Obituaries

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.

Oct 12, 2021

Samuel Loren Sexton passed away suddenly at home October 12, 2021.  Sam married Angela Merritt December 12, 2012.  Sam is survived by his wife Angie, step daughter Lacey Stephenson (Mark) and three granddaughters he adored, Ava, Savannah and Everly, sister Kandi McCann (Matt).  He is preceded in death by his grandson Kane, mother Nancy and father Jack.

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Oct 10, 2021

Thelma M (Propst) Carnduff, 87, of Springfield, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday October 10, 2021. Thelma was born in Greenview, IL on June 17, 1934 the daughter of Arthur and Vera (Losey) Propst.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Lee Carnduff; as well as her sister, Patricia and...

Oct 7, 2021

Joy Davison Sexton, 90, died October 7, 2021 at River Birch Senior Living in Springfield. She was born July 24, 1931, in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of Jess Lloyd and Grace Weaver Davison. She married Clarence A. (Red) Sexton in 1960 and he died in 1989.

Preceding her in death were her parents; four brothers, Lloyd, Dale,...

Oct 7, 2021

Alsie E. Rinehart Bennett Engle of Alton passed away at Regency Care in Springfield IL on October 7, 2021.

Alsie was born in Saluda County, SC on February 21, 1940 the daughter of Kenny L. and Mary Jessie Corley Rinehart.

Alsie was an administrative assistant for her working career and was a member of the...

Oct 7, 2021

James T. Wolford, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday October 7, 2021 at his home.

James was born in Jacksonville on February 9, 1936 the son of James Charles and Eula (Campbell) Wolford. He married Donna Cass on July 27, 1962 in Springfield; she preceded him in death on December 30, 2012.

Mr. Wolford...

Oct 2, 2021

Willie "Fox" Carroll, 83, of Springfield, IL passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Saturday October 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. Willie was born in Evanston County, KY on June 16, 1938 the son of Guy and Susie (Childress).

On August 4th, 1962 he married his wife, Phyllis Jack. He was a laborer most of his...