Obituaries

Jul 4, 2020

Judith Ann (Jude) Boggs, 51, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Jude was born on January 6, 1969 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Jerry and Rebecca (Carter) Nash. She married Steven Lane Boggs on November 5, 1992 and he survives. She was an avid member and supporter of Edinburg Baptist Church....

Jul 3, 2020

Mamie Josephine Hoffman Casher, born in Springfield Illinois, July 27th 1922 the daughter of Marie and William Hoffman.

Mamie passed away in the comfort of her home with her son at her side.

Mamie was 2 years old when her mother Marie passed away, after that time she was raised by her "Nanna and Dadda". ...

Jun 27, 2020

In loving memory of Raymond Keith Gustin, of Dawson, formerly of Windsor, who passed away at the age of 91 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn and his parents. He leaves behind 3 daughters, Connie, Patty and Cindy; 2 sons, Leonard and Ronald; 13...

Jun 26, 2020

Donna Luke, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center, in Springfield. Donna was born on in Springfield June 13, 1932, the daughter of Charles and Rita Moske. She married Ernest H. Luke in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and...

Jun 23, 2020

MASON CITY, IL— Virginia R. Lescaleet, 101, of Mason City, IL passed away in the company of her family on Tuesday June 23, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Virginia was born in Chicago, IL on December 3, 1918 the daughter of Carl J. and Anna (Nisle) Stark. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents as well...

Jun 22, 2020

Merlyn H. Ranney, 94, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born on born in Delavan, IL. on September 30, 1925, to  Ben and Louise (Kuszmaul) Ranney. Merlyn served in the US Navy during World War II. In 1948 he married Marilyn Dowdel and they had two children. In 1973 he married...

Jun 20, 2020

Linda Sue Peecher left this world on June 20, 2020 to be with her Lord and Savior. Linda was born August 18, 1950 in Christian county, the fifth daughter of Harold and Mildred Fishburn Barnes. Linda was raised on a farm near Mechanicsburg, IL and attended Illiopolis High School where she enjoyed being the Drum Major for the band. ...

Jun 17, 2020

Carol L. (Atteberry) Heironimus, 73, of Springfield IL, passed away at St. John's Hospital on Wednesday June 17, 2020.

Carol was born in Litchfield on January 18, 1947 the daughter of John M. and Helen J. (Edrington) Atteberry. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother John N. Atteberry.

She is survived...

Jun 16, 2020

Marian (DeVriend) Taylor, 89, of Springfield, IL passed away at Heritage Health on Tuesday June 16, 2020.

Marian was born on September 11, 1930 in Sheboygan, WI to Adrian and Minnie DeVriend.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean W. Taylor; her son, Mark; her parents; and her brother John and two sisters,...

Jun 15, 2020

Carolyn K. Wilson, 71, of Taylorville, died on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Carolyn was born on October 21, 1948, in Springfield, the daughter of Origen and Beulah (Bauman) Jett.

She graduated from Rochester High School in 1966. She went on to marry Walt Wilson in 1969 and they later...

Jun 15, 2020

Marion Jane Auby, 92, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Mary Lou's Country Home in Buffalo, IL. Jane was born on December 2, 1927, in Yonkers, New York, the daughter of Frederic and Marion (Johnson) O'Neil. She married Lawrence Copeland Auby and he preceded her in death in 2001. She was a member and pas...

Jun 12, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" G. Bull, 81, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday June 12, 2020 in the company of his family.

Jerry was born on September 5, 1938 in Jacksonville, IL the son of Buell and Ruby (Seymore) Bull.

He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as 6 Sisters and 7 Brothers....

Jun 8, 2020

Steven T. Hardy, 62, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home on June 8th, 2020.

Steven was born in Springfield on May 27, 1958 the son of William and Leabelle (O'Neill) Hardy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Leabelle Hardy, his sister, Rosemarie Hardy-White, his son, Steven Hardy II, companion,...

Jun 8, 2020

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Debra K. Lancaster, 57, of Illiopolis, died on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on July 16, 1962, in Decatur, the daughter of William and Stella (Embrey) Witts. She married H. Gary Lancaster on October 23, 1987 and he survives.

Debby was a member of...

Jun 8, 2020

Steven Pulcher, 57, of Mechanicsburg,died on Monday, June 8, 2020, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Steve was born on October 16, 1962, in Springfield, the son of Donald and Winona (Taylor) Pulcher and they preceded him death. He married Linda Lee in 1996 and she survives. Steven worked for Sebring Rentals and also was part owner of...

Jun 7, 2020

Glen Albert Brandt (GB) passed away peacefully on June 7, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL with his son and daughter at his side. He was born March 19, 1926 in Farmingdale, IL the son of Albert and Margaret Bomke Brandt. He married Peggy Eileen Carter on September 5, 1960. Peggy and his parents preceded him in...

Jun 4, 2020

Jerry Eileen Weiters Garrison, 74, of Springfield, IL passed away at St. John's Hospital on June 4, 2020.

Jerry was born on July 4, 1945 in Springfield the daughter of Lois Mayfield and Milton Weiters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lois and Lee Mayfield and Milton Weiters; and her sisters, Sandra Sheraden...

Jun 3, 2020

Mary Ann Kaylor, 85, of Illiopolis, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her home.

She was born on April 20, 1935, in Hettick, IL the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Converse) Stewart.

Mary Ann was a lifelong genealogical researcher and was a member of the National Genealogical Society. In 2009 she received the Studs...

Jun 1, 2020

Devon William Mikuleza, 18, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 in Rochester.

Devon was born on November 18, 2001, the son of John and Lisa (Lantz) Mikuleza

He enjoyed fishing, welding, working on small engines, helping his neighbors, camping, and many other things

He is preceded in death by his...

May 30, 2020

Steven J. Long, 62, of Rochester, IL, entered into eternal life on May 30, 2020 surrounded by his loving family after a year-long battle with brain cancer. He was born in Wakefield, MI to the late Kenneth and Margaret Long. He graduated from Michigan Technological University with his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. He worked for most of his...