Willa Lorene Gidel
Feb 22, 2025
Willa Lorene Gidel, 92, of Illiopolis, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Willa was born on December 31, 1932, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Converse) Stewart. She married Dale H. Gidel on August 7, 1954 in Mechanicsburg and he preceded her in death on March 14,...
Gilbert Franklin Deimel, Ed.D
Feb 22, 2025
Gilbert F. Deimel, Ed.D, 89, of Springfield, IL., passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.
Gil was born on September 7, 1935, in Olney, IL, the son of Joseph and Rachel (Poland) Deimel. He married Evelyn Spitz on August 24, 1963. Gil received his Doctorate in Education from Indiana University...
Faye M (Sweetin) Wahlsmith
Feb 22, 2025
Faye M (Sweetin) Wahlsmith, 59, of Springfield, IL passed away on February 22, 2025.
Faye was born in Whitehall, IL on July 16, 1965 the daughter of Dallas and Donna (Marberry) Sweetin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Rhonda Sweetin and Charlinda Sweetin; two brothers, Steven Sweetin and Randy Sweetin; and...
Ledabelle Eunice Spurgeon
Feb 22, 2025
Ledabelle Eunice Spurgeon, 84 of Rochester, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday on February 22, 2025 at 6:28 pm surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 23rd, 1941 in ST. Louis, Mo. The daughter of Omer & Goldie (Gearhart) Ritchhart Sr. Ledabelle Ritchhart married Mervin Spurgeon on April 4th 1956 in...
Mary Lynne (Downs) Blanco
Feb 21, 2025
Mary Lynne Blanco
Mary Lynne (Downs) Blanco, 79, of Rochester, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Springfield.
Born on December 10, 1945, in Springfield, she was the daughter of James and Bernice Downs. She married Tim Blanco in 1965 and they shared nearly six decades together.
Mary graduated from...
Lyman Leroy Leach
Feb 18, 2025
Lyman L. Leach, 84, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home.
Lyman was born in Springfield, IL. on February 10, 1941, the son of Lilburn and Lottie (Hunt) Leach. He married Bonnie Stephens on November 8, 1969 and they shared 55 years together. Lyman worked for Western Electric, Illinois Bell, AT&T and...
Joseph "Mickey" Carlove
Feb 17, 2025
Joseph "Mickey" Carlove, 68, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of joy and cherished memories.
Born on October 15, 1956, Mickey was the son of Joseph and Mary Carlove. A free-spirited soul, he embraced life's adventures with enthusiasm, had...
Bobby Gene Mccormick
Feb 15, 2025
Bobby Gene McCormick, 91, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Bob was born in Rushville, Illinois on December 29,1933, the son of Ralph and Pauline (Boehm) McCormick. He met the love of his life at a dance on the campus of Western University. Upon meeting her he knew he was going to ask for her hand....
Carolyn M. (Esker) Carmichael
Feb 14, 2025
Carolyn M. Carmichael, 89, of Rochester, IL died February 14, 2025, at The Bridge Care Suites in Springfield, IL.
She was born on December 30,1935, to Norbert and Millie Esker in Teutopolis, IL
Carolyn attended Teutopolis High School and St. John's School of Nursing.
She married Delbert Collings on September 13, 1958, and...
William "Bill" Ray Voisin
Feb 12, 2025
William Ray Voisin, 89 of Rochester, IL died February 12 at Concordia Village in Springfield, IL. He married the former Barbara Steinhauer of Vandalia in 1958. He is survived by Barbara and their three children, Bret Voisin (Karen Pitcherello) of Orlando, Florida, Vicki Wiltsie of Rochester, and Carrie Miles of Rochester. In addition he had four grandchildren Bryce Voisin...
Mark W Buckmaster
Feb 11, 2025
Mark "Buck" Buckmaster, 68, of Springfield, IL passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2025 in the company of his family.
Buck was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on November 24, 1956 the son of Donald and Evelyn Buckmaster.
He enjoyed Camping and watching the Kansas City Chief's play. Buck was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals...
Donald Allen Stubbs
Feb 11, 2025
Donald Allen Stubbs, 68, of Springfield, IL passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Donald was born in Springfield on January 23, 1957 and was the son of Donald Richmond and Mary Joanne Sallenger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jeff Stubbs, Andrew Sallenger, Tonya Sallenger, and a...
Charles Leroy Sexton
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,...
Donald E. Leckrone
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...
Brandon K Mefford
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...
Jerry Ann Smith
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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John Keller
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...
Earl D Cumberworth
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...
Janelle Marie Leonard
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...
David Dickerson Miller
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...
