Obituaries

Nov 24, 2023

Richard Jiles Dunklau age 93, passed peacefully on Friday November 24, 2023 at St John's hospice surrounded by his loving family at bedside. Richard was born March 1, 1930 in Norfolk, Nebraska and grew up in Lincoln Nebraska, attending Lutheran primary schools, Lincoln high school and graduating from university of Nebraska with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1954....

Nov 24, 2023

Michael William Barnard, 70, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday November 24, 2023, in the comfort of his home.

Michael was born in Springfield on June 13, 1953.  His father, James Barnard, passed shortly after Michael's birth.  His mother, Barbara Boehner (Anders) married Harvey Anders, who Michael considered to be his father.

He graduated...

Nov 20, 2023

Rochester – Barbara Jane Sinkus, 89, of Rochester died peacefully at home on Monday, November 20, 2023.

She was born November 2, 1934, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Maxine and William Purpus. She married William "Bill" Sinkus at St. Patrick's Church in Springfield on February 4, 1956.

Barb, along with her husband, was a...

Nov 19, 2023

James W. Cook Jr, 77, of Taylorville, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL., James was born on September 4, 1946, in Springfield, the son of James W. Cook Sr. and Frances (Lee) Cook. James served his country in the United States Air Force from 1965-1969.

James was an avid...

Nov 17, 2023

Anna Marie Floyd, 76, of Illiopolis, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at her home.

Anna was born on May 15, 1947, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of George and Ivy Nilhas.

She married Richard Floyd on April 10, 1981 and he preceded her in death on January 10, 2005. Anna enjoyed making...

Nov 15, 2023

Cheryle Lynn Kaufman, 58, of Springfield, IL passed away at home on Wednesday November 15, 2023.

Cheryle was born in Springfield on February 3, 1965 and was the daughter of Robert and Marilyn (Irvin) Cady.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Kimberly Parks.

She married Charles Kaufman on...

Nov 13, 2023

Barbara L. (Craig) McCulley, 73, of Rochester, IL, died at 12:40 pm. Monday, November 13, 2023, peacefully at home. She was born Oct. 20, 1950 in Springfield, IL. to John and Mary (McCurley) Craig. She married Gregory McCulley on March 20, 1971 and he survives.

Also surviving are three children, Derrick McCulley (Sara Velez) of Tampa, FL,...

Nov 12, 2023

Brenda Sue Williams was born August 21st 1968 in Springfield Illinois to Linda Hartman and David Drabing.

She passed away Sunday November 12th 2023 at around 1:32 a.m.. during her lifetime she loved shooting darts playing horseshoes playing shuffleboard and playing on the slot machines and loved watching NASCAR and football, especially her Kansas City Chiefs.

Nov 11, 2023

Janet Lea Taylor, 89, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Janet was born on October 5, 1934, in Barstow, CA., the daughter of Lee and Marian (Sears) Hobbs. She married Kenneth Taylor on November 1, 1952 and they shared 71 years together. Janet enjoyed researching family genealogy, as well as knitting, needlework...

Nov 9, 2023

Avalee Jean Ertl, 85, of Illiopolis, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Illinois.

Avalee was born on May 24, 1938, in New Salem, IL, the daughter of George and Viola (McKinney) Dunham. She married Paul P. Ertl on May 24, 1958, and he preceded her in death on May 26,...

Nov 8, 2023

James A. Vitton Sr. (Jimmy), -Springfield, IL formerly of Chatham died Wednesday November 8th, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center.

James was born February 19, 1940 in Taylorville, IL the son of James D. and Anna (Check) Vitton. He married Judith L. Vitton on December 8th, 1976.

James was a 1958 graduate of Urbana High School...

Nov 6, 2023

Christopher Dylan Hylton, 35 of Springfield, IL passed away at home on Monday November 6, 2023

Chris was born in Springfield on July 28, 1988. He is the son of Matthew L. Hylton and Sherrie L. Jones. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherrie.

Chris is survived by his wonderful daughter and son,...

Nov 4, 2023

Lillian Elizabeth (Rawaillot) Potts, passed away on Saturday November 4, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, ILL.

Lillian was born at Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, IL on August 16, 1948 she was 75 yrs old and was the daughter of Peter and Geraldine ( White ) Rawaillot of Lombard Illinois.

She was preceded in death...

Nov 3, 2023

Bobby Glenn Howe Sr.

October 19, 1938 – November 3, 2023

As I know that my time here on earth is growing shorter by the day, I wish to write my own obituary, along with some personal final thoughts.

I was born October 19, 1938 to Glenn and Hazel Howe on a farm...

Nov 2, 2023

Juanita R. Beck, 86, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Taylorville, IL.

She was born on August 26, 1937, in Decatur, the daughter of Raymond and Aileen (Kellogg) Martin. Juanita worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company first starting out as an operator and working her way...

Oct 30, 2023

Sherry Lynne Dishon, 62, of Springfield, IL passed away at home on Monday October 30, 2023. Sherry was born in Springfield, IL on December 5, 1960 and was the daughter of Shirley Ann Ray and Wayne Dishon. She was raised in Springfield and graduated from Southeast High School. Sherry owned and operated several bars and restaurants in the Springfield...

Oct 27, 2023

Clifton Eugene Buttram, 72, of Edinburg, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Clifton was born on December 14, 1950, in Moline, IL. the son of Clifton and Maxine (Hicks) Buttram.

He enjoyed inventing and creating. He also loved tinkering on electrical and automotive things, as well...

Oct 25, 2023

Carolyn Mae Lamb, 83, of Illiopolis, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Normal, IL.

Carolyn was born on August 25, 1940, in Honey Bend, IL., the daughter of Fred Bandy and Mary Hanrahan. She married Robert Lamb on October 18, 1958 and he preceded her in death on...

Oct 18, 2023

Maxine L. Rogers, 95, of Mechanicsburg, died peacefully at her home on October 18, 2023.

She was born on September 17, 1928, in Dawson, IL. the daughter of Lester and Ruth (Abbott) Kitchen (both deceased). Maxine had one brother, "Bub" Kitchen (deceased), one step brother "Sonny Yard" (deceased) and three half brothers, Tom Kitchen (Peg), Gary Kitchen...

Oct 9, 2023

Anthony P. Menza, 43, of Springfield, IL passed away on October 9, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center.

Anthony was a father to two beautiful kids Tina Marie and Carmine Dimarco Menza. Anthony loved his dogs and loved cooking. He was an awesome son , father, and friend to everyone.

Cremation services are being accorded and...