Obituaries

May 4, 2018

Donald Gene Sternes loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.

Don was born March 9, 1936 in Foster Township, Illinois to Thomas Plen Sternes and Edna Pauline Oden (Sternes).

He served in the U.S. Army in July 1959 as a light vehicle driver, stationed...

May 3, 2018

Lee Kurniskie, 56, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018.

Lee was born on April 10, 1962 in Springfield Illinois.

He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Dorothy Kurniskie; brother, Kent (Brenda) Kurniskie; daughter, Jessica Kurniskie; nieces, Melissa (David) Hartman, and Samantha Kurniskie; great-nephew, David A. Hartman;...

May 3, 2018

Lee Kurniskie, 56, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018.

Lee was born on April 10, 1962 in Springfield Illinois.

He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Dorothy Kurniskie; brother, Kent (Brenda) Kurniskie; daughter, Jessica Kurniskie; nieces, Melissa (David) Hartman, and Samantha Kurniskie; great-nephew, David A. Hartman;...

May 2, 2018

Cynthia Ann Klunick, 60, of Jacksonville passed away on May 2, 2018 at Memorial Hospice in Springfield.

Cindy was born October 16, 1957 in Springfield the daughter of Albert R. and Bernice L. (Buraski) Klunick. They preceded her in death.

Cindy is survived by sister, Theresa (Dennis) Ferguson; brothers, Steve (Susan), Gregory (Valerie), and Albert...

May 2, 2018

Aaron J. Krell, 20, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

Aaron was born on April 1, 1998 in Plano, TX, the son of Bob (wife, Jenny) Krell and Tonya Krell.

Aaron was a 2016 graduate from Chatham High School.  He was a member of the Boy Scout Troop 310 in Chatham where...

Apr 28, 2018

Lawrence F. Trask, 52, of Athens, formerly of Edinburg, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at his residence.

Larry was born on September 8, 1965 in Springfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Emilie Rose; and brother, Tom.

He is survived by a daughter, Cassie Trask; sister, Kathryn...

Apr 25, 2018

Joseph R. Buskis, 61, of Springfield, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at St. John's Hospice.

Joseph was born on December 7, 1956 in Springfield the son of Joseph Anthony and Rosemary Dunlevy Buskis.

He worked for the State of Illinois Secretary of State and Buskis Home Supply.  He was an...

Apr 25, 2018

August Zini, Jr., 83, of Edinburg, passed away on April 25, 2018 at 3:25 a.m. at Life's Journey in Taylorville.  He had succumbed to the many maladies associated with old age.

Junior, as he was lovingly known by his family and friends, was born on February 20, 1935 in Fosterburg, the son of Augusto and Carmella (Lancelotti)...

Apr 21, 2018

Violet Rose Burkett, 75, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Violet was born on May 11, 1942 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of William and Ressie Robinson Martin.

She worked as a CNA at various different places in Springfield.  She was an avid Chicago Cub's fan, enjoyed...

Apr 20, 2018

Adron E. "Gene" Cross, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at his residence.

Gene was born in Hamilton County, IL the son of Adron R. and Ruthe E. Kniffen Cross.  He married Jane L. Ogburn in 1963 in Wyoming, IL; she preceded him in death.

After completing four years in the Navy,...

Apr 19, 2018

Stacy Jean Troutman, 55, of Petersburg, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Stacy was born on February 20, 1963 in Washington D.C. the daughter of Richard and Mary Jane Everson Hasterlik.  She married David Troutman.

Stacy bred and trained horses and dog and was co-owner of Rolling Rock Kennels.

Apr 19, 2018

Edith "Buttons" Allard, 65, of Sherman, passed away on April 19, 2018 at her residence.

Edith was born on November 5, 1952 in Springfield the daughter of James Earl and Mattie Ruth Towne Farris Sr.  She married Eric Alfred Allard.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Kabbes; and brother, Jim Farris.

Apr 18, 2018

Rose Darlene Thomas, 85, of Sherman, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Heritage Health Hospice.

Rose was born on June 14, 1932 in Sangamon County the daughter of Oliver and Blanche E. Thompson Hulbert.  She married George Oscar Thomas on April 8, 1950 at 3rd Presbyterian Church.

She was a homemaker and a...

Apr 17, 2018

William "Forrest" Cravens, 90, of Buffalo, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Meadowbrook Health Center in Urbana.

William "Forrest" Cravens was born May 13, 1927 in Buffalo Hart Township to William "Walker" and Laura Cooper Cravens. He was born into a large extended family of 8 uncles and 3 aunts with 20 first cousins all...

Apr 16, 2018

James Kates, 91 of Rochester, passed away Monday, April 16, at Wyndcrest Assisted Living Facility.  Jim was born November 20, 1926, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Peter and Jennie (Ruzes) Kates.  He married Mary E. VonDeBur on October 7, 1950 and she survives him.

Jim graduated from Springfield High School and Brown's Business College. He served...

Apr 15, 2018

Antonio Ramirez, 96, of Springfield, was called home on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at St. John's Hospital.

Antonio was born on September 2, 1921 in Galesburg the son of Eulalio and Guadalupe Perez Ramirez.  He married Antonia Hernandez in 1960 at Ft. Madison, IA; she preceded him in death on January 27, 2015.

He was...

Apr 13, 2018

James W. Wallace, 90, of Lincoln, formerly of Sherman, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at The Christian Village in Lincoln.

James was born on October 15, 1927 in Greensburg, KY the son of Ellis and Lilia Curry Wallace.  He married Lois Winifred Zepp on June 19, 1949; she preceded him in death June 6, 2010....

Apr 12, 2018

Jeff D. Waldmire, 65, of Springfield, Passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at St John's Hospital.

Jeff was born on November 27, 1952, the son of Edwin and Virginia (Turnbull) Waldmire.  He married Carol Morris on May 18, 1979 in Springfield.

Jeff was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, World Ministry Fellowship, Associate Pastor...

Apr 11, 2018

Margaret "Peg" Fryhoff, 95, of Rochester, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St. John's Hospital.

Peg was born on April 14, 1922 in Springfield, the daughter of Leslie and Ella (Creighton) Rape. She married Robert Fryhoff on January 8, 1949 at Asbury Methodist Church in Springfield.

Peg was a member of Rochester Christian Church,...

Apr 8, 2018

Ronald Casey, 58, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at St John's Hospital.

Ron was born on February 27, 1960, in Hammond, IN, the son of William and Wilma (Alwardt) Casey.

He is preceded in death by his father; sister, Sheryl Sours; grandparents, Roy and Ella Casey and Wilbert and Ruth Alwardt;...