Rhonda Jo (Gist) Bramel
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...
Arlene Marie Minder
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....
Evelyn Agnes (Roesch) Conboy
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...
James "Jimmy" Edward Curtis
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,...
Greg Allan Patterson
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...
Martha Elaine (Miller) Ketchum
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...
Patrick F Kain
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.
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James Russell Hullmann
Jun 4, 2025
James Russell Hullmann, 78, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. James was born on March 1, 1947, in Springfield, the son of John Henry and Cecelia (Heissinger) Hullmann. He married Donna Kozemczak on February 15, 1970 and together they shared 55 years together.
James was a farmer...
Shirley Ann Crawford
Jun 4, 2025
Shirley Ann (Donaldson) Crawford, 89, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025 at Villa Healthcare in Sherman, IL.
Shirley was born in Springfield on July 20, 1935, the daughter of Elmer and Helen (Klossek) Whitesell. Shirley was a graduate of Springfield High School and was a lifelong resident of the Springfield and Rochester area. She...
Loretta Irene (Barron) Carter
Jun 3, 2025
Loretta Irene Carter (Barron), 95, of Dawson, IL passed away on Tuesday June 3, 2025 surrounded by her family.
Loretta was born in Johnston City, IL on February 18, 1930 the daughter of Harry and Margarett (McBride) Barron.
She married Herbert L. Carter on April 9, 1950 and he preceded her in death in 2003....
Angela (Floyd) Whitehead
Jun 2, 2025
Angela Whitehead, 56, of Illiopolis, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Angela was born in Springfield on December 30, 1968, the daughter of Jimmy E. and Darlene R. (Sziber) Floyd. She married David Whitehead on July 29, 2023. Angie worked for the State of Illinois as a accountant for over 20...
Connie Sue (Taft) Geist
May 21, 2025
Connie Sue Geist,62, of Springfield, passed away on May 21, 2025 at Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 18, 1962 in Springfield, Il.   She married Thomas Geist on December 8, 1979 and he survives.  She is also survived by her father, Marvin Taft of Springfield.  Her sons Aaron (Tracy) Geist of Springfield, Andrew (Krystal) Geist of Springfield, and...
Anne M (Morrison) Dossett
May 13, 2025
With deep love and sadness, we remember a loving Wife and Mother, Anne (Annie May) Dossett, who passed into the presence of her Savior on May 13, 2025.
Anne was born on December 27, 1936, in Narsapur, India, to Scottish parents, William and Annie Morrison, who were serving as missionaries. Anne married Philip Dossett in 1959 in...
Penny Lynn (Caulk) Hall
May 10, 2025
Penny Lynn Hall, age 75, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2025. Born on July 9, 1949, in Hillsboro, Illinois, Penny was the beloved daughter of Lynn and Rose Caulk. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Rose Ann Wyatt, and her brother Roger Thomson. Penny is survived by her devoted...
Carol Janiece (Matthews) Koyne
May 9, 2025
Carol Janiece (Matthews) Koyne, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at her home. Carol was born in Springfield, IL. on February 3, 1949, the daughter of Herbert Paul and Sarah Eileen (Marvin) Matthews. Carol was an active member of AFSCME Union 31. Carol was a 4 time cancer survivor and active in the cancer awareness...
Kenneth Ray Clark
May 8, 2025
Kenneth Ray Clark, 89, of Rochester, IL passed away on May 8, 2025. Ken was born in Springfield on March 27, 1936 the son of Kenneth and Alma Ruth Clark.
He married Betty Lou Woods on October 9, 1975. Ken loved to shoot pool and golf. He was a Christian man and had a strong connection to...
Gary Lane
May 6, 2025
Gary Lee Lane, 61, of Spaulding, IL passed away at his residence May 6, 2025. He was born June 16, 1963, in Springfield, IL the son of Allen Lane Sr. and Marjorie "Marge" (Bunch) Lane. Gary is survived by ex-wife and mother of his children Brenda (Dalton) Lane of Jacksonville, IL, and daughters Mary Lane of Maryville, TN, and...
Michael Leahy
May 6, 2025
Michael Leahy, 79, of Pleasant Plains, IL. passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Springfield Bridgecare Suites, in Springfield, IL.
Mike was born June 7, 1945, in Van Nuys, California, the son of Joseph Leahy and Gladys Irene (Fox) Leahy. He married Cathy Jo Campbell on March 17, 1979 and she preceded him in death on...
John Nathan Molitoris
May 2, 2025
John Nathan Molitoris, 66, of Buckhart, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at his residence.
John was born in Springfield, IL. on February 8, 1959, the son of Eugene and Beverly (Bales) Molitoris.
He worked dependably for the Department of Corrections for 25 years, happily retiring to enjoy a simple life. He was endlessly...
John R King
May 2, 2025
John R. King, 70, of Rochester, Illinois passed away on Friday May 2, 2025. John was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on April 14, 1955 the son of James and Betty (Reynolds) King.
As a young man, John spent a large portion of his childhood education at the Glenwood Military Academy in Glenwood, Illinois. After graduating from high...
