Obituaries

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...

Jul 6, 2019

Margaret Helen McDaniels, 85, of San Antonio, Texas, died on July 6, 2019 at Blue Skies of Texas in San Antonio.

She was born on December 11, 1933, the daughter of Julius and Norma (Wink) Douglass.

Helen was a homemaker, enjoyed going to church and was an active member in the retirement community at Blue...

Jul 2, 2019

Tina M. Mitchell, 56, of Springfield IL passed away on Tuesday July 2, 2019.

Tina was born in Pana IL the daughter of Shirley (Mitchell) Baker.

During life, Tina loved to spend time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her brother, James Musser; grandparents, Nina and Paul Mitchell.

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Jul 2, 2019

Donald Eugene Loyd, 91, of Springfield Illinois, died at 7:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Christian Village nursing home in Lincoln, Illinois  He was born February 19, 1928 in Keenes located in Wayne County Illinois, to Ray and Noma Dulany Loyd. He married Margaret Grace Ferguson on January 3, 1953 and she survives.

Also surviving are...

Jun 29, 2019

Connie Smith, 77, of Springfield, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Aperion Care in Springfield.

Connie was born on January 21, 1942 the daughter of Lester and Helen Campbell Reavis.

Connie was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Springfield, loved spending time with her family and friends, playing bingo, shopping and listening to...

Jun 24, 2019

Bobbie Potts, 75, formerly of Springfield, IL now of Lincoln passed away while in the company of his loving wife on June 24, 2019 at The Christian Village in Lincoln.

Bobbie was born in Harrisburg, IL the son of Ottie and Fleta (Stricklin) Potts on January 1, 1944.

During life, Bobbie loved to construct model...

Jun 24, 2019

Barbara F. Greer, 78, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Heritage Health.

Barbara was born on May 2, 1941 in Pontiac, MI the daughter of Tom Dodson and Ellen Edwards.

She was retired.  She loved spending time with her family and her dog Daisy and enjoyed taking pictures, and traveling.

Jun 20, 2019

Jeannie Marie Hansen, 48, of Springfield, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019 in Chatham.

Jeannie was born on September 21, 1970 in Springfield the daughter of Donna Norman.  She married Craig Hansen on May 19, 1990 in Springfield.

Jeannie was a graduate of Tri City High School and attended LLCC for law enforcement.  She worked...