Obituaries

Feb 14, 2022

Diedre S. Cawley, 64, of Sherman, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Diedre was born on August 15, 1957, in Springfield, the daughter of Don and Virginia (Herrin) Bowers. She married Mike Cawley on October 22, 1983, and he survives. Diedre was a member of Westside Christian Church and enjoyed reading,...

Feb 13, 2022

Robert (Bob) Glenn Lockeby, 93 of South Jacksonville, IL passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 13, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Bob was born to Barney and Celestia (Austin) Lockeby on March 26, 1928 in Desoto, IL.  He is survived by his wife, Karen Ann (K.A.) of 58 years, daughters Linda...

Feb 11, 2022

Larry R. Watkins, Sr., 78, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Larry was born on May 27, 1943, in Springfield, the son of Elmer Ray and Venetta Fern (Wake) Watkins.

Larry enjoyed racing, snowmobiling, flea markets, and was a real wheeler and dealer. He was an integral part...

Feb 10, 2022

Ronald Holstein, 82, of Edinburg, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Ron was born on July 13, 1939 in Springfield, the son of Charles and Lela (Hambelton) Holstein. He married Joyce Derringer on July 28, 1962. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in German from 1959-1962 in the 13th...

Feb 9, 2022

Ruth J. Glasscock, 91, of Riverton, IL passed away peacefully at Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday February 9, 2022.

Ruth was born in Jacksonville, IL on October 1, 1930 the daughter of William and Nora Scott. She married her husband, Wayne M. Glasscock on July 21, 954 and he preceded her in death on June 24, 2006....

Feb 8, 2022

Sophia Davis, 19 months old, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at St. John's Hospital. Sophia was born on July 1, 2020, in Springfield, the daughter of Casandra Needham. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Rodney Pickrel; great grandparents, Debi Cantrall, Helen Needham, Jim Butler, Harold and Linda Page, and Betty and Paul Nelson. Sophia is...

Feb 4, 2022

Raymond F. Shartzer, 71, of Mt. Auburn, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home. Raymond was born on October 11, 1950, in Illiopolis, the son of John and Doris (Stokes) Shartzer. He enjoyed watching westerns, fishing, hunting and camping in his younger days. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Gist. He is...

Feb 4, 2022

Connie Sue Watkins, 67, of New Berlin, IL passed away on Friday February 4, 2022.

Connie was born in Litchfield, IL on July 4, 1954 the daughter of Thomas and Helen Rice. She married her husband David Watkins in Springfield on March 16, 1979.

Connie loved spending time with her friends and family, but she...

Feb 4, 2022

Patricia L Groth, 81, of Springfield, IL passed away on February 4, 2022 at the Villas East in Sherman.

Patricia was born in Springfield, IL on August 5, 1940 the daughter of Phillip and Valada Durkin. She married her husband, Francis C. Groth Jr. on June 14, 1963.

She enjoyed reading a good book with...

Feb 3, 2022

Robert "Bob" Lee Spicer, 84, of Springfield, IL passed away on Thursday February 3, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center.

Bob was born in Lick, IL on June 27, 1937 the son of Earl E. and Maude J. (Bumgardner) Spicer.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Nelson T. Spicer; sister, Hazel Bruley; and great...

Feb 2, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robin Carol Hallahan. She left this earth to join her loved ones in Heaven on February 2nd, 2022.

Robin was born on September 3rd, 1963 in Seattle, Washington. She grew up in Yakima, Washington, attending school at Roosevelt Elementary, Franklin Middle School, and Eisenhower High School....

Feb 1, 2022

Tiana Elizabeth Miller, born and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at St. John's Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Katherine Johnson; brother, Tristan Miller; grandparents, Elizabeth Robertson & Russell Miller; great grandparents, Jerry & Reba Robertson; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Tiana is preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents,...

Jan 26, 2022

Joseph Earl Anderson, 68 died January 26, 2022 at Memorial Health. Joe graduated from Lanphier H.S. and went to work in School District 186 completing 32 years of service as a custodian at Lanphier.

Visitation for Joe will be at the Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home on Monday February 21, 2022 from 10:00am to 11:30am to be...

Jan 22, 2022

Joyce Ann (Reynolds) Willis, 86, of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday January 22, 2022 in Naperville, Illinois surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born in Pope County, IL on October 22, 1935 the daughter of Iley and Wilma (Fulkerson) Reynolds.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lowell...

Jan 22, 2022

Timothy Wayne Hobbs, 58, of Edinburg, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Tim was born on October 25, 1963, in Springfield, the son of Clarence Ray and Roberta Mae (Womack) Hobbs.

In his younger days, Tim enjoyed rodeoing and team roping. After retiring as a correctional officer  from Taylorville Correctional...

Jan 22, 2022

Elaine L. Miller, 73, of Buffalo, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at her home.

Elaine was born on June 17, 1948, in Springfield, the daughter of Elmer and Esther (Mottershaw) Graham. She married David Miller on December, 21 1985, and he preceded her in death in 2020. Elaine worked as an RN, starting out in...

Jan 22, 2022

Howard M. Chiles, Jr. 96, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday. January 22, 2022 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Howard was born in Champaign, IL. on May 5, 1925, the son of Howard Sr. and Mary Lena (Goodman) Chiles. He married Anna Mae Brown and she preceded him in death in 1987. He was a WWII and Korean...

Jan 15, 2022

Larry L. Fountain, 77, of Edinburg, passed away on Saturday. January 15, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. Larry was born on October 3, 1944, the son of Leslie and Norma (Younker) Fountain. he married his childhood sweetheart, Cynthia Miller on May 12, 1963, in Edinburg. He worked for as a service technician for Sears for 32 years, served...

Jan 15, 2022

Janet Lee Beckemeyer, 69, passed away in Alton, Illinois, on January 15. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 19, at Rochester Cemetery on West Main St. in Rochester, Illinois.

Jan was born on January 1, 1953, in Alton, Illinois, to Warren and Alva Beckemeyer. She graduated from Rochester High School....

Jan 14, 2022

Drew Jones passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 after a prolonged illness. He was born August 30, 1978 in Springfield, IL.

Drew attended Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, IL and graduated in 1997. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing video games, and riding his bike around Springfield.

He is survived...