Obituaries

Apr 25, 2019

Esther M. Kirby, 91, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Esther was born on April 15, 1928 outside of Taylorville, the daughter of Roy and Eleanor (Mayden) Patton.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Earl Kirby; son, Alan E. Kirby; and her brother, Roy...

Apr 25, 2019

David Boyce, 62, passed away on Thursday April 25, 2019 from a short battle with melanoma.

David graduated from Lanphier High School in 1974 and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 33 years.

He was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and loved going to auctions, playing...

Apr 25, 2019

Daniel "Dan" Eatherington, 71, of Springfield passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Dan was born in Dekalb on April 12, 1948 the son of Harold and Marcella (Kurtz) Eatherington.

During his life he enjoyed cycling, the Fighting Illini, and playing backgammon, but he loved the Chicago Cubs.

He...

Apr 23, 2019

Karen (Durham) Hope, 59, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Karen was born in Springfield on August 24, 1959 the daughter of Edward and Wilma (Sower) Durham.

Karen loved throwing darts, and gardening, but especially loved being with her grandchildren.

She was...

Apr 19, 2019

Natalie A. Miller, 76, of Fox Lake, IL passed away on April 19, 2019 at Journey Care in Barrington, IL.

Natalie was born on May 16, 1942 in Charleston, the daughter of Dorsey and Elsie (Thompson) Crail. She married Donn Miller on June 28, 1980 in Riverton.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Apr 16, 2019

Richard "Leon" Leonard, 82, of Rochester passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1936 in Hannibal, Missouri, the son of Charles & Frances Leonard. He married his one true love Georgia "Louise" Sparrow on March 31, 1958 and she survives.

Leon is also survived...

Apr 14, 2019

Julie "JULES" Michelle Quinlan, age 51 of Springfield Illinois, passed away April 14, 2019 peacefully at St. John's Hospital in Springfield Illinois. Jules is the daughter of Shirley Quinlan and Charles Barker (deceased). She worked in health care for over 10 years. She enjoyed crocheting, arts and crafts, as well as an avid reader of Danielle Steel books. Jules'...

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...