Virginia E. Funderburk
Sep 5, 2023
Virginia E. Funderburk, 100, of Edinburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville. She was born to Edward and Edith (Mitchell) Cowgill of Owaneco, IL. on November 24, 1922. She married Merle H. Seaton, Jr. on July 21, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland. He preceded her in death on November 5, 1958. She married...
Kamela Jo Whitaker
Sep 4, 2023
Kamela Jo Whitaker, 71, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday September 4, 2023.
Kamy was born in Peoria, IL on November 14, 1951 the daughter of Russell Maas and Loretta Kepford.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Randall Maas. Kamy is survived by 5 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3...
Barbara "Bobbie Jo" (Jiannoni) Stokes
Sep 3, 2023
Barbara "Bobbie Jo" Stokes. October 28, 1943 to September 3, 2023. Daughter of Betty Lou Jiannoni, Carl Jiannoni, and Robert Moriconi. Preceded in death by her Husband, Walter C. Stokes Sr. and her son, Walter C. "Butch" Stokes Jr. of Edinburg, IL. Survived by her daughter, Betty Jo Stokes. Barbara was born in Louisiana, but grew up in Springfield,...
Vickie Sue Beal
Sep 2, 2023
Vickie Sue Beal, 75, of Springfield, IL passed away at her home on Saturday September 2, 2023.
She was born in Springfield on December 2, 1947 and was the daughter of Curtis and Ruth (Lairson) Carter.
Vickie graduated from Alexander, Illinois High School and lived in Springfield the majority of her life. She married Robert...
Eugene Wheeler
Sep 2, 2023
Eugene Wheeler, 85, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Gene was born on April 16, 1938, in Mansfield, IL., the son of Kathryn and Willard Kemplin.
He married Sandra Newman on August 5, 1962 in Forrest, IL. After graduating high school in 1956, Gene and 7 of his classmates joined...
Jacob Daniel "Jake" Harness
Aug 25, 2023
Jacob Daniel "Jake" Harness, 34, died on August 25, 2023 in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, where he resided. Jake was born in Springfield, IL on December 13, 1988 the son of Joe and Cindy (Knox) Harness.
Jake graduated from Glenwood High School in 2007 where he participated in many athletic activities. He enlisted in the United States Navy and...
Clyde Richard "Dickey" Hicks
Aug 20, 2023
Clyde Richard "Dickey" Hicks, 75, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday August 20, 2023 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.
Dickie was born in Pleasant Plains, IL on November 16, 1947 and was the son of James W. and Faye V. (Alexander) Hicks.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Hicks; niece,...
William P Hewitt
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,...
Gayla E (Hysler) Stone
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,...
Michael Edward Gass
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...
Bruce H. "Butch" Lyon
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...
James L. Carey
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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Elizabeth Collins
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;...
Thomas M. Roach
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...
Jeanne Lois Jackson
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...
Betty Ann Barthel
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...
Robert Edwin Reed
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...
Ricky L Richards
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...
Roger Dale Simons
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....
Ronald E Bell
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...
