Obituaries

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.

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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....

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...