Obituaries

May 4, 2022

Joseph F Ryza, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home Wednesday May 4, 2022.

Joe was born in Chicago, IL on November 14, 1957 and was the son of Joseph L. and Rose Mary (Chicalace) Ryza.

Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, playing poker, and fishing. He was an avid Chicago Bears...

May 4, 2022

Gregory Lynn Smith (Foog), 59, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

Greg was born in Springfield, IL on September 11, 1962 the son of Richard W. Smith and Patsy L. Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Patsy.

He is survived by his children, Tiffany (Casey)  ...

Apr 28, 2022

Michael T. Craig, 55, of Springfield passed away at home on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Michael was born in Springfield, IL on June 21, 1966 the son of Larry M and Sandra J (Barrow) Craig.

Mike never worked a day in his life because he enjoyed his work so much it was never a job....

Apr 27, 2022

Laurie Marie Farmer, 46, of Smithville, Missouri., returned to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City.  Laurie was born on April 25, 1976 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Steve and Nancy Leach.  She married Jason Farmer on April 27, 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee.  Laurie and Jason have two daughters,...

Apr 27, 2022

Mark Wayne Higgins, 60, of Taylorville, IL passed away in Springfield on April 27, 2022 in the company of his family.

Mark was born in Springfield on October 13, 1961 the son of Robert and Carol (Richards) Higgins.

He married Brenda Speagle on May 16, 1998. Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping and was an...

Apr 26, 2022

Todd Richard Lookis, 44, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home on April 26, 2022.

Todd was born in Springfield, IL on October 8, 1977. He is the son of Richard C. Lookis and Kathleen and Pascal Vil.

He was preceded in the death by his grandparents.

Todd is survived by his...

Apr 26, 2022

On April 26th, 2022, Donna Lee (Tuxhorn) Strode is back in the arms of the love of her life and they are dancing their way through the pearly gates of heaven.

Donna Lee was born in Springfield, IL, on September 3rd, 1947, the daughter of Dorothy Ann (Braker) and John F. Tuxhorn, Jr.  She married Richard A....

Apr 24, 2022

Ronald Burris, 82, of Ormond Beach, FL formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday April 24, 2022 in the company of his family.

Ron was born in Springfield, IL on March 18, 1940 the son of Loren and Marie (Bessie) Burris. He attended and graduated from Lanphier High School in the class of 1958. Ron worked...

Apr 23, 2022

Kenneth E. Brown, 83, of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022. Kenneth was born in Pleasant Plains on February 18, 1939 the son of King and Erma Brown.

He was married to his wife Joyce from 1959 till her death in 2015.

Kenneth loved to turkey hunt and attend live auctions....

Apr 23, 2022

Carol Mae McCall, 83, of Springfield, IL passed away on April 23, 2022 at her home.

Carol was born in Springfield on December 24, 1938 the daughter of Gerald and Ethel (Conlee) Richards.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Ben and Jerry Williams; as well as several siblings.

Carol is...

Apr 22, 2022

Barbara Herchy passed away on April 22, 2022, at her home.  Barb was born May 22, 1936 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Ethel Beckman Peters and Webster Peters.

Barb and her husband, Ron Herchy, were happily married for over 66 years.  Of this union, came a daughter, Pamela Herchy Kienzler. Pam departed this life on September...

Apr 20, 2022

Beverly Jo Brockman, 88, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her home.

Beverly was born on June 19, 1933, in Sangamon County, IL., the daughter of Russell and Iris (Lyons) Sutherd. She married Lucien (L.C.) Brockman on July 15, 1951, in Pleasant Plains and he preceded her in death on May 11,...

Apr 18, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Redding, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at her residence.

Elizabeth was born August 27, 1941 in Springfield the daughter of Theodore R and Emma (Berry) Matthew.  She married Ronald Lee Redding Sr. on March 26, 1960 in Springfield; he survives.

Elizabeth was a homemaker and enjoyed refinishing furniture...

Apr 16, 2022

Anton R. "Butch" Butchek, 79, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Butch was born on January 10, 1943, in Springfield, the son of Anton and Ann (Powers) Butchek.

He married Judith Ann Skeeters on June 29, 1963, and she preceded him in death in 2020. Butch...

Apr 14, 2022

Mary Lynn Culler, age 85 of Springfield, passed away on April 14, 2022 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Taylorville. She was born in Springfield, IL on March 30, 1937 to Henry and Clara L. (Long) Gebben.

She married Arthur F. Culler in 1987. He preceded her in death in 2004. She is also preceded in death...

Apr 13, 2022

Lee A. Spurgeon, 82, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at his home.

Lee was born on October 26, 1939, in Rochester, the son of Vernon and Mabel (Wright) Spurgeon. He married Janet Leach on January 25, 1963 and they shared 59 years together.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; son,...

Apr 10, 2022

Steven R. Haines, 65, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his residence.

Steve was born on December 17, 1956, in Springfield, the son of Herbert and Annabelle (Ramsey) Haines. Steve graduated from Glenwood High School in 1974, during which time he was involved with Glenwood Singers and also played in the band. He...

Apr 4, 2022

Susan Marie Edwards, 62, of Springfield passed away at Reflections in Chatham on Monday April 4, 2022.

Susan was born in Kalamazoo, MI on October 20, 1959 the daughter of Wayne Edwards and Janet (Olson) Edwards.

She was preceded in death by numerous Aunts and Uncles.

Susan is survived by her parents, Wayne...

Apr 3, 2022

J. Lorraine (Lori)  Kinkade, 70, of Buckeye, AZ, formerly of Rochester, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at her home with her husband and daughter in attendance after a valiant battle with cancer. Lorraine was born on April 26, 1951, in Springfield, the daughter of John R. and Myrtle E. (Price) Kinkade. She attended Rochester Schools and...

Apr 3, 2022

Lee S. Baker, 90, of Edinburg, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his home.

Lee was born on November 25, 1931, in Southfork Township, the son of Herman and Ola (Lee) Baker.

He married Joyce A. Hargis on January 18, 1953 at Sharpsburg United Methodist Church and she preceded him in death on...