Obituaries

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...

Jul 10, 2023

Holden Fornoff, 6 weeks, of Rochester, IL. passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at Boston Children's Hospital. Holden was born on May 30, 2023 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, the son of Daniel and Kyley (Hicks) Fornoff. He is survived by his parents;and one brother, Hudson Fornoff.

Private family services will be held...

Jul 10, 2023

Scott A. Winders, 38, of Waverly, Il passed away on July 10, 2023.

Scott was born in Springfield on July 21, 1984 and was the son of Karen S. Winders, and she preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter and Georgia (Miller) Winders; uncle, Richard Winders; uncle, Bill...

Jul 7, 2023

John Michael Fifer Jr., 51, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday July 7, 2023.

John was born in Springfield on October 6, 1971 and was the son of John Michael Fifer Sr. and Connie (Garrison) Sidles.

He loved his family and friends and never knew a stranger. John enjoyed fishing, racing and watching the...

Jun 27, 2023

Sarah Ann Wieberg passed away on June 27, 2023, at the age of 97. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband of more than 72 years, Robert, and daughter-in-law Jacklyn Wieberg. Surviving are son Robert Wieberg of Fredericktown, MO, daughter Rebecca and son-in-law Sam Turner of Jacksonville, IL, and numerous nieces and nephews. Sarah was a gifted quilter,...

Jun 26, 2023

Louis James "Jim" Bennett, 71, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at his residence.

Jim was born in Springfield on May 14, 1952, the son of Louis and Ruby (Mohler) Bennett. He married Hanne Kerzinger in August of 1991 and she survives.

Jim was a graduate of Rochester High School. He was...

Jun 24, 2023

Charles E. Clark Jr., 76, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Regency Care in Springfield, IL. Charles was born on Clark Air Force Base, in the Philippines on March 19, 1947, the son of Charles E. and Corazon (Jazmines) Clark. He married Martha Bland on July 1, 1973 and she survives. Charles graduated from Griffin...

Jun 21, 2023

Byron E. Braner, 92, formerly of Rochester, IL. passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Concordia Village in Springfield, IL. He was born on July 26, 1930, the son of Fred and Ada Braner of Rochester, IL. He married Jeaneen Meyers on December 30, 1961 in Springfield. They had one child, Angela Dee Braner, born July 24, 1966....