Obituaries

Jul 14, 2017

Norma Nadine Locker, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at her residence.

Norma was born on April 24, 1929 in Springfield the daughter of Julius Lee and Anna Seward Adkinson.  She married Elmer F. "Pete" Locker on November 11, 1949; he preceded her in death on August 5, 2004.

She worked...

Jul 10, 2017

Ryan Andrew "Mogy" Mogensen, 28, of Pinellas Park, FL, formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017.

Ryan entered this world on May 12, 1989 in Springfield to proud parents, Rich and Brenda Mogensen.

He was preceded in death by two grandfathers; and one grandmother.

Ryan is survived by his...

Jul 9, 2017

Pamala ("Penny") Peterson, age 73, passed away on July 9, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer and is now at peace with her beloved husband Tom.

Penny was born and raised in Jamestown, North Dakota where she graduated from Jamestown High School in 1962.  After graduation she worked for Farmers Credit Union and in later years...

Jul 9, 2017

Norman Truax, 73, of Edinburg, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield IL.

Norman was born July 9, 1943 on the family farm in Edinburg, IL the son of Gordan and Elta Cook Truax.

He worked as a farmer in Edinburg for the majority of his life. He also...

Jul 8, 2017

Donna Garst, 84, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Sunrise Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Donna was born on April 23, 1933 in Sangamon County the daughter of Loren and Gladys Rouland Eldridge.  She married Russell Harris; they later divorced; she then married Jack Baggerly; they later divorced; she married Henry Garst; they later...

Jul 7, 2017

Mary Alice "Molly" Benjamin 85 of Springfield, IL died at Memorial Medical Center July 7, 2017.

Molly was born August 7, 1931 to Paul Bollman and Gladys Johnson.

Molly retried from St. Johns Hospital as an Orthopedic Technician and later a server at Northfield Inn. She loved gardening, her cats and was an excellent baker....

Jul 7, 2017

Roberta M. Hobbs, 85, of Taylorville, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at her residence.

Roberta was born on April 24, 1932 in Springfield the daughter of Harvey Alva and Edith Roberta Pourchot Womack.

Roberta began working in the cafeteria for the schools in Edinburg before going on to work at the Taylorville Correction...

Jul 6, 2017

Vivian M. Eikenberry, 61, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at St. John's Hospital.

Vivian was born on April 6, 1956 in Elmhurst the daughter of Harold and Margaret Reese Ziebell.  She married William "Bill" Eikenberry on May 27, 1988.

She received her Bachelors of Liberal Arts from Mt. St. Joseph University...

Jul 6, 2017

Mark W. Gill, 58, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village after a short illness.

Mark was born on December 14, 1958 in Springfield the son of Harry and Maxine Bennett Gill Sr.

He was a laborer in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, watching wrestling, listening...

Jul 2, 2017

Billie Jean Mason Walker, 58, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at The Mosaic of Springfield.

Billie was born on October 14, 1958 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Christine Mason.  She married Keith Walker.

She had various jobs during her life including housekeeping.  She enjoyed singing and cooking.

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Jul 2, 2017

Robert K. Ealey Sr., 76, of Rochester, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 2, 2017.

He was born on November 22, 1940 in Roby the son of Charles Homer and Zella Jane (Sample) Ealey. Robert married Judith Hefer on December 29, 1963 and she preceded him in death.

He...

Jun 30, 2017

Gary Martin Johansen, 59, of Illiopolis, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at his residence.

Gary was born on February, 8, 1958 in Los Angeles, CA the son of Alf Ronald Johansen and Mary Jane Burge.

Gary worked at Bordens Chemical Plant, he was also a security guard and he worked in construction.  He...

Jun 29, 2017

Juanita M Filitti, 87, of Springfield passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at her home surrounded by her daughters.

She was born on July 14, 1929 in Assumption the daughter of Cecil "Pete" and Inez Curry Phelps.  She married Ray L. Filitti on June 2, 1951 in Chicago; he preceded her in death on November 13,...

Jun 23, 2017

Vicki C. Grove age 78 a longtime resident of Springfield, IL. and Long Beach, MS. passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017.

Vicki was born in Eldorado, IL on August 11, 1938 to the late James and Lena (Hardesty) Poole.  She married Kenneth C. Grove on June 10, 1964 and he preceded her in death in 2000....

Jun 23, 2017

Karen Sue Winders, 59, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.

Karen was born on December 2, 1957 in Springfield the daughter of Walter and Georgia Miller Winders.

She was a waitress at Sunrise Café for 15 years. She enjoyed being with family and cooking.  She liked country music...

Jun 23, 2017

Judith "Judi" Kathleen Miller, 62, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.

Judi was born on February 12, 1955 in Springfield the daughter of Frank and Joyce Tozer Sargent.  She married Timothy Miller on August 19, 1995 in Petersburg.

She worked for the Secretary of State for 28 years. ...

Jun 20, 2017

William James DiGirolamo, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at his Near North Village residence.  Our beloved Bill was born on September 25, 1950, in Springfield, the son of William Diamond and Patricia Ann Mize DiGirolamo.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; nephew Ivan William Glasscock, step sister Dorothy...

Jun 20, 2017

Richard "Dick" Herbert Ervin, 85, of Illiopolis, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017.

He was born on August 28, 1931, in Decatur, IL, the son of Herbert Pease Ervin and Helen Irene Peters.  He married Kathleen Adele Reeves on November 28, 1959.

He is survived by this wife, Kathleen, daughters Kimberly Ann Ervin (husband,...

Jun 18, 2017

Maurice W. Selway, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Villa East in Sherman.

Maurice was born on August 9, 1931 in Hutchison, KS the son of Theodore W. and Mary L. Connor Selway.  He married Karen Mather in 1971 in Jacksonville.

He was in mobile home sales and a past...

Jun 16, 2017

Robert Patrick, 61, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on June 16, 2017, at his residence.

Robert was born February 1, 1956 the son of Gene and Carole Moore Patrick. He married Beth Pollard on November, 12, 1982.

Robert was a Christian County Deputy retiring after 29 years. He had also worked as a security guard for...