Obituaries

Oct 15, 2025

Jessica Leann Stephens, 37, of Mt Auburn, IL passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2025. Jessica was born on May 23, 1988 to Sandra R. (Stephens) Gudausky.

She attended Niantic-Harristown High School. More than anything, Jessica was an amazing mother, daughter, and wife. She lived for her children and considered them to be the light of her...

Oct 14, 2025

Shirley Louise Pickel, 96, of Illiopolis, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski. Shirley was born on October 4, 1929, in Decatur, the daughter of Donald and Doris (Gass) Leonard. She married Robert S. Pickel on October 5, 1947 and he preceded her in death on October 2, 1978. Shirley enjoyed gardening...

Oct 7, 2025

Donna Jean (Koleske) Nation, 86, of Peru, formerly of Rochester, IL. passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru, IL. Donna was born in Springfield, IL. on February 2, 1939, the daughter of  William "Red" and Evelyn (Gebhardt) Koleske. She was raised in what is known as the Cabbage Patch in the...

Sep 27, 2025

Shirley Marie Boggs, 86, of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2025.

She was born February 28, 1939, in Springfield to George and Mary Vetter. Shirley married Clarence Boggs on July 13, 1957. He preceded her in death.

She is also preceded in death by her parent; brother, Gerald; sisters, Peggy...

Sep 12, 2025

Phyllis A. Pearson Taylor, 86, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025.  She had been a resident of the Villas of South Park, in Chatham for six years. Phyllis was born on November 28, 1938, in Indianola, IL, the daughter of Dean and Irene (Jackson) Pearson. She married Jack K. Taylor on July 12, 1959. He preceded...

Sep 11, 2025

Hubert (HC) C. J. Allen of Dawson passed away September 11, 2025, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield. HC was born May 18, 1942, at St. Clara's Hospital in Lincoln, IL to Hubert C Allen and Della Mae Moss. He married Shirley J Harrison on May 14, 1965, she preceded him in death October 23, 2009.

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Sep 11, 2025

Dean Allen Bricker, 78, of Springfield, IL. passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his home. Dean was born in Effingham, IL. the son of Allen and Velma (Radcliffe) Bricker. He married Sue Perkins on February 14, 1970 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dean proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a lifetime member of the...

Sep 8, 2025

Joyce M. Cole, 96, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Bridge Care Suites in Springfield. Joyce was born in Staunton, IL on July 15, 1929, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Hoffman) Bethel. She married Dale E. Cole on April 11, 1962 and he preceded her in death on January 19, 2013.

Joyce...

Sep 7, 2025

James "Buck" Buchanan Cassiday IV of Rochester, Illinois sadly passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. Buck was born on March 3, 1956 in Springfield, the son of James "Jim" Buchanan Cassiday III and Sharon (Cain) Cassiday Trello. Buck married Linda (Taft) Cassiday on July 23, 1983. Buck retired from Springfield Mass Transit District in 2018. He was living his...

Sep 4, 2025

John Muchorski Sr, 84, of Springfield, IL. died at St. John's Hospital, September 4 , 2025.

He was born at St. John's on August 21, 1941. John was a lifetime resident of Springfield, Il, he attended Rochester school. He loved farming and farmed for years. He is a member of the Sangamon County Farm Bureau, and he...

Sep 3, 2025

Linda (Richardson) Novak, 78, of Glenarm, Illinois, passed away with family beside her on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Linda was born at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL on August 18, 1947, and was the daughter of Robert Eugene and Alma Ruth (Wilson) Richardson.

Linda was married to Larry Novak, who survives her. She is...

Aug 18, 2025

Ayden R. Paige, 18, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Ayden was born on July 17, 2007, in Springfield, the youngest son of Randy and Sarah (Blake) Paige. Ayden enjoyed gaming, listening to music, working on his car and spending time with his friends and girlfriend. He is preceded...

Aug 13, 2025

Kathryn Elizabeth Heineman, 86, of Rochester, IL passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. Kathy was born in Halfway, KY on January 9, 1939, the daughter of Orville and Irene Hill.

To know Kathy, Grandma Freddy to her family, was to love her. In the words of Willie Nelson, she was in fact...

Aug 10, 2025

Judy Margaret Hutchison Scarbrough, 82, of Rochester, IL, passed away the evening of August 10, 2025.  Judy was born May 14, 1943 to Sanford and Florence Hutchison.  She married Roy Scarbrough on May 10,1965.  She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Roy, sister Linda Williams and brother Richard Hutchison.

Judy is survived by her children...

Jul 30, 2025

Audrey Ann Atterberry, 93, of Buffalo passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2025 at her home. Audrey was born in Menard County on May 11, 1932 the daughter of Otto and Alberta Lienberger Clasing.

She married David Kenneth Atterberry August 8, 1954. Audrey retired from being a bookkeeper.

Audrey was preceded in death by her...

Jul 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Senior Master Sergeant Richard Lee Leonard, USAF (Retired) With honor, love, and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Senior Master Sergeant Richard Lee Leonard, United States Air Force (Retired), who passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, in Brenham, Texas, where he resided with his son Parrish "Mike" Leonard and daughter-in-law Kami Leonard. Born...

Jul 25, 2025

Mary Julita Buckles of Pawnee, IL passed away on Friday July 25, 2025. Judy was born in Pawnee at home on October 28, 1938 and was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Whalen) Buckles.

Judy enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and singing. More than anything, Judy was a caregiver to her family, especially her brother Bill.

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Jul 10, 2025

Betty L. Mohler, 96, of Rochester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 10, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 26, 1928 in Mt. Pulaski Township, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Sylvia (Boggs) Morman. She married Donald Mohler of Rochester on December 31, 1949. Betty was a 1946 graduate of Mt. Auburn High School....

Jul 5, 2025

Judy Kay Masterson, 81, formerly of Kincaid, passed away on Saturday, July 5th, 2025 at Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living in Cincinnati, Ohio with her daughter and granddaughters at her side. She was born on May 28, 1944 in Litchfield, Illinois, the daughter of Ceasar and Marie (Harrison) Ricci. She married the love of her life, Richard J. Masterson, on...

Jul 4, 2025

Maryann Carol Hensey (Wathern), 83, of Rochester, Illinois, passed away July 4, 2025, in the comfort of Carriage Crossing, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness. She is now at peace, reunited with her loving husband of 61 years, George, in their eternal home.

Maryann was born September 24,1941, in Mt. Olive, Illinois to Fred and...