Obituaries

Apr 24, 2022

Ronald Burris, 82, of Ormond Beach, FL formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday April 24, 2022 in the company of his family.

Ron was born in Springfield, IL on March 18, 1940 the son of Loren and Marie (Bessie) Burris. He attended and graduated from Lanphier High School in the class of 1958. Ron worked...

Apr 23, 2022

Kenneth E. Brown, 83, of Pleasant Plains, IL passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022. Kenneth was born in Pleasant Plains on February 18, 1939 the son of King and Erma Brown.

He was married to his wife Joyce from 1959 till her death in 2015.

Kenneth loved to turkey hunt and attend live auctions....

Apr 23, 2022

Carol Mae McCall, 83, of Springfield, IL passed away on April 23, 2022 at her home.

Carol was born in Springfield on December 24, 1938 the daughter of Gerald and Ethel (Conlee) Richards.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Ben and Jerry Williams; as well as several siblings.

Carol is...

Apr 22, 2022

Barbara Herchy passed away on April 22, 2022, at her home.  Barb was born May 22, 1936 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Ethel Beckman Peters and Webster Peters.

Barb and her husband, Ron Herchy, were happily married for over 66 years.  Of this union, came a daughter, Pamela Herchy Kienzler. Pam departed this life on September...

Apr 20, 2022

Beverly Jo Brockman, 88, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at her home.

Beverly was born on June 19, 1933, in Sangamon County, IL., the daughter of Russell and Iris (Lyons) Sutherd. She married Lucien (L.C.) Brockman on July 15, 1951, in Pleasant Plains and he preceded her in death on May 11,...

Apr 18, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Redding, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at her residence.

Elizabeth was born August 27, 1941 in Springfield the daughter of Theodore R and Emma (Berry) Matthew.  She married Ronald Lee Redding Sr. on March 26, 1960 in Springfield; he survives.

Elizabeth was a homemaker and enjoyed refinishing furniture...

Apr 16, 2022

Anton R. "Butch" Butchek, 79, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Butch was born on January 10, 1943, in Springfield, the son of Anton and Ann (Powers) Butchek.

He married Judith Ann Skeeters on June 29, 1963, and she preceded him in death in 2020. Butch...

Apr 14, 2022

Mary Lynn Culler, age 85 of Springfield, passed away on April 14, 2022 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Taylorville. She was born in Springfield, IL on March 30, 1937 to Henry and Clara L. (Long) Gebben.

She married Arthur F. Culler in 1987. He preceded her in death in 2004. She is also preceded in death...

Apr 13, 2022

Lee A. Spurgeon, 82, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at his home.

Lee was born on October 26, 1939, in Rochester, the son of Vernon and Mabel (Wright) Spurgeon. He married Janet Leach on January 25, 1963 and they shared 59 years together.

He is survived by his wife, Janet; son,...

Apr 10, 2022

Steven R. Haines, 65, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his residence.

Steve was born on December 17, 1956, in Springfield, the son of Herbert and Annabelle (Ramsey) Haines. Steve graduated from Glenwood High School in 1974, during which time he was involved with Glenwood Singers and also played in the band. He...

Apr 4, 2022

Susan Marie Edwards, 62, of Springfield passed away at Reflections in Chatham on Monday April 4, 2022.

Susan was born in Kalamazoo, MI on October 20, 1959 the daughter of Wayne Edwards and Janet (Olson) Edwards.

She was preceded in death by numerous Aunts and Uncles.

Susan is survived by her parents, Wayne...

Apr 3, 2022

J. Lorraine (Lori)  Kinkade, 70, of Buckeye, AZ, formerly of Rochester, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at her home with her husband and daughter in attendance after a valiant battle with cancer. Lorraine was born on April 26, 1951, in Springfield, the daughter of John R. and Myrtle E. (Price) Kinkade. She attended Rochester Schools and...

Apr 3, 2022

Lee S. Baker, 90, of Edinburg, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at his home.

Lee was born on November 25, 1931, in Southfork Township, the son of Herman and Ola (Lee) Baker.

He married Joyce A. Hargis on January 18, 1953 at Sharpsburg United Methodist Church and she preceded him in death on...

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...