Larry John Shoudel
Mar 12, 2026
Larry John Shoudel, age 87, of Rochester, passed away on March 12, 2026, at The Carriages in Rochester, IL.
Larry was born on August 19, 1938, in Hamilton, Indiana, the son of John William and Marie LaVerne (Kepler) Shoudel.
He married Mary Alice Shoudel on July 24, 1960, and she passed away on April 7, 2025.
Larry started his career as a Civil...
Kenneth LaVerne Ash
Mar 10, 2026
Kenneth L. Ash, 78, of Springfield, passed away on March 10, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Ken was born in Dowagiac, MI, on November 30, 1947, the son of Charles LaVern and Olive Ash. He was raised by his father and step mother, Cordelia, after Olive’s passing. He married Colette McArdle on April 21, 1975. Ken was a...
Lucy Mae Gideon
Mar 8, 2026
Lucy Mae Gideon, 89, of Roby, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Taylorville Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Lucy was born on March 1, 1937, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Mary Cook. She married Robert Eugene Gideon, on October 15, 1955, at Edinburg Christian Church in Edinburg, Illinois. Together they shared a...
James Walter Rouland
Mar 8, 2026
James Walter Rouland, 75, of Glenarm, Illinois, passed away on March 8, 2026 with family by his side after a long 3-year battle with leukemia.
James was born on December 24, 1950, in Springfield, IL, the son of Harold and Vivian (Holmes) Rouland, who were loving devoted parents. James met his wife, Janet on a blind date on May 15, 1970,...
Mary Lou McClelland
Mar 7, 2026
Mary Lou McClelland, 97, of Pawnee & Rochester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Illinois Presbyterian Home. She was born on December 27, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Eugene and Matilda (Pulliam) Remington. She married Perry W. McClelland on July 8, 1959 and he preceded her in death in 2009.
Mary Lou was raised and lived...
Seth Muir
Mar 4, 2026
Seth Muir, 35, of Buffalo, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home. Seth was born in Springfield, IL. on August 1, 1990, the son of Rex and Teresa (Lamb) Muir.
Seth is preceded in death by his grandparents, Gary and Betty Lamb, and Rex Muir Sr., and Donald Turnbull.
He is survived by his parents, Rex and Teresa; brothers,...
Marjorie Ellen Rogers
Mar 1, 2026
Marjorie Ellen Rogers, lovingly known to many as “Marge,” passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born Marjorie Green on January 11, 1930, to Henry E. Green and Vietta Mariah Green, who preceded her in death.
Marjorie grew up alongside her older brother, Sam, and older sister, Dorothy, and her younger brother, Wayne. The...
Robert William Maxwell
Feb 22, 2026
Robert W Maxwell, 76, of Rochester, passed away on Sunday February 22, 2026.
He was born on June 10, 1949, in Rushville IL to Phillip Lacy & Betty June (Kinkead) Maxwell. He married Janetta S Schuh on September 6, 1971, in Springfield, Il. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jan; one sister, Jennifer; and his two brothers...
James William Sepich
Feb 15, 2026
James William Sepich of Springfield, IL passed away on February 15, 2026.
Born in Canton, IL on July 2, 1951 to Emil and Janet Sepich. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister Martha “Marti” Bullock.
Jim is survived by his children; Jason (Shawna) Sepich, Megan (Ryan) Amerson, Sara Sepich, and Matthew Sepich.
He is survived by his 8 grandchildren Noah,...
Jack Garrett Zucco
Feb 13, 2026
Jack Zucco, 17, of Rochester, IL, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Born in Grayling, MI on October 3, 2008, Jack was the cherished son of Marc and Carrie (Garrett) Zucco. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lary Garrett.
Jack is survived by his devoted parents; his grandparents, Michael and Rebecca Zucco of Decatur and Mary Garrett of Elmwood;...
Dawn Dukes-Browning
Feb 13, 2026
Dawn D. Dukes-Browning, 63, of Riverton, Illinois, passed away on February 13, 2026.
Dawn was born on April 11, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois, to Fredie and Rozann (Howlett) Dukes. She had a true love for life and was known for her wit, stubborn streak, and generous heart. Above all, Dawn cherished her family.
Dawn loved discussing theology and was always down for...
William "Bill" Donald Marass
Feb 9, 2026
William D. “Bill” Marass, 73, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, in Springfield, Illinois.
Bill was born on April 18, 1952, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of William A. and Ellen Jane (Kells) Marass. He married Kelly Fountain and shared 42 years together, and raised three children.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He...
Georgia Ann Dillon
Feb 9, 2026
Georgia Ann Dillon, 76, of Riverton, passed away on February 9, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Georgia was born on July 1, 1949, in Rochester, the daughter of George and Flora (Fishburn) Miller. Georgia worked for the State of Illinois Public Health before retiring after 26 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Doris Miller-Sims.
Georgia is survived...
David Michael Keleher
Feb 2, 2026
David Michael Keleher, 77, of Illiopolis, Illinois, passed away on February 2, 2026.
He was born on February 4, 1948, in LaPorte, Indiana, to Frank and Geraldine Keleher. After growing up, David proudly served in the United States Navy. He later married Carolyn Knisley, with whom he shared many years.
David is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his son, William Keleher; two...
Donna Lee Smith-Reynolds
Jan 28, 2026
Donna Lee Smith-Reynolds, 84, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born March 3, 1941, in East Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Josephine (Gawthrop) McMahill. Donna married Ronald Smith Sr., who preceded her in death in 1982. She later married William “Billy” Reynolds, who preceded her in death in...
Teresa Ann Brewer
Jan 21, 2026
Teresa Ann Brewer, 69, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Teresa was born on June 15, in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Lyndal Lee and Audrey Ellen (Hainline) Brewer. She was united in marriage to Patrick Aloisius Witcik on May 27, 1978.
Teresa dedicated over 23 years of service...
Cheryl Lynn Wright
Jan 19, 2026
Cheryl L. Wright, 75, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, IL. Cheryl was born on April 18, 1950, in Nicholasville Kentucky, the daughter of Reverend Harvey and Marjorie (Chapman) Wright. She enjoyed drawing and writing poetry in her spare time.
Cheryl is preceded in death by her parents, and one brother,...
Arlene Waldmire
Jan 18, 2026
Arlene Waldmire, 83, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Arlene was born in Springfield, IL on April 2, 1942, the daughter of Willard “Boots” and Carrie Jeanette (Collins) McClanahan. She married William “Bill” Waldmire on a hot July day in 1959. Arlene owned and operated Cardinal Hill Candles...
Clifford Alan Garner
Jan 17, 2026
Clifford Alan Garner, 67, of Mechanicsburg, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Born on November 10, 1958, in Springfield, IL, he was the son of Clarence and Patricia (Hollis) Garner. Clifford was preceded in death by his father, Clarence.
He is survived by his loving mother, Patricia Garner, and his siblings: Glen (Melinda) Garner, Chris (Amy) Garner, Gary Garner, and...
Paul Edward Collins
Jan 12, 2026
Paul Edward Collins, 88, of Rochester, Illinois passed away in the company of his family on Monday January 12, 2026.
Paul was born on September 13, 1937 the son of Fredrick and Mary (Bretz) Collins.
He married Jo Ann Yeaman on November 14, 1959 in Springfield. Paul also served in the United States Navy.
Paul worked for Lincoln Land Community College for more...
