Obituaries

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,...

Mar 18, 2021

Deidre A Beaton, 72 of Plainfield, IL passed away at Edwards Hospital, Naperville on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Deidre was born in Chicago, IL, on April 26, 1948 the daughter of Donald and LeVerne (Osterkamp) Gleason.

She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her brother, Donald J (Donna) Gleason Jr, and...

Mar 16, 2021

Susan Spengler Flinn, 75, died  on March 16, 2021, at 5:45 a.m., at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Facility & Memory Care Springfield, IL.

Susan was born November 11, 1945, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Lemuel and Evelyn (Taylor) Spengler. She married Ronald Earl Flinn on August 21, 1970, in New City, IL. She was preceded in death...

Mar 16, 2021

John William Seipel, 62, passed away at Integrity of Smithton Nursing Home in Smithton, IL on Tuesday March 16, 2021, formerly of Springfield, IL.

John William was the son of John Fredrick and Frances (Smith) Seipel. He was preceded in death by his father, John and his brother, Terry.

John is survived by his daughter,...

Mar 14, 2021

Dorothy Kurniskie, 84, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born on June 26, 1936, in Springfield, the daughter of Clarence and Leona (Beard) Denton. Dorothy went to nursing school and worked as a nurse at Memorial Medical Center for several years before going to work for the State...

Mar 10, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, IL— Norma J. Moore, 92, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born on February 1, 1929, the daughter of Herman and Marie Bacon, who preceded her in death as well as a brother, Don, and daughter Kathy Fliflet, who passed from ALS. She married Wendell Rappe` and later...

Mar 8, 2021

Barbara Roden, February 2, 1943 to March 8, 2021.

A strong, loving, wonderful mother and grandmother lost her battler to cancer and passed away at home. She worked many years as a caregiver and for the State.

She was the best cook and baker ever; everyone enjoyed her food. She loved puzzles, reading, and she...