Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...