Obituaries

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...

Sep 20, 2019

Thelma "Pat" Egan, 101, of Springfield IL, passed away on Friday, September 20th, 2019 at The Villa Nursing home in Sherman, IL.

Thelma was born in Paige County Nebraska, on Feb 28, 1918, the daughter of Sherman and Iola Bergstrom. She grew up on a farm with five brothers before marrying Francis Egan of Springfield, IL in...

Sep 19, 2019

Olive "Ollie" Laura Williams, 81, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Olive was born in 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Harold and Rachael Marie Smith Cooke.

She was affiliated with the church of the Nazarene from her youth and worked as a care giver for most of...

Sep 16, 2019

George Allen Taft "Oop", 71, of Mechanicsburg, died on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Heritage Health in Springfield.

Oop was born on July 22, 1948, in Springfield, the son of Joseph and Marguerite (Bloxam) Taft.

He was a member of the Mechanicsburg Fire Department, loved collecting hats and going to auctions.

He was...

Sep 16, 2019

Virginia R. Adams, 86, of Springfield IL, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Heritage Health Center.

Virginia was born in Springfield IL, on May 17, 1933 the daughter of William and Fern Hardesty.

She married James I. Adams on April 1, 1961; he died in 2008.

Virginia was preceded in death...

Sep 11, 2019

Robert "Bob" Leland Goby, 93 of Rochester, caring father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on 11 September 2019 in Springfield IL.

Bob was born in Ashtabulla, Ohio, on November 28, 1925, and was the second child of Lee W. and Helen (Chittick) Goby.  He married Patricia Anne McLeod on Nov 28, 1947, they divorced in 1968. ...

Sep 7, 2019

Carla Hoffmeister, 66, widow of Kevin S Hoffmeister who died in 1986 passed away on Saturday September 7, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

She was born on January 10, 1953 in Jasper County, IL the daughter of Carl and Roberta (McSchooler) Flynn.

Carla was a teacher with District 186 before she retired after 20 years...

Sep 6, 2019

Johnny R. Skeens Jr., 47, of Springfield IL, passed away on Friday September 6, 2019 at his residence.

Johnny was born on January 20, 1972 in Needles CA, the son of Johnny R. Skeens Sr. and Rose Ann McBride.

He was a good father, a hard worker, but most importantly he loved his family.

Sep 6, 2019

Anna Jean Kehoe, 73, passed away on Friday September 6, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Anna was born on September 9, 1945, the daughter of Theodore and Ruby (Longest) Bartels.

She worked for the State of Illinois at the comptroller's office for many years before retiring.

Anna adored her family...

Sep 5, 2019

Donna L. Moore's life journey has come to an end on Thursday September 5, 2019.

She is with God in eternity and will have a life of eternal comfort and peace.

She will be greatly missed and will always be loved as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Donna was preceded in death by...

Sep 5, 2019

David Lee Goodall, 73, of Springfield IL, passed away on Thursday September 5, 2019 at his residence while surrounded by his family.

David was born in Springfield IL, on November 6, 1945 the son of William and June (Woolary) Goodall.

As a young man David joined the United States Navy and was very proud of...

Sep 1, 2019

Our angel, Jennifer passed from this life on Sunday September 1, 2019 at 4:37am after a brief illness.

Born on December 29, 1981 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Jenny is the daughter of Timothy and Barbara McConnell and big sister to Melissa (Mike) McConnell Adams and brother, Michael McConnell. She has 6 nephews- Jonathan, Joey, Michael, Kevin,...

Sep 1, 2019

John Robert Bartels, 89, of Illiopolis, died on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur.

Robert was born on August 8, 1930, in Latham, IL. the son of Logan and Lucille (Ervin) Bartels. He married Rosemary Thompson on March 23, 1955.

Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was a...

Aug 30, 2019

Norma J. (White) Kochmann, 89, of Springfield, Illinois passed away at her home on the morning of Friday, August 30, 2019.

Norma was born in Lowder, Illinois on April 24, 1930, the daughter of Russell and Violet (Head) White.

Norma retired from K-Mart after working there over 40 years.She enjoyed crocheting and knitting beautiful afghans...