Obituaries

Oct 21, 2020

Michael James Welch, 62, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home.

Michael was born on August 25, 1958, in Peoria, the son of William James and Kathryn Louise (Schafer) Welch. He married Laura Beldin on May 27, 2012 and she survives.

He was a member of Rochester Christian Church, very...

Oct 18, 2020

Jo Ann Weston, 86, of Springfield, IL passed away at Sunny Acres Nursing Home on Sunday October 18, 2020.

Jo Ann was born in Benton, IL the daughter of Leo and Marie (Hayes) Fehrenbaker on March 17, 1934.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Nonneman Jr., and her husband John P. Weston;...

Oct 18, 2020

Michael E. Hubbard, 54, of Springfield, passed away at St. Johns Hospital on Sunday October 18, 2020.

Michael was born in St. Louis, MO on April 27, 1966 the son of Robert and Sharon (Beaver) Hubbard.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Michael is survived by his daughters, Ashley Hubbard, Caitlin...

Oct 17, 2020

Louis P. Silotto, 80, of Taylorville, formerly of Pleasant Plains, passed away on the morning of Saturday October 17, 2020 at Mill Creek in Springfield.

Louis was born in Canton, IL May 29, 1940, the son of Pete and Vivian (Sandburg) Silotto.

Lou was a graduate of Canton (IL) High School and Eureka College and...

Oct 15, 2020

Doris "Marilyn" (Miller) Skaggs Sims, 75, of Dawson, died on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Marilyn was born on February 4, 1945, in Springfield, the daughter of George and Flora (Fishburn) Miller.

She was a member of South Tower Community Church.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her...

Oct 11, 2020

Darlene Capella, 87, of Springfield, died on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Villas Senior Care in Sherman.

She was born on June 11, 1933, in Salem, IL. The daughter of Montgomery and Matilda (Kuchar) Parris. She married William Capella Sr on June 7, 1958 and he preceded her in death in 2006. Darlene was a long time...

Oct 9, 2020

John R. Childers, 64, of Springfield, passed away on Friday October 9, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in the company of his family.

John was born in Springfield on December 19, 1955 the son of Alfred and Dorothy (Henderson) Childers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Alan Childers; sister, Starlet Susan...

Oct 6, 2020

Thomas E. Parks, 80, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Tom was born on March 24, 1940, in Springfield, the son of Mark and Dorothy (Frank) Parks. Tom worked for over 25 years for Sentinel Pest Control before retiring. He was an avid gardener, enjoyed the outdoors and...

Oct 3, 2020

Michael E. "Mick" Patterson Sr., 76, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Mick was born on February 1, 1944, in Springfield, the son of John and Stella (Reilly) Patterson. He worked for Pillsbury Mills, Fiatt-Allis and then for Phillips Brothers Printers for over 22 years, retiring in 2007....

Oct 1, 2020

William Ervie "Bill" Marvin 1949-2020 Mechanicsburg, IL William Ervie "Bill" Marvin went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by his loved ones.

Bill was born July 29, 1949 in Springfield IL to Amos "Whitey" and Bettie(Rogers) Marvin. He married Deanna Huff...

Oct 1, 2020

Fred L. Roese, 72, of Rochester, IL passed away in Jacksonville on Thursday October 1, 2020.

Fred was born in Springfield on June 16, 1948 the son of Elmer and Lila (Bouvet) Roese.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Fred is survived by his wife, Nancy Jean (Spengler) Roese; two daughters,...

Sep 26, 2020

Kevin Patrick Kellus, 64, of Taylorville, IL passed away at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield on September 26, 2020.

Kevin was born in Springfield, on February 15, 1956 the son of John A. Kellus Sr. and Mary A. Rodgers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John A. Kellus Jr.; brother, Frank J....

Sep 26, 2020

Lucinda N. Pasley (Button), 65, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at her home.

She was born on December 30, 1954, in Springfield, the daughter of Jack and Patricia (Cooper) Ross.

Lucinda graduated Summa Cum Laude from UIS with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology and practiced for over 30 years. At...

Sep 25, 2020

William Dale Sulcer, 85, of Rochester, IL passed away at Taylorville Memorial Hospital at 5:10AM on September 25, 2020.

Dale was born on July 1, 1935 in Waltonville, IL the son of Waymen Sulcer and Carrie Lemons Dycus.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister in law, Jackie Hofer; brother in law, Herschel...

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...