Obituaries

Jan 15, 2017

DrexEllen "Drex" Armstrong, 71, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center.

Drex was born on October 19, 1945, in Harrisburg, the daughter of Carl Drexel and Mary Ellen (Johns) Beggs.  She married David Armstrong on May 4, 1974 in Harrisburg.

She graduated from U of I in 1967, received...

Jan 14, 2017

Robert E. "Bob" Carlson, Sr., 82, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at his home.

He was born October 10, 1934 in Melrose Park, IL the son of Carl Eric and Mae Mary McDermot Carlson. He married Lillian Mae Blake on June 30, 1962 in Bellwood, IL.

Bob was a veteran of the...

Jan 13, 2017

Joseph Paul Mudd, 86 of Buffalo died Friday, January 13, 2017 at St. Johns Hospice.

He was born October 7th, 1930 in Taylorville IL to the late Jess and Lucille Oliver Mudd.

Paul enjoyed farming for 70 years. He first started farming on his Great Grandpa's farm as a young boy using two horses, Molly...

Jan 11, 2017

Carol Jean Sharp, 80, of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on August 18, 1936 to Tuuri and Ellen Waltonen. She married Richard Alden Sharp; he preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and one son, Dave...

Jan 10, 2017

Joyce E. Williams, 78, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. John's Hospice.

Joyce, the daughter of Joy and B. Eunice Lawrence Ralston was born on May 18, 1938 in Canton, IL.  She married Charles "Chuck" Williams on August 26, 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and daughter, Tammy...

Jan 6, 2017

William E. "Bill" Geddes, 90, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center

Bill was born on September 27, 1926 in Springfield the son of William and Elsie Summer Geddes.  He married Mary L. Perko on December 6, 1947; she preceded him in death on October 29, 2016.

Bill was...

Jan 5, 2017

Kenneth H. Farley Jr., 74, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at The Mosaic of Springfield.

Kenneth was born on March 18, 1942 in Springfield the son of Kenneth and Edna Shiffer Farley Sr.  He married Delores "Lori" Miller in 1994.

Kenneth was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Kenneth worked for...

Jan 3, 2017

Jamie Lynn Harris, 30, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at her residence.

Jamie was born on June 15, 1986 in Springfield the daughter of Richard Smith Jr. and Linda Harris.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with the joy of her life her daughter Hayden.

Jan 1, 2017

Robert Michael Grossman, 64, passed away on January 1, 2017 in his home.

Robert was born in Decatur, Illinois on May 15, 1952 to Ralph and Kathryn (Morris) Grossman.

Robert graduated from Illiopolis High School in 1970. He then graduated from Millikin University in 1974 with a double major; computer science and accounting. After graduating...

Dec 30, 2016

Margaret M. Sundby, 88, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home.

Margaret was born on August 8, 1928, in Chicago the daughter of Caesar and Mary Kalck LeClercq.  She married Robert George Sundby on April 21, 1951 in Chicago; he preceded her in death on February 8, 1982.

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Dec 22, 2016

Randy J. Poggemiller, 60, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Randy was born on January 20, 1956 in Springfield the son of Albert H. "Bud" and L. Jean Painter Poggemiller.   He married Deborah "Debbie" Monroe on August 27, 1977 in Springfield; she preceded him in death on August 27, 2009....

Dec 22, 2016

Darlene Fay Kauffman, 79, of Rochester, formerly of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Harold Kauffman; brothers, Harold, Gerald, and Kenneth Kauffman; niece, Kim Kauffman; great nieces, Lindsay Logsdon and Chandra Davis; and great nephew, Chad Davis.

She is...

Dec 22, 2016

Betty Etherton, 83, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her residence.

Betty was born on December 10, 1933 in Buffalo the daughter of James and Geraldine Holbein Long.  She married Jack Etherton on November 28, 1953; he preceded her in death in 1992.

Betty was a graduate of Tri-City High School...

Dec 21, 2016

Betty C. Irvin, 84, of Mt. Pulaski, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Betty was born on July 18, 1932 in Mt. Pulaski the daughter of John Pat and Dora Cooper Welch.  She married Guy Irvin on August 13, 1955 in Resurrection Parish in Illiopolis.

Betty worked for the State...

Dec 20, 2016

Gerald L. "Handy" Hancock, 74, of Taylorville, passed away at 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 with his daughters by his side at Prairie Rose Health Care Center in Pana.

Handy was born on February 23, 1942 in Taylorville the son of Albert James and Velma Miller Hancock.

Handy was a graduate of Taylorville...

Dec 16, 2016

Jeffrey Aaron Patton, 57, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at his residence.

Jeff was born on July 9, 1959, in Taylorville, the son of Jack and Caroline Jean Butcher Patton.  He married Pam Fettis on October 14, 1988 in Springfield.

Jeff retired from Caterpillar after working for over 30 years on...

Dec 14, 2016

Sheryl Marie Denton, 62, of Edinburg passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at St. John's Hospital.

She was born March 4, 1954 in LaCrosse, WI, the daughter of Eugene and Patricia Campbell Finley.  She married Patrick Denton.

She worked at Southern Wine and Spirits for over 20 years. Loved spending time with her family and...

Dec 14, 2016

James D. Hoffman, 66, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

He was born on December 9, 1950 in Rantoul the son of Arthur and Marie Hoffman. Both have preceded him in death.

Jim graduated from Rantoul High School, Parkland Junior College, University of Illinois and U of I Springfield....

Dec 11, 2016

Kathy D. Lowe, 52, of Urbana, formerly of Cantrall, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana.

Kathy was born on February 8, 1964 in Lincoln the daughter of David LeRoy and Sharon K. Hurst Lowe.

Kathy loved music, looking at Christmas Trees and interacting with small children and...

Dec 9, 2016

Rebecca Kathryn Tripplett, 51, of Springfield passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at her residence.

Rebecca was born on April 8, 1965 in Santa Ana, CA the daughter of John Charles and Shirley Marie Brest Brett.

She worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.  She loved animals, especially her cats.

He was preceded in...