Obituaries

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,...

Aug 16, 2023

William P Hewitt, 86, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday August 16, 2023.

Bill was born in Springfield on February 11, 1937 and was the son of Harry and Pauline (Snook) Hewitt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorthea Rose Hewitt; parents; brothers, Harry Jr, Ross, Robert,Wayne,Dale, Frank; and sisters, Hariett, Mary Louise, Dorothy,...

Aug 16, 2023

Gayla E. (Hysler) Stone, 63, of Spaulding, IL passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday August 16, 2023.

Gayla was born in Springfield on March 14, 1960. She graduated from Southeast High School. She spent most of her life in the Riverton area.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Hysler; father,...

Aug 14, 2023

Michael E. Gass, 71, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, August 14 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Mike was born April 19, 1952, in Decatur, IL. the son of Herbert Dale and Elsie Doris (Lake) Gass. He married his high school sweetheart, Diana Mendenhall on December 19, 1970 and they shared 50 years of marriage together. Mike...

Aug 7, 2023

Bruce H. "Butch" Lyon, 80 of rural Buffalo, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Butch was born on June 28, 1943, in Springfield, the son of John "Bub" Lyon and Katherine (Rogers) Higgins. He married Carol Remley on March 11, 1987 and she survives.

Butch was a...

Aug 3, 2023

James L. Carey, 88, of Illiopolis, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Villa Health Care in Sherman, IL.

James was born on September 30, 1934, in Harvel, IL., the son of James E. and Pearlina (Smith) Carey.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Marvella June Carey and one Granddaughter.

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Jul 31, 2023

Elizabeth Collins, 89, of Sherman, IL passed from this life on Monday July 31, 2023. Elizabeth was born in Mississippi on June 6, 1934 and was the daughter of Stephen and Alice (Carwell) Baker.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Joann Collins, George Collins, Darlene Collins, Lillie Alexander, Mary Collins, Robert Collins, Freddie Collins, and Frances Williams;...

Jul 30, 2023

Thomas M. Roach, 72, of Buffalo, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his home. T.M. was born on November 7, 1950, in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, the son of Tom and Louise (Hinton) Roach. T.M. was a United States Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam era. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, fishing, spending time with family...