Obituaries

Apr 30, 2021

The beloved Joseph "Joe" W. Armstrong, 59, peacefully transitioned into Heaven while at home with a ray of sunlight shining down on his face on Friday, April 30, 2021, surrounded by family and friends who loved him and whom he loved.

Joe was born on April 3, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois, to Herschel and Mary Ellen (Brown)...

Apr 27, 2021

Barrett E Dalton, 76, of Chatham, IL passed away at Memorial Medical Center on April 27, 2021.

Barrett was born in Sidney, OH on February 9, 1945 the son of Barrett and Mary Lovett Dalton.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Barrett was a Tennis State Champion in high school and...

Apr 21, 2021

Pamela Jean Jarrett, 54, of Springfield, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday April 21, 2021

She was born in Springfield, IL on June 7, 1966 the daughter of John E. and Cheryl J. Pumphery Jarrett.

Pamela graduated from Calvary Academy in Springfield, and worked for several years before attending Nursing School at St....

Apr 19, 2021

Leo Thomas Dietrich, 75, of Springfield, died on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center.

Leo was born on November 8, 1945 in Springfield, the son of Leo V. and Mary C. Laverso Dietrich.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during Vietnam. He retired from Prairie Wholesale as the Vice...

Apr 19, 2021

Jim McCormick (James Mark), of Springfield, died on Monday April 19 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Jim was born on July 26, 1959, to Ben and Janet (Reynolds) McCormick.

Jim attended Springfield High School and Lincoln Land Community College. The family owned The Knit and Rip Shop, where Jim worked as a teenager....

Apr 18, 2021

William "Chief" Lamken, 74, of Springfield, IL passed away at Saint John's Hospital on Sunday April 18, 2021.

Chief was born in Chicago on February 25, 1947 the son of William and Lucille Mink Lamken.

He drove taxi cabs in Springfield and worked for Lincoln Yellow Cab for 44 years. Chief loved the Illinois Lottery...

Apr 17, 2021

Carl Dean Rowland, 85, loving husband and father of three children, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his home. Dean was born on September 30, 1935 in Benton, IL. He was an Army Veteran who worked at Fiat-Allis for 23 years until it closed, then went on to retire from the Federal Postal Service after 10 years...

Apr 16, 2021

John W. Webbake, 74, of Sherman, IL passed away on Friday April 16, 2021 at The Christian Village in Lincoln.

John was born in Springfield on September 26, 1946 the son of Alvin and Mae (Flowers) Webbake.

After graduation John began his life long career as a Tradesman in furniture repair while working with his...

Apr 15, 2021

Sarah J. Moore, , of Illiopolis, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Sarah was born on February 12, 1954, in Springfield, the daughter of Elmer and Mabel (Clayton) Saulsbury.

Sarah enjoyed knitting, flower gardening, playing cards, Candy Crush and her beloved dog sissy.

She is preceded...

Apr 15, 2021

David W. Landers, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away at Aperion Capital Care on Thursday April 15, 2021.

David was born in Springfield on December 22, 1956 the son of Joseph and Edna (Collins) Landers.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

David attended Lanphier High School in his youth and was...

Apr 11, 2021

Krieg Lee Elfgen, 61, of Springfield, IL passed away at St. John's Hospital on Sunday April 11, 2021.

Krieg was born in Alton, IL on May 28, 1959 to Marilyn June Davis and Malcolm Joe Elfgen.

He was preceded in death by his fiancé, Margaret Pike.

Krieg is survived by his daughter, Tiama...

Apr 7, 2021

Polly Taapken, 78, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Polly was born on June 3, 1942, in Springfield, the daughter of George and Daisy (Connor) Clements.

She is preceded in death by her parents and son, Greg Miles.

She is survived by...

Apr 5, 2021

Steven J. Lewis, 33, of Springfield, IL, died on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Springfield.

Steven was born on July 7, 1988 in Zephyr Hills, Fl., the son of Scott Lewis and Jeanine Trinnier.

He enjoyed fishing, building and working on trucks, and most of all spending time with his family and children.

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Apr 4, 2021

Franklin J. Pritchett, 87, of Illiopolis, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Generations Nursing Home in Lincoln. Frank was born on November 25, 1933, the son of Joe & Meredith (Febus) Pritchett. He married Frances and she preceded him in death on August 11, 1986, he then married Bonnie Peyton on July 23, 1991 and she preceded...

Apr 4, 2021

Rose Marie Baker, 86, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at The Villas of Holly Brook in Springfield.

Rose was born on June 21, 1933, in Fort Monroe, Virginia, the daughter of Charles and Edna Gones. She married Ralph Baker on June 12, 1952 and celebrated 69 years of marriage together.

Rose...

Apr 1, 2021

Larry Michael Craig, 74, of Springfield, IL passed away at St. John's Hospital on April 1st, 2021 in the company of his family.

Larry was born in Petersburg, IL on May 17, 1946 the son of Joseph and Opal (Ferguson) Craig.

On November 5, 1965 he married his wife, Sandra Barrow and they had 55...

Mar 30, 2021

Bonnie Lee Pickrell, 80, of Williamsville, IL. passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Bonnie was born on January 21, 1941, in Springfield, the daughter of James and Idella Cravens. She married John A. Pickrell in 1962 and he preceded her in death in 2017. She graduated  Tri-City High School in...

Mar 28, 2021

ROCHESTER, IL— Priscilla M. Cutler, 76, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at St. John's Hospital. Priscilla was born on January 23, 1945, the daughter of Robert and Helen (Rogowski) Cutler. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Robert Cutler; and sister, Barbara Felty. She is survived by two nephews, one niece and...

Mar 28, 2021

Delores Ann Cantrall, a woman of deep faith, left this world to meet Jesus on March 28, 2021. She was born to Edward and Carrie Holan on the family farm near Winnetoon Nebraska on August 21, 1931.

After high school she taught at one room school houses in the area. She then attended Emmaus Bible School in...

Mar 19, 2021

Anna Thompson, 93, of Buffalo, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Anna was born on December 21, 1927, in Mechanicsburg, the daughter of James and Ada (Jones) Brown. She married Howard Thompson on March 23, 1946, and he preceded her in death in 2009. Anna was a member of Grace Community Fellowship Church in Buffalo. She enjoyed gardening,...