Obituaries

Apr 1, 2022

David Kirby Warren, 68, of Springfield, passed away on Friday April 1, 2022.

David was born on November 8, 1953 the son of Frank and Mary (Conlon) Warren.

David worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier, retiring after 35 years of service. He had a connection with the funeral home because...

Mar 31, 2022

Thurla Mae Richards passed away peacefully at her home on March 31, 2022 in Lincoln, Illinois.

She was born September 5, 1929 in Alton to Russell Allen and Catherine Elizabeth McGregor Barnard. She grew up in Athensville and graduated from Greenfield High School in 1947.  She married Robert W. Richards on December 24, 1948 in Springfield. He...

Mar 31, 2022

Stephen Willard Franklin, 66, passed away peacefully in his home on March 31, 2022 in the company of his family.

Born on October 18, 1955 to Gillis and Helen (Miller) Franklin, Stephen was a life-long resident of Edinburg. He was a devoted husband and father, who enjoyed spending time outdoors and camping with his family and dogs....

Mar 30, 2022

David K. Smith, 64 of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, March 30th at his residence. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 24, from 10:00AM until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00AM at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St. in Rochester. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Association or the...

Mar 29, 2022

Timothy W. Cunningham, 54 of Springfield, IL passed away at his home on Tuesday March 29, 2022.

Timothy was born in Springfield, IL on November 15, 1967 the son of Robert Cunningham and Ruth (Gounds) Cunningham.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hall; his parents; brothers, Randy and Rodney Cunningham; sisters, Nancy...

Mar 28, 2022

Nellie Marie Pryor, 81 of Springfield passed away on March 28, 2022 in the company of her family.

Nellie was born on March 29, 1940 in Springfield and was the daughter of William N. Widner and Nellie E. Widner.

She was married to her husband Bob Pryor for 52 years. Nellie is survived by her...

Mar 26, 2022

Jean Ann (Todd) Harbour, 63, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at St. John's Hospital.

Jean Ann was born on February 6, 1959, in Springfield, the daughter of James and Evelyn (Merry) Todd.

She enjoyed crafts, and spending time with her family and friends.

Jean Ann is preceded in death...

Mar 26, 2022

Robert "Mike" Jordan, 63, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday March 26, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in the company of his family. Mike was born in Springfield on April 2, 1958 the son of Charles E. and Sharon P. (Davis) Jordan.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Charles. He is survived by his...

Mar 23, 2022

Suzanne J. "Sue" Price, 98, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Sue was born on January 26, 1924, was adopted in infancy, and raised by Frank C. and Dorothy N. Jones of Springfield. Sue attended and graduated from Lawrence Grade and Springfield High Schools. She began working at CIPS while in high school and continued...

Mar 22, 2022

Albertus "Bert" Gaylord Barber, 90, of Springfield, died March 22, 2022.

He was born on July 11, 1931, to Albertus Gaylord and Thelma Barber in Decatur, IL.

Bert attended Bement High School and was raised in Milmine, IL.

He was married to Deloris Barber on October 20, 1990.  He was previously married to...

Mar 18, 2022

David A. Kozelka, 90, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Cedarhurst of Springfield. David was born in Chicago, on October 14, 1931, the son of Robert and Miriam (Ashley) Kozelka. He married Reba Stanton on June 9, 1956 in Loami.

David was a member of Lakeside Christian Church where he served as an...

Mar 18, 2022

William Ray Harris, 73, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home on Friday March 18, 2022. William was born in Springfield, IL on March 29, 1948 the son of Gene and Betty (Scott) Harris.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary Harris; son, William E. Harris; daughter, Kimberly A. Harris; wife, Rose Harris;...

Mar 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald (Bud) E Norman Sr announce his passing on the 18th of March 2022. Bud passed away at the age of 87 with his family by his side

Bud will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years Donna L Norman, His 2 sons Donald (bud) Jr...

Mar 16, 2022

Gary Wayne Lane, 72, of Dawson, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his home.

Gary was born on March 19, 1949, in Springfield, the son of Kenneth C. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Richards) Lane. He attended and graduated from Tri-City High School in 1967. Gary loved hunting, gardening and socializing with his friends.

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Mar 12, 2022

Cameron E. Bentley, 11, of Springfield, IL passed away on March 12, 2022 in Springfield.

Cameron was born in Springfield on October 2, 2010 and was the son of Kayla M. Tomizoli and Brandon E. Bentley. Cameron was preceded in death by his grandfather, David Bentley; great uncle, Randy Tomizoli; and his cousin, Quinton Tomlizoli.

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Mar 12, 2022

Virginia Mae (Prinzivalli) Schwarberg, 99, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at River Birch Christian Village.

Virginia was the sixth of seven daughters of Baldasari (Ben) and Winnie (Lively) Prinzivalli.  She lived her entire life in Springfield, except for the years she was with her husband on military assignment.  She grew up on...

Mar 12, 2022

Angela Eaton Hamilton, 58, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Angie was born in Salem, Kentucky, on March 5, 1964, the daughter of Pamela (Smiley) Eaton. She was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and University of Tennessee. Angie worked as an attorney for several years and most recently at Illinois...

Mar 11, 2022

Alan L. Cole, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11th, 2022 at the age of 60. He is survived by his parents, Dorothy (Pagel) and Herb Cole of Mechanicsburg, his wife, Becky Cole of Illiopolis, daughters, Natalie Cole of Illiopolis and Emily VanNote of Mechanicsburg, brothers, David Cole and son Ethan Cole...

Mar 11, 2022

Brandon Wayne Mendenhall, 40, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Brandon was born in Springfield, on February 25, 1982, the son of David Mendenhall and Dawnal (Butcher) Mahan. He was a member of the National Rodeo Bull Riders Association, former member of the Mechanicsburg Fire Department, and Past...

Mar 11, 2022

Ronald G. Brest, 80, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born January 6, 1942, in Springfield, IL, the son of Harold J. Brest and Grace Dexheimer. He married Judith I. Sargent on March 1, 1963. She survives him.

Ron retired from Bunn-O-Matic as a press operator. He loved the Chicago Cubs,...