Obituaries

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...

Mar 30, 2019

Jerry A. Heckler, 79, of Riverton, IL passed away at Memorial Medical Center on March 30, 2019.

He was born on June 23, 1939 the son of George and Nella (Staats) Heckler in Springfield.

On May 10, 1962, Jerry married the love of his life, Betty McCray, at South Side Christian Church in Springfield.

Mar 29, 2019

Henrietta  'Etta' Bunger (nee Medeiros) received final blessings and passed away March 29, 2019, after a short illness.  Born July 1, 1925 in Fall River, MA, she was raised and married there. Moving to Illinois as a wartime bride, Etta considered Rochester her home for the last 59 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 28, 2019

Ralph Wayne Singer, 57, of Springfield, died at 10:47 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Ralph was born on August 30, 1961 in Springfield the son of Roy Edward and Florence Evelyn Jasmon Singer.

Ralph was an avid reader, like watching movies and spending time with family and friends.

He...

Mar 27, 2019

Deborah "Debbie" (Wells) Spann, 68, passed away at her residence on Wednesday March 27, 2019 in Springfield IL while surrounded by her family.

Debbie was born in Springfield IL, the daughter of George W. and Dorthy M. (Roberts) Wells.

During her life, Debbie was a C.N.A. for many years. She also enjoyed to have fun...

Mar 25, 2019

Carla Jeanne Newland, 94, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Mattoon, IL, the daughter of Ross A and Leona M Hanner. She married her high school sweetheart, Dick Newland, in 1944 in Mattoon. He preceded her in death June 2018, just shy of their 74th wedding anniversary.

Mar 25, 2019

Jeremy Bozarth, 19, of Riverton, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Jeremy was born on September 15, 1999 in the son of Mark and Terry (Gaddis) Bozarth.

Jeremy was a great brother, son and friend. You could always count on him being at family gatherings, he loved his family, friends and especially the great...

Mar 25, 2019

Nonnie B. Osburn of Springfield, IL died at 6:01 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2019. Born on March 23, 1923 in Dongola, IL, as the only child of Roscoe and Mary Karraker, she married Gene O. Osburn of Mc Leansboro, IL in September of 1951. He preceded her in death on January 20, 1997. She is survived by son...

Mar 24, 2019

Sherry G. (Herman) Velten, 76, longtime resident of the Springfield area, died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in 1942 in Amarillo, Texas the daughter of Emerson W. Herman and Macon A. (Atnip) Herman. Sherry graduated from Springfield High School in 1960. She attended Mac Murray College, Jacksonville, IL....

Mar 23, 2019

Virginia Melton, 67, of Springfield passed away peacefully with family by her side at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Virginia was born on March 9, 1952 in Springfield the daughter of Loren and Eunice (Howard) Sharp.

She was a graduate of Springfield Southeast High School and earned her LPN certificate from Capital Area...

Mar 21, 2019

David L. White, 59, of Springfield IL, passed away at his residence Thursday March 21, 2019, while surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 19, 1959 the son of Fredrick Burrow and Rosemary (Forsyth) White. On March 25, 1978 he married his wife Teresa (Conrad) White, who he is survived by.

David loved...

Mar 20, 2019

Vito Praia, 83, of Riverton, Illinois passed away at his residence while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday March 20, 2019.

He was born in Partinico Sicily, Italy on January 28th, 1936, the son of Pietro and Marianna Praia. He married Francesca Paola Bono in 1957, in Partinico, Sicily, and she preceded him in death.

Mar 17, 2019

Norman Edward Champion, 90, of Girard, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Vonderleith Living Center in Mt. Pulaski.

He was born and raised in Mattoon, the son of Raymond and Ethel (Wilson) Champion.

Norm served in the US Navy at the end of World War II, fathered five children, was...

Mar 17, 2019

Robert L. Cleeton, 63, of Tovey IL, passed away in the loving presence of his family on Sunday March 17, 2019.

Robert was born on May 28, 1955 the son of Robert and Betty (Neal) Cleeton in Springfield IL.  He married the love of his life Roberta Graves, on October 26, 1974 here in Springfield.

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Mar 15, 2019

Sandra Porter, 83, of Illiopolis, was called to heaven on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Sandra was born on October 24, 1935 in DuQuoin, the daughter of Myrton and Jessygrace (Prosser) Piper. She married Melbourne Porter on November 22, 1956.

Sandra was a member of the Illiopolis United...