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Anne M (Morrison)  Dossett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Evelyn "Eve" (Reczek)  Brown

Evelyn "Eve" (Reczek) Brown

Apr 24, 2025

An angel: Mom Eve's favorite term of endearment, as well as her newest title, in addition to loving wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother.

Evelyn (Eve) Ann Brown gained her angel wings on April 24, 2025. Mom Eve was surrounded by both of her daughters as she graduated to Heaven.

Mom Eve was born in...

Janet Kay (Bryant)  Peter

Janet Kay (Bryant) Peter

Apr 20, 2025

Janet Peter, 80, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Carl; daughters, Carla (Ron) Cox and Carin (Rob) O'Conner and three grandchildren, Ciara Peter, Keegan O'Conner and Joshua Cox. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester is...

Sally I (White)  Kuehl

Sally I (White) Kuehl

Apr 15, 2025

Sally I. White-Kuehl, 75, of Mt. Auburn, IL. passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at her home. Sally was born in Springfield, IL. on January 31, 1950, the daughter of and Eleanor McMillan and Donald White. Sally grew up in and around the Rochester area.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

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Patricia "Pat" J Dennison

Patricia "Pat" J Dennison

Apr 14, 2025

Patricia J. Dennison, 95, of Dawson, Il. Passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025 at her residence. Pat was born in Springfield, IL. on January 9, 1930 and was the daughter of Karl and Artie (Easley) Gowin. Pat married her husband Robert F. Dennison on February 4, 1949 and they were married for 74 years.

She is...

Mary Alice Shoudel

Mary Alice Shoudel

Apr 7, 2025

Mary Alice Shoudel, 87, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Rochester, IL.

Mary was born on April 1, 1938 in Garrett, Indiana, the daughter of Elmer Vaughn and Zelma (Metzger) Minniear.

She married Larry Shoudel on July 24, 1960 and he survives.

Mary was...

Mark Allen Sheehan

Mark Allen Sheehan

Apr 6, 2025

Mark Allen Sheehan, 56, of Springfield, IL passed away at home on Sunday, April 6, 2025, with his family by his side.

Mark was born in Chicago Heights, IL to Mike and Betty Lou Sheehan July 19, 1968. They moved to Springfield when Mark was 10 years old.

Mark's career journey led him to Black...

Kenneth Owen Taylor

Kenneth Owen Taylor

Apr 5, 2025

Kenneth Owen Taylor, 92, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Rochester Estates Senior Living in Rochester, IL.

Ken was born on August 4, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Delbert and Julia (Owens) Taylor. He married Janet Lea Taylor on November 1, 1952 and she preceded him in death on November...

Thomas J. Uzzo

Thomas J. Uzzo

Apr 1, 2025

Thomas J. Uzzo (70), of Springfield, IL, passed away on April 1, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle against cancer. Tom was born in Havre de Gras, Maryland, on November 4th, 1954, and was the son of Salvatore and Dorothy (Gordon) Uzzo. He married Susan Schroeder on October 23, 1982, in Davenport, Iowa....

Brenda Marie (Hullman)  Kurniskie

Brenda Marie (Hullman) Kurniskie

Mar 29, 2025

Brenda Marie (Hullman) Kurniskie, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away at home on Saturday March 29, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born in Springfield, IL on August 15, 1960 and was the daughter of Thomas and Alice Hullmann. She married Kent Kurniskie on June 23, 1991.

She enjoyed playing with...

Mary Alice (Cowhick)  Tuxhorn

Mary Alice (Cowhick) Tuxhorn

Mar 29, 2025

Mary Alice Tuxhorn, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 8, 1940, in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois to James Edward and Regina O'Donnell Cowhick. She married Benjamin William Tuxhorn, son of Elmer and Mary Smith Tuxhorn, in Senatobia, Tate County, MS, on November 2,...

Brett William Klebe

Brett William Klebe

Mar 20, 2025

Services will be held on April 16th, 2025 at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St. in Rochester, starting with visitation at 10:30 AM followed by private funeral services at 11:30 AM. Brett will be laid to rest at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL where the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will conduct Military Honors...

James W. Havens

James W. Havens

Mar 17, 2025

James W. Havens, 85, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday March 17, 2025. James was born in Roodhouse, IL on August 27, 1939, the son of William and Vera O (Shive) Havens.

James was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Daniel and Thomas Havens, and his ex-wife, Phyllis Akers Havens.

James...

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