Thomas J. Uzzo
Apr 1, 2025
Thomas J. Uzzo (70), of Springfield, IL, passed away on April 1, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle against cancer. Tom was born in Havre de Gras, Maryland, on November 4th, 1954, and was the son of Salvatore and Dorothy (Gordon) Uzzo. He married Susan Schroeder on October 23, 1982, in Davenport, Iowa....
Brenda Marie (Hullman) Kurniskie
Mar 29, 2025
Brenda Marie (Hullman) Kurniskie, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away at home on Saturday March 29, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Brenda was born in Springfield, IL on August 15, 1960 and was the daughter of Thomas and Alice Hullmann. She married Kent Kurniskie on June 23, 1991.
She enjoyed playing with...
Mary Alice (Cowhick) Tuxhorn
Mar 29, 2025
Mary Alice Tuxhorn, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 8, 1940, in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois to James Edward and Regina O'Donnell Cowhick. She married Benjamin William Tuxhorn, son of Elmer and Mary Smith Tuxhorn, in Senatobia, Tate County, MS, on November 2,...
Brett William Klebe
Mar 20, 2025
Services will be held on April 16th, 2025 at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St. in Rochester, starting with visitation at 10:30 AM followed by private funeral services at 11:30 AM. Brett will be laid to rest at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL where the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will conduct Military Honors...
James W. Havens
Mar 17, 2025
James W. Havens, 85, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday March 17, 2025. James was born in Roodhouse, IL on August 27, 1939, the son of William and Vera O (Shive) Havens.
James was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Daniel and Thomas Havens, and his ex-wife, Phyllis Akers Havens.
James...
Michael Todd Fishburn
Mar 16, 2025
Michael Todd Fishburn, 57, of Rochester, passed away on March 16, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. surrounded by his family.
Todd was born on April 3, 1967 in Springfield, the son of Leonard and Doris (Spain) Fishburn. He married Gitana Sexton on August 9, 1986. Todd worked for Matthews Construction for several years...
James Arthur Moore
Mar 15, 2025
James A. Moore, 75, of Mt. Auburn, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Lincoln Village Healthcare Center in Lincoln, IL.
James born on October 29, 1949, in Springfield, the son of Robert and Edna (Merriman) Moore. He married Beverly Ann Hamm on September 24, 1988 and she preceded him in death on October 19, 1999....
Stella Elizabeth (Watson) Bowen
Mar 15, 2025
Stella Elizabeth Watson Bowen, 86, of Virginia, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital, in Springfield, IL.
Stella was born in Dent County, Mo. On January 27, 1939, the daughter of Virgil and Ruth "Lizzie" (Schaffer) Watson. Stella enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
She is preceded...
Myrna D. (Bland) Whitehead
Mar 12, 2025
Myrna D. Whitehead, 89, of Mt. Auburn, IL passed away on Wednesday March 12, 2025. Myrna was born in Decatur, IL on July 15, 1935 the daughter of Paul and Martha (Hardy) Bland.
Myrna met C. Norman Whitehead and they were married on November 14, 1953. He preceded her in death in 2005. She was also preceded...
Gloria J (Nichols) Schroeder
Mar 5, 2025
Gloria J. (Nichols) Schroeder, 82, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday March 5, 2025 surrounded by her family. Gloria was born in Peoria, IL on March 13, 1942 and was the daughter of William and Nancy Beulah Nichols.
She leaves behind a very large and loving family, who will miss her deeply. Gloria enjoyed arts and...
Samuel W. Nolen
Mar 5, 2025
Samuel W. Nolen, 90, of Springfield, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at St. John's Hospital, in Springfield, IL.
Sam was born on October 28, 1934, in West Frankfort, IL, the son of Sam and Daisy (Odle) Nolen. He married Valeria Meyersick on June 23, 1963.
Sam enjoyed fishing, reading,...
Michael J Kelly
Mar 1, 2025
Michael J Kelly Sr., 77, of Petersburg, IL died on March 1, 2024.
He was born in Lancaster, Ohio on June 10, 1947 to Rosemary Coe and Albert Kelly.
Michael loved to collect artwork, spending time with his family, meeting new people and sharing life experiences. He also loved fishing and hunting. Michael served in...
Catherine Marie Langdon Wells
Feb 24, 2025
Catherine Marie Langdon Wells, 59, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday February 24, 2025 at home surrounded by the love of her family.
Cathy was born in Springfield on February 22, 1966 the daughter of John "Jack" and Georgia (Holmes) Langdon.
She graduated from Southeast High School in 1984 and was one of the...
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...
