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Richard L. Harris

Richard L. Harris

Jun 17, 2019

Richard L. Harris, 68, of Springfield, IL passed away on June 17, 2019 at Heritage Health Center while surrounded by his family.

Richard was born on April 28, 1951 in Springfield, IL the son of Gene and Betty (Scott) Harris.

As a younger man, Richard enjoyed working on cars and being with the people he...

Kevin Tisckos

Kevin Tisckos

Jun 16, 2019

Kevin Tisckos, 59, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

He was born on May 18, 1960 in Springfield the son of Bill and Marilyn (Gasperin) Tisckos.

He has one sister, Betsy (husband, Jim) Richbark; two brothers, Jeff (wife, Debbie) Tisckos and Paul Tisckos; and 12 nieces and...

Jean E. (Jeffrey)  Logue

Jean E. (Jeffrey) Logue

Jun 15, 2019

Jean Evelyn (Mrs Russell) Logue, 101, of Springfield, Illinois, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully from complications resulting from a stroke, on Saturday, June 16, 2019.  Jean was born March 14, 1918 in Chicago, IL. to Anna and John P. Jeffrey.  Memorial Service on Friday, July 5, at 1:30 pm at Cotton Hill United...

Roger D. (Sr.)  Embrey

Roger D. (Sr.) Embrey

Jun 15, 2019

Roger D. Embrey Sr., 78 of Illiopolis, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Roger was born on May 27, 1941 in Niantic the son of George and Alice Young Embrey.  He married Sandra Kay Clark on July 8, 1961; she preceded him in death on February 9, 2019.

Roger was...

M. Jeanine Nelch

M. Jeanine Nelch

Jun 9, 2019

If you knew my mom you know she was fun to be around. If you never made Jeanine's acquaintance let me say she had a big personality with laughter, love and kindness out front. Some of her brightness was tempered by failing health in later years, but it was always possible to see her laugh and kid with people....

Tidy Cora Bates

Tidy Cora Bates

Jun 9, 2019

Tidy Cora Bates, 62, of Springfield IL passed away peacefully at her home at 10:19am on June 9, 2019.

She was born March 31, 1957 in Springfield, the daughter of Albert and Martha Hanson Jr.

Tidy worked at Skellies Truck Stop, Fleetwood Restaurant, and Meijers. She also enjoyed fishing and crocheting.

She is...

Landel Cordell

Landel Cordell

Jun 6, 2019

Landel "Joe" Cordell, 85, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at home surrounded by his three daughters.

Joe was born in Chattanooga Tennessee on July 6, 1933, to James B. and Una Cordell.  He married Margaret "Peggy" Haston in 1954.

Joe graduated from Tennessee Technological University in 1955 and worked for the...

Cathy D. (Fitch)  Davis

Cathy D. (Fitch) Davis

Jun 4, 2019

Cathy D. (Fitch) Davis, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away surrounded by her family at Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday June 4, 2019.

Cathy was born on July 24, 1954 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Chase and Lucille Fitch.

She adored her Chicago Cubs and was able to see and enjoy them winning the...

Richard Allen Horrighs

Richard Allen Horrighs

May 31, 2019

Richard A. Horrighs, 64, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Rick was born in Springfield on August 30, 1954 the son of Robert and Dorothy (Merritt) Horrighs.

He enjoyed watching NASCAR and NHRA drag racing, playing spades, and drinking beer and smoking cigarettes in his garage.

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Mary A. (Goldsberry)  Harris

Mary A. (Goldsberry) Harris

May 31, 2019

Mary A. Harris, 77, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Mary was born in Springfield on February 18, 1942 the daughter of Claude and Ann Marie (Takacs) Goldsberry.  She married Ernest Harris Jr.; he preceded her in death.

She had a special place in her heart for all...

Kenneth H. Dobbe

Kenneth H. Dobbe

May 21, 2019

Kenneth H. Dobbe, 92, passed away at his home in Concordia Village on May 21, 2019.  Kenneth was born on August 6, 1926 to Milton and May Irene (Thompson) Dobbe in his cherished home town of Huxley, Iowa. He was the third child of five and had a long term reputation as the town paperboy.  He graduated from Huxley...

James (Jim) T. Fry

James (Jim) T. Fry

May 19, 2019

James T. Fry, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away surrounded by his family and friends in his home on May 19, 2019.

Jim was born on January 18, 1955 the son of Thurman and Ethel-June (Clement) Fry, here in Springfield. On November 25, 1980 he would marry his wife Sallie (Stroh) Fry, and the two would go...

Nancy Estill

Nancy Estill

May 15, 2019

Nancy Estill,  73, at Springfield Illinois passed away at her residence on May 15, 2019.

Nancy was born in Springfield Illinois,  on June 11, 1945 the daughter of Nina Wells Foreman.

She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Bongo Club,  and especially love being retired and working outside in her garden during the...

Lindsay A. Hedgepath

Lindsay A. Hedgepath

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,...

Albert Mckenzie

Albert Mckenzie

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...

Zackery Skyler Emert

Zackery Skyler Emert

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...

Donald E. Waters Jr.

Donald E. Waters Jr.

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...

Robin J. Wilcox

Robin J. Wilcox

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...

Esther C. Mcdevitt

Esther C. Mcdevitt

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...

Jackie "Jack" Rogers

Jackie "Jack" Rogers

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,...

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