Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Feb 2, 2019

Jeffrey L. Ryner, 55, of Springfield, passed away at home on February 2, 2019.

He was born on July 24, 1963 the son of Lawrence and Elizabeth (Albright) Ryner in Springfield.

Jeffrey briefly worked for the State of Illinois and enjoyed fishing.

Jeffrey is survived by his parents; daughter, Carlie D. Ryner of...

Feb 2, 2019

Dr. Thomas E. Theobald, OD, 78, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Bloomington, IL, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the McGraw Hospice Center in Jacksonville following a valiant six-year battle with cancer.

He was born October 15, 1940 in Springfield, the son of Paul and Marguerite (Phillips) Theobald.  He married Joyce McMaster on July 6, 1963...

Jan 26, 2019

Richard D. Campbell Sr., 77, of Taylorville, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 26, 2019.

Richard was born at his family home in Rochester, on August 29, 1941 to Cecil and Ora (Miller) Campbell.

He lived by the motto, "If I can't fix it, it can't be fixed". Richard enjoyed fishing, working on...

Jan 23, 2019

Donald Lee Ruggles, 57, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Donald was born on September 30, 1961 in Las Vegas, NV the son of Robert Earl and Hallie Frances Robinson Ruggles.

Donald was a bus driver for 29 years, most recently for First Student in Springfield.  He had...

Jan 22, 2019

Mike Coombs, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Memorial Medical Center.

Mike was born on January 8, 1943 in Lincoln, Illinois, the son of Elmer and Eunice Brees Coombs.  He married Sally Scott on May 1, 1966.

Mike attended Lincoln Christian College and graduated from St. Louis Christian College.  He...

Jan 20, 2019

Ronald Dean Brinkley, Jr., 44, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Ronald was born on September 23, 1974 in Springfield the son of Ronald Dean Brinkley Sr. and Catherine Gureski.

Ronald worked in construction as a roofer.  He enjoyed cooking, listening to music, bike riding, bargain hunting and...