Obituaries

Mar 16, 2025

Michael Todd Fishburn, 57, of Rochester, passed away on March 16, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. surrounded by his family.

Todd was born on April 3, 1967 in Springfield, the son of Leonard and Doris (Spain) Fishburn. He married Gitana Sexton on August 9, 1986. Todd worked for Matthews Construction for several years...

Mar 15, 2025

James A. Moore, 75, of Mt. Auburn, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Lincoln Village Healthcare Center in Lincoln, IL.

James born on October 29, 1949, in Springfield, the son of Robert and Edna (Merriman) Moore. He married Beverly Ann Hamm on September 24, 1988 and she preceded him in death on October 19, 1999....

Mar 15, 2025

Stella Elizabeth Watson Bowen, 86, of Virginia, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital, in Springfield, IL.

Stella was born in Dent County, Mo. On January 27, 1939, the daughter of Virgil and Ruth "Lizzie" (Schaffer) Watson. Stella enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

She is preceded...

Mar 12, 2025

Myrna D. Whitehead, 89, of Mt. Auburn, IL passed away on Wednesday March 12, 2025. Myrna was born in Decatur, IL on July 15, 1935 the daughter of Paul and Martha (Hardy) Bland.

Myrna met C. Norman Whitehead and they were married on November 14, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2005. She was also preceded...

Mar 5, 2025

Gloria J. (Nichols) Schroeder, 82, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday March 5, 2025 surrounded by her family. Gloria was born in Peoria, IL on March 13, 1942 and was the daughter of William and Nancy Beulah Nichols.

She leaves behind a very large and loving family, who will miss her deeply. Gloria enjoyed arts and...

Mar 5, 2025

Samuel W. Nolen, 90, of Springfield, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at St. John's Hospital, in Springfield, IL.

Sam was born on October 28, 1934, in West Frankfort, IL, the son of Sam and Daisy (Odle) Nolen. He married Valeria Meyersick on June 23, 1963.

Sam enjoyed fishing, reading,...

Mar 1, 2025

Michael J Kelly Sr., 77, of Petersburg, IL died on March 1, 2024.

He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on June 10, 1947 to Rosemary Coe and Albert Kelly.

Michael loved to collect artwork, spending time with his family, meeting new people and sharing life experiences. He also loved fishing and hunting. Michael served in...

Feb 24, 2025

Catherine Marie Langdon Wells, 59, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday February 24, 2025 at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Cathy was born in Springfield on February 22, 1966 the daughter of John "Jack" and Georgia (Holmes) Langdon.

She graduated from Southeast High School in 1984 and was one of the...

Feb 22, 2025

Willa Lorene Gidel, 92, of Illiopolis, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Willa was born on December 31, 1932, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Converse) Stewart. She married Dale H. Gidel on August 7, 1954 in Mechanicsburg and he preceded her in death on March 14,...

Feb 22, 2025

Gilbert F. Deimel, Ed.D, 89, of Springfield, IL., passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.

Gil was born on September 7, 1935, in Olney, IL, the son of Joseph and Rachel (Poland) Deimel. He married Evelyn Spitz on August 24, 1963. Gil received his Doctorate in Education from Indiana University...

Feb 22, 2025

Faye M (Sweetin) Wahlsmith, 59, of Springfield, IL passed away on February 22, 2025.

Faye was born in Whitehall, IL on July 16, 1965 the daughter of Dallas and Donna (Marberry) Sweetin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Rhonda Sweetin and Charlinda Sweetin; two brothers, Steven Sweetin and Randy Sweetin; and...

Feb 22, 2025

Ledabelle Eunice Spurgeon, 84 of Rochester, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday on February 22, 2025 at 6:28 pm surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 23rd, 1941 in ST. Louis, Mo. The daughter of Omer & Goldie (Gearhart) Ritchhart Sr. Ledabelle Ritchhart married Mervin Spurgeon on April 4th 1956 in...

Feb 21, 2025

Mary Lynne Blanco

Mary Lynne (Downs) Blanco, 79, of Rochester, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield.

Born on December 10, 1945, in Springfield, she was the daughter of James and Bernice Downs. She married Tim Blanco in 1965 and they shared nearly six decades together.

Mary graduated from...

Feb 18, 2025

Lyman L. Leach, 84, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home.

Lyman was born in Springfield, IL. on February 10, 1941, the son of Lilburn and Lottie (Hunt) Leach. He married Bonnie Stephens on November 8, 1969 and they shared 55 years together. Lyman worked for Western Electric, Illinois Bell, AT&T and...

Feb 17, 2025

Joseph "Mickey" Carlove, 68, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of joy and cherished memories.

Born on October 15, 1956, Mickey was the son of Joseph and Mary Carlove. A free-spirited soul, he embraced life's adventures with enthusiasm, had...

Feb 15, 2025

Bobby Gene McCormick, 91, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Bob was born in Rushville, Illinois on December 29,1933, the son of Ralph and Pauline (Boehm) McCormick. He met the love of his life at a dance on the campus of Western University. Upon meeting her he knew he was going to ask for her hand....

Feb 14, 2025

Carolyn M. Carmichael, 89, of Rochester, IL died February 14, 2025, at The Bridge Care Suites in Springfield, IL.

She was born on December 30,1935, to Norbert and Millie Esker in Teutopolis, IL

Carolyn attended Teutopolis High School and St. John's School of Nursing.

She married Delbert Collings on September 13, 1958, and...

Feb 12, 2025

William Ray Voisin, 89 of Rochester, IL died February 12 at Concordia Village in Springfield, IL. He married the former Barbara Steinhauer of Vandalia in 1958. He is survived by Barbara and their three children, Bret Voisin (Karen Pitcherello) of Orlando, Florida, Vicki Wiltsie of Rochester, and Carrie Miles of Rochester. In addition he had four grandchildren Bryce Voisin...

Feb 11, 2025

Mark "Buck" Buckmaster, 68, of Springfield, IL passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2025 in the company of his family.

Buck was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on November 24, 1956 the son of Donald and Evelyn Buckmaster.

He enjoyed Camping and watching the Kansas City Chief's play. Buck was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals...

Feb 11, 2025

Donald Allen Stubbs, 68, of Springfield, IL passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Donald was born in Springfield on January 23, 1957 and was the son of Donald Richmond and Mary Joanne Sallenger.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jeff Stubbs, Andrew Sallenger, Tonya Sallenger, and a...