Obituaries

Nov 10, 2016

Sharon L. Cole, 74, of Springfield passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

She was born March 24, 1942 in Hazel Park, MI the daughter of Joseph and Roseleen Louise Campana Bartley.

She is survived by her three children, Shelley Nguyen of Pearland, TX, James (Elizabeth) Cole of La Porte, TX, and...

Nov 10, 2016

Marilyn M. Woollen, 78, of Rochester passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at St. John's Hospital.

She was born November 2, 1938 in Greenview, IL the daughter of Forrest and Velma Reeder O'Brien. She married Arthur Woollen on March 2, 1957.

Marilyn retired from St. John's Hospital Neonatal Unit in 1994 where she worked as...

Nov 9, 2016

Randall E. Tomizoli Sr., 58, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at St. John's Hospital.

He was born June 7, 1958 in Springfield the son of Robert E. and JoAnn Heinrich Tomizoli.

He worked construction for many years.

He is survived by his four children, Priscilla Tomizoli, Crystal Green Tomizoli, Angela...

Nov 9, 2016

Kevin Lee Wycoff, 61, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at St. John's Hospital.

He was born September 15, 1955 in Springfield, the son of Edward G. and Alneita J. Seely Wycoff. His father preceded him in death.

Kevin was a personal trainer and owner of 5150 Fitness. He previously worked at Illinois...

Nov 8, 2016

Lela J. Noble, 97, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

She was born October 28, 1919 in Pleasant Plains, the daughter of Samuel H. and Edith SanDidge Noble.

Mrs. Noble was a graduate of Browns Business College. She retired from the Internal Revenue Service where she worked for...

Nov 6, 2016

Mark A. Beals, 53, of Rochester passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home.

He was born October 6, 1963 in Taylorville, IL the son of Robert and Frances (Goeckner) Beals.

Mark worked as a cook in several area restaurants. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Bulls, and the St....

Nov 5, 2016

Margaret "Micki" A. Bell, 67, of Mechanicsburg, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at St. John's Hospital.

She was born on March 14, 1949 in Springfield, the daughter of John and Margaret (Maloney) Schienle. She married LaVerne Bell in August of 1988.

Micki retired from the RCM CoOp in Mechanicsburg. She enjoyed baking, crafting, and...

Nov 3, 2016

Penny Shea Passfield, 60, of Rochester, Illinois left the bonds of earth to be home to be with her LORD and Savior on Thursday November 3, 2016 with her loved ones at her side.

She was born on June 7, 1956 in Lincoln, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd L. Goodin and Mary Louise Williams Goodin...

Nov 2, 2016

Wayne M. Liken, 70, of Rochester passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

He was born September 5, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Loyal and Joy (Hartman) Liken. On February 7, 1970 he married his college sweetheart, Ruthie Holderread.

Wayne earned his degree from Western Illinois University in 1969. He...

Nov 2, 2016

Betty Ann Hill, 85, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at St. John's Hospice.

She was born November 18, 1930 in Springfield, the daughter of Harris and Augusta Pettit. She married James William Hill Sr.

Betty was a volunteer at Memorial Medical Center of over 27 years. She was a member of Eastview...

Nov 2, 2016

Donna M. Flener, 75, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at her home.

She was born October 16, 1941 in Virden, IL, the daughter of Melvin and Gladys McKenny Steele. On June 19, 1957 she married Ernest Flener. He preceded her in death on March 30, 2001.

She loved caring for and spending...

Oct 29, 2016

Trista Diane Graves, 26, of Springfield passed away October 29, 2016 in Chicago.

She was born August 1, 1990 in Springfield, the daughter of Herschel H. Ware and Michelle Lea Graves Raufer.

Trista loved her kids. She enjoyed drawing, writing, arts and craft, jewelry making. She loved going on vacation to the ocean, dancing, and...

Oct 29, 2016

Mary L. Gdes, 89, of Springfield passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at her home.

She was born March 23, 1927 in Springfield, the daughter of Ignatius and Anna Hoffman Perko. She married William "Bill" Geddes on December 6 1947.

Mary was a homemaker and loved caring for others. She was a volunteer at Sangamon...

Oct 25, 2016

Stephen Vance Grover, 59, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Stephen was born on October 29, 1956 in Salt Lake City, UT the son of Robert William and Myrtle Jones Grover.

Stephen worked for the City Water Department and retired after many years.  He was a member of...

Oct 22, 2016

Kevin Troesch, 51, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Kevin was born on February 25, 1965 in Springfield the son of Michael Troesch and Judi Sager.  He married Brenda Lane on July 30, 2001.

Kevin worked for Endran Enterprises LLC as a mail contractor for 17 years.  He...

Oct 21, 2016

Charles E. "Charlie" Adams, 83, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at his residence.

Charles was born on December 11, 1932 in Springfield the son of Edward and Mamie Adams.  He married Judith Rasar; she preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of Lanphier High School and a veteran of the...

Oct 19, 2016

Laura June Skeeters, 86, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village surrounded by her family.

Laura was born on April 20, 1930 in Springfield, the daughter of Arthur A. and Gladys Ring Kelley.  She married Charles "Charlie" Skeeters in June 1951; he preceded her in death on September 18, 2015....

Oct 15, 2016

Barbara Ann Quade, 71, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Barbara was born on May 20, 1945 in Pleasant Plains, the daughter of Leslie and Gertrude Wheeler Smith.  She married Larry Ray Quade on December 13, 1975; he preceded her in death on April 29, 2000.

Barbara graduated...

Oct 13, 2016

Charles A. Abbott, 75, of Dawson, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his residence.

Charles was born on January 12, 1941 the son of Charles A. and Agnes Lamb Abbott. He married Jeri L. Comerford on December 18, 1965 in Springfield.

Charles graduated from the Tri-City High School in 1959 and was a...

Oct 13, 2016

Vera M. Passini, 90, of Breckenridge, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at her daughter's residence.

Vera was born on February 5, 1926 in Springfield the daughter of Merle Glass and Louella Duey.  She married Paul E. Passini in 1943 in St. Charles, MO; he preceded her in death in 1998.

She is survived...