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Norman Edwin Rodenberg

Norman Edwin Rodenberg

Oct 13, 2016

Norman Edwin Rodenberg, 89, of Springfield, passed away at 1:25 a.m., on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at Regency Nursing Care.

He was born July 16, 1927, near Maeystown, the son of Henry and Meta (Schrader) Rodenberg, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was the mother of his children, Helen (Nicholson) Rodenberg....

Tony Michael Waldmire

Tony Michael Waldmire

Oct 9, 2016

Tony Michael Waldmire, 31 of Springfield passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016.

Tony was born on February 17, 1985 in Springfield, the son of Edwin Sutton Waldmire III and Susan Marie Owens. He married Laura Ann Baptist on July 25, 2013.

He was a graduate of Rochester High School and a proud co-owner of...

Alta May Durning

Alta May Durning

Oct 7, 2016

Alta May Durning, 93, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 St. John's Hospital.

Alta was born on May 3, 1923 in Springfield.

She is survived by one daughter, Pam Durning; and one son, Charles Durning.

Private family services were held.

Linda M. Wilson

Linda M. Wilson

Oct 7, 2016

Linda M. Wilson, 65, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at The Mosaic.

Linda was born on June 8, 1951 in Springfield the daughter of Wayne and Alma Chambers Wilson.

Linda was a long-time hairdresser in the Springfield area and a member of Little Flower Catholic Church.  She enjoyed gardening, decorating and...

Barbara Jean Reid

Barbara Jean Reid

Oct 2, 2016

Barbara Jean Reid, 85, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at St. John's Hospital.

Barb was born on November 26, 1930 in Springfield the daughter of Ferris Armour and Esther Amalia Dise Reid.

She graduated from St. John's School of Nursing in 1952 and went on to work at St. John's Hospital...

David W. Glasscock

David W. Glasscock

Oct 1, 2016

David W. Glasscock, 61, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

David was born on August 10, 1955 in Springfield the son of Wayne Melvin and Ruth Scott Glasscock.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by three sons, Michael Lee Glasscock of...

Ronald J. Brest

Ronald J. Brest

Sep 30, 2016

Ronald J. Brest, 48, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2016 at his residence.

Ronald was born on July 4, 1968 in Springfield the son of Ronald G. and Judy I. Sargent Brest.

Ronald worked as the Maintenance Director for Villa Healthcare Centers in Sherman.  He was very patriotic having been born on...

Thomas E. Thurman

Thomas E. Thurman

Sep 29, 2016

Thomas E. Thurman, 73, of Monticello, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at The Mosaic in Springfield, IL.

He was born on October 22, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Airon and Nora Lamb Thurman.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during Vietnam.  He worked as a correctional officer in...

Lonny E. Davies

Lonny E. Davies

Sep 27, 2016

Lonny E. Davies, 58, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Lonny was born on November 20, 1957 in Morgan County the son of Warren and Johanna Peck Davies.

He was preceded in death by he parents and one brother, Alvin Davies.

There will be a memorial...

Alice Ruth Hopper

Alice Ruth Hopper

Sep 27, 2016

Alice Ruth Hopper, 89, of Springfield died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

Alice was born on November 20, 1926, in Berlin the daughter of Fred E. and Allie Buchanan Harlan.  She married Virgil "Dean" Hopper on March 19, 1948; he preceded her in death on June 5, 2009.

She was also...

John L. Mullen

John L. Mullen

Sep 25, 2016

John L. Mullen, 68, of Springfield, passed away on September 25, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

John was born on January 28, 1948 in Jacksonville the son of Everett T. and Jane Kathryn Draser Mullen.  He married Carol Correll on November 13, 1971 in Ashland.

John was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during...

Delores P. "Dolly" Lomprez

Delores P. "Dolly" Lomprez

Sep 22, 2016

Delores P. "Dolly" Lomprez, 87, of Rochester died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at her residence.

Dolly was born June 17, 1929 in Springfield, the daughter of William Kavirt and Bernice (Mazika) Kavirt.  She married Edward M. "Eddie" Lomprez of Springfield on December 31, 1948.  He preceded her in death in 2009.

Dolly and Eddie had...

Margaret E. Demaree

Margaret E. Demaree

Sep 21, 2016

Margaret E. Demaree, age 64, of Springfield, IL passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at the Mosaic of Springfield (formerly Capital Healthcare Centre).

She was born May 31, 1952, in Rushville, IL, daughter of Raymond S. and Jean Lothian Demaree. She married William Silas Peters on May 17, 1974.

She is survived by two sisters,...

Helen "Carol" Barnstable

Helen "Carol" Barnstable

Sep 17, 2016

Helen "Carol" Barnstable, 84, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at The Mosaic of Springfield.

Carol was born on December 16 1931 in Chesterfield the daughter of Laurence and Winifred Fletcher Barnstable.

She was a 1950 Carlinville High School graduate and went on to receive her Associate in Arts Degree from Blackburn...

Wesley D Matthews

Wesley D Matthews

Sep 17, 2016

Wesley D. Matthews, 92, of Mechanicsburg, died September 17, 2016 in Springfield.

Wesley was born December 16, 1923, in Springfield. He married Melinda Patton on November 28, 1950; she preceded him in death.

Wesley was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during WWII.

He is survived by his three children, Danny, Richard (Carrie Smith),...

Kenneth Douglas Reeter

Kenneth Douglas Reeter

Sep 15, 2016

Kenneth Douglas Reeter crossed over into heaven on September 15, 2016 peacefully at his home in Decatur.

Born in Shelbyville on October 23, 1952 the son of Earl and Hazel Feldpouch Reeter.

Doug leaves brothers, Mark (Linda) Reeter, Paul Reeter; sisters, Vicki (Bob) Hovey and Joy Ann; and several nephews, nieces and friends.

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Lisa G. Drummond

Lisa G. Drummond

Sep 15, 2016

Lisa G. Drummond, 51, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Heritage Health.

Lisa was born on April 14, 1965 in Hamilton, OH the daughter of Frank and Jessie Anderson Drummond.

Lisa worked in the Electronics' Department of Wal-Mart.  She enjoyed reading and cooking.

She was preceded in death by...

Dorothy M. Childers

Dorothy M. Childers

Sep 13, 2016

Dorothy M. Childers, 83, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at The Mosaic of Springfield.

Dorothy was born on March 27, 1933 in Corbin, KY the daughter of Malcolm and Roberta Henderson.

Dorothy retired from the Business Office at Memorial Medical Center after many years.  She enjoyed listening to music.

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Kathryn Krems Mccurley

Kathryn Krems Mccurley

Sep 13, 2016

Kathryn Krems McCurley, age 95, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

She was born February 19, 1921 in Springfield, Il to Walter and Ima Hancock Krems.  She married Ralph "Bud" McCurley on June 25, 1943.

Kathryn's role as mother and grandmother was her delight in life.  This is where she drew her strength...

Joyce Miller

Joyce Miller

Sep 12, 2016

Joyce Miller, 81, of Decatur, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Joyce was born on January 17, 1935 in Oelwein, IA the daughter of Frank and Alice Martin Rohrig.  She married Ralph R. Miller on December 17, 1960; he preceded her in December 23, 1999.  They had been married for 39 wonderful...

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