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Marsha (Schwartz)  Messmore

Marsha (Schwartz) Messmore

Jul 10, 2022

Marsha E. (Schwartz) Messmore, 66, of Springfield, IL passed away at her home on Sunday July 10, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Marsha was born in Paris, IL on August 30, 1955 and was the daughter of Donald R. and Jane A. (Forbes) Schwartz. Marsha married her husband, Jack Messmore on April 3, 1976. Jack and Marsha...

Jack K Taylor

Jack K Taylor

Jul 7, 2022

Jack K. Taylor, 86, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the Villas of South Park, in Chatham.

Jack was born on December 31, 1935, in White Hall, IL., the son of Kenneth and Georgia (Nagle) Taylor. He married Phyllis Pearson on July 12, 1959. Jack served as Superintendent of Rochester School District from...

Mark William Coultas

Mark William Coultas

Jul 5, 2022

Mark W. Coultas, 42, of Springfield IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Mark was born in Pittsfield, IL on March 29, 1980, son of Mark Coultas and Susie (Little) Schmidt. Mark graduated from Rochester High School in 1999 and then served in the US Navy from 2000-2004. After serving...

Lacey L. Lowe-Black

Lacey L. Lowe-Black

Jul 4, 2022

Lacey L. Lowe-Black, 40 of Fort Payne, AL. Formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday July 4, 2022 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center, AL

She is survived by her son, Christian Moore; mother, Irene Maurer (Edward); sisters, Kelly, Kim, Karen and Kerry; as well as several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and several Nieces, and Nephews.

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Joella (Griffith)  Rogers

Joella (Griffith) Rogers

Jul 4, 2022

Joella Rogers, 90, passed away on July 4, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She married Jackie Wayne Rogers on December 17, 1954. They were married 64 years before he passed away on April 27, 2019. Joella and Jack met while they were in the service, Joella was in the US Navy and Jack was in the United States Marines. ...

Bobbyjo Harris

Bobbyjo Harris

Jun 30, 2022

Bobbyjo Harris, 63, of Springfield, IL passed away on Thursday June 30, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones.

Bobbyjo was born in Springfield on September 1, 1958 and is the son of Robert Marshall and Viola (Brown) Harris.

He married the love of his life, Tammy Sicilia on February 14, 1994. He was a Cab...

Susan B Bruce

Susan B Bruce

Jun 29, 2022

Susan "Susie" B. Bruce, 64 of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday June 29, 2022 at St. Johns Hospital.

Susie was born in Springfield on October 18, 1957 and was the daughter of John M Bruce and Elaine M (Dixon) Bruce.

Susie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert D. Bruce; and brother...

Joann Wescoat

Joann Wescoat

Jun 27, 2022

Joann Wescoat, 91, of Buffalo, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Taylorville Care Center, in Taylorville, IL.

Joann was born on July 20, 1930, in Charlotte, MI., the daughter of James Stogdell and Cleo Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents, and one sister; Patty Stogdell.

She is survived by her...

Julia Ann Sinkus

Julia Ann Sinkus

Jun 24, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Julia Ann Sinkus, 65, of Springfield died on June 24, 2022. Julia "Julie" Sinkus was born on November 8, 1956, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of William and Barbara (Purpus) Sinkus. A lifelong resident of Sangamon County, she graduated from Rochester High School, lived in Springfield, and retired after a long career at the State Employees...

Shaun O (Hansen)  Walter

Shaun O (Hansen) Walter

Jun 24, 2022

Shaun Walter, 84, of Rochester, Illinois, peacefully past away June 24, 2022, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.  She was born September 24, 1937 in Honeybend, Illinois.  She married William Walter September 18, 1981 in Rochester Illinois.  She worked for Horace Mann for several years before retiring in 1988.  She began working for Rochester Schools as playground and lunch room assistant,...

Al Dennis

Al Dennis

Jun 23, 2022

Bernard "Al" Dennis, 90, of Springfield, IL, passed on Thursday, June 23, 2022, peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born April 16, 1932, in Pontiac, MI the son of Herman and Ethyl Dennis. He married his lifelong love, Bernice Lilleyman on February 12, 1955.

He grew up in a large...

Gary L Ingles

Gary L Ingles

Jun 20, 2022

Gary L Ingles, 74 of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away at home on Monday June 20, 2022.

Gary was born in La Harpe, IL on August 24, 1947 and is the son of Clarence and Helen Ingles; both of whom preceded Gary in Death.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at...

Gary D Leach

Gary D Leach

Jun 15, 2022

Gary D. Leach, 75, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away at his home in Springfield on June 15th surrounded by his loving family.  Visitation will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church in Rochester on Sunday, June 19 from 2:00-5:00PM.  The funeral will take place at St. Jude Catholic Church on Monday, June 20, at 10:00AM followed by burial at...

David W. Wilson

David W. Wilson

Jun 13, 2022

David W. Wilson, 61, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born December 14, 1960 in Springfield, IL the son of Luther and Cordelia (Hunter) Wilson. He married Cheryl Lambert on February 17, 1984. David was employed at Eaton Corporation in Lincoln. He was an avid Cardinal baseball fan...

Tina L Chrisman

Tina L Chrisman

Jun 12, 2022

Tina L Chrisman, 63, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday June 12, 2022 at her residence.

Tina was born on December 22, 1958 and was the daughter of Lloyd Chrisman and Fern Beesley. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Ashley O'Dell; and brothers, Lonnie Williams Sr. and Dale Williams.

Tina was...

Julie Marie Carlisle

Julie Marie Carlisle

Jun 8, 2022

Julie Marie Carlisle, 59, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at her home. Julie was born on September 18, 1962, in Monte Vista, Colorado, the daughter of John and Patricia (McCann) Carlisle. Julie loved animals, especially dogs and cats, and was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and the 4-H Dog Obedience training program. She...

Darlene R Dolahite

Darlene R Dolahite

Jun 7, 2022

Darlene R Dolahite, 78, of Springfield, IL passed away at her home on June 7, 2022.

Darlene was born in Walshville, IL on March 19, 1944 and was the daughter of Anthony Dolahite and Lorene Hughes.

A Celebration of Life is going to be held at a later date.

Cremation services are being...

Harry Lee Mcghee

Harry Lee Mcghee

May 28, 2022

Harry Lee McGhee Jr., 87, of Chatham, passed away at Regency Care in Springfield, IL. on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Harry was born on August 7, 1934, in Brookport, IL., the son of Margaret and Harry Lee McGhee Sr. He worked on the family farm before serving in the US Air Force from July 2, 1955 to July 21,...

Gregorson Kauha'Aha'A Kahue Rider (Plante)

Gregorson Kauha'Aha'A Kahue Rider (Plante)

May 28, 2022

Gregorson Kauha'aha'a Kahue Rider (Plante), 51, of Molokai, HI passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Saturday May 28, 2022.

Greg was born in Kailua, HI on January 26, 1971. He is the son of Michael Rider and Donna (Kahue) Rider. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Albert Plante.

Greg was a...

Roberta Diane Ross

Roberta Diane Ross

May 26, 2022

Roberta Diane Ross, 72, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, May 26,2022 at OSF in Peoria. The daughter of Robert D. and Velma (Mackey) Ross was born on June 29,1949 in Great Bend, Kansas. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1967. Attending Eastern Illinois University, she received a double major in Journalism and English with a double minor...

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