Obituaries

Mar 31, 2023

Philip W. Weber, age 78, of Dawson, Illinois, formerly of Collinsville and Springfield, passed away on March 31, 2023, with family at his side.  Philip was the loving husband of wife Marcia, devoted stepfather to Adam and Graham Nicholson; loving brother of Don W. Weber (wife Catherine), and cherished friend and mentor for many during his life and years...

Mar 30, 2023

Terry Ray Manahan, 59, of Springfield passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Thursday March 30, 2023.

Terry was born in Alton, IL on April 1, 1963 and was the son of Charles and Virginia Manahan.

He is survived by his children, Paige Motley (Brad), Jeffrey Manahan (Alisha), and Terri Morris; grandchildren, Rebekah, Emma, Connor,...

Mar 27, 2023

Gladys J. Miner, age 88, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Miner, and her first husband LeRoy Swindell, her parents, James Wesley and Mildred Helen (Stearns) Penrod, sisters Irma E. (Harrison) Reiman, Wilma J. (David Yen) Chang, and brothers-in-law Alvin Smith...

Mar 26, 2023

Lynn Ann Leach, 52, of Rochester, Illinois, passed away on March 26, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family. Lynn was born on November 15, 1970 to Jerome and Joan Feeney in Omaha, Nebraska and lived in Council Bluffs until she graduated from Lewis Central Senior High School in 1989. She went on to study Education at...

Mar 25, 2023

Larry L. Young, 70, of Dawson, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. Larry was born on March 4, 1953, in Springfield, the son of Kenneth R. and Juanita L. (Taylor) Young. He married Mary Beth Klor on November 20, 1971 and she survives. Larry worked for Prairie Wholesale up until his...

Mar 18, 2023

Billy C. Brooks 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at his residence. Billy was born on October 23, 1944, in Springfield, the son of Carl and Carlton (Guernsey) Brooks. He married Carol Sue Briggs in Mechanicsburg on February 28, 1975 and she survives. Billy was a lifelong farmer and retired pharmacy technician.

Billy...

Mar 16, 2023

Bernice Hazel Dennis, 89, of Springfield, IL, passed on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at St. John's Hospital with her loving daughter by her side. She was born October 9, 1933, in Pontiac, MI the only daughter of John and Hazel Lilleyman. She married her lifelong love, Bernard "Al" Dennis on February 12, 1955. She was an only child but...

Mar 14, 2023

Michael Todd Weller, 48, of Troy, IL formerly of Rochester, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home in Troy. Mike was born on November 17, 1974, in Springfield, the son of Terry and Sharon (Fitzpatrick) Weller. He married Nicole Humphreys on April 28, 2006 and she survives. Mike served in the US Army and retired...

Mar 14, 2023

Steven Ray Boggs, 28, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his home. Steven was born on July 16, 1994, in Springfield, the son of Steve and Jude (Nash) Boggs. Steven was a kind, loving, free spirited soul. He loved his family, friends, and anything with wheels. It was said that he could drive before he...

Mar 13, 2023

Susan Elaine Schownir, 66, of Springfield, formerly of Huntington, Indiana, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, March 13, 2023 at her home. Susan was born on August 22, 1956, in Hartford City, IN, the daughter of Kenneth L. and Margaret (Herd) Dorton. She married Peter Schownir on June 20, 1981 in Hartford City and he survives. Susan...

Mar 11, 2023

Georgianna (Jo) Boesdorfer, 93, of Springfield, formerly of Pleasant Plains, died peacefully on March 11, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

Jo was born on January 31, 1930 to William and Viola (Engel) Reburn in Mt. Carmel, IL. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in Education and began her career as an...

Mar 9, 2023

Earl Stuffle, 95, of Huntley, passed away at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Earl was born in Rockford, IL. during 1928 the son of Lee and Esther

Hobbies: cooking, traveling, technical reading and home repair

Memberships/Organizations: flying Club of Springfield

He is preceded in death by:  four...

Mar 8, 2023

Robert "Bob" Dennison, 95, of Dawson, IL passed away on March 8, 2023.

Bob was born in Mt. Auburn, IL on February 5, 1928 and was the son on Hershel and Sally (Tucker) Dennison.

Bob married his wife, Patricia (Gowin) Dennison on February 4, 1949 and they were married for 74 years.

He...

Mar 4, 2023

Robert R. Meacham II, 60, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home on Saturday March 4, 2023.

Robert was born in Springfield on August 26, 1962 and was the son of Robert and Lucy Meacham.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; 2 sisters, Debbie and Rita; 1 brother, Harry; and grandson, Andrew....

Mar 2, 2023

Shane M. Leady, 37, of Decatur, IL. passed away at his home on March 2, 2023.

Shane was born on October 4, 1985, in Decatur to Robert and Joyce Leady.

He is survived by his parents; daughters, Erin Jay of Decatur and Lanie Leady of Edinburg; brothers Brian (Lauren) Leady of Plainfield, and Caleb Leady...

Feb 27, 2023

Thomas G. Shoaff Jr, 76, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at his residence. Tom was born on June 4, 1946, in Springfield, te son of Thomas and Florence (McWilliams) Shoaff. He loved Corvettes and golfing.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert Barnett and Andy Shoaff.

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Feb 27, 2023

Agnes "Beverly" Beck, 88, of Troy, IL. passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at her daughter's residence in Dardenne Prairie, Mo., surrounded by her loving family. She married Kenneth Leroy Beck on November 10, 1957, and he preceded her in death on October 23, 1990.

Beverly loved spending time with her family and reading the Bible.  ...

Feb 27, 2023

Dominic Rosa, 94 of Rochester, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 25, 1928, to Charles and Rose Rosa.  He married Jean Rosa on July 1, 1950. They shared 68 beautiful years together before she preceded him in death in 2018.

Survivors include daughter, Brenda Teater...

Feb 25, 2023

Barbora Lucelle "Barb" Richards, 84, of Edinburg, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Centennial Pointe Senior Living in Springfield, IL. Barb was born in Rochester, IL., on June 30, 1938, the daughter of Chesley H. and Georgia L. (Popp) Hobbs. She married Edward Eugene "Bud" Richards on August 19, 1956, and he preceded her in death on...

Feb 20, 2023

Jackie Jo Fishburn of Taylorville (formerly of Mechanicsburg) passed away February 20, 2023.

She was born March 17,1952 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of Julius and Ruby Hartleroad.

She married Terry Fishburn on June 26, 1970 in Rochester, Illinois. They later divorced.

She is survived by three children, Brian (Jennifer) Fishburn of Mechanicsburg;...