Obituaries

Jul 12, 2016

Wayne Martin Johnson, 86, of Springfield, formerly of Batavia, IL, where he resided for 81years, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at his daughter's home in Springfield.

Wayne was born on October 17, 1929, in Aurora, the son of Martin and Grace Johnson.

He graduated from Batavia High School in 1947 and proudly served...

Jul 9, 2016

Ted Lee James, 57, of Buffalo, died on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his home.

Ted was born on September 7, 1958 in Springfield, the son of William Lee and Katheryn Fishburn James.

He was a graduate of Lanphier High School.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, David Hibbs,...

Jul 9, 2016

Alan Paxton, 59, passed away peacefully at about 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his home in Springfield, Illinois.

Alan Ray Paxton was on born on October 11, 1956, in Carbondale, Illinois, to Doyle E. Paxton and Mary L. Hurt Paxton.

Alan attended grade school in Olney and Park Forest, Illinois.  He graduated...

Jul 9, 2016

Marshall Leon Pressler, 68, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at St. John's Hospice.

Marshall was born on January 4, 1948 in Springfield the son of Irvin and Gloria Cook Pressler.  He married Peggy VanBebber.

Marshall was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star...

Jul 6, 2016

Lois M. Creel, 78, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Prairie Village Nursing Home in Jacksonville.

Lois was born on February 25, 1938 in Spann Hill, KY the daughter of Elmer and Lydia Richardson Roberts.  She married Robert Creel; he preceded her in death.

She was a homemaker most of...

Jul 1, 2016

Mitzi Jean Drake, 61, of Illiopolis, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Life's Journey Senior Living in Taylorville.

Mitzi was born on December 31, 1954 in Beardstown, the daughter of Jerry and Rosalie Stumper Ramsey.

Mitzie worked for Franklin Life before becoming a sales representative at Macy's.  She was a member of Illiopolis...

Jun 30, 2016

Evelyn Warren Theobald, 96, of Sherman, formerly of Buffalo, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Villa Healthcare.

She was born on March 6, 1920 in Mechanicsburg the daughter of Thomas and Opal Lane.  She married Lynn S. Warren in 1938, later married Roy E. Turner and then Paul Theobald; all preceded her in death.

Jun 28, 2016

Richard A. Seitz, 65, of Springfield passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at St. John's Hospice.

Richard was born on October 15, 1950 in Springfield, the son of Steven and Grace Mazeka Seitz.

He was a professional sanitation engineer for DeLong Waste, Lake Area Disposal and Lasley's Disposal.  He also worked as a free-lance...

Jun 25, 2016

Georgia E. Cose, 85, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Auburn Nursing and Rehab.

Georgia was born on May 14, 1931 in Buffalo the daughter of Walter C. and Mary Harter Highland.

Georgia was a homemaker and a member of Sugar Creek Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 20, 2016

Richard Ray Morrow, 80, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at The Mosaic Healthcare in Springfield.

Richard was born on June 17, 1936 in Ashland, the son of Dallas and Madeline Jones Morrow.  He married Yvonne Marie Henry on September 29, 1955; she preceded him in death.

Richard was a farmer for...

Jun 16, 2016

Destini Santana Schafer, 24, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center.

Destini was born on February 3, 1992 in Springfield the daughter of Harold Schafer and Christina Brager.

She was a graduate of Petersburg High School and worked as a waitress at Cancun Restaurant.  She enjoyed camping and fishing....

Jun 15, 2016

Helen Frances Moffitt, 94, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at her residence.

Helen was born on February 25, 1922 in Decatur the daughter of Harrison and Oma Underwood Nihiser. She married Phillip J. Moffitt December 25, 1943; he preceded her in death in May 1996

She was welder on the West...

Jun 6, 2016

Kenneth D. Kirkendoll, 78, of Virginia, IL passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 at St. John's Hospital.

Kenneth was born on June 10, 1937 in Kincaid the son of Clarence "Pete" and Virginia Marie Baldon Kirkendoll.  He married Betty Powers on September 30, 1976 in Kincaid; she preceded him in death in 2009.

Kenneth...

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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