Obituaries

Oct 26, 2019

Melvin Don Mayhugh, 82, of Buffalo, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Don was born on June 28, 1937, in Burna, KY, the son of Robert and Laverne (Gentry) Mayhugh.  He married Karen Harrison.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1955-1957.  He was a member of...

Oct 25, 2019

Diana Gass, 66, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Prairie Rose in Pana.

She was born on March 4, 1953, in Augusta, GA, the daughter of Dale and Joann (Etherton) Mendenhall. She married Michael Gass on December 19, 1970 and he survives.

Diana was a past member of 4-H, FFA, past...

Oct 22, 2019

Robert R. Estes Sr., 81, of Springfield IL, passed away on October 22, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Robert was born on August 31, 1938 in Rochester IL, the son of Charles and Clara (Fry) Estes.

He worked for the City of Springfield Street Department for 32 years. He came from a large family and...

Oct 19, 2019

Walter L. Beetle, 88, of Sherman IL, passed away at his home while in the company of his family on October 19, 2019.

Walter was born on March 27, 1931 in Honolulu, HI the son of Walter K. and Dorothy (Hurst) Beetle.  He married Arlene McLaughlin on August 15, 1959; she preceded him in death November 14,...

Oct 17, 2019

Genevieve M. Carey, 72, of Illiopolis, died on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her home.

Genevieve was born on February 8, 1947 in Taylorville, the daughter of Walter and Martha (Watson) Blackwell. She married Roy Carey on June 5, 1964 in Mechanicsburg; he preceded her in death in 2006.

Genevieve worked for the Postal Service...

Oct 15, 2019

Terry W. Grimes, 32, of Riverton, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Terry is survived by his son, Xavier Seymour; parents, David and Diana Grimes of Riverton; sister, Kristy Sikorski of Ironton, MO; brother, David A. Grimes of Springfield; grandparents, Jim and Kay West of Springfield; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and...

Oct 15, 2019

Mayme Benson, 94, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Mayme was born on December 12, 1924 in Coello, IL the daughter of Joe and Lena (Bosco) Binando.  She married Herbert E. Benson on October 12, 1974 in West Frankfort, IL; he preceded her in death on January 27, 1997.

Oct 13, 2019

Leona M. (Koechle) Fisher, 94, of Springfield IL, passed away at her home on Sunday October 13, 2019 while in the company of her family.

Leona was born in Nauvoo IL, on September 4, 1925 the daughter of Ollie and Genevieve (Wysinger) Koechle.

Leona had a wonderful life and enjoyed watching the birds through her...

Oct 13, 2019

Sonya Marie Robey-Theilen, 55, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at her home.

Sonya was born on September 8, 1964 in Springfield the daughter of George William and Nettie Pauline (Branson) McClelland Jr.

Sonya was a Registered Nurse and was the Lab Supervisor at the Springfield Clinic.

She was preceded...

Oct 13, 2019

Norman Crist, 68, of Mt. Auburn, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Norman was born on October 23, 1950 in Mt. Auburn the son of William and Susie (Shartzer) Crist.

Norman served our county for many years before retiring from the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Oct 12, 2019

Isaah "Sonny" Washington was born on November 10th, 1941 in Humphreys Mississippi the son of Fred Lee Washington and Rilda Mae (Melton) Robinson. His parents preceded him in death. He was an only child.

Isaah was affectionately called Sonny by everyone. He moved to Springfield from Minneapolis Minnesota in 1997. He remained here until his passing.

Oct 11, 2019

Joseph Vespa, 35, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on October 21, 1983, the son of Bruno Vespa and Rhonda (Smith) Curtis.

Joey was a concrete finisher and owned his own business, T&J Foundation Repairs. He loved fishing, mushroom hunting, spending time with his son and...

Oct 9, 2019

Dennis R Ruez,Jr., 46, passed away at his home on October 9, 2019.

He was born on April 1, 1973 in Harvard, MA the son of Dennis Ruez Sr. and Pam (Campbell) Ruez. He married Valerie Bennett.

He received his Bachelors in Geology at Murray State University, his Masters in Geology at the University of...

Oct 7, 2019

Terri (Simpson) Carnduff, 61, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday October 7th, 2019.

She was born on October 14th, 1957 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Charles and Donna (Grime) Simpson.

Terri was a loving mother and a 40 year companion of her husband, Mark.

She loved her flower garden and was...

Oct 7, 2019

Wayne Archer, 95, of Edinburg, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Wayne was born on April 29, 1924, in Pawnee, the son of Edwin and Ruth (McMurray) Archer. He married Roberta Smith on February 3, 1951; she preceded him in death in 2018.

Wayne was a lifelong farmer, salesman for...

Oct 6, 2019

Marilyn Leonard, 87, of Illiopolis, died on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

Marilyn was born on November 3, 1931, in Mechanicsburg, the daughter of Glenn and Opal (Pope) Moomey. She married Tom Leonard on July 7, 1951 celebrating over 68 years together.

Marilyn graduated from Tri-City High School in 1949 and was...

Oct 6, 2019

On Monday October 28 there will be a memorial service at West Side Christian Church from 4pm to 730pm, at 2850 Cider Mill Lane. It is Tonna's wish for you to remember her favorite passion and bring new socks and underwear for children of all sizes up to twelve years (older if you wish).

If you wish...

Sep 29, 2019

Janette A. Harden, 81, of Springfield, died Sunday, September 29, 2019 at her residence.

Jan was born on January 9, 1938, in Pekin, the daughter of Jesse Songer, Golden Gloves Boxing recipient, and Edna Sweat.  She married Ronny Harden on July 28, 1956; he preceded her in death on May 12, 2009.

Jan worked for...

Sep 27, 2019

Judy Lederbrand Day, 72, of Mill Creek, Washington, formerly of Rochester, Illinois, went home to her Lord on Friday, September 27, 2019.  She died peacefully in her sleep while a guest of dear friends in Glenarm, Illinois.

She was born June 11, 1947 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph J. and Lucille Loyd Lederbrand. She married...

Sep 23, 2019

Carol A. (Green) Fenton, of Butler IL, passed away on Monday September 23, 2019 at St. John's Hospital in the company of her family.

Carol was born in Rockford IL, the daughter of Charlotte (Brummitt) Green.

She was married to Marvin Fenton on August 4, 1962. They had one son together, Danny. She was a...