Obituaries

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...

May 30, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" A. Jones, 71, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday May 30, 2020 at his home in the company of his family.

Jerry was born in Decatur on December 30, 1948 the son of Loy A. and Patricia A. (Merritt) Jones.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta; his parents; and...

May 29, 2020

Beverly J. Treat, 70, of Waverly, IL, passed away at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield on Friday May 29, 2020.

Beverly was born in Springfield on November 16, 1949 the daughter of Robert Eugene and Alma Ruth Richardson.

She was preceded in death by her parents (Grandpa and Gramma Rich), and her brother , Ronald....

May 28, 2020

Maurice (Jeff) Jefferson, departed this life on May 28, 2020 at St. John's Hospital.

He was born on January 6 1937 in Chicago, IL, to Julius Jefferson and Everta Copening. He attended school in Herrin, IL and played basketball. After graduation, Maurice joined the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his...

May 28, 2020

Virginia Lee Stacey, 79, of Illiopolis, passed away May 28, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Virginia was born on February 9, 1941 in Ramsey, IL. the daughter of James and Cleta (Bolt) Mathias. She married Roy L. Stacey on April 12, 1980 and he preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her daughter; Kathy Frazee of...

May 26, 2020

Carol L. (Horrighs) Mitchell, 72, of Springfield IL. Passed away in Tuesday May 26, 2020.

Carol was born on November 24, 1947 in Springfield, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Merritt) Horrighs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her brother.

Carol is survived by her children, Thomas W. Mitchell...

May 25, 2020

Georgia Louise (Sparrow) Leonard, 80 of Rochester took the Lord's hand on May 25, 2020. Louise was born on April 3, 1940 in Hannibal, Missouri; the daughter of George and Anna (McGuire) Sparrow. She married her one and only true love Richard "Leon" Leonard on March 31, 1958. He preceded her in death in 2019. Louise is survived by...

May 22, 2020

Albert W. Eads, 73, of Springfield, IL, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Friday May 22, 2020.

Albert was born on May 7, 1947 the son of Albert and Opal (Vaughn) Eads in Springfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Carolynn McCann and Anna Eads.

Albert is...