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Luann (Richardson)  Greive

Luann (Richardson) Greive

Aug 18, 2024

LuAnn Greive, 72, of Edinburg, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. LuAnn was born in Springfield, IL. on August 9, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Nanette (George) Richardson.

She helped on her family farm where her specialties were parts runner and cook, and also worked as a bus...

Charles E Kresse

Charles E Kresse

Aug 17, 2024

Charles Eugene Kresse, 92, of Riverton, Illinois passed away on August 17, 2024.  He was born July 21, 1932, the son of Eugene and LaVeta Kresse.

Charles was a dedicated life-long local farmer.  He loved working the richest farmland in the world and loved the greatest sunrise view from his tractor seat.

Charles also shared...

Edwin E. Ridgeway

Edwin E. Ridgeway

Aug 16, 2024

Edwin E. Ridgeway, 91, of Kincaid, formerly of Mt. Auburn and Roby, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Ed was born on March 20, 1933, in Mt. Auburn, IL., the son of Luther and Josephine (Prior) Ridgeway. He married Mary Lou Powers and they shared 66 years together before her passing...

John Edward Stumper

John Edward Stumper

Aug 14, 2024

John Edward Stumper, 52, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday August 14, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center.

John was born in Springfield on July 21, 1972 the son of Donald and Evelyn Stumper.

He was a technician with Advanced Construction Group. John was someone that would do anything for anybody that needed a hand. He...

Judy A Baptist

Judy A Baptist

Aug 13, 2024

Judy A. Baptist, 78, of Springfield, IL passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Judy was born on January 18, 1946 in Springfield, IL to Kenneth and Violet (Marion) DeSoto.

She is survived by her son Stephen (Nikki) Baptist of Riverton, IL; daughter, Jessica Dunn of Springfield, IL; five grandchildren, Eric (Chloe)...

Joseph T Donovan

Joseph T Donovan

Aug 8, 2024

Joseph T. Donovan, 91, of Illiopolis, IL passed away on Thursday August 8, 2024. Joe was born in Decatur, IL on January 14, 1933 and was the son of John Paul and Mae Donovan.

Joe loved his Illiopolis community and was a devoted member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Illiopolis.

In honor of Joe's memory...

Terri Lee (Reed)  Casteel

Terri Lee (Reed) Casteel

Aug 7, 2024

Terri Lee Casteel, 62, of Illiopolis, Illinois passed away on Wednesday August 7, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Terri was born in Taylorville, Illinois on June 7, 1962 the daughter of Robert and Nancy (Anderson) Reed.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert and father-in-law, Jared Casteel.

Terri is survived by...

Crystal A Seiber

Crystal A Seiber

Aug 6, 2024

Crystal A Seiber, 66, of Springfield, Illinois passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2024.

Crystal was born in Hillsboro, Illinois on July 30, 1958 and was the daughter of Donald and Delores Seiber.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Connie.

To Crystal, family was everything. She loved being...

William Andrew Curtner

William Andrew Curtner

Aug 6, 2024

William Andrew "Andy" Curtner, 77, of Rochester, Illinois passed away on Tuesday August 6, 2024 while in the company of his family.

Andy was born in Sikeston, Missouri on August 10, 1946 and was the son of Don and Mildred Curtner.

He graduated from Stonington High School in 1965 and enlisted in the United States...

James Karsten Brown Rilying

James Karsten Brown Rilying

Jul 29, 2024

James Karsten Brown Rilying, 77, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Karsten was born on July 21, 1947, in Harrisburg, IL the son of James and Earleen (Brown) Rilying.

He married Carol Brown on August 24, 1968, at LaGrange Christian Church in LaGrange, KY.

...

Eugenia Halerewicz

Eugenia Halerewicz

Jul 21, 2024

Eugenia Halerewicz, 77, of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024.

Eugenia was born on October 20, 1946 and was the daughter of Jaroslaw and Rosalia Halerewicz.

She is survived by three brothers, John, Leon, and Edward Halerewicz as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family members.

She will...

Patricia L. "Pat" (Ferega)  Weaver

Patricia L. "Pat" (Ferega) Weaver

Jul 20, 2024

Patricia L. Weaver, 73, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Pat was born on February 10, 1951, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of Stephen and Constance (Hasten) Ferega. She married Richard "Rich" Weaver on September 21, 1974 and he survives.

Pat was a member of Rochester...

Carolyn M. (Moore)  Vinson

Carolyn M. (Moore) Vinson

Jul 20, 2024

Carolyn M. Vinson, 81, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born in Springfield, IL. on October 31, 1942, the daughter of Loren E. and Mildred G. (DeCroix) Moore. She married Charles "Tom" Vinson on April 8, 1961 and they shared 63 years together.

Carolyn was...

Steve A. Utinske

Steve A. Utinske

Jul 17, 2024

Steve A. Utinske, 48, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2024.

Steve was born in Springfield, IL on March 13, 1976 the son of Margie E. (Hohimer) Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Margie I. (Childers) Hohimer and Harvey I. Hohimer, and his aunt, Mary (Hohimer) Morrison.

...

Shirley M. (Sharp)  Mohr

Shirley M. (Sharp) Mohr

Jul 14, 2024

Shirley M. Mohr, 92, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 5:42PM at Regency Care in Springfield, IL.

Shirley was born on March 30, 1932, in Springfield, IL. the daughter of Glenn L. and Kathryn Blakely Sharp. She married Donald E. Mohr on November 21, 1953 at Stuart Street Christian Church with Reverend Russell...

Dianna May Julius

Dianna May Julius

Jul 8, 2024

Dianna May Julius, 76, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday July 8, 2024.

Dianna was born on October 15, 1947 and the daughter of Harvey and Emma Hardwick.

If you ask the people that loved and knew her, she was known as a family woman, but also as the "warden" and the "peacemaker". She...

Josephine Augusta Webster

Josephine Augusta Webster

Jul 8, 2024

Josephine A. Webster, 96, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at her home. Josephine was born on August 7, 1927, in Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Dennis and Sarah (Biggs) Diel. She married Glenn R. Webster on October 9, 1948 and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2011. Josephine attended church...

Ora William Blankenship Jr.

Ora William Blankenship Jr.

Jul 8, 2024

Ora William Blankenship Jr.  88, of New Berlin, IL passed away on July 8, 2024 at Memorial Hospital. Ora was born on June 5, 1936 in Springfield, the son of Ora and Bessie Blankenship.

Ora was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Ora began as a general contractor before starting Blankenship's Appaloosas.  This led him to establishing Free 'N...

Richard Lee Lowe Sr.

Richard Lee Lowe Sr.

Jul 7, 2024

Richard Lee Lowe Sr. passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Richard was bornin Springfield, IL on February 11, 1945.

Cremation Services are being accorded and no services are scheduled at this time.

Steven E. Yaris

Steven E. Yaris

Jul 1, 2024

Steven E. Yaris, 61, of Springfield, IL passed away on July 1, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center.

Steve was born on April 19, 1963 and was the son of Richard and Judy Yaris.

He married Amy Yaris who preceded him in death in 2021. Steve was also preceded in death by his parents and his...

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