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Larry Woodrow Hinds, Sr.
Feb 3, 2017
Larry Woodrow Hinds, Sr., 69, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Lincoln Manor in Decatur.
Larry was born on November 18, 1947 in Peoria the son of Woodrow and Jewell Bowen Hinds. He married Dixie S. Wright on November 14, 1964.
He worked for Fiat Allis for sixteen years, after they...
David Jason Koller
Feb 2, 2017
David Jason Koller, 43, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his residence.
David was born on April 19, 1973 in Ft. Polk, LA the son of Duane and Carol Krueger Koller.
He worked as a cook for Denny's Restaurant in Jasper, IN.
He was preceded in death by his...
Bonnie Marie Patton
Feb 1, 2017
Bonnie Marie Patton, 61, of Springfield, fell asleep in death on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at her residence.
Bonnie was born on March 21, 1955 in Chicago the daughter of Arthur and Virgie Washington Patton.
She worked as an admin clerk for 1st National Bank in Chicago and later became an in-home caretaker for Community...
Cynthia June "Cindy" Grider
Jan 31, 2017
Cynthia June "Cindy" Grider, 64, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at her residence.
Cindy was born on September 30, 1952 in Decatur the daughter of Lowell S. and Eileen Royal. She married Terry P. Grider in June 1985.
Cindy graduated from Springfield High School in 1970 where she was in several...
Charles W. "Charlie" Bull
Jan 31, 2017
Charles W. "Charlie" Bull, 90, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.
Charlie was born on May 22, 1926 in Franklin, IL the son of Buell and Ruby Seymour Bull. He married Juanita Marie Widner; she preceded him in death.
He was a veteran of the US Army...
Jay G. Huddleston
Jan 31, 2017
Jay G. Huddleston, 74, of Springfield, departed this life at Memorial Medical Center on January 31, 2017.
He was born in Springfield to William Ray Huddleston and Mildred (Cravens) Huddleston on June 1, 1942.
He graduated from Springfield High School in 1960, and on September 15, 1962 married Mary Jean Schlueter of Beardstown at St....
Ronald Peter "Ron" Sczurko
Jan 30, 2017
Ronald Peter "Ron" Sczurko, 66, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.
Ron was born on July 5, 1950 in Chicago the son of Peter and Dorothy Grod Sczurko. He married Linda Grant February 8, 2001 at Westside Christian Church.
Ron received his Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University...
Glenda M. Stowers
Jan 29, 2017
Glenda M. (Millikin) Stowers, 87, of Springfield, formerly of Jerseyville, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.
Glenda was born on January 7, 1930 in Jerseyville the daughter of Glenn and Helen Brueggemann Millikin. She married Harry "Gene" Stowers in 1957; he preceded her in death in 2006.
She worked as...
Karen Anne Watkins
Jan 29, 2017
Karen Anne Watkins, 76, of Mechanicsburg passed away on January 29th, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.
Karen was born on December 1, 1940 in Wabasha, Minnesota to Bruce and Helen Patton, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother Ron Patton. She married Larry Watkins on June 18th, 1977.
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Mary Jane Knight
Jan 27, 2017
Mary Jane Knight, 75, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Heritage Health Nursing Home.
Mary was born on June 16, 1941 in Meredosia, IL the daughter of Henry and Freda Floyd Dickman. She married Jack Knight; he preceded her in death.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Red...
Joyce M. Tucker
Jan 25, 2017
Joyce M. Tucker, 61, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.
Joyce was born on January 5, 1956 in Alton the daughter of George and Rose Gimble Tucker.
Joyce had worked for several gas stations, as a truck driver and a care giver. She enjoyed playing Bingo and loved...
Thomas William Gagnon
Jan 24, 2017
Thomas William Gagnon, age 86, of Springfield, passed away surrounded by his family at his son's home on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Tom was born January 9, 1931 in Springfield to Norman and Mary Hardy Gagnon. He married Joanne Cox on June 2, 1951 in Springfield.
Tom graduated from Springfield High School, in January 1950. He attended...
Daniel Dean "Dan" Rogers
Jan 23, 2017
Daniel Dean "Dan" Rogers, 27, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.
Dan was born on November 4, 1989 in Springfield the son of Thomas Alvis Rogers and Sandra Jane Reed.
Dan worked for Eric Allard Constructions as a roofer. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and listening to...
Charles W. "Chuck" Weyant
Jan 23, 2017
Charles W. "Chuck" Weyant, 93, of Springfield passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at his residence.
Chuck was born on April 3, 1923 in Celina, OH the son of the late Abner M. and Grace L. Weyant. He married Lorraine Leigh on October 31, 1959 in Springfield.
Chuck was a member of Third Presbyterian...
Cheryl Renita Carr
Jan 22, 2017
Cheryl Renita Carr, 57, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.
Cheryl was born on September 19, 1959 in Centralia, IL the daughter of Walter and Geraldine Woodard Carr, Jr.
She was a homemaker but had also worked for Horace Mann Insurance Company and McClernand Elementary School. She enjoyed...
Marilyn Capranica
Jan 21, 2017
Marilyn Jean Capranica, 63, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. John's Hospital.
Marilyn was born on August 10, 1953 in Springfield the daughter of Gilbert and Dorothy Petreikis Capranica.
Marilyn worked in the cafeteria at Lanphier High School and was also a hairdresser. She was a member of St. Cabrini...
Nghia Trung Luu
Jan 21, 2017
Nghia Trung Luu, 42, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 peacefully at his residence.
Nghia was born on February 20, 1974, in Can Tho, Vietnam.
He is survived by his father, Tinh Luu; wife, Huong Luu; two children, Khoi and Cara Luu; brother, Cuong Luu; sister, Nguyet Luu (Trong); and brother, Hieu...
Randall Lyle "Randy" Cunningham
Jan 20, 2017
Randall Lyle "Randy" Cunningham, 52, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at St. John's Hospital.
Randy was born on July 13, 1964 in Jacksonville the son of Robert and Ruth Cunningham.
Randy was a laborer for B&J Hauling. He enjoyed reading, listening to country music, and watching NASCAR, his favorite driver was...
Vivian Marie Mcdonal
Jan 18, 2017
Vivian Marie McDonal, infant daughter of Alex McDonal and Laura Harter, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at her home.
She is also survived by grandparents, Gene Harter of Kincaid, Connie Motovu of Uganda, Africa, Victor and Diane Gulley of Clinton; and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the...
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