Obituaries

Aug 6, 2018

Franklin L. Moore Sr., 64, of Mt. Auburn, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home.

Franklin was born August 24, 1953 in Springfield, the son of Robert and Edna Moore. He met his wife Sarah as a young man and they had a life together that lasted for over 44 years.

He...

Aug 4, 2018

Kenneth Lynn Syfert, 71, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Kenneth was born on November 21, 1946 in Shelbyville the son of Kenneth E. and Esther Burrows Syfert.  He married Saundra Scheuer on September 21, 1985 in Wenona.

He retired from the Illinois Secretary of State in 2004.  ...

Jul 31, 2018

John Michael Harris, 64, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at his residence.

John was born on November 5, 1953 in Springfield the son of Frank and Margaret Sullivan Harris; He married Jean Mataya on October 27, 1973 in Springfield.

He worked for the State of Illinois, Department of Public Aid and...

Jul 29, 2018

Velma "Jackie" Dunn, 97, formerly of Rochester Illinois, now of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away in St. Charles County surround by her family on July 29, 2018, at Frontier Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jackie was born in Herrin Illinois, on July 24, 1921, the daughter of Jason and Viola Meadors.

During her life, Jackie was...

Jul 25, 2018

Michelle McEvoy, 54, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Michelle was born in Olney, IL on September 12, 1963 the daughter of Gary and Sheryl Miller.  She was baptized in Christ at Albion Baptist Church. She married Tom McEvoy on July 29, 1983 in Springfield.

She loved Christmas,...

Jul 23, 2018

Elaine M. Kent, 96, of Illiopolis, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Regency Care.

Elaine was born on December 6, 1921 in Bloomington the daughter of William and Oleda Hilpert Murphy.  She married James F. Kent on July 4, 1941; He preceded her in death in 2000.

Elaine was a member of the...

Jul 23, 2018

Butch Grossman, 72, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence.

Butch was born in Springfield, on September 20, 1945, to Ralph and Kathryn Grossman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Larry, Ron, Gary, Harold, Dennis, Robert, Steve; and sister, Gloria.

He is survived by his...

Jul 22, 2018

Leona Mary Sullivan, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at her residence. Leona was born on December 9, 1932 in Springfield the daughter of Charles Edwin and Evelyn Matern Arn. She married Richard Sullivan in 1952. She worked for Sullivan Inn and Illini Country Club as the head chef and was a member of Third...

Jul 19, 2018

Deborah "Debbie" Lucille Horve, 64, of Springfield, passed away, on Thursday, July 19, 2018 while in the company of her loved ones.

Debbie was born on July 30, 1953 in Creve Coeur, the daughter of Donald and Nola Robinson.

Debbie is survived by her partner, Charlotte "CJ " Schroeder of Springfield; daughter, Marshawn (Brian) Stevens...

Jul 17, 2018

Robert J. Wieberg, 93, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Sarah (Twehaus) Wieberg, one son, Robert J. Wieberg, II, of Fredericktown, one daughter, Rebecca (Sam) Turner, of Springfield, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Wieberg.

Born in Argyle,...

Jul 17, 2018

Wanda Lee Adams, 90, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at her residence.

Wanda was born on May 1, 1928 in Mattoon, the daughter of Lee and Hollis Tate Anderson.  She married Corbert Adams on November 27, 1947 in Charleston; he preceded her in death September 10, 2008.

Wanda was an LPN...

Jul 16, 2018

Herbert Leon Karrick, 74, of Bulpitt, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018.

Herb was born on September 1, 1943 in Springfield son of Rachael and Edward Karrick.  He married Gloria Beckum on January 18, 1964.

Herb worked for Caterpillar retiring after 40 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 15, 2018

Catheleen Virginia Lee, 93, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Regency Care.

Catheleen was born on March 20, 1925 in Creston, IA the daughter of Martin and Naomi Foy Comer.

She retired from the Department of Revenue.  She was a member of Elliott Avenue Baptist Church.  She loved spending time with...

Jul 14, 2018

Judith Marie Ashburn, 70, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Heritage Health.

Judith was born on December 15, 1947 in Springfield the daughter of Albert and Hazel Chambers.  She married Paul Lloyd Ashburn on May 12, 1983; he preceded her in death on April 20, 2012.

She worked for St. John's...

Jul 13, 2018

Michael L. Smith, 67, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Advocate Bromenn Regional Medical Center in Normal, IL.

Michael was born on October 21, 1950 in Little Rock, AR the son of Wade Smith Sr. and Juanda Phelps.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He went on to work...

Jul 13, 2018

Harper Jo Holladay, precious baby daughter of Ryan and Jordyn (Rhodes) Holladay of Buffalo, IL, was born into the arms of angels on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.  She was born at 7:45 am weighing 8lbs 7oz and 21 1/2 inches long.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived...

Jul 12, 2018

Guylia J. Bunger, 69 of Riverton Illinois passed away surrounded by her family on July 12th, 2018.

Guylia was born on January 11th, 1949 to Bonnie and Joseph Brown in Springfield Il. She was proceeded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents, her parents, a sister, a half-sister and a niece.

She is survived...

Jul 10, 2018

Steven Scott Leach, 47, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his residence.

Scott was born on April 19, 1971, the son of Steve and Nancy (Bischoff) Leach.

Scott was a groundskeeper at the University of Illinois Springfield, he also served as Vice President of the Rochester Historical Preservation Society.  He was...

Jul 8, 2018

Nickolaus Austin Bermel, 38, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his residence.

Nickolaus was born on April 6, 1980 in Springfield.

He married Jamie Bermel and they had three children, Ciara, Chloe and Nickolaus Jr.  He went on to marry Mikalenna Wade Bermel on January 19, 2010 in Killeen, TX and...

Jul 7, 2018

Dickie Lee White, 69, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.

Dickie was born on December 28, 1948 in Centralia the son of Donald and Dorothy Ferguson White.  He married Patricia Kremitzki on February 14, 1990.

He worked for Memorial Medical Center and later went on to work as...