Obituaries

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...

Jun 16, 2017

Dolores A. "Dee" Proctor, 71, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at her residence.

Dolores was born on February 12, 1946 in Petersburg the daughter of Ernest and Lillian Turner Tippett.  She married Charles Proctor in 1967 in Springfield.

She worked as a graphics artist for the State of Illinois DECA retiring...

Jun 15, 2017

Doris Jean Galligan Garrison, 94, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her residence.

Doris was born on May 3, 1923 in Springfield the daughter of Frances B. Galligan and Lena Martin Galligan.  She married William E. Garrison on May 10, 1941 in Hannibal, MO; he preceded her in death in June 1993.

Jun 13, 2017

Raymond D. Beckham, Jr. 66, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at his residence.

Raymond was born on August 12, 1950 in Edinburg the son of R. Dwight and Gertie (Butch) Beckham.

Raymond was a member of the NRA, an avid outdoors man who loved hunting, fishing and gardening.

He...

Jun 12, 2017

Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" Muchow, 54, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at her residence.

Jackie was born on March 3, 1963 in Springfield the daughter of John and Katherine Frantz Williams.

Jackie was a graduate of Southeast High School and had worked for the State of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for over...

Jun 10, 2017

Douglas Farder, 67, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.

Douglas was born on May 11, 1950, in Grand Forks, ND the son of LeRoy and Elaine Altabell Farder.  He married Debbie Chapman on March 19, 1977.

Douglas worked for Forsyth Insurance.  He was a former Prop Club member...

Jun 10, 2017

Harlan "Gene" Powell, 83, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Concordia Village.

Harlan was born on June 9, 1934 in Athens, the son of Amos and Daisy Litherland Powell.  He married Mary Howard on September 12, 1959 in Springfield.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  He worked construction...

Jun 6, 2017

Myrtle Henrietta Smarjesse, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.

Myrtle was born September 10, 1940 in Springfield, the daughter of Lonie and Frieda Gehrman Gough.  She married Robert Smarjesse October 21, 1961 in Malibu, CA.

Myrtle opened the library at Memorial Medical Center in 1968 and continued...