Obituaries

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...

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...