Obituaries

Jun 3, 2018

Raymond Paul Sims died on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at his home in Rochester.  Paul was born on September 10, 1926, to Herman and Mabel Sims in Marion, IL.  He married Jeanne' L. Seale on November 3, 1951.  She survives him, as does two daughters, Carol Sims and Cathy Sims Norgaard, three grandchildren, Michael, Deanne, and Stephen Norgaard, and...

Jun 3, 2018

Linda Lea Johnson, 65, of Latham, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at St. John's Hospital.

Linda was born on January 11, 1953 in Springfield the daughter of James and Lois Winifred Zepp Wallace.  She married Wayne Johnson on March 24, 1972 in Springfield.

She worked for Horace Mann as a supervisor retiring in...

Jun 1, 2018

Michael Lee Klauzer was born on August 23, 2000 to Herbert Klauzer and Paula Harper at Memorial Medical Center.  June 1, 2018 he tragically lost his life while swimming in Lake Springfield

He was given the blessing of having Godparents, Nichole Tennison and Damien Eades who were a huge part of his life.  He also had a...

May 30, 2018

Virginia May Johnson, 90, of Carlinville, formerly of Springfield, passed away on May 30, 2018 at Heritage Health in Carlinville.

Virginia was born on May 18, 1928 in Rochester, the daughter of Forrest and Helen White Pryer.  She married William Johnson on May 4, 1946; he preceded her in death on May 27, 1992

She...

May 27, 2018

Robert "Bobby" Prichard, 34, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018.

Bobby was born on December 15, 1983 in Springfield the son of Robert Lee and Betty Jo Devos Prichard.

He worked in construction, enjoyed playing Pool, Texas Holdem and Basketball.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, loved spending time with his...

May 25, 2018

James W. Jenkins Sr., 79, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Auburn Nursing and Rehab.

James was born on June 29, 1938 in Jefferson City, MO the son of John and Lilly Jenkins.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War.  He worked for the State...

May 24, 2018

Orlando O. Washington, 48, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Orlando was born on September 7, 1969 in Chicago the son of Robert Catlett and Ulonda Washington.

He was of the Christian faith, collected hats, was the life of the party, loved to dance, a jokester and he...

May 17, 2018

Daniel Harrison, 61, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. John's Hospital.

Daniel was born on September 8, 1956 in Chicago the son of Robert and Catherine Dower Harrison.

He retired from Horace Mann in 2017 after 38 years of service.  He was very devoted to his family as he raised...

May 15, 2018

Larry J. Pedigo, 63, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Larry was born on July 20, 1954 in Flint, MI the son of James and Mildred Rose Pedigo.  He married Alicia Hannah in 1984 in Springfield.

He worked as a commercial fisherman, carpenter and roofer.  He enjoyed fishing,...

May 14, 2018

Lowell Glen Willis, 79, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Monday, May 14 in Naperville, IL surrounded by his family.

Lowell Glen was born on April 1, 1939 in Adair Co, KY the son of Henry and Angie Lettie Willis.  He married Joyce Ann Reynolds on July 20, 1963 in Springfield, IL.

He was a...

May 11, 2018

Robert Warren Joy, 60, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Robert was born on January 15, 1958 in California the son of James and Patricia Thompson Joy.

He worked as a firefighter in California and later worked for Crowne Plaza in Springfield.  He enjoyed the wilderness, bonfires and...

May 9, 2018

Carlos Delao, 47, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.

Carlos was born on January 31, 1971 in Riverside, CA the son of Ramon and Wilma Parrish Delao. He married Jessica Perkinton and have been together for 22 years.

He worked as a cook for...

May 8, 2018

Lester Ray Boyd, 63, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

He was born on February 2, 1955 in Springfield, the son of Melvin F. and Bonita Benson Boyd; he married Patricia Morrow on July 19, 1985.

Les retired from law enforcement after many years of service. He was...

May 6, 2018

David Dewayne Hicks, 63, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his residence.

David was born on May 3, 1955 in St. Louis, MO the son of James and Faye Alexander Hicks.  He married Linda Hinds on September 22, 1990.

David worked as a mechanic and detailer for various car dealers including,...

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...