Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

Eric Matthew Welch (50 years old) was born June 10, 1972 in Springfield, Illinois. He died February 19, 2023, St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Eric attended Lanphier High School and graduated in 1990 (Sports:  Wrestling and Football). He had an A.A. Philosophy from Lincoln Land Community College and a B.A. Political Science from University Of Illinois Springfield. He is survived...

Feb 18, 2023

Darren M. Best, 57, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday February 18, 2023.

Darren was born in Springfield on December 6, 1965 and is the son of Herman and Judy (Nicholas) Best. He graduated from Lanphier High School in 1983 and pursued his passion in the Culinary Arts for the rest of his life.  He held...

Feb 15, 2023

Stuart Eldred was born February 29, 1928 in East Hardin, IL and gained his eternal wings February 15, 2023. He joins his wife of 62 years, Ruby Ann Eldred, who preceded him in eternal life February 7, 2017.

Together they raised two sons, Markus (Jacque) Eldred and Darrell (Dee) Eldred. Being typical brothers, not only did they...

Feb 14, 2023

Roy L. "Pat" McMillan, 101, formerly of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away on Tuesday February 14, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Pat was born on the family farm in Sangamon County on March 16, 1921 and was the son of Albert Roy and L. Ethel (Davison) McMillan.

Pat graduated from Pleasant Plains High...

Feb 14, 2023

Harold E. Nickles, 77, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Harry was born on April 17, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Cecil and Mildred (Hall) Nickles. Harry served in the United States Navy from 1965-1971. He married Christine Delahunty February 27, 1976. Harry started working at Illinois...

Feb 12, 2023

Shirley Ann (Brandt) Hagen, 88, of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Shirley was born on February 10, 1935 to Albert and Margaret (Bomke) Brandt. She graduated from Pleasant Plains High School and married Lee Hagen. She worked most of her life for her brother and sister at BRANDTS....

Feb 10, 2023

Grace M. Brawner 100, of Auburn, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the Bridge Care Suites in Springfield, IL.

Grace was born on June 17, 1922 the daughter of George and Verna Weaver. She married James R. Funderburk in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1978. She then married Leo Bowsher in 1979...

Feb 9, 2023

Doris June Rogers, 85, of Illiopolis passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Doris was born on February 21, 1937, in Springfield, the daughter of George Woodrow and Doris Lucille (Brown) Barker. She married Robert Rogers on March 21, 1953 and he survives.

Doris enjoyed crocheting, baking, cooking and was known...

Feb 7, 2023

Wilfred Charles "Chuck" Partridge III, 65, of Springfield, IL passed away at 11:59pm on Tuesday February 7, 2023.

He was born in Washington, D.C. on February 23, 1957 and was the son of Wilfred Harry Partridge and Dorothy Marie (Saunders) Mahar.

He started his State of IL career with the Office of the Governor James...

Feb 6, 2023

Vicki Marie Hein (formerly Vicki M. Kinzora), 72 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Memorial Hospital, in Springfield with her family by her side. Vicki was born on July 16, 1950, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Herbie and Darlene (Van Fossan) McDaniel. She married Ed Hein on August 5, 2017 and he survives. Vicki...

Feb 5, 2023

Marilyn J. Garland, 72, of Chatham, IL passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Sunday February 5, 2023.

Marilyn was born in Springfield on May 10, 1950 and was the daughter of Truman and June (Clement) Fry. She married Dennis M. Garland, and he survives.

She worked for the Franklin Life/ American General Insurance for...

Feb 4, 2023

Richard C. Schroeder, 73, of Springfield, IL passed away at home on Saturday February 4, 2023.

Richard was born in Springfield on November 12, 1949 and was the son of Frank and Marjorie (Farley) Schroeder. He married Gloria J. Nichols. After graduating from Lanphier High School, Richard joined and served in the United States Army as a...

Feb 2, 2023

Afouwa Kassegne, 70, of Springfield, IL passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She passed peacefully while in the company of her family.

Afouwa was born in Bakpete, Togo, West Africa on December 31, 1952, and was the daughter of Oulouwou Kassegne and Legbassi Guedoh (Kassegne). She married Kossi Awanyoh....

Jan 30, 2023

Sarah Florence Kibble was born on Sunday, May 30, 1926 in Rochester, Illinois at the historic "Old Stone House". She passed away on the morning of Monday, January 30, 2023 in Springfield, Illinois with her loving son by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred James "Jim" Kibble; father Benjamin Franklin Horning;

Jan 28, 2023

Audrey Howell, 85, of Rochester, passed away on January 28, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.  Audrey was born on July 30, 1937, in Gary, Indiana. She was known by "Mimi" to many, and anyone who got to enjoy her cooking said it was the best. She was known for her delicious potato salad and deviled eggs...

Jan 27, 2023

Edward Arnold Munyer, age 86, of Chatham, IL passed away on January 27, 2023.

He was born on May 8, 1936, to George and Martha (Carlson) Munyer in Chicago, Illinois.  Edward was a lifelong learner and educator. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in education and biological sciences from Illinois State University (ISU).  After graduating, he...

Jan 25, 2023

Patricia D Thompson, 87, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

Patricia was born in Springfield on July 13, 1935 and was the daughter of Virgil W. and Dorothy M. Thompson.

From the time she was a young woman, Patricia stayed at home to help raise her...

Jan 25, 2023

Juanita "Swanee" McMillan, 99, of Chatham, formerly of Pleasant Plains, passed away at St. John's Hospital on Wednesday January 25, 2023.

Juanita was born in Kentucky on February 8, 1923 and is the daughter of Roy and Eva (Powell) Barnett. She married Roy L. (Pat) McMillan on November 25, 1943 in the house that Roy was born...

Jan 25, 2023

Jana Lynn Clark, 57, of Dawson, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family and close friends. Jana was born on February 21, 1965, in Springfield, the daughter of James Ausmus and Joyce Franklin. She married Robert Clark Jr. on March 21, 1986 and he survives. She worked 20 years at UIC Specialized...

Jan 22, 2023

Michael Kennedy, 82, of Springfield, passed away on January 22, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1940, in Springfield, the son of James and Martha (Vance) Kennedy. Mike was loved by many and people loved his sense of humor, and was known for making any situation better with it. He was a hard worked and...