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Joann Wescoat

Joann Wescoat

Jun 27, 2022

Joann Wescoat, 91, of Buffalo, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Taylorville Care Center, in Taylorville, IL.

Joann was born on July 20, 1930, in Charlotte, MI., the daughter of James Stogdell and Cleo Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents, and one sister; Patty Stogdell.

She is survived by her...

Julia Ann Sinkus

Julia Ann Sinkus

Jun 24, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Julia Ann Sinkus, 65, of Springfield died on June 24, 2022. Julia "Julie" Sinkus was born on November 8, 1956, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of William and Barbara (Purpus) Sinkus. A lifelong resident of Sangamon County, she graduated from Rochester High School, lived in Springfield, and retired after a long career at the State Employees...

Shaun O (Hansen)  Walter

Shaun O (Hansen) Walter

Jun 24, 2022

Shaun Walter, 84, of Rochester, Illinois, peacefully past away June 24, 2022, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.  She was born September 24, 1937 in Honeybend, Illinois.  She married William Walter September 18, 1981 in Rochester Illinois.  She worked for Horace Mann for several years before retiring in 1988.  She began working for Rochester Schools as playground and lunch room assistant,...

Al Dennis

Al Dennis

Jun 23, 2022

Bernard "Al" Dennis, 90, of Springfield, IL, passed on Thursday, June 23, 2022, peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born April 16, 1932, in Pontiac, MI the son of Herman and Ethyl Dennis. He married his lifelong love, Bernice Lilleyman on February 12, 1955.

He grew up in a large...

Gary L Ingles

Gary L Ingles

Jun 20, 2022

Gary L Ingles, 74 of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away at home on Monday June 20, 2022.

Gary was born in La Harpe, IL on August 24, 1947 and is the son of Clarence and Helen Ingles; both of whom preceded Gary in Death.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at...

Gary D Leach

Gary D Leach

Jun 15, 2022

Gary D. Leach, 75, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away at his home in Springfield on June 15th surrounded by his loving family.  Visitation will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Rochester on Sunday, June 19 from 2:00-5:00PM.  The funeral will take place at St. Jude Catholic Church on Monday, June 20, at 10:00AM followed by burial at...

David W. Wilson

David W. Wilson

Jun 13, 2022

David W. Wilson, 61, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born December 14, 1960 in Springfield, IL the son of Luther and Cordelia (Hunter) Wilson. He married Cheryl Lambert on February 17, 1984. David was employed at Eaton Corporation in Lincoln. He was an avid Cardinal baseball fan...

Tina L Chrisman

Tina L Chrisman

Jun 12, 2022

Tina L Chrisman, 63, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday June 12, 2022 at her residence.

Tina was born on December 22, 1958 and was the daughter of Lloyd Chrisman and Fern Beesley. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Ashley O'Dell; and brothers, Lonnie Williams Sr. and Dale Williams.

Tina was...

Julie Marie Carlisle

Julie Marie Carlisle

Jun 8, 2022

Julie Marie Carlisle, 59, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at her home. Julie was born on September 18, 1962, in Monte Vista, Colorado, the daughter of John and Patricia (McCann) Carlisle. Julie loved animals, especially dogs and cats, and was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and the 4-H Dog Obedience training program. She...

Darlene R Dolahite

Darlene R Dolahite

Jun 7, 2022

Darlene R Dolahite, 78, of Springfield, IL passed away at her home on June 7, 2022.

Darlene was born in Walshville, IL on March 19, 1944 and was the daughter of Anthony Dolahite and Lorene Hughes.

A Celebration of Life is going to be held at a later date.

Cremation services are being...

Harry Lee Mcghee

Harry Lee Mcghee

May 28, 2022

Harry Lee McGhee Jr., 87, of Chatham, passed away at Regency Care in Springfield, IL. on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Harry was born on August 7, 1934, in Brookport, IL., the son of Margaret and Harry Lee McGhee Sr. He worked on the family farm before serving in the US Air Force from July 2, 1955 to July 21,...

Gregorson Kauha'Aha'A Kahue Rider (Plante)

Gregorson Kauha'Aha'A Kahue Rider (Plante)

May 28, 2022

Gregorson Kauha'aha'a Kahue Rider (Plante), 51, of Molokai, HI passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Saturday May 28, 2022.

Greg was born in Kailua, HI on January 26, 1971. He is the son of Michael Rider and Donna (Kahue) Rider. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Albert Plante.

Greg was a...

Roberta Diane Ross

Roberta Diane Ross

May 26, 2022

Roberta Diane Ross, 72, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, May 26,2022 at OSF in Peoria. The daughter of Robert D. and Velma (Mackey) Ross was born on June 29,1949 in Great Bend, Kansas. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1967. Attending Eastern Illinois University, she received a double major in Journalism and English with a double minor...

Martin Vince Spradlin

Martin Vince Spradlin

May 24, 2022

Martin Vince Spradlin, 59, of Springfield, passed away on May 24, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

He was born February 8, 1963, in Jacksonville and was a Special Needs individual interested in most any kind of vehicle and was an avid model car builder. He was noted for his long beard!

Surviving family...

James H Kessler

James H Kessler

May 24, 2022

James H. Kessler, age 69, of Witt, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 11:35 a.m., in Springfield, IL, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

The son of James Henry Kessler and Ethel Elizabeth Marshall, James was born October 18, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI.

He graduated as a SpeedBoy from Witt...

Angela M Rodems

Angela M Rodems

May 21, 2022

Angela Michelle Rodems left us on May 21, 2022 in rural Sangamon County. Angela was born in Springfield, IL on March 6, 1984 to Chris Rodems and Sandy Dunn.

She graduated from Greenview High School and went on to become a very talented florist and eventually became owner/ operator of her on florist shop.

Angela...

Karen Lynn Ross

Karen Lynn Ross

May 20, 2022

Karen Lynn Ross, 69, of Springfield, Il, passed peacefully Friday, May 20th in her home. She was born March 4, 1953 in Springfield to Floyd and Mary Ann Ross (Ludauski). She is their only child, but is one of seven to her mother and step father Don Ealey. Karen is a graduate of Lanphier High School. She worked for...

Vera (Stuart)  Brown

Vera (Stuart) Brown

May 19, 2022

Vera Brown, 88, of Edinburg, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Taylorville Care Center. Vera was born in Mechanicsburg, on February 23, 1934, the daughter of Melvin J.  "Pete" and Fern (Patrick) Stuart. She married Spencer Brown on June 14, 1953 and he preceded her in death on November 7, 2000.

Vera enjoyed gardening, crafts,...

Jerrold R Shockey

Jerrold R Shockey

May 19, 2022

Jerrold R. Shockey, 70, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home on Thursday May 19, 2022.

Jerrold was born in Springfield on June 4, 1951 and was the son of Rudolph and Alice (Osborne) Shockey. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as a sister, Jan Shirley.

He is survived by...

Richard "Dick" Hart

Richard "Dick" Hart

May 16, 2022

Richard "Dick" Hart passed Monday May 16, 2022. He was 79.

Hart was Springfield, Illinois through and through. Born to Mary and Les Hart, Hart attended Hay Edwards, Springfield High School and the University of Illinois, where he eventually graduated from law school. Hart practiced law for forty years in Springfield and founded the law firm of ...

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