Obituaries

Aug 14, 2019

Raymond F. Thomas, 86, of Edinburg IL, passed away on August 14, 2019 at his residence.

Raymond was born on February 15, 1933 at his family home, the son of Benjamin and Mamie (Cooper) Thomas.

He proudly served in the United States Army from 1953 till 1955 and continued his love for country until his...

Aug 10, 2019

Frances L. Clark, 89, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at St. Joseph's Home.

Frances was born on August 11, 1929 in Springfield the daughter of Charles H. and Nellie Henkle Clark.

Frances retired in 1991 after 38 years with the Internal Revenue Services.  She was a member of Kumler United Methodist...

Aug 10, 2019

Katherine Elizabeth "Kathy" Leavy Smith, 96, of Rochester, died August 10, 2019 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Kathy was born January 25, 1923 in Van Nuys, CA, the daughter of Raymond A. and Marie Sheehan Leavy.  She graduated from Matawan High School in Matawan, NJ and worked at Fort Monmouth in Eatontown, NJ.  In 1944, Kathy...

Aug 8, 2019

Jean Virginia May Bliesner, 93 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

Virginia was born on May 15, 1926 in Glasgow, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Noonan Daniels.  She married Ernest H. Bliesner Sr. on December 7, 1946 in Athens; he preceded her in death on November...

Aug 6, 2019

Robert "Bud" Lee Heissinger, 89, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in his sleep in Springfield.

Bud was born on May 30, 1930 in Springfield the son of John and Eva Stone Heissinger.  He married Betty J. Reynolds of Herrin on May 28, 1949 and had three children, James (Robbie), Tracey and Matt Heissinger;...

Aug 6, 2019

Donald E. Mohr, 87, of Springfield, died at 6:20 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Donald was born on November 23, 1931 in Springfield, the son of Frank and Lilly Mohr.  He married Shirley M. Sharp on November 21, 1953 in Springfield at Stuart Street Christian Church.

Donald graduated from Springfield...

Aug 5, 2019

Brian K. Tracey, 68, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 in the comfort of his own home.

Brian was born on May 21, 1951, in Baltimore Maryland, the son of Robert and Hazel Tracey.

He loved his family, had a brilliant sense of humor, and never passed up an opportunity to...

Aug 5, 2019

Lois G. (Young) Cook, 96, of Springfield IL, passed away at her home on the morning of August 5, 2019.

Lois was born on May, 30, 1923 the daughter of Henry and Pearl (Smith) Young.

During her life, Lois had many different hobbies but her true calling came when she became part of the Kumler...

Aug 4, 2019

Joseph J. Meeks, 66, of Springfield IL, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on August 4, 2019.

Joseph was born in Chicago IL, on November 23, 1952 the son of Jose and Marie (Meeks) Arroyo.

He enjoyed living life to the fullest and loved his family and friends.

Joseph was preceded in death...

Aug 3, 2019

Michael J. Spencer, 64, of Springfield IL passed away on August 3, 2019 at his home while in the company of his family.

Michael was born on September 26, 1954 in England, the son of Jackie and Charlynne Spencer.

During his life, Michael was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed spending time with family...

Aug 3, 2019

John D. "Jack" Reilly, 85, a 50-year resident of Illiopolis, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his family home. He was born July 2, 1934 in Dunbar, PA to James and Janet (Duffy) Reilly. He married Ardeth "Ardie" Herron on August 30, 1956 in Bay City, Texas. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2018.

After...

Aug 2, 2019

Mary Ethel Thomas (Truax), 81, of Springfield IL passed away on Friday August 2, 2019 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg IL.

Mary was born at her family home in Christian County on December 17, 1937, the daughter of Gordon and Elta (Cook) Truax.

During her life, Mary loved spending time with her family....

Jul 31, 2019

Stacy Manion, 48, Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Stacy was born on July 7, 1971 in Springfield, the daughter of Raymond and Shirley (Thompson) Campbell.

She loved her family very much, enjoyed nursing and caring for people.  She enjoyed gardening, shopping, dogs, reading and cooking.

She...

Jul 30, 2019

Michael "Scott" Carwile, 48, of Springfield IL, passed away in the company of his family at Auburn Nursing home on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

Scott was born on January 22, 1971 the son of Charles and Dorthy (Booth) Carwile

He loved roller skating and poker nights with his friends. He especially loved his 3 kids,...

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...