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Staci D Garlits

Staci D Garlits

May 19, 2020

Staci D. Garlits, 56, of Springfield, IL passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2020 in the company of her family.

Staci was born in Springfield on November 27, 1963 the daughter of Harold and Juanita (Burris) Monroe.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Staci is survived by her husband Charles "Dale"...

Mary Rebecca Pickrell

Mary Rebecca Pickrell

May 18, 2020

Mary Rebecca (Becky) Pickrell 101, passed away May 18th 2020 at Decatur Illinois Randall Residence/Keystone, where she had lived for over ten years. Due to Covid-19, a private memorial Service will be July 12 at Illiopolis Christian Church with Rev. Melissa Ebken officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations in memory of Becky Pickrell to the Illiopolis...

Rodney Henry Mitchell

Rodney Henry Mitchell

May 18, 2020

Rodney Mitchell was born January 17, 1955 in Muscatine, Iowa to Marguerite and Bill Mitchell. Rodney was the 4th child of his siblings. Rodney surrendered his life to the most high God in 2017 to the House of Jacob Church, Brother Daniel Ashford presiding.

Rodney Mitchell departed his life May 18, 2020 at 10:05PM at his home...

Jay Elliott Bell

Jay Elliott Bell

May 17, 2020

J. Elliott Bell, 64 ,  of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his Residence in Springfield.

Elliott was born on July 28, 1955, the son of Mary Jane (Brittin) in and James Marshall Bell. He married Velma McLaurin on  July 4, 2018

Elliott was an avid sports fan, especially MLB and NBA....

George Oscar Thomas

George Oscar Thomas

May 17, 2020

George Oscar Thomas, 97, of Sherman, IL, passed away on Sunday May 17, 2020 in the company of his family.

George was born in Sangamon County on July 31, 1922 the son of George Thomas Sr. and Bertha (Price) Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Rose Darlene Thomas; his...

Ashley E. O'Dell

Ashley E. O'Dell

May 16, 2020

A bright light quit shining in our lives. It breaks her family's heart to say that Ashley Elaine O'Dell born November 29, 1990 passed from this world on Saturday, May 16, 2020.

Ashley will be missed by her many family and friends. She was energetic, fun-loving and a wonderful mother to her sons, Jaxton & Easton Day....

Patricia E. Watts

Patricia E. Watts

May 14, 2020

Patricia E. Watts, 83 of Springfield, Illinois died Thursday, May 14, 202 at The Arbors at Centennial Pointe in Springfield.

She was born on December 5, 1936, in Galesburg, Illinois. She was married to James Peal in 1957.

Pat was married for a second time to Charles Watts on December 2, 1988.

Surviving...

John Faloon

John Faloon

May 14, 2020

Obituary for John O. "Jack" Faloon, Sr. John O. "Jack" Faloon, Sr., of Springfield, IL, passed away at 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on November 24, 1929, in Chicago, IL to John D. and Helen Faloon. He married Darlene Faloon (Briscoe) on April 18, 1969; she preceded him in death...

Judith (Judy) K. Thomas

Judith (Judy) K. Thomas

May 12, 2020

Judith (Judy) Kay Thomas, 66, of Springfield, IL, passed away at her residence on Tuesday May 12, 2020.

Judy was born in Springfield, on July 14, 1953 the daughter of Betty J. (Ausmus) Lester and William Aber.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, James (Butch) Boone, Joe Jones; son-in-law, James Gerrity, and...

Beverly June (Kikendall)  Marshall

Beverly June (Kikendall) Marshall

May 10, 2020

Beverly June Marshall, 87, of The Villa Health Care East, Sherman, IL, formerly of Springfield and Mechanicsburg area, made her heavenly journey on Mother's Day, May 10, 2020. June was born August 11, 1932 in Springfield, the daughter of Clyde E. and Verna Borman Kikendall. She married Robert L. Marshall on October 25, 1952. She was preceded in death...

Shirley Ann (Leka)  Rhoades

Shirley Ann (Leka) Rhoades

May 7, 2020

Shirley Ann Rhoades, 80, of Springfield, IL, passed away on May 7, 2020 at the Villas in Sherman.

Shirley was born on October 26, 1939 in Mercedes,TX, the daughter of Loyd and Leandra (McMannis) Leka.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Rhoades; her parents; and her brothers, Loyd Leka Jr. and Christopher...

Tavin Edward Benton

Tavin Edward Benton

May 5, 2020

Tavin Edward Benton, 21, born September 22nd, 1998, escaped this world on May 5th, 2020, outside Amarillo, TX. Tavin was a simple man. He was an adventurous, fun-loving, hilarious, handsome guy who loved the outdoors. He did not like (hated) the feeling of being cooped up, often setting up a tent in the backyard just to sleep under the...

Hayden Matthew Stout

Hayden Matthew Stout

May 5, 2020

Hayden Matthew Stout, 22, of Rochester, IL passed away outside of Amarillo, TX, on May 5, 2020. Hayden was born in Jacksonville, IL on January 13, 1998 and is the son of Gary W. Stout Sr. and Dixie L. (Lowe) Stout. He was a 2016 graduate of Rochester, IL and was employed as a cook at Boone's Saloon in...

Byron V. Moyer

Byron V. Moyer

May 4, 2020

Byron V. Moyer, 50, of Athens, IL, passed away at his home on Monday May 4 2020.

Byron was born on August 18, 1969 in St. Charles, MO, the son of John Moyer and Kathlyn Golden.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Kelly Moyer and his grandson, Matthew Platt.

Byron is...

George F Berry

George F Berry

May 3, 2020

George F. Berry, 97, of Illiopolis, died on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. George was born on February 22, 1923, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He married Gloria Hunter in 1948 and she preceded him in death in 1985. George served in the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific Theater, loved farming and led...

Maria L. Hamlin

Maria L. Hamlin

May 1, 2020

Maria L. Hamlin, 84, of Springfield, IL, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Friday May 1st, 2020.

Maria was born in Monterry, Mexico on August 25, 1935.

She was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Hamlin and her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby F. Hamlin; her sons, Michael...

William Edward Stockton

William Edward Stockton

Apr 27, 2020

William E. Stockton, 64, of Springfield, formerly of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, April 27, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

William was born on April 10, 1956, in Springfield, the son of Fred E. and Mary Alice (Fishburn) Stockton.

He loved to read Western novels, spending time with his family and was a...

Benny Pat Lynd

Benny Pat Lynd

Apr 24, 2020

Ben Patrick Lynd, 60, of Springfield, IL, passed away at his residence on Friday April 24, 2020.

Ben was born in Ironton, OH, on July 11, 1959 the son of Ben H. and Patricia (Welch) Lynd.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry (Holly) Lynd; his parents, Ben and Patricia of Ironton, OH;...

Joseph Joe Jordan

Joseph Joe Jordan

Apr 23, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Jordan, 39, of Springfield, IL, passed away at his residence on Thursday April 23, 2020.

Joseph was born in Springfield, on May 12, 1980.

He is survived by his 3 children, Joseph Jordan of Tillamook, OR, Kiera Jordan of Springfield and Sophia Jordan of Springfield; his mother (Judith) Jordan Terry of Springfield; father,...

Ralph Joe Jennings

Ralph Joe Jennings

Apr 23, 2020

Ralph Joseph "Joe" Jennings, 58, of Irving died on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Born on December 20, 1961, he was the son of Ralph Jennings and Betty Lienemann. He is survived by his son, Joseph Jennings of East Moline, Illinois; his brothers, David Matlock of Butler, Illinois, Jim (Brenda) Bleisch of...

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