Obituaries

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,...

Mar 7, 2022

Mary Jo Ulm, 79, of Riverton, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center, in Springfield. Mary Jo was born on August 18, 1942, in Springfield, the daughter of Harold and Deloris (Coontz) Eggleston. She married Lloyd "Dean" Ulm in 1980 and he preceded her in death in 2006. Mary was lifelong member of Knox Presbyterian...

Mar 4, 2022

Leo Dapron 84, of Springfield, IL passed away on March 4, 2022.

Leo was born on August 3, 1937 in Springfield, IL the son of Leo L. and Florence Dapron. Leo was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon (Cruise) Dapron, one son-in-law, Rodney Reynolds; and two grandsons, Danny Dapron, Jr. and Rodney Reynolds II.

Mar 3, 2022

Audrey "Jean Armes" Pratt, 96, of Springfield, Illinois died at Memorial Medical Center on Thursday March 3, 2022.

Audrey was born on December 30, 1925 in Watseka, Illinois the daughter of Alfred and Grace Legan.

She married Paul Armes on September 21, 1942 and he preceded her in death in September of 1966. Later, she...

Feb 27, 2022

Christopher Lee Barrow, 46, of Springfield, IL passed away peacefully in the company of his family on Sunday February 27, 2022.

Chris was born in Springfield on July 21, 1975 the son of Robert Lee Barrow Sr. and Karen Sue Schiffer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen; uncle, Walter Schiffer; and his...

Feb 25, 2022

Starlin "Star" J. Lochridge, 69, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday February 25, 2022 at St. Johns Hospital in the company of her family. Star was born in Springfield on March 31, 1952 the daughter of Byron and Rosemary (Putting) Lochridge.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; her sister, Carolyn Rausch and brother, Stanley...

Feb 23, 2022

Kathryn Ann Goldsby, 61, of Springfield, IL, passed away at 9:47am on February 23, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center from the complications of pneumonia. The family is being served by Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home.

Kathy was born on June 3, 1960 in Springfield, the daughter of Bob and Lois (Roberts) Creel.

She was proceeded...

Feb 23, 2022

Leo Crawford, 97, of Springfield, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at St. John's Hospital, surrounded by his children.

Leo was born on December 31, 1924, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of William and Catherine (Gavigan) Crawford. He was a graduate of Barnum High School and began his career as a farmer in Iowa. Leo...

Feb 23, 2022

Cathy Ganschinietz, 74, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home.

Cathy was born on July 1, 1947, in East St. Louis, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Schreiber) Van Volkenburg. She married William Ganschinietz on August 17, 1968.

Cathy was an avid artist and teacher. She worked in communications, as...

Feb 22, 2022

Paul H. Padget, 72, of Springfield, IL passed away at St. John's Hospital on February 22, 2022.

Paul was born in Springfield, IL on August 14, 1949 the son of Ebert and Mary Lou (Pettitt) Padget.

Paul graduated from Southeast High School on June 6, 1968 and went on to join the United States Navy....

Feb 20, 2022

Margaret Ethel Stephens passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the age of 92, at Aperion Capitol Care after a long illness.

Margaret was born in Edinburg, IL on September 25, 1929 to Carl and Edith Lofquist.  She lived her entire adult life in Springfield, IL.

Margaret retired from the Secretary of State after...

Feb 19, 2022

Odin Wayne Denton, 3 months, of Edinburg, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at St. John's Hospital. Odin was born in Springfield on October 28, 2021, the son of Sean Denton and Natalie Hurley. Grandson of Harold and Daphne Hurley of Edinburg.He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents. Odin is survived by his parents; siblings, Iris...

Feb 19, 2022

Don Bounds, 66, of Springfield, passed away February 19, 2022 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parent Donald and Margaret Bounds, Brother Hawley, and Sister Nancy.

Don was a friend to many, a skilled carpenter, he was always willing to lend a hand with any project,...

Feb 18, 2022

Patrick Charles Casper, 64, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Patrick was born on March 17, 1957, in Springfield, the son of Joseph and Lucille (Flicker) Casper. He married Mary Anne McCann on April 18, 1980. Patrick worked for District 186 at Jane Addams Elementary School for...

Feb 15, 2022

Kenneth R. Metcalf Jr. 56, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Kenny was born in Springfield, on July 17, 1965, the son of Kenneth and Jean (Mann) Metcalf.

Kenny was a member of the Mechanicsburg Fire Department for 34 years, current president of the Mechanicsburg Fire District Board,...