Obituaries

Sep 8, 2025

Joyce M. Cole, 96, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Bridge Care Suites in Springfield. Joyce was born in Staunton, IL on July 15, 1929, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Hoffman) Bethel. She married Dale E. Cole on April 11, 1962 and he preceded her in death on January 19, 2013.

Joyce...

Sep 7, 2025

James "Buck" Buchanan Cassiday IV of Rochester, Illinois sadly passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. Buck was born on March 3, 1956 in Springfield, the son of James "Jim" Buchanan Cassiday III and Sharon (Cain) Cassiday Trello. Buck married Linda (Taft) Cassiday on July 23, 1983. Buck retired from Springfield Mass Transit District in 2018. He was living his...

Sep 4, 2025

John Muchorski Sr, 84, of Springfield, IL. died at St. John's Hospital, September 4 , 2025.

He was born at St. John's on August 21, 1941. John was a lifetime resident of Springfield, Il, he attended Rochester school. He loved farming and farmed for years. He is a member of the Sangamon County Farm Bureau, and he...

Sep 3, 2025

Linda (Richardson) Novak, 78, of Glenarm, Illinois, passed away with family beside her on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Linda was born at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL on August 18, 1947, and was the daughter of Robert Eugene and Alma Ruth (Wilson) Richardson.

Linda was married to Larry Novak, who survives her. She is...

Aug 18, 2025

Ayden R. Paige, 18, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Ayden was born on July 17, 2007, in Springfield, the youngest son of Randy and Sarah (Blake) Paige. Ayden enjoyed gaming, listening to music, working on his car and spending time with his friends and girlfriend. He is preceded...

Aug 13, 2025

Kathryn Elizabeth Heineman, 86, of Rochester, IL passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. Kathy was born in Halfway, KY on January 9, 1939, the daughter of Orville and Irene Hill.

To know Kathy, Grandma Freddy to her family, was to love her. In the words of Willie Nelson, she was in fact...

Aug 10, 2025

Judy Margaret Hutchison Scarbrough, 82, of Rochester, IL, passed away the evening of August 10, 2025.  Judy was born May 14, 1943 to Sanford and Florence Hutchison.  She married Roy Scarbrough on May 10,1965.  She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Roy, sister Linda Williams and brother Richard Hutchison.

Judy is survived by her children...

Jul 30, 2025

Audrey Ann Atterberry, 93, of Buffalo passed away on Wednesday July 30, 2025 at her home. Audrey was born in Menard County on May 11, 1932 the daughter of Otto and Alberta Lienberger Clasing.

She married David Kenneth Atterberry August 8, 1954. Audrey retired from being a bookkeeper.

Audrey was preceded in death by her...

Jul 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Senior Master Sergeant Richard Lee Leonard, USAF (Retired) With honor, love, and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Senior Master Sergeant Richard Lee Leonard, United States Air Force (Retired), who passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, in Brenham, Texas, where he resided with his son Parrish "Mike" Leonard and daughter-in-law Kami Leonard. Born...

Jul 25, 2025

Mary Julita Buckles of Pawnee, IL passed away on Friday July 25, 2025. Judy was born in Pawnee at home on October 28, 1938 and was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Whalen) Buckles.

Judy enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and singing. More than anything, Judy was a caregiver to her family, especially her brother Bill.

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Jul 10, 2025

Betty L. Mohler, 96, of Rochester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 10, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 26, 1928 in Mt. Pulaski Township, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Sylvia (Boggs) Morman. She married Donald Mohler of Rochester on December 31, 1949. Betty was a 1946 graduate of Mt. Auburn High School....

Jul 5, 2025

Judy Kay Masterson, 81, formerly of Kincaid, passed away on Saturday, July 5th, 2025 at Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living in Cincinnati, Ohio with her daughter and granddaughters at her side. She was born on May 28, 1944 in Litchfield, Illinois, the daughter of Ceasar and Marie (Harrison) Ricci. She married the love of her life, Richard J. Masterson, on...

Jul 4, 2025

Maryann Carol Hensey (Wathern), 83, of Rochester, Illinois, passed away July 4, 2025, in the comfort of Carriage Crossing, surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness. She is now at peace, reunited with her loving husband of 61 years, George, in their eternal home.

Maryann was born September 24,1941, in Mt. Olive, Illinois to Fred and...

Jul 4, 2025

Rhonda J. Bramel, 70, of Mt. Auburn, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Taylorville, IL.

Rhonda was born in Decatur, IL. on February 23, 1955, the daughter of Darrell and Betty (Shartzer) Gist. She married Ronald Bramel in Taylorville, IL. on December 31, 1986. Rhonda retired from Taylorville School...

Jun 30, 2025

Arlene Marie Minder, 92, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at St. John's Hospital.

Arlene was born on July 7, 1932, in Oakford, IL. the daughter of Paul E. and Theresa F. (Duncheon) Vogt. She married Ernest F. "Frank" Minder on April 18, 1953 and he preceded her in death on November 17, 2010....

Jun 26, 2025

Evelyn Agnes (Roesch) Conboy, 93, of Rochester, Illinois, passed away June 26, 2025 at the Carriages of Rochester in Rochester, IL.

Born January 21, 1932, in Loami, Illinois, to Edward B. and Agnes F. (Walsh) Roesch, Evelyn was a graduate of New Berlin High School. She married William M. Conboy, and together they built a rich life...

Jun 25, 2025

James Edward Curtis, 66, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at his home.

Jimmy was born on September 27, 1958, in Springfield, the son of Thomas and Mary (Vaughn) Curtis. He married Rhonda Smith on July 21, 1995. Jimmy worked for Republic Services for over 33 years. He enjoyed gardening, watching sports and NASCAR,...

Jun 22, 2025

Gregory Allan Patterson, 57, of Dawson, IL passed away on Sunday June 22, 2025.

Greg was born on January 22, 1968 in Springfield the son of Charles Patterson and Nancy Clark.

After high school, Greg enlisted in the United States Army and served 2 tours in Iraq. He received the Bronze Star Medal and the...

Jun 21, 2025

Martha E. Ketchum, 83, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 surrounded by family.

She was born on April 18, 1942 in Springfield Illinois to Paul and Daisy (Applegate) Miller.

She was a graduate of Lanphier High School and Lincoln Land Community Collage with an Associates Degree in Nursing. She worked at St...

Jun 7, 2025

Rochester – Patrick "Pat" Kain, 88, of Rochester passed away at his home surrounded by his wife and children on June 7, 2025. Pat was born January 11, 1937 in Kincaid, Illinois to Lawrence "Pat" and Marie Kain. He graduated from Kincaid High School and earned degrees at Springfield College of Illinois (SCI) and Illinois College in Jacksonville.