Obituaries

Jun 11, 2021

Charles Richard Ayers, 73, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Elevate Care in Chicago. He was born in Springfield on March 20, 1948, the son of Charles and Della (Lawson) Ayers.

He enjoyed playing pool, cards, board and online gaming, and loved listening to music, attending concerts, and dining out.

Charles...

Jun 11, 2021

Dennis Ray Erlenbush, 63, of Edinburg, formerly of Mt. Pulaski and Mt. Auburn, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.

Dennis was born on April 29, 1958, in Lincoln, IL, the son of David Lee and Betty Lou (Ayers) Erlenbush. He grew up in the Mt. Pulaski & Mt. Auburn areas helping...

Jun 10, 2021

Troy Lee Cota, 52, of Springfield, IL passed away at residence on Thursday June 10, 2021.

Troy was born in Springfield on May 13, 1969 the son of Ruth Casper.

He was preceded in death by his son Jared Cota and his father.

Troy is survived by his son, Justin Cota; mother, Ruth...

Jun 10, 2021

Barbara A. Prater, 89, of Edinburg, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her home.

She was born on October 9, 1931, in Taylorville, the daughter of Claude and Julia (Hawkins) Beaty. She married Thomas Prater on April 1, 1951, and he preceded her in death on July 27, 1981.

Barbara is preceded in...

Jun 9, 2021

Robert E. Bunch, 90, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Robert was born on April 1, 1931, in Old Berlin, IL the son of Robert and Goldie (Painter) Bunch. He was married to MaryAnn Norgaard and she preceded him in death in 1981.

Robert served in the United...

Jun 8, 2021

In loving memory of Carolyn Frances Pickrell Sundberg who passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 8, 2021 at 3 pm at Wesley Village in Macomb, IL.

Carolyn was born on April 22, 1945 in Springfield, IL to John H. and Carolyn Kenny Pickrell. She was married to Dr. James Allen Sundberg of Rockford, IL on March 2,...

Jun 6, 2021

Sharon Lynn Dapron, 83, of Springfield, IL. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband of 66 years and her loving family at 7:20PM on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at St. John's Hospital.

Sharon was born on January 10, 1938, in Springfield, IL. The daughter of William E. and Eunice I. (Hanauer) Cruise. Sharon was preceded in death...

Jun 5, 2021

Judith Faye (Lane) Kellams, 74, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at her home.

Judy was born on May 16, 1947, in Vincennes, IN, the daughter of John Hagen and Norma Lane. She was later adopted and raised by her grandparents, Adron and Thelma Lane. Judy married Harold Kellams on October 21, 1967, in...

Jun 4, 2021

Charles W. Huffman, 69, of Illiopolis, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at his home. Charlie was born on July 6, 1951, in Springfield, the son of Willis and Pauline (Newston) Huffman. He married Sandy Carney and they were married for 48 years. Charlie was a farmer, 4-H Leader and member of the Sangamon County Farm Bureau Board...

Jun 3, 2021

Enio Porcasi, 49, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center.

Enio was born in Springfield on March 3, 1972, the son of Joe and Caterina (Praia) Porcasi. At a young age he started working and spent many years at his family's Italian Restaurants. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, chatting with family...

Jun 3, 2021

Ernest Dwight Ayers Sr., 83, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home.

Ernest was born September 9, 1937, in Tallula, the son of John and Oddie (Morrisson) Ayers. He enjoyed golfing, working outdoors and gambling.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald Ayers; and a stepson,...

Jun 2, 2021

Dorothy J. Thurman, 88, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Regency Care in Springfield. Dorothy was born on July 29, 1932, in Springfield, the daughter of William Thomas and Mary Louise (Stevenson) Stephens. She married Maurice Thurman in 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her...

May 26, 2021

David K Thresher Sr, 78, of Lincoln passed away on May 26th, 2021. David was born on May 19th, 1943 the son of Marco and Irene (Young) Thresher; they both preceded him in death.

David married his wife Catherine Brewer on March 6th, 1966; she has preceded him in death. Dave's daughter Jackie Holder; brothers, Doyle and...

May 23, 2021

"Robert A. Power Jr., 55, of Springfield, IL passed away at St. John's Hospital on May 23, 2021.

Bobby was born in Springfield, on May 9, 1966 the son of Robert A. Sr and Susie Power.

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his step father, James "Jim" Farley.

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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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...