Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Dorothy M. (Saunders) Mahar, 94, of Springfield passed away on Friday November 12, 2021 at the Bickford House of Springfield. Dorothy was born on November 4, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Orrin and Jenny Saunders. Dorothy also served her county as Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1948-1951. Dorothy worked in the Illinois Legislature for...

Nov 11, 2021

Steven S. Trells, 57, of Athens, IL passed away on Thursday November 11, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Steve was born in Springfield on September 18, 1964 the son of Michael and Connie (Miller) Trells. He graduated from Lanphier High School and retired from the State Journal Register.

Steve was stubborn, hardheaded, loving and generous....

Nov 6, 2021

William Colson Womack, 11 days, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his home. William was born on October 26, 2021 in Springfield, the son of William Womack and Meredith Cockrell. He is survived by his parents; half sister, Fairlynn; maternal grandparents Herb & Cherie Cockrell; paternal grandparents, Eric & Crystal Womack.

Nov 5, 2021

Leonard Dale Lewis, 81, of Dawson, passed away on Friday, November, 5, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Dale was born on July 7, 1940, in Reeves, TN, the son of Leonard and Mozelle (Williams) Lewis. He married Phyllis Schuyler in December of 1973 and she survives. Dale worked as an Operating Engineer for Local...

Nov 4, 2021

Anna Geraldine Boehme, 97, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Anna was born on January 20, 1924 in Chatham, IL, the daughter of William Wallner and Marie Harms. She married Ralph John William Boehme and he preceded her in death in 1987.

Anna devoted her life to being a homemaker and was a...

Nov 4, 2021

Wilma Jean Ayers, 95, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield.

Jean was born on August 27, 1926, in Rochester, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Popp) Schumacher. She married Paul Cary Ayers on January 9, 1946.

Jean partnered in farming with Paul in Rochester and lived all her...

Nov 2, 2021

Ronald (Spike) Craigmiles, 86, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, November, 2, 2021 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Springfield. He was born on September 13, 1935, in Chicago, the son of Donald and June (Czarnecki) Craigmiles. Spike served his country as a proud Marine during the Korean Conflict. In addition to being a welder and pipefitter, he was an...

Nov 2, 2021

Helen J. Moore, 99, of Buffalo, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her son's home. Helen was born on February 2, 1922, in Auburn, the daughter of Herbert and Anna (Raman) Schlicht. She married John Moore in 1942 and he preceded her in death in 2009.

Helen was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church...

Nov 1, 2021

Lawrence "Larry" J. Essig, of Rochester, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.  Larry was born on February 17,1953, in Melrose Park, IL, the son of Norbert Essig and Marie Essig Mally.  He married Anne Schneider on October 22, 1983, in Normal, IL and is survived by his wife, children: Chris (Lalaina Rabary) Essig and Katelynn...

Oct 31, 2021

Darrol Wayne Disney, 74, of Taylorville, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Darrol was born on July 16, 1947, the son of Elmer and Mildred (Atkinson) Disney. He worked for local farmers for years before going to work in Springfield as a school bus monitor before retiring. Darrol is preceded in death by his...

Oct 28, 2021

Sallie M. Fry, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away Thursday, October 28th, 2021 in her home. She was born April 15th, 1957 to Robert and Mary Stroh in Springfield, Illinois. Sallie married Jim T. Fry on November 25th, 1981. She is preceded in death by her husband Jim Fry, daughter Jennifer Fry, father Robert Stroh, brother Ted Stroh, parents-in-law...

Oct 28, 2021

Frederick Putnam King 96, departed this life Thursday, October 28, 2021 in the early morning hours at St John's Hospital IMC unit surrounded by his family.

Fred was born in Springfield, Sangamon County, October 3, 1925 to Harry L and Rutha (Widdows) King. Springfield was always his home except for his years in the Navy during WW...

Oct 28, 2021

Deloris A. Rogers, 73, of Illiopolis, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by loving friends and family.

Deloris was born on August 15, 1948, in Springfield, the daughter of Alfred and Doris (Stubbs) Spencer. She married Bill Rogers and he survives.

Deloris served on the Illiopolis Village & Township Board,...

Oct 25, 2021

James William Farris, 66, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Jim was born on November 8, 1954, in Springfield, to Elmer and Loretta (McGlenn) Farris. He married Sandra Mohn in 1993 and she survives. Jim is also survived by five children, Dalton (Sara) Farris of Dunlap; Cody (Jena)...

Oct 23, 2021

Deborah Ellen Moore, 65, of rural Riverton Illinois departed from this life on October 23, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born August 24, 1956, in Springfield Illinois, to the late Doris E Byerline and George W Speaks.

Deborah married the love of her life of the past 45 years to Dennis M Moore on March...

Oct 20, 2021

Mabel Ruth "Bootsie" Estes, 80, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center.

Bootsie was born in Springfield on April 30, 1941 the daughter of Daniel E. and Mabel I. (Turner) Hayes.

She married her husband James L. Estes on July 8, 1961 and they had 8 children.

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Oct 16, 2021

Blanche Lefever, 97, of Edinburg, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Blanche was born on February 7, 1924, in Stonington, the daughter of John and Dora (Mills) Blair. She married LaVerne R. "Dutch" Lefever on January 9, 1947, in Palmyra, Mo and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2010.

Oct 16, 2021

Darrell L. Davis, 71, of Edinburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Darrell was born on January 1, 1950, in Taylorville, the son of Robert D. and Theotis "Stub" (Owens) Davis. He graduated from Edinburg High School in 1968 and went on to enlist in the US...

Oct 15, 2021

Richard A. Strode fell asleep with the love of his life and woke up peacefully next to his Maker on October 15, 2021.

Rick was born in Springfield, IL, on September 15, 1942, the son of Charles R. and Ethel I. (Trotter) Strode.  He married Donna Lee Tuxhorn on June 14, 1968, at the 3rd Presbyterian Church...

Oct 15, 2021

Lloyd "ROB" C. Robertson, 81, of Springfield passed away peacefully in the company of his family on October 15, 2021 at St. John's Hospital.

Rob was born on May 28, 1940 in Springfield, Illinois. He married Elaine Coventry on October 13, 1993.

Rob was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and a brother.