Obituaries

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...

Mar 7, 2021

James Fred Followell, 61, of Springfield, IL passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Sunday March 7, 2021.

James was born in Springfield, IL on December 30, 1959 the son of Bill and Genevieve (Durkin) Followell.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

James is survived by his children, Chad Handley of...

Mar 6, 2021

Garry Brian Courier, 47, of Auburn, IL passed away at home on March 6, 2021.

He was born on May 1, 1973 in Springfield, IL to Deanna Courier and Garry Courier. He married Dawn (Sexton) Koke on June 7, 2008 in New Berlin, IL. He Drove for Stroller Trucking until his diagnosis of Lung Cancer 1 year...

Mar 4, 2021

Diana L. Gray, 67, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home.

Diana was born on December 14, 1953, in Chicago, the daughter of Gus and Julia (Pieraccini) Ranieri. She married Gary Gray on June 29, 1975 in Westchester, IL. Diana worked for District #186 as a Pre-School teaching assistant, and was a...

Mar 2, 2021

Michele Louise (Haworth) Credit, 62, of Springfield, IL passed away on Tuesday March 2, 2021 in Auburn, IL.

Michele was born in Keokuk, Iowa on December 9, 1958 the daughter of Robert L and Mary Ann (Beaird) Haworth.

She graduated from Franklin High School in 1978 and went on to start a family and a...

Feb 22, 2021

Barbara C. Hall, 66, of Springfield, died at 5:35 p.m. on Monday, February 22nd at her home.

Barbara enjoyed genealogy, and devoted many hours to her family history. She was a member of the Eastview Baptist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Flower City, Chapter 152 for over 22 years.

She was...

Feb 22, 2021

Zachary G. "Boo" Holloway, 38, of Edinburg, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Edinburg.

Zach was born on February 16, 1983 in Loami, the son of Michael Holloway and Pam Snoeyenbos. He enjoyed going on music festival tours, country cruising, and could fill a room with laughter and joy.

Zach is preceded in...

Feb 22, 2021

Bruno Bialowas, 101, of Springfield, IL passed away on the morning of Monday February 22, 2021. Bruno was born in Hrycowce, Poland on November 14, 1919 the son of Pawel and Jozefa (Sroka) Bialowas.

On June 1, 1952 he married his wife Stella and the two of them immigrated to the United States in 1964. He worked...