Daniel Harrison
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...
Larry J. Pedigo
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,...
Lowell Glen Willis
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...
Robert Warren Joy
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...
Carlos Delao
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...
Lester Ray Boyd
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...
David Dewayne Hicks
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,...
Donald Gene Sternes
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...
Lee Kurniskie
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;...
Lee Kurniskie
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;...
Cynthia Ann Klunick
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...
Aaron J. Krell
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...
Lawrence F. Trask
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...
Joseph R. Buskis
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...
August Zini
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)...
Violet Rose Burkett
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...
Adron E "Gene" Cross
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,...
Stacy Jean Troutman
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.
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Edith "Buttons" Allard
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.
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Rose Darlene Thomas
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...
