Obituaries

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...

Jul 27, 2023

Jeanne Lois Jackson died July 27, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Jeanne was born February 8, 1932, in Racine, Wisconsin to William A Oliver and Dora C Oliver. She was married to Rupert Harris and Percy Jackson.

Jeanne was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands, four brothers...

Jul 27, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Betty A Barthel of Rochester.  She died at the age of 99 on July 27. Betty passed peacefully at St. John's Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born to Oliver and Mildred Pointer, at their home, in Farmerville on Oct.  21, 1923.

Betty's Dad loved to...

Jul 26, 2023

Robert Edwin Reed, 90, of Edinburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home. Robert was born on December 11, 1932, in Springfield, the son of Ralph and Haldeen (Van Deveer) Reed. He married Nancy Anderson in March 1958 and they just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Robert served in the United States Air Force, which he...

Jul 24, 2023

Ricky L. Richards, 65, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at HSHS St. John's Hospital. He was born June 1st, 1958, in Springfield, IL.

Proceed in death by parents, Robert W. Richards Sr. and Thurla M. Richards and a sister Judy K Richards.

He is survived by siblings, Jo Ann Leckrone, June...

Jul 21, 2023

Roger Dale Simons, 72, of Springfield, IL passed away at on Friday July 21, 2023.

Roger was born in Springfield, IL on October 6, 1950 and was the son of Betty Gansbauer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty and step-father, Carl Gansbauer; brothers, Butch, Gary, and Carl Joe; and his son, James....

Jul 21, 2023

Ronald E. Bell passed away at home on Friday July 21, 2023. Ronald was born in South Bend, IN on January 30, 1941 and was the son of Wayne and Helen Bell.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tom Bell; grandchildren, Heaven and Angel Emery; brothers, Bill Bell, John Bell; sisters, June Burkhart, Helen...

Jul 18, 2023

Doris Elaine (Ballow) Payton, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2023 in the company of her family.

Doris was born in Springfield on November 24, 1946 and is the daughter of Henry James and Dorothy Bernice (Follis) Ballow.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Freddy, Ronnie, and Kenny; as...

Jul 18, 2023

Albert Eugene "Gene" Tucker, 78, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home.

Gene was born in Ramsey, IL, on January 21, 1945, the son of Albert and Edith (Manion) Tucker. He married Donna Plank on July 12, 1969 and she survives. Gene served in the US Army from 1967-1969 during the Vietnam...

Jul 18, 2023

Brian Dean Guinn, 48, of Springfield, IL passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2023.

Brian was born in Springfield on January 6, 1975 and is the son of William H. and Diane L. (Weakley) Guinn.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Owen G. Weakley and grandmother, Mary A. Berry.

Brian is...

Jul 18, 2023

Cleda Arlene Morrow, 84, of Illiopolis, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at her home. Cleda was born on October 28, 1938, in Sorento, IL., the daughter of Alvin and Iva (Zeller) Massey. She married Harold Eugene Morrow on March 12, 1960 and he preceded her in death on December 21, 2012.

Cleda worked for the...

Jul 16, 2023

Robert Thomas "Tom" Leonard, 93, of Illiopolis, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. Tom was born on August 20, 1929, in Harristown, IL., the son of Leo and Reva (James) Leonard. He married Marilyn Moomey on July 7, 1951, and she preceded him in death on October 6, 2019. Tom was...

Jul 13, 2023

Robert Eugene Mercier, 89, of Springfield, passed away July 13, 2023 after a long, full life.  Bob was born May 10, 1934 in Mt Pulaski, Illinois, the son of Walter Mercier and Anna Kruger Mercier.  The family's roots were in the farming communities of central Illinois and he helped his dad with the farm work for most of his...

Jul 12, 2023

Myron Kelly Schaefer, 97, Nokomis, IL passed from this life July 12, 2023 at Pana Health and Rahab Center. Myron and his wife of almost 37 years were blessed to have had so many wonderful years together. With respect to Myron's wishes, cremation rites were accorded, and there will be no services.

Myron was born on December...