Obituaries

Jul 30, 2019

Roy Edward Baranzelli took his first breath on May 8, 1943, and his last on July 30, 2019.  And the life he lived during those 76 years was nothing short of extraordinary.  His infectious laughter, energy and love of mischief were evident at a very early age, and it earned him the name "Corky" because his grandmother laughed that...

Jul 23, 2019

John E. Shipman, 90, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his home.

John was born on February 22, 1929, the son of Frank and Marcia (McKee) Shipman of New City. He married Barbara Mohler on October 20, 1950.

John was a veteran of the US Army and stationed in Germany for...

Jul 17, 2019

Liberti Marie Shumate was born and entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Liberti will be greatly missed by her parents, Karrie Phelps of Springfield; father, Cedric Shumate of Peoria; three siblings, Americus Hudson of Springfield, Maliyah Shumate of Peoria, Zemira Shumate of Texas; grandparents, Cathy and Chuck Akers of Griggsville...

Jul 16, 2019

Robert Kerr McQuown, 53, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Robert was born on September 18, 1965 in Springfield the son of John R. McQuown and Celia P. Meyer.

Robert was a Baseball Statistician and devoted fan of sports.  He enjoyed tabletop gaming.  At other points in his...

Jul 15, 2019

William C. Glasscock, 66, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his home.

William was born on October 21, 1952, in Jacksonville, FL the son of Wayne and Ruth (Scott) Glasscock.  He married Patricia "PJ" Jordan.

William was owner and operator of A-1 Cool Tint by Sun Cool, Inc.  He enjoyed hunting,...

Jul 10, 2019

Ronald L. Busby, 77, of Springfield, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.

Ron was born on May 1, 1942, the son of Elmer Leroy and Dorothy (Brady) Busby. He married Dr. Mary Ellen Doyle on June 12, 1982 in Orland Park and she survives.

Ron worked as an insurance...

Jul 6, 2019

Margaret Helen McDaniels, 85, of San Antonio, Texas, died on July 6, 2019 at Blue Skies of Texas in San Antonio.

She was born on December 11, 1933, the daughter of Julius and Norma (Wink) Douglass.

Helen was a homemaker, enjoyed going to church and was an active member in the retirement community at Blue...

Jul 2, 2019

Tina M. Mitchell, 56, of Springfield IL passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019.

Tina was born in Pana IL the daughter of Shirley (Mitchell) Baker.

During life, Tina loved to spend time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her brother, James Musser; grandparents, Nina and Paul Mitchell.

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Jul 2, 2019

Donald Eugene Loyd, 91, of Springfield Illinois, died at 7:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Christian Village nursing home in Lincoln, Illinois  He was born February 19, 1928 in Keenes located in Wayne County Illinois, to Ray and Noma Dulany Loyd. He married Margaret Grace Ferguson on January 3, 1953 and she survives.

Also surviving are...

Jun 29, 2019

Connie Smith, 77, of Springfield, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Aperion Care in Springfield.

Connie was born on January 21, 1942 the daughter of Lester and Helen Campbell Reavis.

Connie was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Springfield, loved spending time with her family and friends, playing bingo, shopping and listening to...

Jun 24, 2019

Bobbie Potts, 75, formerly of Springfield, IL now of Lincoln passed away while in the company of his loving wife on June 24, 2019 at The Christian Village in Lincoln.

Bobbie was born in Harrisburg, IL the son of Ottie and Fleta (Stricklin) Potts on January 1, 1944.

During life, Bobbie loved to construct model...

Jun 24, 2019

Barbara F. Greer, 78, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Heritage Health.

Barbara was born on May 2, 1941 in Pontiac, MI the daughter of Tom Dodson and Ellen Edwards.

She was retired.  She loved spending time with her family and her dog Daisy and enjoyed taking pictures, and traveling.

Jun 20, 2019

Jeannie Marie Hansen, 48, of Springfield, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Chatham.

Jeannie was born on September 21, 1970 in Springfield the daughter of Donna Norman.  She married Craig Hansen on May 19, 1990 in Springfield.

Jeannie was a graduate of Tri City High School and attended LLCC for law enforcement.  She worked...

Jun 17, 2019

Richard L. Harris, 68, of Springfield, IL passed away on June 17, 2019 at Heritage Health Center while surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on April 28, 1951 in Springfield, IL the son of Gene and Betty (Scott) Harris.

As a younger man, Richard enjoyed working on cars and being with the people he...

Jun 16, 2019

Kevin Tisckos, 59, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

He was born on May 18, 1960 in Springfield the son of Bill and Marilyn (Gasperin) Tisckos.

He has one sister, Betsy (husband, Jim) Richbark; two brothers, Jeff (wife, Debbie) Tisckos and Paul Tisckos; and 12 nieces and...

Jun 15, 2019

Jean Evelyn (Mrs Russell) Logue, 101, of Springfield, Illinois, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully from complications resulting from a stroke, on Saturday, June 16, 2019.  Jean was born March 14, 1918 in Chicago, IL. to Anna and John P. Jeffrey.  Memorial Service on Friday, July 5, at 1:30 pm at Cotton Hill United...

Jun 15, 2019

Roger D. Embrey Sr., 78 of Illiopolis, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Roger was born on May 27, 1941 in Niantic the son of George and Alice Young Embrey.  He married Sandra Kay Clark on July 8, 1961; she preceded him in death on February 9, 2019.

Roger was...

Jun 9, 2019

If you knew my mom you know she was fun to be around. If you never made Jeanine's acquaintance let me say she had a big personality with laughter, love and kindness out front. Some of her brightness was tempered by failing health in later years, but it was always possible to see her laugh and kid with people....

Jun 9, 2019

Tidy Cora Bates, 62, of Springfield IL passed away peacefully at her home at 10:19am on June 9, 2019.

She was born March 31, 1957 in Springfield, the daughter of Albert and Martha Hanson Jr.

Tidy worked at Skellies Truck Stop, Fleetwood Restaurant, and Meijers. She also enjoyed fishing and crocheting.

She is...

Jun 6, 2019

Landel "Joe" Cordell, 85, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at home surrounded by his three daughters.

Joe was born in Chattanooga Tennessee on July 6, 1933, to James B. and Una Cordell.  He married Margaret "Peggy" Haston in 1954.

Joe graduated from Tennessee Technological University in 1955 and worked for the...