Obituaries

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,...

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...