Obituaries

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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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.  He was...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 29, 2024

Vickie Sue (Smith) Daily, 49, of Springfield, IL passe away on Tuesday October 29, 2024.

Vickie was born on August 20, 1975 and was the daughter of Robert and Deborah Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her husband, John Daily; brother, Robert Smith; sister, Becky Smith; and granddaughter, Rayn...

Oct 25, 2024

Daniel W. Smith, 58, of Springfield, IL passed away on October 25, 2024. Danny was born in Springfield on June 21, 1966. He grew up in Rochester, IL but moved to many different places before settling back in Springfield.

Danny worked for the State Journal Register for many years. He enjoyed Rock n' Roll music and helping...

Oct 20, 2024

ROCHESTER, IL Jerald D Nevitt, 84, died on 20 October, 2024, at his residence.

He was born in Springfield, Illinois on 20 October, 1940 to Harold Paul and Vera Evans Nevitt.  He married his first wife, Elizabeth Ann Parks January 6, 1963. She preceded him in death in December of 1990.  He married and is survived by...

Oct 19, 2024

Valerie Quick, 62, of Buffalo, passed away on Satuday, October 19, 2024 at Thomas Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton, IL. Valerie was born in St. Louis, Mo; on July 09, 1962, the daughter of Richard and Virginia (McWard) Jacques. She married Randy Quick and he survives.

Valerie is preceded in death by her father.

She...

Oct 18, 2024

Steven Allen Lascody, 63, of Buffalo, IL passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL with family by his side.

Steve was born on October 3, 1961, at the Naval Military Base in Rota, Spain. He is the son of Michael and Lois (Armstrong) Lascody.

Steve lived a full life...

Oct 18, 2024

Tresa Jane McCann, 61, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Tresa was born on April 2, 1963, in Springfield, daughter of Richard and Helen (Myers) Cornell.

She retired from ISP and was very proud of her career path with the state. Tresa enjoyed participating in ABATE of...

Oct 16, 2024

Marilyn Bradham, 83, of Illiopolis, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was born in Decatur, IL. on December 24, 1940, the daughter of Glenn and Helen (Ricketts) Rudd. She married Bobbie Bradham and he preceded her in death on March 30, 1993.

Marilyn was a member of the Illiopolis United Methodist church. She had a...