Obituaries

Nov 26, 2019

Frederick Allen Richards, 79, of Edinburg, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Fred was born on July 7, 1940, in Breckenridge, IL. the son of Charles and Lena (Neer) Richards. He married Charlene Marie Grieve; she preceded him in death.  He later married Emily Christine Stringer and she survives.

...

Nov 23, 2019

Jimmie Joe Schmitt, 83, of Springfield, IL, passed away on November 23rd, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Jimmie was born on June 14th, 1936 in Vandalia, IL, the son of John F. and Fern (Evans) Schmitt.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jimmie is survived by his daughter, Sherri (husband, Dirk)...

Nov 23, 2019

Velma Frances Nave, 87, of Edinburg, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at her home.

Velma was born on September 9, 1932 in Edinburg, the daughter of Everett and Agnes (Alexander) Westbrook. Velma married Harold "Shade" Nave on Oct. 26, 1962; he preceded her in death 2014.

Velma enjoyed doing word searches, cooking and...

Nov 22, 2019

Winthrop (Winn) Walker, 90, of Springfield, died peacefully on November 22, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family members. He was born in New Berlin, IL September 10, 1929 to Alfred and Kathryn Walker. He married Lois M. Huckeby in 1954 who passed away in 2002. He married Edith Ann (Edie) Ritter in 2008.

...

Nov 22, 2019

Barbara Ann (Allen) Carroll, 88, of Illiopolis, passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side on November 22, 2019.

Barbara was born on January 10, 1931, to Hugh and Edna (Kluckhohn) Allen of Fillmore.  She married Russell Carroll on November 1, 1949; he preceded her in death.

She was a graduate of...

Nov 21, 2019

Gary Allan Sharp, 58, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019.

Gary was born on April 1, 1961 in Springfield, the son of Joseph and Norma Jean (Elmore) Sharp.

He enjoyed playing pool, hunting mushrooms, spending time with his friends and most of all having great love for his family.  He was always...

Nov 16, 2019

Pamela J. Richards (Henson), 64, of Springfield IL, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday November 16, 2019.

Pamela was born on August 1, 1955 the daughter of Milton Henson and Barbara (Eckler) Henson-Crawford. Pamela's Step Father was William Crawford.

She loved the Chicago Cubs and the Bears.

She also enjoyed baking...

Nov 16, 2019

Mark A. Kerhlikar, 57, passed away at home on November 16, 2019.

Mark was born on January 20, 1962, the son of Richard and Eileen Kerhlikar.

Mark was an avid outdoorsman; dogsledding , camping, fishing, and hunting. He also enjoyed amateur radio, choral singing, classical and jazz guitar, African drumming, astronomy and mentoring youth to...

Nov 15, 2019

Rita L. Manion, 79, of Springfield IL, passed away on Thursday November 15, 2019 at Meadow Manor in Taylorville IL.

She was born on July 2, 1940 in Edinburg IL, the daughter of Ralph and Clara (Trader) Richards.

During her life, Rita had many friends and shared many wonderful experiences with her family. She enjoyed...

Nov 14, 2019

Robert A. Silger, 97, of Springfield, died Thursday November 14, at St. John's Hospital. Robert was born December 1, 1921 in Carlyle, Illinois to Gustav and Theresia Scheppel Silger. He graduated from Carlyle High School in 1940. He chose to give his life to the Lord at age 17, and kept true to the commitment all his life. He...

Nov 10, 2019

Ralph Richard Powell, 86, of Springfield IL, passed away on Sunday November 10, 2019 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. He was a beloved member of the South Side Christian Church and will be greatly missed by all. During his stay at Lewis Memorial Christian Village, he was loved by his nurses and aids.

He was born in...

Nov 9, 2019

Frederick II was born to Frederick I and Beryl Criner Theilen on November 25, 1965 in Springfield. On November 9, 2019 in Perrysburg, Ohio an accident occurred with the load he was hauling to Massachusetts and unexpectedly took his life.

Fred dedicated his life to the road for 36 years. His love for the trucking industry started...

Nov 5, 2019

William T. White, 93, of Palmyra IL passed away on Tuesday November 5th, 2019.

He was born in Springfield IL on October 24, 1926 the son of John and Eva (Dodd) White and was raised by Louis and Mable Diers.

William served in the United States Navy during World War II. He also had a...

Nov 4, 2019

Thomas David Wilson Jr., 85, of Niantic, died on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, IL.

Tom was born on September 15, 1934, in Springfield, the son of Thomas and Viola (Moscardelli) Wilson. He married Joy Parrish on June 15, 1968.

Tom worked for Local Union 1168 as a glazier. He enjoyed...

Nov 1, 2019

Jonine A. Jones, (Nene/ Jo) 77, of Springfield, Illinois went home to be with the Lord on November 1st, 2019.

She departed from the comfort of her home with her daughter Dana at her side at 12:30am. She was born on April 5th, 1942 in Peoria, IL the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Betty) Brush.

...

Oct 31, 2019

Larry Lee McDevitt Sr., 81, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home.

Larry was born on January 15, 1938 in Jacksonville the son of Joseph J. and Charlotte B. Mayberry McDevitt.  He married Esther C. Bishop; she preceded him in death on April 27, 2019.

Larry was a veteran of...

Oct 31, 2019

Jean B. Daily, 88, of Rochester, died on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Auburn Nursing and Rehab in Auburn.

Jean was born on August 7, 1931 in Pleasant Plains the daughter of Holland and Leta (Lash) Croney.  She married Everett Daily on February 26, 1949; he preceded her in death August 10, 2011

Jean enjoyed...

Oct 31, 2019

Nelva "Rose" Lorton, 87, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Heritage Health Center.

Rose was born in Springfield on November 7, 1931 the daughter of Charles Grigsby and Elizabeth Blanchard.

She loved spending time with her family and playing bingo.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Fred...

Oct 30, 2019

George Ginter, 70, of Rochester, Passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Bridge Care Suites in Springfield.

George was born on March 23, 1949, in Munich, Germany, the son of Edmund and Janina (Kolcz) Ginter.

He was a graduate of Griffin High School and Springfield College and attended SIU- Carbondale. George retired from the...

Oct 29, 2019

Wendell Turley, 84, of Mechanicsburg, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at St John's Hospital.

Wendell was born on October 15, 1935 in Springfield, the son of Jerome and Edna (Fosnaugh) Turley. He married Rita Van Pelt on May 15, 1955.

Wendell began farming at the age of 16 and continued up until his death....