Obituaries

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;...

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...