Obituaries

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...

Jan 19, 2023

John W. Leka, 82, of Illiopolis, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his residence. John was born on January 9, 1941, in Springfield, the son of John Henry and Clara Louise (Long) Leka. He was a member of the Sangamon County Farm Bureau, Buffalo Fire Department, Buffalo Police Department and Illinois State Horse 100 Mile Trail Ride...

Jan 18, 2023

Sandra Lee King, 87, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday January 18, 2023 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

Sandy was born in Springfield on November 21, 1935 and was the daughter of Michael and Wilma (Sommers) Yaris. She married Richard "Mickey" King and he preceded her in death in 2016.

She graduated from Springfield...

Jan 15, 2023

William "Bill" Charles Calog, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 15th, 2023. Bill is

preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy (Adcock) Calog, and his loving wife of 52 years,

Elizabeth (Buchs) Calog. Left to cherish Bill's memory are his son, Jeffrey Calog and wife Erica; daughter,

Janine...

Jan 12, 2023

Ernest R. Mayberry, 72, of Springfield passed away on Thursday January 12, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center.

Ernest was born in Springfield on September 24, 1950 and is the son of Ray and Bernice (Tippett) Mayberry. He married Judith (Hobbs) Mayberry and she preceded him in death in 2000.

He was also preceded in death...

Jan 10, 2023

James Henry Prichard Jr., 80, of Springfield, Illinois passed away at home on January 10, 2023. Jim was born December 2, 1942, also in Springfield, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Darla Jean Prichard; brother, Dale Prichard; father, James Prichard Sr.; mother Elsie (Zglicenski) Scifers; and his son, David Arnold.

He is...

Jan 10, 2023

David Herbert Hatton, 86, of Springfield, passed away on January 10, 2023. David was born April 13, 1936 in Havana, IL the son of Herbert and Dorothy Trent Hatton.

On Memorial Day, May 30, 1956, he was wed to Berneice Lorraine Brinkmeyer in Seguin, TX; she preceded him in death.

Hatton graduated from the Havana...

Jan 9, 2023

Frank William Lanham, 59, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at his apartment.

Frank was born on April 18, 1963, in Springfield, the son of Linda Ruth Stufflebeam Lanham Mitchell and Frank Willard Lanham. He is survived by his daughters. Kristi Lynn (Matt) Kutzora, and Lindsey Mae Lanham (fiancé Luke Clements); father Frank (Carolyn)...

Jan 8, 2023

William A. Sowers, 75, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his residence.

Bill was born on July 25, 1947, in Springfield, the son of Wayne and Maxine "Micky" Sowers. Bill worked for the Springfield Police Department for 20 years, retiring in 1993.  Bill married Thelma D. Tribble in 1966 and then Linda Isaia...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Frances Bice, 98, of Palmetto, FL. passed away on January 6, 2023 at her residence.

Mary was born on September 19, 1924. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 10:00AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00AM at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St in Rochester. Burial will follow...

Jan 1, 2023

Joshua James Hawkins, 17, of Illiopolis, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield.

Joshua was born on January 17, 2005, in Springfield, the son of James Hawkins II and Sarah (Bell) Alldredge. He graduated a year early from Sangamon Valley High School and began working at McDonald's, where he made numerous...

Dec 30, 2022

Rebecca (Becky) Jo Jimison (Grady) was born on May 28, 1952, in Springfield, Illinois, to Estle and Melba Grady. She loved school, and was a Majorette at Lanphier High School. After high school, she married Jack Rickord and had her only child, her son, Brett. After a short marriage, she and Jack divorced and she and Brett lived together,...

Dec 30, 2022

George Allen Gates, 69, of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away at his home on Friday December 30, 2022. George was born in Springfield, IL on January 27, 1953 and was the son of George C. and Dorothea L. (McKenzie) Gates.

In his youth he served in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army....

Dec 23, 2022

Jeffrey Lee Hagen, 59, of Virginia, IL passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Jeff graduated from V.H.S. and immediately from there went to work with his father, Lee, at Lee Hagen Plumbing and Heating. This experience taught him to fix just about anything and that he did. After his father passed away,...