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David "Bull" Durham

David "Bull" Durham

Mar 14, 2019

David "Bull" Durham, 65, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019

He was born on September 29, 1953, the son of Wilbur and Mary (Buck) Durham and they preceded him in death.

Bull was passionate about watching the World Series Champion Boston Red Socks, Green Bay Packers, and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He...

Eugenie Faihun

Eugenie Faihun

Mar 11, 2019

Eugenie Faihun, 57, of Cotonou, Benin, West Africa, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Eugenie was born on October 1, 1961 in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa the daughter of Victor Faihun and Damienne Dehoumon Paul.  She married Casimir Djossou.

She is survived by her husband, Casimir Djossou; children, Carmelle Senami,...

Calvin Gruening

Calvin Gruening

Mar 10, 2019

Calvin Gruening, 67, of Springfield Illinois, passed away on Sunday March 10, 2019 at Memorial Medical center surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 27, 1951 the son of Ervin and Olga (Yessa) Gruening in Wausau Wisconsin.

Cremation will take place and a private family celebration will take place at a later date....

Elizabeth W. Hawk

Elizabeth W. Hawk

Mar 5, 2019

Elizabeth W. Hawk, 92, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Springfield.

Elizabeth was born on July 23, 1926, in Altamont, the daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth (Siegman) Krueger. She married Virgel A. Hawk on December 14, 1946; he preceded her in death in 1980.

She worked for many years as a...

Mandy L. Rodgers

Mandy L. Rodgers

Mar 4, 2019

Mandy Lynn Rodgers, 32, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at her residence.

Mandy was born on March 6, 1986 in Springfield the daughter of Brenda and Gleason Rodgers Jr.

Mandy went to Springfield High School.  She worked at Monical's Pizza for several years.  She had a long battle with cancer.  She...

Shirley R Devore

Shirley R Devore

Feb 28, 2019

Shirley R. DeVore, 94, of Springfield IL, passed away at St. John's Hospital on February 28, 2019.

Services will be held at a later date, and a complete obituary will follow.

Gregory "Greg" Keith Miles

Gregory "Greg" Keith Miles

Feb 28, 2019

Gregory "Greg" Keith Miles, 59, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Greg was born on August 10, 1959 in Springfield the son of Polly and Bub Taapken.  He married Nancy Sommer on May 21, 1983.

Greg was a graduate of Pleasant Plains High School.  He was the...

Joe Sinnard

Joe Sinnard

Feb 27, 2019

Joe Sinnard, 70, of Illiopolis, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at his home.

Joe was born on November 24, 1948 in Illiopolis, the son of George and Harriett (Shartzer) Sinnard.

He enjoyed collecting model cars, riding horses, watching westerns, playing guitar, listening to karaoke, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends....

Jerry Carwile

Jerry Carwile

Feb 17, 2019

Jerry Carwile, 64, of Springfield IL, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on February 17, 2019.

Jerry was born in Leitchfield KY, the son of Joe and Dorothy (Booth) Carwile.

During his life Jerry was a union roofer and a proud father.

He is survived by his son and other beloved family members...

Jane M Clark-Thompson

Jane M Clark-Thompson

Feb 17, 2019

Jane M. Clark-Thompson, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 17, 2019.

Jane was born on September 11, 1936, in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Mildred (Seeling) Stults. She married William Clark on March 2, 1957 and they later divorced. She married Frank Thompson on June 24, 2000 and he...

John L. Cook

John L. Cook

Feb 14, 2019

John L. Cook, 87, of Decatur and formerly of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Imboden Creek Living Center in Decatur.

He was born August 19, 1931 in Buffalo, IL the son of Glen and Annabelle Young Cook. His parents preceded him in death.

John served in the US Army during the Korean...

Clarence Larue Boesdorfer

Clarence Larue Boesdorfer

Feb 13, 2019

Clarence LaRue Boesdorfer, died on Wednesday February 13, 2019 at Louis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield Illinois.

He was born on April 17, 1931 at home near Bradfordton, Illinois, the son of George and Helena Renken Boesdorfer. He married Louise Marie Bourlard on May 28, 1960 in Chicago.

She preceded him in death in 2007. ...

Therman Harold Morris

Therman Harold Morris

Feb 11, 2019

Therman Harold Morris, 92, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.

Therman was born April 15, 1926 in Rector, AR, the son of Lewis Morris and Grace Easton Morris-Rogers.   He celebrated seventy-three years of marriage with Betty Jean (Gregory) Morris.

He is survived by...

Floyd "Don" Mitchell

Floyd "Don" Mitchell

Feb 10, 2019

Floyd "Don" Mitchell, 86, of Taylorville, formerly of Illiopolis, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center.

He was born on August 24, 1932, in Blue Mound, the son of Floyd and Ruby (Gowdy) Mitchell. He married Margie Dodson on July 2, 1951.

Don was an avid Cardinals fan, past member of...

David James Hundley

David James Hundley

Feb 9, 2019

David James Hundley, 66, of Springfield, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

He was born on April 27, 1952 in Springfield, the son of William James Hundley and Helen M. Elsner (Pratt).

David enjoyed watching movies, bicycling, visiting with friends and family, cookouts, studying the Bible, learning and attending...

Sandra Kay Embrey

Sandra Kay Embrey

Feb 9, 2019

Sandra Kay Embrey, 75 years young, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 9, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Sandra was born on July 8, 1943 to Danny Clark and Edith Gabriel. She was raised by her grandparents Fred and Allie Harlan.

Sandra spent her days being a loving wife, mother,...

Howard E. (Teighrod)  Behl

Howard E. (Teighrod) Behl

Feb 6, 2019

Howard "Teighrod" E. Behl, 60, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence.

Howard was born on November 17, 1958 in Springfield the son of Herman and Catherine Irene Degroot at Memorial Medical Center.

Howard is a veteran of the United States Navy.

He enjoyed fishing and is survived...

Walter E. Wilson

Walter E. Wilson

Feb 6, 2019

Walter E. Wilson, 70, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at his residence in Springfield.

Walt was born on December 16, 1948, the son of Luther and Cordelia (Hunter) Wilson. He married Patricia "Trish" Egler on October 7, 2006.

Walt was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Vietnam.  He was a...

Corazon Jazmines "Cora" Clark

Corazon Jazmines "Cora" Clark

Feb 3, 2019

Mrs. Corazon Jazmines "Cora" Clark, longtime member of this community, beloved by her large family and many friends, departed this life on February 3, 2019 at St. Joseph's Home in Spring- field.

Mrs. Clark was born Maria Corazon Jazmines on June 24, 1927 in the Philippines, the oldest of six children of Dr. Mariano A. and Mrs....

Richard Williams Sr.

Richard Williams Sr.

Feb 2, 2019

Richard Williams Sr., 80, of Edinburg, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his residence.

Richard was born on August 7, 1938 the son of Ercel and Myrtle Beckner Williams.

He retired from working at Illinois Bell Telephone Company and enjoyed woodworking, riding his motorcycle, and traveling during the winter months.

He...

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