Obituaries

Sep 28, 2018

Matthew David Platt the son of Joshua David and Laikyne Alane Platt is forever in Jehovah's Memory on September 28, 2018.

He is survived by two sisters, Kellie L. and Rylie E. Platt; one brother, Ryan V. Platt; grandparents, Virginia (Kirk) Williams, Byron Moyer, Ruby (Keith) Shelton and Henry Phillip Platt; great-grandparents, Betty Smith, Kathryn (Kathy) Golden...

Sep 26, 2018

Marilyn Steinkuehler, 81, of Edinburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.

Marilyn was born on October 9, 1936, in Springfield, the daughter of Bud and Pearl Woodson.  She married William "Bill" Steinkuehler on Dec 2, 1967; he preceded her in death in 2006.

Marilyn was a member of House...

Sep 24, 2018

David E. Drabing, 78 of Mt. Auburn, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Heritage Health in Springfield.

David was born on April 1, 1940 the son of Ralph William and Virginia Katherine Wilham Drabing in rural Mason County near Luthers Crossing east of Mason City, IL He married to Reva Sharon (Erlenbusch) Cloyd on February...

Sep 23, 2018

David Lee Grigsby Sr., 56, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his residence.

David was born on August 4, 1962 in Springfield, the son of Charles and Faye Goodall Grigsby.

He was a graduate of Lanphier High School and enjoyed camping, fishing, cars and being outdoors.

He was preceded...

Sep 21, 2018

Roy Herman Boesdorfer, 84, of Springfield, formerly of Pleasant Plains, died at Lewis Memorial Christian Village on Friday, September 21, 2018 with his family by his side. Roy was born on August 8, 1934 to George and Helena (Renken) Boesdorfer in Springfield, Illinois.

On December 18, 1954, he married Georgianna (Jo) Reburn at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Farmingdale,...

Sep 20, 2018

Jennie "Fran" Frances Courtwright, 80, of Riverton, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Fran was born on July 12, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Matthew and Dora Thornley Shidlauski.  She married James Wiley Courtwright on August 12, 1960 in Springfield; he preceded her in death on August 24, 2012.

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Sep 8, 2018

Harry "Louie" Belden Jr., 75, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Louie was born on June 11, 1943 in Springfield the son of Harry Belden Sr. and Betty German.  He married Shirley Jackson; she preceded him in death February 2015.

Louie was a brick mason for Carpenters Union...

Sep 7, 2018

Randall W. Shinn, 60, of Springfield passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at his residence.

Randall was born on November 11, 1957 in Jacksonville the son of James William and Betty Sturgeon Shinn.  He married Jackie Shinn.

He graduated from Winchester High School and retired from Clarksville, TN Housing Authority.  He enjoyed motorcycle riding,...

Sep 6, 2018

Rodney Dean Bale, 57, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at his residence.

Rodney was born on January 14, 1961 in Springfield the son of Wimpy and Bertha Garvin Bale.  He married Bonnie Braden in 1981; she preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of Lanphier High School and worked as...

Sep 3, 2018

Michael H. "Mickey" Daugherty, 60, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018.

Mickey was born on October 23, 1957 in Springfield the son of Jack and Mary Louise Enders Daugherty.

He was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed fishing, cookouts, spending time with friends, camping, boating and playing horseshoes.

He was...

Sep 3, 2018

Marjorie Ross, 98, of Barry, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Barry Community Care Center.

Marjorie was born on July 10, 1920 in Berry the daughter of Charles and Maude Killion Spengler.  She married Harold Ross on August 7, 1940; he preceded her in death.

She was a RN and...

Sep 2, 2018

Betty Jean Rowley, 94, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

Betty was born on December 20, 1923 in Springfield, the daughter of Monroe and Julia Redd Reeves. She married Yale "Buzz" Wilson Rowley on November 7, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2015.

Betty worked for...

Aug 29, 2018

Florence Ann Ensley, 65, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at St. John's Hospital.

Florence was born on August 20, 1953 in Decatur the daughter of Merrill Dean and Elizabeth Melinda Bilyeu Cullison.

She worked for Sangamon County Community Resources for 25 years and in 2006 she went on to work for...

Aug 26, 2018

Kathy A. Verstraeten, 62, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, August26, 2018 at her residence.

Kathy was born on October 3, 1955 in Springfield the daughter of Joseph and Nellie Griffin Stark.

She worked for Memorial Medical Center in housekeeping for 19 years.  She enjoyed playing cards, spending time with friends, listening to country music,...

Aug 24, 2018

Anthony "Tony" B. Meyer, 49, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his residence.

Tony was born on November 15, 1968 in Effingham the son of William B. and Judy A. Heuerman Meyer.

Tony received his Bachelors of Science from Eastern Illinois University.  He worked for Franklin Life and later went on...

Aug 21, 2018

Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Semenza, 75, of Springfield passed away at 5:07 PM on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at St. Johns Hospital.

Dr. Semenza was born August 22, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Rocco and Marian Semenza.  He Married Nancy Taft on January 16, 1988 in Springfield.

Larry grew up in Old Forge,...

Aug 20, 2018

Robert Lee Wall Jr., 72, of Riverton passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 at his residence.

Robert was born on November 8, 1945 in Springfield the son of Robert Lee Wall Sr. and Louise Wright Wall.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1963 to 1966.  He owned and operated Bob...

Aug 20, 2018

Darlene Joy Faloon, 85, of Springfield, passed away at 6:50 am, Monday, August 20, 2018 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

She was born on August 17, 1933 in Sandoval, IL to Dwight and Lena Briscoe. She married John Faloon, Sr. on April 18, 1969 and he survives.

She is also survived by three sons, John...

Aug 19, 2018

Beverly M. Barnes, 90, formerly of New Carlisle, IN, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her daughter's home in Rochester, IL. For the last three years Beverly was lovingly cared for by her eldest daughter Carol, in Tennessee.

Beverly was born on October 10, 1927, in Green Bay, WI. to Kenneth and Roseanna...

Aug 19, 2018

James Kenneth Keys, 48, of Riverton, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his residence.

James was born on September 12, 1969 in Urbana, the son of James Louis and Janet Mary Drinkwalter Keys.  He married John L. Pottorf in Springfield, June 2014.

He was tech support for the Illinois Supreme Court Administrative Offices...