Obituaries

Oct 6, 2023

Pamela Rose Crawford, 66, of Riverton, IL passed away at her home on the morning of October 6, 2023.

Pam was born in Springfield, on September 9, 1957, and was the daughter of George and Edith (Ramey) Crawford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Judy Willett and George Crawford, Jr.; nephews,...

Oct 5, 2023

Carol L Dennison age 88 of Mechanicsburg passed away Oct 5th 2023 at home with loved ones.

She was born Nov 15, 1934 in Lincoln IL. Carol is preceded in death by parents, Husband Ronald, Daughter Barb, son Nick and grandson Matthew.

Carol retired after 35 years of medical service helping others at Memorial Hosp....

Oct 5, 2023

David Brockman, 74, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

David was born on June 11, 1949, in Springfield, the son of John and Marie (Fentress) Brockman. He married Karen Goatley and she survives. He loved playing guitar, watching Nascar, and above all, attending every sporting event for...

Oct 3, 2023

Dennis Lee Ray Loveall, 66, of Edinburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 after his struggle with cancer. He was born on November 4, 1956, in Decatur, IL., the son of Ralph and Wanda (Turner) Loveall. Dennis was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a longtime member of the Sangchris Bass Club....

Oct 1, 2023

Nina Louise Claycomb age 77, left our world and joined her heavenly family October 1, 2023. She was born January 20, 1946 in Spfld, IL to Nina Jean and Charlie Brown. Nina was a gracious and loving mother to Constance Dampier, Steven Imlay (Beth), Kimberly Earl Suiter (Dave), and Leslie Claycomb III. She counted her blessings with nine grandchildren,...

Sep 23, 2023

Melvin R. Kuhnly, 74, of Petersburg, IL passed away on Saturday September 23, 2023. Melvin was born in Gainesville, TX on November 10, 1948 and was the son of Melvin L. and Ruth (Pearson) Kuhnly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Vickie Daughtry, Becky Balke, Sharon Sistrunk, and Ilene Kuhnly; children, Samuel Miller, Thomas...

Sep 21, 2023

Herbert "Jay" Cockrell Jr., 56, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 surrounded by his family at home.

Jay was born on April 15, 1967 in Springfield, IL, the son of Herbert and Lois (Walters) Cockrell. He married Cherie Lynn Cary on April 28, 1990 and she survives. Jay was a production manager for 26...

Sep 19, 2023

Dorthy J. Ross, 90, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield, IL.

Dorthy was born on January 31, 1933, in Pleasant Plains, IL., the daughter of Russell J. and Frances M. (Ferguson) Marcussen. She married F. North Ross on February 5, 1954 in Williamsville and he preceded her...

Sep 11, 2023

Diane Kathleen Paulauskis, 77, of Springfield passed away on September 11, 2023. Diane was born in Springfield on February 4, 1946 and was the daughter of Raymond and Harriet (Stremsterfer) Gobble.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Jay Goble and Raymond Gobble.

Diane is survived by her son, Michael Paulauskis; daughter,...

Sep 11, 2023

Kevin J. Cox, 77, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born on November 2, 1945 in Taylorville, Illinois to Kathryn Tarrant Cox and James R. Cox of Springfield. He was with his wife of 55 years, Linda North Cox at the time of his death as he...

Sep 9, 2023

Margaret Jane Potter, 67, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday September 9, 2023. Maggie was born in Springfield on April 8, 1956 and was the daughter of Richard Johnson and Alice Bisby.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her brother, George W. Johnson.

Maggie is survived by her daughter,...

Sep 9, 2023

Paul Freeman Bell, 92, of Springfield, formerly of Dawson, died on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center. Paul was born on December 24, 1930, in Rochester, IL. the son of Claude "Buddie" and Julia Eva (Baltrunas) Bell. He married Cleon Leach on August 5, 1951. They were married for 68 years before she preceded him in death...

Sep 8, 2023

Evelyn L. (Evers) Ramsey, 95, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Evelyn was born on May 26, 1928, in Newmansville, Illinoisl the daughter of Fred G. Evers and Edith (Watkins) Evers. She married Raymond Ramsey of Rochester, Illinois on November 18, 1950 at St. Paul's Evangelical...

Sep 5, 2023

Virginia E. Funderburk, 100, of Edinburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville. She was born to Edward and Edith (Mitchell) Cowgill of Owaneco, IL. on November 24, 1922. She married Merle H. Seaton, Jr. on July 21, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland. He preceded her in death on November 5, 1958. She married...

Sep 4, 2023

Kamela Jo Whitaker, 71, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday September 4, 2023.

Kamy was born in Peoria, IL on November 14, 1951 the daughter of Russell Maas and Loretta Kepford.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Randall Maas. Kamy is survived by 5 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3...

Sep 3, 2023

Barbara "Bobbie Jo" Stokes.  October 28, 1943 to September 3, 2023.  Daughter of Betty Lou Jiannoni, Carl Jiannoni, and Robert Moriconi.  Preceded in death by her Husband, Walter C. Stokes Sr. and her son, Walter C. "Butch" Stokes Jr. of Edinburg, IL.  Survived by her daughter, Betty Jo Stokes.  Barbara was born in Louisiana, but grew up in Springfield,...

Sep 2, 2023

Vickie Sue Beal, 75, of Springfield, IL passed away at her home on Saturday September 2, 2023.

She was born in Springfield on December 2, 1947 and was the daughter of Curtis and Ruth (Lairson) Carter.

Vickie graduated from Alexander, Illinois High School and lived in Springfield the majority of her life. She married Robert...

Sep 2, 2023

Eugene Wheeler, 85, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Gene was born on April 16, 1938, in Mansfield, IL., the son of Kathryn and Willard Kemplin.

He married Sandra Newman on August 5, 1962 in Forrest, IL. After graduating high school in 1956, Gene and 7 of his classmates joined...

Aug 25, 2023

Jacob Daniel "Jake" Harness, 34, died on August 25, 2023 in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, where he resided. Jake was born in Springfield, IL on December 13, 1988 the son of Joe and Cindy (Knox) Harness.

Jake graduated from Glenwood High School in 2007 where he participated in many athletic activities. He enlisted in the United States Navy and...

Aug 20, 2023

Clyde Richard "Dickey" Hicks, 75, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday August 20, 2023 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

Dickie was born in Pleasant Plains, IL on November 16, 1947 and was the son of James W. and Faye V. (Alexander) Hicks.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Hicks; niece,...