Obituaries

Feb 2, 2025

Charles L. Sexton, 88, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at 10:52 PM on February 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, with hospice confirming his passing at 12:23AM on February 2, 2025. Charles was born in Dawson, IL. on July 17, 1936, the son of Homer C. and Eva (Skinner) Sexton. He married Dorothy I. Smith on November 24,...

Jan 31, 2025

Donald E. Leckrone Sr., 89, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday January 31, 2025.

Donald was born in Anderson, IN on September 19, 1935 and was the son of Harold E. and Hazel (Dillon) Leckrone.

Donald had an array of commendable accomplishments through which he took great pride.  He served in the United States...

Jan 30, 2025

Brandon K. Mefford, 49, of Springfield, IL, passed away on January 30th, 2025, at his home.

Brandon was born May 1st, 1975, in Springfield, IL, to Gail Churchill and Keith Mefford.

He is survived by his parents, (Gail Churchill and Keith Mefford), Brother, (Shane Mefford), 3 Children, (Sierra Mefford, Drew Mefford, and Lexy Mefford), Grandmother...

Jan 29, 2025

Jerry Ann Smith, 82, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Jerry Ann was born on March 2, 1942, in Taylorville, IL. the daughter of Francis "Doc" and Mary (Howard) O'Brien. She married Thomas L. Smith at St. Rita's Church in Kincaid on February 19, 1966.

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Jan 28, 2025

John Steven Keller, "BOSS" 69, passed away on January 28, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield Illinois. Born on August 24, 1955, in Springfield, John spent his life dedicated to his family, friends, career, and community.

John is survived by his daughters Amy Summers of Tampa, Florida, Kristy Harris (Robert) of Lakeland, Florida, his longtime girlfriend...

Jan 26, 2025

Earl D. Cumberworth, 73, of Springfield, IL passed away peacefully at home on Sunday January 26, 2025 while in the company of his loving family. Earl was born in Springfield on August 28, 1951 the son of Roy and Dorothy (Womack) Cumberworth. He married the love of his life, Peggy Ann Little on June 19, 1971.

Earl...

Jan 25, 2025

Janelle Marie Leonard, 74, of Dawson, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Janelle was born in Mattoon, IL. on July 16, 1950, the daughter of Pete and Dora (Givens) Heckwine. She loved bowling and spending time with her family and her dogs. Janelle was an avid Cubs and NASCAR Fan. She worked...

Jan 25, 2025

David D. Miller, 84, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL surrounded by his family.

David was born on March 29, 1940, in Springfield the son of Lowell and Beulah (Dickerson) Miller. He married Janet Heckler on August 6, 1960. David was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, Riverton...

Jan 23, 2025

Judith A. "Judy" Wollet, 80, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 surrounded by her family at home.

Judy was born on May 25, 1944 in Vandalia, IL.; the daughter of Ray B. and Maude E. (Leturno) Buzzard. She married the love of her life, Ed Wollet, on October 25, 1969, in Springfield IL....

Jan 22, 2025

Margaret Grace Loyd, 90, formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on January 22, 2025. Margaret was born in Woodlawn, IL on July 20, 1934 the daughter of Roy and Anna (Williams) Ferguson.

She married Donald Eugene Loyd on January 3, 1953 in Mt. Vernon, IL. Donald preceded her in death. Margaret was also preceded in death by...

Jan 21, 2025

Steven passed due to a long battle with an illness in the early morning of January 21st. He spent his life as a long-haul trucker. Most of his life, his friends called him "Corn-Fed". He was well liked in every aspect of his life.

He donated a lot of his time to the local storm spotters and...

Jan 17, 2025

Ruth Imogene "Jean" Jones, 96, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Carriage Crossing in Rochester, IL.

Jean was born in Pawnee, IL. on August 19, 1928, the daughter of Vernon and Allie (Hunt) Maltby. She married Howard Paul Jones on September 28, 1946.

Jean is preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 16, 2025

Randy Ray Lyon, age 73 of Somonauk, IL passed away at his home on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born on January 5, 1952 in Decatur, IL the son of William H. and Donna (Wilson) Lyon.

Randy was united in marriage on July 26, 1986 to Marsha Weybright and they spent 38 years happily together until...

Jan 16, 2025

Olaf William "Bill" Beard, 90, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Virden, IL.

Bill was born on December 14, 1934, in Springfield, the son of Olaf L. and Lorene (Lovell) Beard. He married Bonnie Pusch on June 28, 1954, and she preceded him in death in 2012....

Jan 15, 2025

Brian C. Chastain, 45, of Springfield, Il passed away at Memorial Hospital with his wife and family by his side on Wednesday January 15, 2025.

Brian was born in Springfield on December 2, 1979 the son of Jeffrey and Mary (Vaughn) Chastain.

Brian enjoyed writing, drawing and playing Roblox with Brynn. However, family was the...

Jan 13, 2025

Geoffrey Dominic Hinton, 64, formerly of Pawnee, IL, passed away on January 13, 2025 at Carlinville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Carlinville, IL. He was born in Princeton, NJ on September 13, 1960 to Norman D. Hinton and Jo Ann (Sloate) Hinton. Geoffrey lived in Pawnee, IL starting in 1971 and graduated from Pawnee High School in 1978....

Jan 8, 2025

Robert Eugene "Bob" "Barney" Parnell, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Primrose Retirement Community in Decatur, IL.

Bob was born on July 11, 1936, in Springfield, the son of Orville and Julia (Mason) Parnell. He married Peggy Seitz on September 9, 1967. Bob was an avid fisherman and hunter and belonged to...

Jan 3, 2025

Darrell E. Downey, 55 of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday January 3, 2025. Darrell was born in Springfield on May 26, 1969, the son of Daniel and Nancy Downey.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Sr. and sister-in-law, Billie Jo.

Darrell is survived by his daughter, Kaitlyn Downey of Springfield; grandchildren,...

Jan 3, 2025

Sharron K. Schmidt, 79, of Springfield, IL. Passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Sharron was born in Springfield on December 2, 1945, the daughter of Henry "Hank" and Adophia (Loeb) Franz. She married Karl S.H. Schmidt on May 20 1967.

Sharron was an instrumental figure in bringing girl's soccer to...

Dec 31, 2024

Martin Robert Garcia, 61, of Springfield, Il passed away on December 31, 2024. Martin was born in London, England to Sandra Kidd and Francesco Garcia on May 4, 1963. When Martin was young, the family moved back to the United States.

Martin went on to serve in the United States Army for almost 30 years before retiring....