Obituaries

Search Obituaries and Share Condolences

Robert Thomas Bertrang

Robert Thomas Bertrang

May 23, 2021

Robert Thomas Bertrang, 66, of Springfield, IL passed away from respiratory failure on May 23, 2021.

Robert was born on December 11, 1954 in Springfield, the son of Charles and Marjorie Bertrang. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Bertrang.

Robert is survived by his sister, Sharon and his brother,...

Franklin Eugene "Gene" Cory

Franklin Eugene "Gene" Cory

May 22, 2021

Franklin Eugene "Gene" Cory, 83, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the home he built in Rochester. Gene was born in Springfield, on December 13, 1937, the son of Jesse and Maude (Miller) Cory. He married Lois Nika on September 5, 1964. Gene was a member of the National Guard and the National Guard Band....

Doris M (Payton)  West

Doris M (Payton) West

May 20, 2021

Doris M (Payton) West, 71, of Springfield, IL passed away at her residence on Thursday May 20, 2021.

Doris was born in Grayson, KY on December 18, 1949 the daughter of Archie and Mamie J. (McDaniel) Payton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Carmen Payton.

Doris is survived...

Virginia Lee (Cundiff)  Foster

Virginia Lee (Cundiff) Foster

May 20, 2021

Virginia Lee Foster, 77, of Springfield, went to her Heavenly Home on May 20, 2021 in the company of loved ones.

Virginia was born in Springfield, IL on December 26, 1943 the daughter of John and Mary Cundiff.

She was married to Wayne Foster who preceded her in death. Virginia was also preceded in death...

Mary T Rodgers

Mary T Rodgers

May 20, 2021

Mary T. Rodgers, 78, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 21, 1943, in Gary, IN, the daughter of Norman E. & Phoebe A (Magurean) Landis. She graduated from Monticello High School and went on to attend college at U of I, Indiana State, and EIU. She married William...

Harold R Weaver

Harold R Weaver

May 20, 2021

Harold R. Weaver, 97, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born on March 9, 1924, in Springfield, the son of George E. and Anna (Westbrook) Weaver. Harold married Josephine Nave Richards on April 2, 1948, and she preceded him in death in March 14, 2004

Harold served...

Joshua Aaron Siudyla

Joshua Aaron Siudyla

May 18, 2021

Joshua Aaron Siudyla, 36, of Springfield, IL passed away at St. Johns Hospital on Tuesday May 18, 2021

Joshua was born in Springfield on October 22, 1984 the son of Alexander Siudyla and Deborah Bouselli.

He attended Rochester High School and would later serve his country in the United States Air Force.

Josh...

Bobby F Hamlin

Bobby F Hamlin

May 17, 2021

Bobby F. Hamlin, 88, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday May 17, 2021.

He was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on November 9, 1932 the son of William and Mae Hamlin.

Bobby was a veteran of the United States Army having entered into service in 1953.

He would later go on to...

Nancy Jean (Spengler)  Roese

Nancy Jean (Spengler) Roese

May 17, 2021

Nancy Jean Roese, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at St. John's Hospital.

Nancy was born in New City, IL. on Janaury 12, 1941, the daughter of Thomas and Grace (Lederbrand) Spengler. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, playing bridge, and water aerobics.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred,...

Marianne Page

Marianne Page

May 14, 2021

Marianne Page, 92, of Edinburg, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at her home in Edinburg.

Marianne was born on April 1, 1929, in Springfield, the daughter of Alvin and Gladys (Collins) Cormeny. She married Henry Page and he preceded in death on May 8, 1991. She enjoyed being with her family and spending time with...

Mary Alice Moody

Mary Alice Moody

May 14, 2021

Mary Alice Moody, 84, of Sherman, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Mary was born on January 17, 1937, in Springfield, the daughter of Carl and Florence (McFadden) Cooper. She married Dwight Moody on September 13, 1959 and he preceded her in death on December 25, 2009.

Mary...

John G Kerasotes

John G Kerasotes

May 12, 2021

John Kerasotes, 98, of Springfield, Illinois, left this life to see the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home at Concordia Village.

John was born at home at 517 E. Miller in Springfield September 22, 1922 to Gus and Flora Kerasotes. He was the youngest of five boys. Both of his parents were born in...

Edwin Paul Reed

Edwin Paul Reed

May 12, 2021

Edwin Paul Reed, 94, of Edinburg, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born on October 4, 1926 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Ira E. Reed and Mary F. (Ross) Reed.

Paul graduated from Edinburg High School in 1944 and shortly thereafter answered the WWII call of duty enlisting in the U.S....

Thomas W. Meyer, Sr.

Thomas W. Meyer, Sr.

May 11, 2021

Thomas W. Meyer Sr, 72, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Tom was born on October 19, 1948, in Winfield, KS. the son of Lamont and Harriet (Frohwitter) Meyer. He married Reta Beck on January 30, 1968 and she survives. Tom was a man who could fix anything. He...

Tony G Malcomson

Tony G Malcomson

May 11, 2021

Tony G. Malcomson, 50, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Tony was born on December 14, 1970, in Mt. Sterling, the son of Ronnie and Mary Lou Houston.

He enjoyed four-wheeling, working on jeeps, cars, grilling and spending time with family and grandchildren.

...

Mark Anthony Stone Jr.

Mark Anthony Stone Jr.

May 10, 2021

Mark Anthony Stone Jr., 28, of Petersburg, passed away at home on Monday May 10, 2021

Mark was born in Springfield, IL on July 1, 1992 the son of Cynthia (Carter) Mixer.

He is survived by his grandmother, Kathy Carter (fiancé, Warren Oster); mother, Cindy (husband, Joe) Mixer; brothers, Jozef Miller and Thomas Mixer; sister,...

Norma J (Cohenour)  Lynn

Norma J (Cohenour) Lynn

May 9, 2021

Norma J. Lynn, 81, of Oakford, IL passed away peacefully at home on May 9th, 2021. She was born January 27th, 1940 in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of Fred Cohenour and Maudie Clark.

Norma married Harold Wayne Lynn on March 26th, 1960 in Havana, Illinois. The couple went on to raise three children and many grandchildren together...

Kevin L Mitchell

Kevin L Mitchell

May 5, 2021

Kevin L. Mitchell died on May 5, 2021 of a cardiac arrest in Standard City, IL.

He is survived by 3 children: Austin Shafer, Nathan Shafer, and Kayden Mitchell. He is also survived by a brother, Thomas Mitchell (wife Apirl) of Standard City, IL; 2 sisters, Kimberly Prehoda (husband Bobby) of Riverton, IL and Amanda Mitchell (significant...

Tracy Kathryn Lower, Md

Tracy Kathryn Lower, Md

Apr 30, 2021

Tracy Kathryn Lower, M.D., of Springfield, Illinois passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 from complications of pneumonia. She was born in Champaign, IL, May 28, 1962, the daughter of William and Betty Smith Lower. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, her mother, several aunts and uncles, and a cousin. Survivors include her father,...

Michael Joseph Mohan

Michael Joseph Mohan

Apr 30, 2021

Michael Joseph Mohan, 76 of Springfield passed on Friday April 30, 2021 at Heritage Health.

Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home in Springfield, is in charge of arrangements.

Michael served his county in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and will be laid to rest with honors at Camp Butler National Cemetery in...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.

About Park Funeral Homes, Inc. Obituaries

Park Funeral Homes, Inc. offers a collection of obituaries for Rochester, Illiopolis, and Mechanicsburg. We conduct funeral services throughout Illinois that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.