Obituaries

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...

Aug 15, 2020

David Franklin Arnold, Jr., 58, of Williamsville, IL, died on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at UChicago Medicine in Chicago.

Dave was born on February 3, 1962 in Springfield, IL, the son of Judith and James Prichard. He married Lucinda "Cindy" Arnold on November 22, 1986 in Springfield, IL.

Dave was a Christian and put all...

Aug 12, 2020

Barbara 'Bobbi' Lucille Jett Retzloff, age 85 of Taylorville, IL, passed away on August 12th, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her son, Robert, of Taylorville, IL, her daughters, Gaye Lyons of Springfield, IL and Linda (Michael) Taylor of Galveston In., and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was born to the late Beulah...

Aug 11, 2020

Howard Bull, 79, of Springfield passed away on Tuesday August 11, 2020 at The Villas East in Sherman.

Howard was born in his family home in Jacksonville IL, on July 25, 1941 the son of Gilbert and Ruby Bull.

Howard was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 40 years Donna Sue Bull, as...

Aug 11, 2020

Rose Marie (Crifasi) Sharp, 81, formerly of Springfield passed away on Tuesday August 11, 2020 at St. Clara's Manor in Lincoln.

Rose was born in Springfield on March 23, 1939 the daughter of Leo J. and Vivian (Beatty) Crifasi.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Sharp, her parents, as well as her...

Aug 10, 2020

Jeffrey Randal Pickrell son of John Ireland and Renea Cox was born June 28, 1985 in

Springfield IL. He departed this life at his residence August 10, 2020 in Athens IL, at the age of

35.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Larry (Pickles) Pickrell and

Rebecca Lowitzki,...

Aug 10, 2020

Anthony W. Hunt, born November 4, 1949, passed away on August 10, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Hunt; four children, Jennifer Davis, Jessica Senalik, Jillian Smalley and Christopher MacKay; as well as 8 Grandchildren

He loved to go antiquing with his wife and building things with his...