Obituaries

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....

Jun 19, 2023

Arthur Wayne "Bing" Bingenheimer, 86, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born February 14, 1937, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He lived in Cape and Crystal City before moving to Illinois. He married Jean Bell in Springfield, Illinois and they celebrated their 58th anniversary in May.

Bing graduated from Crystal City High School...

Jun 18, 2023

Lana Gail Tyma, 74, of Virden, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, IL.

Lana was born in Springfield on September 9, 1948, the daughter of Russell and Marcella (Dunham) Byerline. Lana graduated from Tri-City High School in 1966 and then worked as an executive secretary for IDOT for over 27...

Jun 17, 2023

Rosemary Craig, 77, of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away on Saturday June 17, 2023 with her husband by her side.

Rosemary was born in Springfield, IL on June 28, 1945 and she graduated from Rochester High School. She married her husband, Clarence "Sam" Craig on November 6, 1965.

Rosemary is survived by her husband, Sam;...

Jun 12, 2023

Ross W. Buie, 95, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday June 12, 2023 in the company of his family.

Ross was born in Madison, WI on May 18, 1928 and was the son of Jesse and Nellie (Gugel) Buie.

He married Dorothea E. Weissberg on October 18, 1952 and she preceded him in death....

Jun 9, 2023

Dick E. Snyder, 91, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at River Birch Assisted Living on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Dick was born on February 8, 1932, in Decatur, the son of Otis E. and M. Pearl (Murray) Snyder. He married Barbara A. Brown on March 17, 1956, in Norfolk, Virginia, she preceded him in death on November...

Jun 7, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Bradley Jay White. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 4, 2023

Christopher Michael Crow, 38, of Illiopolis, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 in Chicago.

Chris was born on October 24, 1984, in Taylorville, the son of Richard Crow and Leanne (Porter) Stephens.

Chris loved being a dad, making people laugh, and would help anyone out. He also enjoyed fishing.

He is preceded...

Jun 3, 2023

Dennis L. Wickert, 76, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home on Saturday June 3, 2023 after a long battle with illness.

Dennis was born in Astoria, IL on August 18, 1946 and was the son of Ronal and Violet (Klinedinst) Wickert.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Wickert, brother, Roy...

May 31, 2023

Patty Kay Chapman, 72, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday May 31, 2023.

Patty was born and raised in Pleasant Plains, IL. She was born on January 12, 1951 to Leslie and Gertrude (Wheeler) Smith.

Patty worked for the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office for 18 years and then went on to work for the...

May 31, 2023

Ramona J. Colen, 37 of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield. Mona was born on May 15, 1986, in Springfield, the daughter of Charles Downes and Penny Schroeder. She married Kelly Colen on May 13, 2016 and he survives.

Mona loved being a mom and taking care of her...

May 31, 2023

Beverly Spicer, 84 of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 at her residence in Columbia, IL.

Beverly was born in Springfield, IL on September 1st, 1938 the daughter of Ed and Verdie Fulton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Spicer; brother Bernard Fulton, sisters, Roberta Wallner, Joyce Brown, Donna...

May 30, 2023

Carol (Koster) Fulk, 89, formerly of Elkhart, IL passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2023 in Springfield, IL.

Carol was born on March 26, 1934 to Homer Garnet and Zolene (Rice) Leftwich.

She grew up in Elkhart, IL and married Edwin "Luke" Koster, he preceded her in death.

Carol enjoyed going to Flea...

May 30, 2023

Fran was born to Harold & Audrey (Parr) Blemler April 29, 1936 in Galesburg, IL. The family resided in Vermont, IL until Fran was 13 when they moved to Pleasant Plains and then Springfield.

Fran worked as a farm wife and finished her working years at Springfield banks. Fran is survived by her four children, Beth (Al)...