Obituaries

May 15, 2019

Lindsay Anne "Linz" Hedgepath, 38, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

She was born January 8, 1981 in Springfield to surviving parents Valerie (Malensky) of Springfield and Richard Hedgepath of Anaheim Hills, California. She is also survived by her sister and brother- in-law, Allyson and Kyle Bartlett, step-sister April Wilson,...

May 13, 2019

Albert McKenzie, 91, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at St John's Hospital.

Albert was born on December 16, 1927, in Springfield, the son of Charles and Ruth (Patton) McKenzie. Albert married Alice Kavirt on October 10, 1950; she preceded him in death in 2010.

He was a dedicated worker for Allis-Chalmers...

May 9, 2019

Zackery Skyler Emert, 27, of Illiopolis, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Zackery was born on October 8, 1991 in Decatur, the son of Troy Allen and Kimberly Emert. He married Samantha Hunziker on June 19, 2010 at Riverton Christian Church.

Zackery graduated from Sangamon Valley High School and was a certified welder-fabricator.  He...

May 3, 2019

Donald E. Waters Jr., 68, of Springfield, Illinois passed away in the comfort of his home on May 3rd, 2019.

Don was born on August 7, 1950 in Springfield, the son of Donald Waters Sr. and Anita C. (Revis) Waters/ Varble.

He will be greatly missed by both family and friends.

Cremation is...

Apr 30, 2019

Robin J. Wilcox, 62, of Chesterfield, IL passed away at St. Louis University Hospital on April 30, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on October 27, 1956 in Joliet, IL the daughter of Robert Gardner and Nancy Krochmal.

Robin was a huge fan of karaoke, bingo, attending auctions and antiquing, and riding...

Apr 27, 2019

Esther C. McDevitt, 86, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her home.

Esther was born on May 24, 1932, in Elkto, MI, the daughter of Carl and Julia (Judd) Bishop.   She married Larry McDevitt Sr. on May 16, 1961.

Esther was a member of Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Church, past activity...

Apr 27, 2019

Jackie "Jack" Rogers, 86, of Illiopolis, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur.

Jack was born July 17, 1932 in Illiopolis, the son of Jesse and Elsie Rogers.

Jack served as a Sergeant in the Marines from 1950-1953, which is where he met his wife of 64 years,...

Apr 25, 2019

Esther M. Kirby, 91, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Esther was born on April 15, 1928 outside of Taylorville, the daughter of Roy and Eleanor (Mayden) Patton.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Earl Kirby; son, Alan E. Kirby; and her brother, Roy...

Apr 25, 2019

David Boyce, 62, passed away on Thursday April 25, 2019 from a short battle with melanoma.

David graduated from Lanphier High School in 1974 and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 33 years.

He was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and loved going to auctions, playing...

Apr 25, 2019

Daniel "Dan" Eatherington, 71, of Springfield passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Dan was born in Dekalb on April 12, 1948 the son of Harold and Marcella (Kurtz) Eatherington.

During his life he enjoyed cycling, the Fighting Illini, and playing backgammon, but he loved the Chicago Cubs.

He...

Apr 23, 2019

Karen (Durham) Hope, 59, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Karen was born in Springfield on August 24, 1959 the daughter of Edward and Wilma (Sower) Durham.

Karen loved throwing darts, and gardening, but especially loved being with her grandchildren.

She was...

Apr 19, 2019

Natalie A. Miller, 76, of Fox Lake, IL passed away on April 19, 2019 at Journey Care in Barrington, IL.

Natalie was born on May 16, 1942 in Charleston, the daughter of Dorsey and Elsie (Thompson) Crail. She married Donn Miller on June 28, 1980 in Riverton.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Apr 16, 2019

Richard "Leon" Leonard, 82, of Rochester passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1936 in Hannibal, Missouri, the son of Charles & Frances Leonard. He married his one true love Georgia "Louise" Sparrow on March 31, 1958 and she survives.

Leon is also survived...

Apr 14, 2019

Julie "JULES" Michelle Quinlan, age 51 of Springfield Illinois, passed away April 14, 2019 peacefully at St. John's Hospital in Springfield Illinois. Jules is the daughter of Shirley Quinlan and Charles Barker (deceased). She worked in health care for over 10 years. She enjoyed crocheting, arts and crafts, as well as an avid reader of Danielle Steel books. Jules'...

Apr 7, 2019

Kimberly "Kim" Parks, 58, of Tovey, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 7, 2019 at 10:48 AM at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Kim was born on December 15, 1960 in Streator the daughter of Robert and Marilyn Cady.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jeremy at 6 months...

Apr 5, 2019

Rodger fell asleep in death on April 5, 2019 at the Villas HealthCare.

He was born on October 13, 1935 in Springfield, the son of Elmer and Hazel (Stumper) Rollet.

He is survived by his sister Karen Sidlauskas, one niece Suzanne (Tommy) Benningfield, one nephew Steven (Trina) Sidlauskas, and many cousins.

Rodger was...

Apr 5, 2019

Cynthia "Cindy" Lee Johnson, 65, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at her residence.

Cindy was born on December 5, 1953 in Springfield the daughter of Curtis Lee and Ruth Elizabeth Lairson Carter.  She married Carl Johnson on April 18, 1998 in Springfield.

Cindy had worked in dietary at Memorial Medical Center...

Apr 4, 2019

Thomas W. Cooper, of Springfield, passed away on April 4, 2019 in after a long battle with Prostate Cancer.

He was born in Hannibal, MO in 1953 to Harry Eugene and Norma Cooper who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Shane in 2018.

Tom had a degree in...

Apr 3, 2019

Eileen Marie Davis, 89, of Rochester, died  peacefully in her sleep at St John's Hospital in Springfield on April 3, 2019. Eileen was born on May 7, 1929, to Roy and Ruth Davis, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her younger brothers , Bill and Joe, a niece Evelyn Ollson, and a nephew,...

Mar 31, 2019

Debra "Debbi" (Ballard) Sawyer, 61, of Springfield, IL passed away at Memorial Medical Center on March 31, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Debbi was born on June 11, 1957 in Watseka, IL the daughter of Herbert Ballard and Elizabeth "Liz" (Huff) Blakley.

Debbi's passion was enhancing the quality of her clients' lives through the application...