Obituaries

Jan 30, 2020

Shirley Marie Lewis, 90, of Rochester, died on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Shirley was born on December 14, 1929, in Greenville, Illinois, the daughter of Elisha and Edith (Bowlin) Tucker. She married David Lewis on January 7, 1956; he preceded her in death on January 3, 2017.

Prior to...

Jan 28, 2020

Louise P. Taplin, 90, of Springfield IL, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020 at her home while in the company of her family.

Lou was born on January 25, 1930 in Hopewell VA, the daughter of John "Knight" Eanaes and Elizabeth (Eades) Atkinson.

She was preceded in death by her son, Paul, her parents,...

Jan 26, 2020

Gary Blain Lynn, 61, of Oakford IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 26, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Gary was born on April 15, 1958 the son of Harold and Norma (Cohenour) Lynn in Pekin IL.

Gary served in the United States Army from 1978 to 1982. He became a Registered...

Jan 25, 2020

Shirley Ann (Hannel) Bown of Springfield entered Heaven on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Villas East in Sherman while in the company of her family.

Shirley was born in Summer Hill, IL on May 27, 1942 the daughter of Myrl and Cassie (Holcomb) Hannel.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alan...

Jan 25, 2020

Van Allen Prater, 61, of Rochester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home.

Van was born on June 1, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Tom and Barb (Beaty) Prater.

He was an EMT/Paramedic for 30+ years. In his later years he found happiness driving a semi for...

Jan 24, 2020

Ruth Hermina (Jurgens) Dobbe, age 93 and formerly of Pleasant Plains, IL.  passed to paradise at her home in Concordia Village on Friday, January 24th, 2020. Ruth was born in Newmansville, IL. on April 7, 1926 to John Herman Jurgens and Eula Bell Stiltz Jurgens.

As a 1944 graduate of Virginia High School, Ruth completed a summer...

Jan 22, 2020

Vida Lee Elsner, 72, of Springfield, IL passed away on January 22, 2020 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, IL.

Vida was born in Springfield, IL on May 27, 1947 the daughter of David H. Elsner and Frances V. (Chronister) Elsner.

In her youth she lived an athletic life, playing all the sports and...

Jan 22, 2020

George D. Ginder, 75, of New City, died on January 22, 2020 at University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago, IL. George was born on November 26, 1944 in Springfield, IL. to Mary Ruth (Matthew) and Lloyd David Ginder. He married Cheryl Elizabeth Koerper on July 17, 1966 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mendota, IL. and she survives. George...

Jan 22, 2020

Reba A. Kozelka, 83, of Springfield, met Our Savior Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Reba was born on March 30, 1936 in Loami, the daughter of Virgil  and Gladys (Tibby) Stanton. She married David Kozelka on June 9, 1956 in Loami. Reba was a member of Lakeside Christian Church.  She volunteered at the church as well...

Jan 21, 2020

Walter E. Spencer, 92, of Springfield IL, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2020 in the company of his family.

Visitation will be held on Friday January 24, 2020 at 530 North 5th St. Springfield IL, 62702 Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

A small family prayer service will be held on...

Jan 18, 2020

Pierre Roger Savoie, 56, of Springfield IL, passed away on Saturday January 18th, 2020.

Pierre was born in Kankakee IL, on January 28, 1963 the son of Norman R. and Lois M. (Rantz) Savoie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Lois; and a brother, Leon Savoie.

Pierre is survived...

Jan 17, 2020

Sherry G. Miller, 70, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida.

Sherry was born on January 7, 1950, in Springfield, the daughter of Francis and Lottie (Raymond) Correll. She married Marvin Miller on November 10, 1973 and he survives.

Sherry worked for Charles C. Thomas Publishing Company for 42 years,...

Jan 15, 2020

Harold E. Pyle, 87, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away at 5:45pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Regency Care in Springfield.

He was born on April 9, 1932, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the son of Raymond and Margaret Dice Pyle. He married Erlene Roberts on June 15, 1957, in Springfield. She passed on March 21, 2006.

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Jan 11, 2020

James E. Lewis Sr., 91, of Springfield IL, passed away in the company of his family on Saturday January 11, 2020.

James was born at the family home in Berlin IL, on August 13, 1928 the son of Earl R. and Augusta C. (Brandt) Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Edra Grace...

Jan 9, 2020

Shirley Owens, 83, of Niantic, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Shirley was born on December 5, 1936, in Mt. Pulaski, the daughter of Albert and Myrtle (Bradshaw) Stout. She married Ollie J. Owens Jr, on February 7, 1956; he preceded her in death in 2003.

Shirley worked as...

Jan 8, 2020

Kenneth L. Hobbs 79 of Rochester passed away Wednesday January 8, 2020 at Generations Nursing Home in Decatur, IL

Kenny was born March 7, 1940 in Cascade, IL to Chesley H. and Georgia I. Popp Hobbs.

He was a 1958 graduate of Rochester High School. He was a machinist by trade who worked at Allis...

Jan 6, 2020

Steven L. Southwick, 48, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at his residence.

Steven was born on July 23, 1971 in Springfield the son of Phil Southwick and Carol Morman.

He graduated from Rochester High School in 1989 and Robert Morris University.  He worked in banking for over 30 years.  He loved...

Jan 6, 2020

Paul Ayers, 94, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Heritage Health in Springfield.

Paul was born on October 9, 1925, in Rochester, the son of Andrew and Ada (Cary) Ayers. He married Wilma Jean Schumacher and she survives.

Paul was a lifetime member of South Fork Church of Christ where he...

Jan 4, 2020

Ronald Linn Phillips, 54, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday January 4, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Ronald was born in Springfield, IL on August 5, 1965 the son of Ronald Lewis and Linda Ann (Watkins) Phillips.

He is survived by his children, Amanda, Andrew, and Ronald; mother; Linda Phillips of Springfield; siblings; Paul...

Jan 3, 2020

Dwight Otis Anderson, 87, of Springfield, formerly of Danville, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at his residence.

Dwight was born on March 7, 1932, the son of James and Hazel (Lemon) Anderson. He married Helen Funderburk in 1955 in Tallula; she preceded him in death.

Dwight enjoyed building houses, planting trees, and loved...