Obituaries

Nov 26, 2021

Donald C. Mohler, 93, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Heritage Healthcare in Jacksonville, IL.

Don was born on April 19, 1928, in Springfield, the son of Leonard and Rachel (Kussmaul) Mohler. He married Betty Morman on December 31, 1949.

Don retired from Fiat-Allis after 30 years. He then went on...

Nov 24, 2021

Amy Michele (Butchek) Yaris, 53, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday November 24, 2021. Amy was born in Springfield on September 27, 1968 the daughter of Anton R. and Judith A. (Skeeters) Butchek.

She married her husband Steven E. Yaris on October 30, 2003. Amy loved her dog "Wiggles" very much and she also enjoyed doing...

Nov 24, 2021

D. Bernice Davis, 94, was born on April 29, 1927 at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois. She graduated from New Berlin High School in New Berlin, Illinois in 1945. Bernice worked 35 years for Illinois Bell Telephone Company, retiring as division secretary. She worked at H&R Block from 1982 - 1985 and at Rochester Tax Service from 1985 - ...

Nov 21, 2021

Andrew P. Robertson, 79, of Riverton, IL passed away on Sunday November 21, 2021 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

He was born in Springfield, IL on September 4, 1942 the son of George R. and Margaret J (Reynolds) Robertson.

Andrew served for 5 years in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War...

Nov 20, 2021

Lisa D. (Hudson) Tomlin, 54, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday November 20, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in the company of her family.

Lisa was born in Beardstown, IL on June 5, 1967 the daughter of John Lee Stambaugh and Kathy Elaine Hudson.

Lisa was known as either "Mom" or "Nana" to just...

Nov 19, 2021

James W. Caples, 63, of Riverton, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home. James was born on September 26, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Wilbur Caples and Esther (Woods) Ater. He is survived by his wife, Dana; son, Cody, and one sister, Rosemary Mohn. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 29, 2021 at St....

Nov 12, 2021

Katherine Jane (Tuttle) Bristow

Katherine "Kay" Bristow 77, departed from us on November 12, 2021 at 2:53pm with her family at her bedside.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Mae Tuttle, one granddaughter, Amanda J. Smith; one sister, Ruth Akers; one brother, Bob Tuttle; and one great granddaughter.

Kay...

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,...