Obituaries

Mar 20, 2020

George Gilbert Moss was born May 20, 1921, in Jacksonville, Illinois, the Son of Ralph Roy and Nelia E. (Wight) Moss. He married Evelyn June DeFrates February 22, 1947.

Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Lynn Eggleston of Riverton, IL, and Beverly Bakowski (son-in-law, Ed), of Springfield, IL; sister, Mildred Clemons of Pleasant Plains; and brother, John (Jack)...

Mar 20, 2020

Karen L. Hewitt, 72, of Edinburg, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Karen was born in Springfield on February 24, 1948, the daughter of Patrick and Eleanor (Mohn) Green. She married Tom Hewitt on June 6, 1967 and he survives.

She enjoyed hot rodding, crafts, dancing and shopping...

Mar 18, 2020

Herman "Sonny" Kuntzman, 80, of Springfield, IL, passed away on the morning of Wednesday March 18, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center.

Sonny was born on September 19th, 1939 the son of Herman and Virginia (Beerup) Kuntzman.

Cremation services are being accorded at the funeral home and there will be a memorial services held at a...

Mar 14, 2020

On the day you were born, you brought to the world a gift of joy and love.

Anthony, because of you we are blessed with so many happy, funny and beautiful memories. When you entered a room you brightened it up and made it come to life, you would never allow a dance floor to remain empty ...

Mar 12, 2020

Jan Kendall Haines, 78, passed away on Thursday March 12th at home in Springfield. Jan was born February 24th, 1942 the son of Laverne and Lenore Wilson Haines. He married Evelyn Vangeison in November of 1961 and they had three daughters.

He was raised on a farm outside of Bulpitt, IL, where he graduated from South Fork...

Mar 11, 2020

Doris Park Clark, 98, of Eureka, Missouri passed away peacefully March 11, 2020 at St. Frances Care Facility, Eureka, Missouri. She was born on September 27, 1921 in Rochester, the daughter of Clifford and Hazel Jones Park. Doris married Ellsworth Clark on October 24, 1942 in Rochester and he preceded her in death in 2005. She retired after many...

Mar 8, 2020

Gail R. (Bale) Juhl, 54, of Springfield, IL, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Sunday March 8th, 2020 in the company of her family.

Gail was born in Springfield, IL, on March 30th, 1965 the daughter of Marvin and Bertha (Garvin) Bale.

She will be deeply missed by all. She left an extraordinary impact...

Mar 8, 2020

Mrs. Ott, 75, of Springfield, passed away at Memorial Medical Center in the early hours of Sunday morning. She is the descendant of Lawrence Leach and Catherine Mileham of Salem, Massachusetts.

Mrs. Ott was born on January 11, 1945 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Sheridan and Frances (Parrish) Leach.

Survivors include brother, Sheridan Jr....

Mar 7, 2020

Gary Beals, 60, of Rochester, died on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Aperion Care in Springfield.

Gary was born on September 27, 1959, in Taylorville, the son of Robert and Frances (Goeckner) Beals.

He was a St. Louis Cardinals Fan, and worked at Bob Evans as a cook for 15 years, prior to that he...

Mar 7, 2020

Ruby Green, 96, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her son's home. Ruby was born on January 20, 1924, in Edinburg, the daughter of James and Catherine (Thoman) Stanbery. She married Delbert Green on November 29, 1942 and he preceded her in death in 1990. Ruby worked at Sangamo Electric as an assembler for 28...

Mar 6, 2020

Susan Marie Phares passed peacefully Friday, March 6.  She lived a life of joy filled with family, friends, dogs and as much adventure as she and husband Roy could make happen including 80 mph motorcycle rides. Susan leaves behind her husband Roy of 22 years, her two sons Rocky and Coby, grandson Justin, Roy's daughter Marjorie, her husband Arnie,...

Feb 29, 2020

Lindel R. Kern, 94, of Springfield IL, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at St. John's Hospital.

Lindel was born in Springfield IL, on February 20, 1926 the son of Ralph and Louise Kern.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lindel is survived by his wife, Virtie Mae (Shofner) Kern;...

Feb 25, 2020

Robert W. Taft, 77, of Rochester, died on Tuesday, February 25, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Bob was born on December 30, 1942, in Rochester, the son of Howard and Irene (Davis) Taft.

Bob grew up in Rochester and attended Rochester schools before joining the United States Army and serving in Vietnam. He graduated...

Feb 19, 2020

Elsie M. McElyea, 87, of Niantic, passed away on Wednesday, February, 19, 2020 at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth. Elsie was born on January 11, 1933, in Springfield, IL. the daughter of Thomas and Viola Wilson. She married Joseph McElyea on June 30, 1950 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Elsie loved sewing, crocheting, and talking endlessly about her grandchildren. She...

Feb 19, 2020

Gary L. Sharp, 58, of Springfield IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in the company of his family.

Gary was born in Springfield, IL on March 13, 1961 the son of Louis Sharp and Rita (Flynn) Sharp-McClure.

He is preceded in death by his father, Louis Sharp and his step-father, Donald McClure.

Feb 18, 2020

Connie Sue (Ersery) Margaron, 54, of Springfield IL, passed away at her home on Tuesday February 18, 2020.

Connie was born on May 9, 1965 in Springfield IL, the daughter of Jack and Carol (Warren) Margaron.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jack; grandparents, Eileen and William (Bill) Warren; step-father, Wayne Ersery; and ...

Feb 17, 2020

John Spindel, 89, of Edinburg, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Life's Journey in Taylorville. John was born on September 20, 1930, the son of John and Eleanor (Greenwalt) Spindel. He married Esther Huegel on February 2, 1957 and she survives. John is a Korean War Veteran and was a member of the Edinburg United Methodist Church....

Feb 16, 2020

Thomas W. Mitchell Sr., 79, of Springfield IL, passed away on Sunday February 16, 2020 in the company of his family.

Thomas was born on March 3, 1940 in Springfield, the son of Isaac and Iva (Campbell) Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.

Thomas is...

Feb 16, 2020

Winifred "Winnie" Fleck, 98, of Buffalo, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born on January 2, 1922, in Dawson, IL. the daughter of Omar and Beatrice (Kerns) Bumgarner. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved Loren Ketchum and sons RJ and Paul Fleck. She is survived...

Feb 14, 2020

LeRoy Karrick III of Riverton passed away February 14, 2020 at Memorial Hospital. He was born July 10, 1970 to LeRoy Karrick Jr. and Sarah Synder-Cooper Karrick. He was preceded in death by his father LeRoy Karrick Jr.

He was employed by Kelly Group as a welder

He is survived by one son, Cody and...