Obituaries

Dec 21, 2019

Daniel E. Downey Sr., 78, of Springfield, passed away on December 21, 2019 at Ocean Springs Hospital in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Daniel was born on December 11, 1941 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Edward J. and Emilia (Drewitch) Downey.

Daniel was an avid Sprint Car Racing fan. He also enjoyed fishing and camping....

Dec 20, 2019

Corrandan D. Orr, 40, of Taylorville IL, passed away on Friday December 20, 2019.

Corrandan was born in Mississippi on May 25, 1979 the son of Sarah (Orr) Koonce and Robert Williams.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gus and Minnie Orr as well as Willie and Lilian Williams.

Corrandan is...

Dec 20, 2019

Larry L. Tebrugge Sr., 91, of Springfield was called to heaven peacefully at home on Friday, December 20, 2019.

Larry was born June 24, 1928, in Petersburg, the son of William and Marie Tebrugge. He married Ramona "Mona" Bumgarner on July 10, 1949 in Springfield; she preceded him in death on May 11, 2010.

He...

Dec 19, 2019

Helen R. (Batchelder) Saulsberry, 87, of Illiopolis IL passed away at Decatur Memorial Hospital on December 19, 2019.

Helen was born in Illiopolis Township on October 1, 1932 the daughter of Bertram and Florence (Jeffers) Batchelder.

She was preceded in death by her husband Owen Saulsberry; son, Edwards Saulsberry; parents, Bertram and Florence; and several...

Dec 17, 2019

Ruthie Liken, 72, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Country Lane Memory Care in Riverton.

She was born on June 15, 1947 in Litchfield, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Whitlock) Holderread. Ruthie married her college sweetheart, Wayne Liken, on February 7, 1970, and he preceded her in death on November 2, 2016....

Dec 11, 2019

Billie Mae Ruhl Heavner, 90, of Springfield, left this world peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 11, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

She was born in Springfield on May 28, 1929 the daughter of Vivian E. Vest Ruhl and Kenneth F. Rule.

She graduated from Lanphier High School in 1947 and was employed...

Dec 11, 2019

Keith A. Clardy, 48, of Chatham IL, passed away at his residence on Wednesday December 11, 2019.

He was born in Springfield IL, on May 8, 1971 the son of William H. and Carol (Coniglio) Clardy.

Keith was preceded in death by his father William Howard Clardy; grandparents, Carlo and Katherine Coniglio, and William and...

Dec 10, 2019

On Tuesday December 10, 2019 Dennis Dale Hicks, age 75, passed away peacefully at the Ranch (Springfield Homes in Springfield IL). He was born November 2, 1944 to parents Norval and Ruby Hicks (who preceded him in death). He had one brother, Perry Hicks (deceased)

He was a loving and passionate husband, father (Pops and Dad), grandfather,...

Dec 10, 2019

Albert Golembeck Jr., passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2019 at Heritage Health Center in Springfield.

He was born on July 15, 1926 in Decatur IL the son of Albert H. Sr. and Emma (Galla) Golembeck.

Albert married Patricia Voss on July 26, 1946 in Decatur, IL.

He is survived by his wife...

Dec 9, 2019

Philip E. Hanna, 99, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, at Three Crowns Park in Evanston IL.

He was born May 3, 1920 on a farm in Geneseo IL, the son of John and Eleanor Lauderbaugh Hanna.  He married Eugenia Baugher on April 17, 1954, in Springfield.

Phil attended a one room grade school near the...

Dec 7, 2019

Elizabeth E. (Johnson) Farley, 61, of Springfield, IL passed away on Saturday December 7, 2019 at her home.

She was born June 24, 1958 in Springfield IL, the daughter of Albert R. and Ruth M. (Tipsword) Johnson.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Albert Ray Johnson, Delores Maxine Smith and David...

Nov 30, 2019

Michael Rawland Fagg, 64, of Glenarm, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

Michael was born on August 9, 1955, the son of Lee and Maryann (DeBeaulieu) Fagg.

Michael worked for CC Thomas Publishers as a digital press operator and enjoyed bowling, playing darts, and softball....

Nov 29, 2019

Alesia J. Kelly, 54 passed away on November 29th, 2019.

She was born in Dixon, Illinois. She went to the Illinois School for the Deaf which she graduated from, and married Steven L. Kelly; they had 2 daughters. She was a very sweet, kind, loving, mother, wife, daughter, and friend to everyone.

Her heart was...

Nov 28, 2019

Robert Lee Cohn, 75, of Dawson, died on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his home.

Robert was born on December 3, 1943 in Springfield, the son of Calvin and Nettie (Ellis) Cohn.  He married Jean A. Cohn and she preceded him in death on September 6, 1981.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, watching war movies,...

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.

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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.

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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...