Obituaries

Sep 25, 2020

David Eugene Miller, 80, joined his friends in Heaven on Friday, September 25, 2020 from Lincoln Memorial Hospital. He died of complications of Parkinson's disease.

He married Elaine Graham, of Virden, in December 1985 at Buffalo United Methodist Church. He was self-employed as DM Enterprises.

David was born on September 30, 1939, in Washington, D.C....

Sep 23, 2020

Robert Louis Day Sr., 77, of Springfield, formerly of Dawson, passed away in the company of his family on September 23, 2020.

Robert was born in Lincoln, IL on November 3, 1942 the son of Lewis and Mary (Thomas) Day.

He married Margaret Kitchen on September 6, 1975 and they had 45 wonderful years together....

Sep 21, 2020

Virtie Mae Kern, 92, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Monday September 21, 2020.

Virtie was born on November 11, 1927 in Springfield to Willard and Goldie (Zittle) Shofner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lindel Kern, in February of this year and her parents and sister, Mary Dahlkamp.

Virtie is...

Sep 6, 2020

Jared M. Cota, 26, of Springfield, IL passed away at his residence on September 6, 2020.

Jared was born in Springfield on December 21, 1993 the son of Troy Cota and Kelly Dyer.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather.

Jared is survived by his father, Troy (fiancé, Michelle Beard); brothers, Justin...

Sep 3, 2020

Jacob K. Inskip, 18, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Springfield. He was born on April 9, 2002, the son of Mickey Inskip and Brandy Allen. Jacob loved fishing, riding motorcylces and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one uncle. Jacob is survived by his father, Mickey...

Sep 3, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Gordy, 96, of Illiopolis, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her daughter's home in Sherman. Mary was born on November 8, 1923, in Decatur, one of ten children of Thomas and Grace (Basil) Sheets. She married Charles Gordy on December 12, 1945 and he preceded her in death on February 11, 1997. She enjoyed playing...

Sep 1, 2020

Donald J Morris

Buffalo, IL – Don Morris passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  Don was born in Springfield, Il. on September 17th, 1935, the son of Floyd and Amelia Morris. He married his wife Linda on February 14th, 1959. Don was preceded in death by his parents,...

Aug 31, 2020

Sharon M Hubbard, 80, of Springfield, died on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.

Sharon was born on May 15, 1940. She married Robert Hubbard (deceased), the love of her life, in 1962.

Sharon was employed by the State of Illinois, Department of Rehab and was retired. Sharon was retired from the State...

Aug 29, 2020

Frank A. Castelli, 63, of Rochester passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his home.

Frank was born on February 24, 1957, in Taylorville, the son of Oliver and Helen (Richards) Castelli.

He married Lisa Gushes on March 22, 1986 and she survives. Frank worked as miner for Peabody Mine and later for Lake...

Aug 27, 2020

Nancy J. Ramey, 72, died at 10:37 p.m. on Thursday, August 27th, 2020. Nancy Ramey was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.

Nancy was born in Springfield on November 4th, 1947, the daughter of Francis W. and Eunice E. Brown Lanham. She attended Lanphier High School...

Aug 24, 2020

Harry D. Meacham, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away after a hard and courageous fight with cancer August 24, 2020 surrounded by the love of his life and his loving family in his home.

Harry D. Meacham was born on August 10, 1956 in Medina, New York, the son of Robert and Lucy Meacham. Harry was preceded...

Aug 24, 2020

Harvey S. Richno, 78, of Springfield, passed away at his home on August 24, 2020 in the company of his family.

Harvey was born in Springfield on February 3, 1942, the son of Matthew and Jennie (Richards) Richno.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 sister, Susie; 3 brothers, Danny, Dick, and Mikey;...

Aug 21, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Connie J (Stillwagon) Dyer, 70 passed on Friday Aug. 21, 2020

She was born in Springfield IL on March 24, 1950 the daughter of Alfred and Orlena Stillwagon.

Cremation services are being accorded and a Celebration will be held at a date to be announced in the future.

She...

Aug 21, 2020

Shirley Marie (Wall) Shomidie, 91, of Springfield, IL passed away at Memorial Medical Center on August 21, 2020.

Shirley was born on January 17, 1929 in Springfield the daughter of Tally Wall and Elizabeth Buck.

She married her husband, Frank Shomidie on December 24, 1947 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Springfield.

She...

Aug 19, 2020

Michael Anthony Goldsberry 37  was born in Aurora Illinois on December 13th 1982 .  His parents are Benita Erwin Goldsberry and Troy Petitt,  and Donald Goldsberry Jr.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Barbara Horsley Erwin Parrish and his paternal uncle Jody Goldsberry  and his beloved Doberman number 9 . He is survived by his son...

Aug 18, 2020

Tommy Lee Washington was born and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 the son of Erica Schmidt and Keith Washington at St. John's Hospital Carol Jo Vecchie Women's & Children's Center

Tommy is survived by his parents; siblings, Sierra Newman, K'Lynn Washington, Alexis Newman, Keith Washington, Carshawn Butler, Xavier Walker, Iyanna Washington, Marcello Scott,...

Aug 18, 2020

Robert (Bob) E. Church, 76, of Springfield, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.   Bob was born March 30, 1944, in Springfield.  Bob was the son of Elton and Irene Church.  Bob married Malinda in 1972, they have two children.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Elton and Irene (Richards) Church and...

Aug 17, 2020

David Alan Moore died peacefully at home Monday, August 17th 2020. A celebration of life will be held Sunday August 23rd from 2-4PM at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street, Rochester, Il 62563. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Salvation Army.

David was born to Donovan and Florence Moore October 31st,...

Aug 17, 2020

Lyle E. Snow Jr., 73, of Springfield, IL passed away on August 17, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in the company of his family.

Lyle was born in Peoria, IL on August 31, 1946 the son of Lyle Sr. and Dorothy (Rechlin) Snow.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ed....

Aug 17, 2020

Rev. Gary D. Bass, 80, of Springfield, died Monday August 17th, 2020 at Concordia Village. He was born August 21, 1939 in Ramsey, IL. Gary was the son of James and Geraldine (Womack) Bass. He married Dianne (Daly) in 1960. Gary and Dianne were married for 42 years and had four children (Cindy, Tim, Amy, and Matt). Dianne died...