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Gerald Allen Rouse

Gerald Allen Rouse

Jan 14, 2022

Gerald Allen Rouse, 76, of Petersburg, IL passed away at his home on Friday January 14, 2022 in the company of his family.

Gerald was born in Springfield on February 22, 1945. He was married to his wife, Beverly M. (Otto) Rouse for 25 years this upcoming year. Gerald loved his whole family; he was a very...

Bernice P Renken

Bernice P Renken

Jan 14, 2022

Bernice Pauline Renken, 89, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday January 14, 2022 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

Bernice was born in Pleasant Plains, IL on March 21, 1932 the daughter H. George and Martha Renken.

She worked for Food Center, Illinois Bell, Hiram Walker Distillery in Peoria and the State Department of Financial...

Jo Anna Elaine Rentschler

Jo Anna Elaine Rentschler

Jan 13, 2022

Jo Anna Elaine Rentschler, 46, of Dawson, was welcomed through the gates of Heaven on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. Jo Anna aws born on May 13, 1975, in Springfield, the daughter of Fred and Marilyn (Bowman) Rentschler. She graduated from Tri-City High School, Eastern Illinois University and Valparaiso Law School. She was preceded in death...

Bobby Dee Keith

Bobby Dee Keith

Jan 11, 2022

Bobby Dee Keith, 63, of Springfield, IL passed away on January 11, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center.

Bobby was born in Dallas Texas on March 8, 1958.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bobby Jr., and several brothers.

Bobby is survived by wife, Janie Brown; daughter, Jeannie (Kevin) Fishburn; 3...

Robert Wayne King

Robert Wayne King

Jan 10, 2022

Robert Wayne King, 87, of Sherman, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home. Robert was born on September 13, 1934, in Auburn, the son of Halford and Ada (Roush) King. He worked for Carnation in Jacksonville, which later became Nestle, for over 20 years until his retirement. Robert also enjoyed construction work and watching Westerns...

Wayne P Cress

Wayne P Cress

Jan 7, 2022

Wayne Paul Cress, 73, of Springfield, IL passed away on January 7, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center.

Wayne was born in Quincy, IL on April 30, 1948 the son of Melvin and Marion (Henkenmeyer) Cress. He married Linda Platt on July, 30 1972.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; son, Eric James Cress...

James Kulawiak

James Kulawiak

Jan 7, 2022

James Kulawiak, 83, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2022.  Born in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Ann Kulawiak; James served in the United States Army as a Light Weapons Infantryman & Honor Guard from 1955 to 1958 and is survived by his wife of 64 years, Loretta; brothers Larry (Diane) and Edward (Chris); sisters Alice Consalvo (Dan) and...

Stephen Michael Graham

Stephen Michael Graham

Jan 5, 2022

Stephen Michael Graham, 65, of Springfield, IL passed away at St. John's Hospital on Wednesday January 5, 2022. Stephen was born in Springfield on July 8, 1956 the son of George Walter and Audene Dorothy (Hill) Graham. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Graham; sister, Michelle Pratt...

Emma Louise (Requarth)  Thomas

Emma Louise (Requarth) Thomas

Jan 4, 2022

Emma Louise (Requarth) Thomas, 89, of Edinburg, passed away on January 4, 2022, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

Emma was born on January 3, 1933, in Edinburg, the daughter of Lawrence C. and Rhea (Grant) Requarth. She married Raymond F. Thomas on March 16, 1952. She was a homemaker as well as worked for the State of Illinois...

Lee Allen Elder

Lee Allen Elder

Jan 2, 2022

Lee Allen Elder, 56, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his home in Springfield. Lee was born on September 28, 1965, in Orlando, Florida, the son of LaVerne and Marilyn (Needham) Elder. He was a truck driver and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids, watching Steelers Football and NASCAR.

Lee is...

Kathie M (Aldridge)  Hart

Kathie M (Aldridge) Hart

Jan 2, 2022

Kathie M (Aldridge) Hart, 69, of Springfield, IL passed away at her home on Sunday January 2, 2022 in the company of her family. Kathie was born in Springfield on January 28, 1952 the daughter of Gerald and Catherine (Bates) Aldridge.

She is survived by her son, Paul (Sarah) Wiseman; daughter, Shannon (John) DeJaynes; granddaughters, Breanna DeJaynes...

John Robert Paul

John Robert Paul

Jan 1, 2022

John Robert Paul, 73, died on New Year's Day 2022. He was born on March 1, 1948, in Litchfield, Illinois, the son of Margaret Helen and William Francis Paul, Sr. He spent his childhood on a farm near Raymond, Illinois, and his teen years in Springfield where he graduated from Griffin High School in 1966. He joined the U.S....

Dorothy Louise (Snyder)  De Von

Dorothy Louise (Snyder) De Von

Jan 1, 2022

Dorothy Louise (Snyder) De Von passed away on January 1, 2022 at Lewis Memorial Christian Home. She was born in Farmersville, IL on April 10, 1934 the daughter of William and Irene (Hazelwood) Snyder. She was married to Robert James De Von on May 9, 1996 and he preceded her in death on October 19, 2013.

She...

Linda Lee (Dunn)  Blakeman

Linda Lee (Dunn) Blakeman

Dec 29, 2021

Linda L. Blakeman, 73, of Illiopolis, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her daughter's home.

Linda was born on April 15, 1948, in Decatur, the daughter of Herbert Wesley and Laura Lee (Huffman) Dunn. She married Terry Lee Blakeman in 1967 and he preceded her in death in 2011.

Linda worked for over...

Robert Dale Patterson

Robert Dale Patterson

Dec 28, 2021

Robert Patterson, 58, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Bob was born on July 25, 1963, in Springfield, the son of Carl and Mary (Lipe) Patterson. He married Tina Spencer on May 18, 1983. Bob loved music, animals, working on cars, and most of all spending time with his family....

Phyllis Sue (Burchett)  Elston

Phyllis Sue (Burchett) Elston

Dec 28, 2021

Phyllis Sue (Burchett) Elston, 74, of Divernon, IL passed away in Springfield on December 28, 2021. Phyllis was born in Decatur, IL on December 10, 1947 the daughter of Paul O. and Margaret V. (Kerr) Burchett. She married Davey J. Elston on April 15, 1966 in Pontiac, IL and together they were married for 55 years.

Phyllis...

Bruce Esmond

Bruce Esmond

Dec 21, 2021

Bruce Esmond of San Diego, CA, native of Springfield, IL, died peacefully at the  age of 93, on December 21, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 37 years,  Virginia (VanCamp), daughters Connie Esmond (John) Kiger, Suzanne (Mark)  Pettyjohn and Jane (Joel) Cowan, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren,  also his niece and nephews, and their children....

Roger Duane Cullers

Roger Duane Cullers

Dec 21, 2021

Roger Cullers 1943-2021

Born to Estle and Marian Louise (Leslie) Taylor

The youngest of five children: (surviving) Leslie (Nancy Neuber) of Iowa City, Larry (Sharon Clark) of Springfield and Sharon Morescki (deceased Gene) of Phoenix, and Jerry (deceased).

Born in Springfield IL January 20, 1943

Married Doris Ellen (Guernsey) on Jan...

Randy Shartzer

Randy Shartzer

Dec 19, 2021

Randy Shartzer, 66, of Illiopolis, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at his home. Randy was born on December 3, 1955, in Decatur, the son of Arthur and Dorothy (Stokes) Shartzer. Randy is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and a brother-in-law. He is survived by his two daughters, Rebecca Cottrell and Lisa Shartzer; three grandchildren;...

Dorothy Rose Fleming

Dorothy Rose Fleming

Dec 15, 2021

Dorothy Rose Fleming, lovingly known as "Dottie" and "Grandottie" was born on April 17th, 1931 in Anson, Maine to her parents John Longley and Goldie Porter. She passed away peacefully on December 15th, 2021. She was dearly loved by her family, late husband, close friends, and a few very lucky rescue cats.

One of five children, Dottie...

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