Obituaries

Jun 4, 2016

Sylvia S. Krause, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Sylvia was born June 11, 1935, in Peoria, the daughter of Earl and Anna Staub Stoecker. She married Gerald Krause June 13, 1953 in Peoria, IL.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Jean Stoecker and...

Jun 4, 2016

James H. Farley, Sr. 82, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. John's Hospice.

James was born on October 26, 1933 in Springfield the son of Jesse W. and Norvella Pope Farley.  He married Susie Akers.

He was owner and operator of Jim's Auto Salvage and then went on to own...

Jun 3, 2016

Samuel L. Hand, 74, of Pleasant Plains passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at St. John's Hospice.

He was born February 7, 1942 the son of William and Mabel Pyle Hand. He married Judy Kay Wise on January 6, 1969. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2009.

Sam was a veteran of the...

Jun 2, 2016

Frank J. LoCascio, 90, of Springfield passed away June 2, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

He was born September 13, 1925 in Chicago, IL, the son of Carmelo and Fortunata LoCascio. He married Adeline Marek who preceded him in death in 2004.

Frank was an Optometrist, a member of the Church of St. Jude in...

Jun 2, 2016

Helen Jean Dale, 94, of Illiopolis and formerly of Chicago, passed away June 2, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

She was born September 11, 1921 in Latham, IL the daughter of Charles and Lula Smith Dale.

Helen was an avid reader, enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, and loved to travel.

She was preceded in...

Jun 1, 2016

Mary J. Fagg, 76, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her home.

She was born November 29, 1939 in Springfield, IL the daughter of John H. and Nova Keen Miller. She married Bruce L. Fagg who preceded her in death in 1963.

She worked as a CNA for 59 years

Mary...

May 29, 2016

Laurene J. Wilson, 99, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Laurene was born on July 27, 1916 in Johnsonville, the daughter Omer W. and Lora Johnson Jones. She married Harry C. Wilson, Jr on January 1, 1936 in Murphysboro; he preceded her in death on February 14, 1999.

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May 28, 2016

Keith Lou Tomlin, 57, of Rochester, passed away Sat. May 28, 2016 at his home in Rochester.

He was born on January 29, 1959 in Springfield, the son of Clarence and Mary Louise Gordon Tomlin. He married Juanita Tomlin and she survives.

Keith served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a repair technician for...

May 25, 2016

Libbie Mae Cothren, 87, of Normal formerly of Rochester, passed away Wed. May 25, 2016 at Heritage Health in Normal.

She was born November 23, 1928 in Miller, Arkansas the daughter of Roy Herman Moody and Hattie Martha Bell Murphree Moody. She married E. J. (Eulas Jackson) Cothren.

Mrs. Cothren was a devoted member and...

May 24, 2016

Emma Lou Lewis, 88, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at St. John's Hospital.

Emma was born on March 4, 1928 in Glen Dean, KY the daughter of James and Vera Agnes Critchelow Hockenberry.  She married Arlie Lewis on January 25, 1944 in Harned, KY; he preceded her in death on January 21,...

May 18, 2016

John James Rupnik, 71, of Edinburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at St. John's Hospital.

John was born on November 12, 1944 in Springfield the son of John and Marian Enlow Rupnik.

John was a restaurant owner for over 50 years.  He lived in Edinburg for 37 years and ran Uncle John's Restaurant....

May 12, 2016

Mandi Rae (Simmons) Miles, 35, of Sherman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, after a courageous five year battle with cancer.

Mandi was born on August 13, 1980, in Springfield, the daughter of Gary and Angela (Lunt) Simmons. She was a 1998 graduate of Rochester...

May 12, 2016

Robert E. "Bob" Fryhoff, 91, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at St. John's Hospice.

Bob was born on December 31, 1924 in Kirksville, MO the son of Roy E. and Lona M. Rose Fryhoff.  He married Margaret H. "Peg" Rape on January 8, 1949 at Asbury Methodist Church and they have been married...

May 10, 2016

William "Bill" D. Watkins, 84, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Capitol Healthcare.

Bill was born on February 18, 1932 in Franklin the son of Elmer and Frances Winter Watkins.  He married Marcella Willis on September 23, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Pleasant Plains; she preceded him in death on April...

May 4, 2016

Lillian "Lil" Killian, of Girard passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Wednesday May 4, 2016 at Pleasant Hill Village in Girard.

Lil was born on May 9, 1928 in New Prague, Minnesota.  She was the daughter of John and Ludmila (Kraml) Pilny.  She married Joseph "Joe" Killian in 1951; he preceded her in death in 1995.

May 4, 2016

Charles Joseph Scott, 65, of Springfield, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at St. John's Hospital.

Chuck was born on February 9, 1951 in Christian County the son of Thomas E. and Antoinette Searnier Scott.

Chuck had worked at the Holiday Inn East for twenty-three years, was a resident of Rochester...

May 2, 2016

Pauline A. Rethinger, 96, of Venice, FL formerly of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Brookdale Senior living facility.

She was born on December 1, 1919 in Clarksdale, lL. She married Lawrence Rethinger; he preceded her in death on January 24, 1965.

She retired from Pillsbury Mills after 30 years as a...

May 2, 2016

Betty Gobble, 90, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at St. John's Hospice.

Betty was born on July 11, 1925 in Peoria the daughter of Enoch and Laura Jones Gilbert.  She married Raymond Gobble on August 18, 1964 in Springfield; he preceded her in death on November 4, 2006.

She was also...

Apr 30, 2016

Weldon L. Niewold, 78, of Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Weldon was born on June 13, 1937 in Lawndale the son of Errol and Frances Lockenour Niewold Sr.

He was a veteran of the Illinois National Guard.  He was a truck driver for over 30 years.  He loved...

Apr 26, 2016

Robert D. Owen, 84, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Capitol Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Robert was born in Springfield on August 9, 1931 to James and Mary (Jenkins) Owen.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Richard William Owen.

Bob graduated from Lanphier High School.  He earned...