Don "Ducky" Dorworth
Dec 13, 2024
Don "Ducky" Dorworth of Springfield, Illinois passed away December 13th, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. He was 73.
He was born on February 18th, 1951 to Albert and Helen Fortner Dorworth. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty "B.J." Dorworth; son, Zachary Thomas Dorworth (wife, Alia); daughter, Jodie Lee Suter; granddaughter, Morgan Suter; and sister...
Melissa Ann Waller
Dec 12, 2024
Melissa Ann Waller, 42, formerly of Springfield, passed away on December 12, 2024 surround by the love of her family.
Melissa was born in Springfield on May 4, 1982 and was the daughter of Martin Waller and Christine (Lewis) Daugherty.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim and Edra Lewis and Arlene Waller;...
Floyd Edgar Pierce, Jr.
Dec 9, 2024
Floyd Edgar Pierce Jr. 91, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at his home. Floyd was born in Springfield, IL on December 12, 1932, the son of Floyd Edgar Pierce and Hazel Marie (Leslie) Pierce. He married Helen Letitia Cantrall on June 16, 1951 and she survives. Floyd and Helen were missionaries in Brazil from 1961...
Gloria (Shartzer) Wicker
Dec 8, 2024
Gloria Wicker, 77, of Illiopolis, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her home. Gloria was born on January 29, 1947, in Illiopolis, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Stokes) Shartzer.
Gloria worked for Dekalb in the hatchery for several years before going to work for the State of Illinois as an Administrative Assistant. She enjoyed...
Phyllis D Harrison
Dec 7, 2024
Phyllis D. Harrison, 79, of Springfield, passed away on December 7, 2024 at home. She was born November 26, 1945 in Springfield to James and Vivian Harrison.
She enjoyed cooking, traveling and especially garage saling and antiquing. She loved the thrill of the hunt. She was employed at Fiat Allys, the State of Illinois, Sangamo Electric and...
James "Jim" Monroe Harmon
Dec 7, 2024
James "Jim" Monroe Harmon, 89, of Gulf Breeze, Florida passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the BeeHive Homes of Gulf Breeze.
Jim was born to the late Raymond Littleton Harmon and Lora Mae (nee Ackley) on June 26, 1935, in Sesser, Illinois. Jim grew up in Mason City, Illinois and graduated from Mason City Community...
Marcia J (Levitt) Fidler
Dec 7, 2024
Marcia J. Fidler, age 102 ½, passed away on December 7, 2024 in the presence of her loving family. She was born June 11, 1922 in Charleston, Illinois to Alva Levitt and Lena Painter Levitt. They preceded her in death.
Marcia married Billie B. "Bill" Fidler on February 14, 1957 in Charleston. He preceded her in death...
Robert "Bob" L. Welch
Dec 2, 2024
Robert L. Welch, 96, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, IL. Robert was born on September 3, 1928, in Mead, Nebraska, the son of Robert R. and Edith M. (Taylor) Welch. He married Dotty Sloop on November 27, 1954 and she preceded him in death in 2023.
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James "Hippy" Hays
Nov 28, 2024
James "Hippy" F. Hays, 53, of Springfield, IL passed away on Thursday November 28, 2024 at home. Hippy was born in Taylorville, IL on May 18, 1971 the son of Edward and Martha (Weekly) Hays.
Hippy was an easy-going man that greatly enjoyed spending time with his significant other, Sarah Rosa, for almost 25 years. Â He was...
Diana S. (Downs) Fairchild
Nov 27, 2024
Diana S. Fairchild, 68, of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. John's Hospital, in Springfield, IL. Diana was born on June 6, 1956, rural Rushville, the daughter of Charles and Jeanette (Taylor) Downs.
Diana was a 1974 graduate of Rushville High School.
Diana attended Blackhawk Dental School and went on to...
Russell Leroy Saulsbery
Nov 23, 2024
Russell Leroy Saulsbery, 78, of Niantic, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL with his family by his side.
Russell (aka Rusty, Russ, Dad or Pop) was born on March 18, 1946 in Decatur, the son of Roscoe and Helen (Hall) Saulsbery. He married Vicki Files on June 19, 1971...
Barbara Jayn (Bates) Duffey
Nov 20, 2024
Barbara Jayn Duffey, 80, of Divernon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Barbara was born April 29, 1944 in Springfield, IL to Roy and Sarah Bates.
As a youth, she volunteered as a candy striper at St. John's Hospital in Springfield; and worked there as a young adult in various positions.
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Carol S. Mouser
Nov 17, 2024
Carol S. (Huff) Mouser, 78, of Riverton, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. surrounded by her family. Carol was born on October 15, 1946, in Pennington Gap, VA. The daughter of Charles "Hollie" and Goldie Mae (Redmond) Huff. She married Harold Mouser on July 17, 1970 and they shared 60 years...
Gladys (Brown) Sauers
Nov 14, 2024
Gladys Sauers, 96, of Riverton, formerly of Dawson, IL. Passed away on Thursday November 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. Gladys was born on July 6, 1928, in New Berlin, IL., the daughter of Walter and Mary (Duewer) Brown. She married Robert Sauers on December 11, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 2016.
Gladys graduated...
Jerry D Briggs
Nov 8, 2024
Jerry D. Briggs, 71, of Rochester, IL passed away at home surrounded by his three daughters on Friday, November 8, 2024.
Jerry was born in Carlinville, IL on May 5th, 1953 the son of Ronald and Helen (Stevens) Briggs. The family moved to Springfield when Jerry was young and he remained in the Springfield area the rest...
Sarah E (Warnke) Hardy
Nov 7, 2024
Sarah E. (Warnke) Hardy, 77, of Springfield, IL (formerly of Rochester) passed away on Thursday November 7, 2024.
Sarah was born in Palestine, IL on June 14, 1947 the daughter of Arthur and Sarah (McNutt) Warnke.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Warnke.
Sarah is survived by her...
Janet Kay (Espenschied) Lowery
Nov 7, 2024
Janet Kay (Espenschied) Lowery, 72, of Springfield, IL passed away on Thursday November 7, 2024.
Janet was born in Springfield on May 30, 1952 the daughter of Harry and Frances (Buck) Espenschied.
She was preceded in death by her husband Loren Lowery; nephew, Bruce Campbell; and her parents.
Janet is survived by her...
Charolette E (Hagar) Taylor
Nov 3, 2024
Charolette Elaine (Hagar) Taylor, affectionately know as "Governor" was born on April 16th, 1949 in Beardstown, IL. On November 3, 2024 at the age of 75 she passed away at home. Survived by her husband, Jon Taylor. They were married on November 6, 1965. Also survived by three sons, Todd, Keith, and Scott Taylor, along with three grandchildren, all...
Kristin Ann Blue
Nov 3, 2024
Kristin Ann Blue, 36, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday November 3, 2024.
Kristin was born in Springfield on March 14, 1988 the daughter of Leon Blue and Stacy Eggleston.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Calvin and Karen Eggleston and paternal grandparents, Charles and Shirley Smith.
Kristin is...
Catherine L Gudgel-Wright
Nov 1, 2024
Catherine L. Gudgel-Wright, 66, of Springfield, IL passed away on Friday November 1, 2024.
Cathy was born in Springfield on April 9, 1958. She was raised by her mother, Doris Lawson (Richardson). She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Gudgel.
Cathy is survived by her parents, Doris and Bill Lawson; children, Edward Pelser...
