gardener, lawyer's secretary, cardplayer, friend, and more.
Delores...
Jolynn Rose
Dec 12, 2023
Visitation will be held at Wilson Park Funeral Home, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10:00AM until the time of the memorial service at 12:00PM. Burial will follow at Rochester Township Cemetery.
John Eric Daily
Dec 8, 2023
John Eric Daily, 59, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday December 8, 2023 at his residence.
John was born in Springfield on April 25, 1964 and was the son of Jack and Martha (McCarty) Daily. He lived in Springfield his whole life. He had 4 siblings. Two of his brothers, Bernard and Rodger, have passed away....
Joyce June Vansice
Nov 30, 2023
Joyce June VanSice, 83, of Springfield passed away after a brief illness in the care of Traditions Hospice on August 14, 2024. Joyce was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 25, 1941. Her mother, Violet Cunningham VanSice, and father, Julian VanSice, preceded her in death.
Joyce is survived by her twin brother, Jay (wife Nellie) of Williamsburg,...
James "Butch" Robert Handy
Nov 30, 2023
James Robert Handy "Butch", 77, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday January 22, 2024.
Butch was born in Virden, IL on November 28, 1946 and was the son of Dennis and Ruby "Nan" Handy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Taylor Claire Handy-Buckley; brothers, Eugene and Russell Handy; sisters, Betty Fry,...
Wanda Lee (Horn) Ayers
Nov 29, 2023
Wanda Lee Ayers, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Villa Health Care East in Sherman, IL.
Wanda was born in Plano, IL, on February 16, 1935, the daughter of John W. Horn and Rachel L. (Walker) Horn. She married Ernest Ayers and he preceded her in death in 2021.
Wanda...
Tammy L (Horrighs) Miller
Nov 27, 2023
Tammy L. Miller, 58, of Springfield, IL passed away at home on Monday Nov. 27, 2023.
Tammy was born in Springfield, on April 28, 1965 and was the daughter of William and Delores (Barger) Horrighs.
She grew up in the Springfield area and married Alan Miller on February 8, 1983; they had 5 wonderful children...
Delores (Walch) Dudas
Nov 27, 2023
Delores Dudas passed away on the morning of Monday, November 27, 2023 at her home. Delores was bor non May 6, 1939, to parents Omar and Viola (Halford) Walch, both deceased, in Raymond, IL, She graduated with the class of 1957.
She leaves one brother, Richard his wife, Beverly, of Springfield, nephews, Kevin Walch and Chris Heather...
