Obituaries

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...

Jan 15, 2019

Ricky LaRue Norris, 67, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.

Ricky was born on September 4, 1951 in Taylorville.  He was the son of Charles "Charlie" and Betty Turner Locker.

Ricky worked for Fiat Allis and was a self-employed welder.  He loved his children, enjoyed various music and...

Jan 14, 2019

Dean L. Edwards, 92, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Dean was born on December 8, 1926, in rural Pawnee, the son of Gussie Earl and Emma Ruth Danks Edwards.  He married Audrey Ellen Beck on December 14, 1947 at New City Methodist Church in New City; she...

Jan 13, 2019

Carol Elaine Hursh, 78, of Jacksonville, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Jacksonville.

Carol was born on September 2, 1940 in Bluffs the daughter of Louis and Amelia Rebbe Boehs.  She married Nathan Hursh in 1970; he preceded her in death on March 5, 2006.

Carol graduated from...

Jan 13, 2019

Berniece L. Van Dyke, 89, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Berniece was born on July 13, 1929, in Springfield, the daughter of Victor and Bessie Edson DeCroix. She married Clyde Van Dyke on January 22, 1949 in Springfield: he preceded her in death.

Berniece worked...

Jan 11, 2019

Kathryn L. Webber, 92, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at St. John's Hospital.

Kathryn was born on May 28, 1926 in Warsaw, IN the daughter of Donald and Viola Houser Pletcher.  She married Ralph Webber Jr. on August 14, 1944; he preceded her in death on June 29, 2010.

Kathryn worked...

Jan 10, 2019

William "Bill" Edward Harris, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Memorial medical Center.

Bill was born on October 23, 1938 in Springfield the second son of Frank and Margaret Sullivan Harris.  He married Carolyn Siegmund on October 2, 1971 in Union, MO.

Bill was in private law practice in Sangamon...

Jan 10, 2019

James Ray "Friday" Meredith, 94, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Heritage Health.

James was born on November 16, 1924 in Williamsville the son of Hayden and May Ramsey Meredith.  He married Betty Moser on December 31, 1968 in Springfield; she preceded him in death on April 13, 2013.

James retired...