1975 Gregory J. Curry TAYLORVILLE - Gregory J. Curry, 52, of Taylorville, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Pana, after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. He was born in Springfield on Nov. 22, 1957, the son of George B. and Geraldine F. (Ridgeway) Curry. He married Maureen B. Mahan on June 27, 1992 in Taylorville. He was a journeyman roofer for Henson Robinson Co. He was a 1975 graduate of Lanphier High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Greg was a previous member of Sangamo Surf Club, vice-president of Roofers & Waterproofers Local No. 112. He was a member of Evangelical Free Church in Taylorville. Greg loved life and lived it to the fullest. Greg was interested in politics and previously served as a Democratic election judge. He loved reading books and the newspaper, especially the sports page. He was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Bears, and the Fighting Illini. He loved Nascar racing, snow skiing, and water skiing. He was a big fan of the Springfield Mile. He also loved riding his Harley-Davidson. Above all, Greg loved his wife, his family, and his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Georgene Curry; and mother-in-law, Dolores Mahan. Survivors are his wife, Maureen; a brother, Glenn Curry of Springfield; father-in-law, Wayne Mahan; brothers-in-law, Gregory and wife Barbara Mahan, William and wife Karen Mahan, David Mahan and fiancee Patti Taglioli, Evan and wife Donna Mahan; sisters-in-law, Myra Moffitt and fiance Jeff Boaden, Michelle and husband Clete Edwards, all of Taylorville; 14 nieces and nephews, one great-niece and one great-nephew. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 11 at Sutton Memorial Home, with the Rev. Jim Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow in Fraley Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = 1968 Rebecca Alstott Sasaki CHICAGO - Rebecca "Becky" Sasaki, 59, of Chicago, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at home. She was born Aug. 30, 1950, in Taylorville, the daughter of Asa and Leona Alstott. She married John Sasaki in Chicago on May 23, 1969. Surviving are her husband, John Sasaki; three daughters, Emily, Ellen and Margaret, and three grandchildren, all of Chicago; her father, Asa Alstott; two brothers, Ted (Debbie) Alstott of Springfield and Mark (fiancee, Karen) Alstott of Chatham; one sister, Sarah (Mark) Peters of Springfield; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. She was active in several community and civic organizations. A memorial service will be held in Chicago at a later date. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 1952 Mr. Charles Allin was born in Salem on Feb. 22, 1934. He was a graduate of Lanphier High School . At the time of death, Mr. Allin was employed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as manager of Public Water Supply. He was a member of the American Water Works Association, Central Lodge 71 AF&AM, Valley of Springfield AASR, and Ansar Temple. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; one son, Scott W. of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Jill Womble of Boynton Beach, Fla.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy T. Allin of Quincy; one brother, David of Quincy; two grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Bisch Memorial Home, with the Rev. Robert Hanson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 1958 Mrs. Dowllar was born in Superior, Wis., on Oct. 2, 1940, the daughter of H.J. and Margaret Ann Paulisich Rookey Sr. She married Louis A. Dowllar in 1959. A resident of Springfield since 1955, she was a 1958 graduate of Lanphier High School . She was employed by Horace Mann Insurance Companies for 12 years, later by the Illinois Department of Personnel and last as a local representative for Patient Account Services Inc. of Champaign. Surviving are her husband, Louis A.; two daughters, Margaret Dowllar, at home, and Mrs. Jerald (Linda) Kennedy of Springfield; four sons, Christopher and Richard, both of Tacoma, Wash., Edward and Anthony, both at home; one grandson; stepmother, Mrs. H.J. Rookey of Riverside, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Rose Marie Henderson of Chatham; one brother, H.J. Rookey Jr. of Riverside, Calif.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Staab Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mary A. Petrella Mrs. Mary A. (Clancy) Petrella, 79, of Springfield, formerly of Andrew, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Medical Center. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 1942 Alice Wallner CHAMPAIGN – Alice Irene Wallner, 83, of Champaign, passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at The Carle Arbours, Savoy. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at St. John Lutheran Church, 509 S. Mattis Ave., Champaign. Funeral services will be at noon on Saturday at the church. The Rev. Donald Ehlers will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy is handling arrangements. Alice was born Feb. 14, 1926, in Springfield, a daughter of Gottlieb and Martha Stevens Netznik. Survivors include one son, Michael (Maxine) Wallner of Champaign; one grandson, Alex Wallner of Champaign; and one brother, Robert (Dorothy) Netznik of Fort Wayne, Ind. She was preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters. Alice graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield. She worked as a secretary for the Illinois State Water Survey. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Champaign. She enjoyed crocheting, bicycling, and aerobics. She was also an Illini and Cubs fan. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or Provena Covenant Hospice. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 1942 Mehan CLINTON - James R. Mehan Sr., 83, of Springfield died 2:25 p.m. Sunday (April 12, 2009) in St. John’s Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Visitation was Tuesday. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, with military rites by the Navy and Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail. Memorials: Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. Send condolences: www.StaabObituary.com. James was born Nov. 14, 1925, in Chicago, the son of James F. and Helen Noel Mehan. He was a graduate of Lanphier High School and attended the University of Houston after World War II. He was a resident of Springfield for most of life, formerly of Rochester and Clinton. He worked at Sangamo Electric for more than 20 years. He managed Open Hearth Restaurant in Clinton. He retired from State of Illinois Department of Corrections in 1992. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of Clinton Presbyterian Church and former member of Third Presbyterian Church, Springfield; lifetime member of Rochester Masonic Lodge; past member of Ansar Shrine Legion of Honor Drill Team. He was an Illinois State Fair concessionaire for more than 60 years. He married Betty J. White on Aug. 25, 1948. Surviving are his wife of 60 years; children, Jay P. Mehan of Cordova, Tenn.; Janica M. (husband, Brent) Baird of Springfield; James R. "Rob" Mehan Jr. of Riverton; Jeffery N. (wife Laura) Mehan of Rochester; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Jean Porter and Mary Jo Martin, both of Springfield; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William J. Mehan. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 1942 James Mehan Sr. CLINTON - James R. Mehan Sr., 83, Springfield, formerly of Rochester and Clinton, died at 2:25 p.m. Sunday (April 12, 2009) at St. John's Hospital after lengthy illnesses. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. today at Staab Funeral Home, Springfield. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by the Navy and Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail. Visitation was Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131-3597. StaabObituary.com. He was born Nov. 14, 1925, at Chicago, son of James F. and Helen Noel Mehan. He married Betty J. White on Aug. 25, 1948. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Betty J. Mehan, Springfield; four children, Jay P. Mehan, Cordova, Tenn.; Janica M. (Brent) Baird, Springfield; James R. "Rob" Mehan Jr., Riverton; and Jeffery N. (Laura) Mehan, Rochester; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Jean Porter and Mary Jo Martin, both of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William J. Mehan. He worked at Sangamo Electric for more than 20 years. He managed Open Hearth Restaurant in Clinton and retired from State of Illinois Department of Corrections in 1992. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II. He was a member of Clinton Presbyterian Church and a former member of Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield. He was a lifetime member of Rochester Masonic Lodge and a past member of Ansar Shrine Legion of Honor drill team. He graduated from Lanphier High School and attended the University of Houston after serving with the Navy in World War II. He was an Illinois State Fair concessionaire for more than 60 years. = = = = = = = = = = = 1954 DECATUR - Earl "Big Mike" Osborne, 73, Decatur, City Motors owner, died Thursday (March 26, 2009). Memorial services: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Main Street Church of the Living God. No visitation. Arrangements by: Walker Funeral Service and Chapel. Send condolences: www.walkerfs.com. = = = = = = = = = = = Smith DECATUR - Walter H. Smith, Sr., 87, of Normal, formerly of Springfield, died at 6:10 pm Friday, March 27, 2009 at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal. His funeral will be at 11 am Wednesday (4-1-09) at Kirlin, Egan & Butler Funeral Home, Springfield. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, with military rites accorded. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday (3-31-09) at Kirlin, Egan & Butler Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association Walter was born January 29, 1922 in Springfield, the son of George H. and Nora Pearl Bryner Smith. He married Eileen G. Henderson on December 21, 1941 in Springfield. She died August 7, 2006. Surviving are a son, Walter H. (Sharon) Smith, Jr., Decatur; a daughter, Judy (Carl) Hinthorn, Towanda; five grandsons, Rodney, Bradley and Matt Smith and Ryan and Brett Hinthorn; and 4 great-granddaughters, Sydney, Gracye, Maggye and Lydia Smith. He was preceded in death by three brothers, George H. Smith, Jr., Harold J. Smith and William C. Smith; and one sister, Eileen Smith. Walter graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield and served with the Army Air Force during WWII. He was employed as a manager with A & P stores, and retired from the A & P store at the Eastland Mall in Bloomington in 1976. He later retired from Illinois State University in 1989 after twelve years of service. He was affiliated with Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Walter was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. = = = = = = = = = = = = SPRINGFIELD - William C. Alexander, 86, of Springfield died Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at St. John's Hospice. He was born Aug. 17, 1920, in Toluca, the son of Alex and Nancy Contasti Alexander. He married Oneita Padgett in 1962; she died in 1969. Mr. Alexander graduated from Lanphier High School . He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving on D-Day at Normandy beach. He was decorated with the Victory Medal, American theater ribbon, European African Middle Eastern theater ribbon with one silver battle star, three overseas service bars, one service stripe and the good conduct medal. He retired from the state Department of Agriculture, where he was a meat and poultry inspector for 27 years. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and Eagles Aerie 437. Survivors: son, William C. "Buddy" Alexander II of Springfield; stepson, Robert A. (wife, Cheryl) Parkinson of Springfield; sister, Anne M. Alexander of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, the Rev. Philip Kraft officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = Norma Jean Najim SPRINGFIELD - Norma Jean Najim, 80, of Springfield died Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Sept. 23, 1926, in Springfield, the daughter of Adeeb and Linda Habeeb Najim. Miss Najim graduated from Lanphier High School and attended Illinois State University. She, along with her brother George, co-owned the Lincoln Candy Co., which later became Najim Catalog Showroom. She served as comptroller for S.A. Barker Clothing Store, retiring in 1992. She was a volunteer at the Memorial Medical Center Gift Shop and their request line since 1994. She served with Altrusa International, holding many offices, including president of the local club, governor of District Six and international president. She was a member of Cathedral Church of St. Paul, RSVP, Smithsonian Institute, Crazy Horse Memorial of South Dakota, Friends of Memorial Medical Center, Sangamo Club, AARP, MADD, Evening Symphony Guild, Springfield Theatre Center, Order of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. She served as a Sunday school teacher at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survivors: two sisters, Vivian Najim and Shirley Fenstermaker, both of Springfield; brother, Edward (wife, Cheri) Najim of Newcastle, Wyo.; six nieces; three nephews; a great-niece; a great-nephew; and several cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cathedral Church of St. Paul, the Rev. Martha Bradley officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = Perry N. Nichols JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Perry Neale Nichols, 49, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at his home. He was born March 14, 1957, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Ronald Lee Nichols and Peggy Ann Leathers Lahmeyer. Mr. Nichols graduated from Lanphier High School in 1975. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a self-employed carpet layer and had worked on shrimp boats. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors: mother, Peggy Ann Leathers Lahmeyer of Springfield; father, Ronald Lee Nicholas of Springfield; brother, Kevin Lee Nichols of Jacksonville, Fla.; and an aunt. Cremation rites will be accorded. Graveside services: Camp Butler National Cemetery at a later date. = = = = = = = = = = = Betty J. Phillips PETERSBURG - Betty J. Phillips, 75, of Petersburg, formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, at her home. She was born Sept. 28, 1931, in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas "Orville" and Annetta Nokes Turley. She married William R. Phillips Sr. in 1952; he died in 1977. Mrs. Phillips graduated from Lanphier High School . She was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio. She retired from the Illinois Commerce Commission and then was a receptionist for Bisch and Son Funeral Home. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 32 and VFW Post 755. She was involved in the Springfield Youth Hockey Association and the Springfield Kings and was awarded the Mother of the Year Award in 1969. She was a former member the Mariama Club, Kings Daughters and Island Bay Yacht Club. Survivors: two sons, William R. "Billy" Phillips Jr. and John A. Phillips; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Turley of Springfield and James Turley of Kewanee; and two sisters, Annetta "Babe" Books of Petersburg and Christine Turner of Chatham. A private family graveside service was held Feb. 5 in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Bisch and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Diane M. Davis SPRINGFIELD - Diane Marie Commer Davis, 45, of Springfield died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Oct. 5, 1961, in Jackson, Tenn., the daughter of Joe and Martha Ann Commer Sr. She married Nathaniel Davis in 1993; he preceded her in death. Mrs. Davis graduated from Lanphier High School and was a homemaker. Survivors: three sons, Scott, Demetrius A. and DeMarcus A. Commer, all of Springfield; daughter, Martha R. Commer of Springfield; nine grandchildren; mother, Martha A. Commer of Springfield; three brothers, Joe Commer Jr., Jeffrey (wife, Dorothy) and James Commer, all of Springfield; sister, Mary Ann Commer of Springfield; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: noon Monday, James D. Memorial Chapel, the Rev. T. Ray McJunkin officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Bill Nation SPRINGFIELD - Bill Nation, 37, of Springfield died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at his home. He was born Aug. 8, 1969, in Springfield, the son of William Taylor and Paulette L. Ozellis Nation. Mr. Nation graduated from Lanphier High School . He was a technician at Jiffy Lube. He was a member of the United States Bowling Congress and the Charlie Warren League. Survivors: mother, Paula of Springfield; father, William of Wisconsin; brother, Jason Nation of Springfield; two aunts; and companion, Tracyn Paoni of Springfield. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, Scott Brindley officiating. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = Alice L. Bressan SPRINGFIELD - Alice Louise Bressan, 81, of Springfield died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1925, in Springfield, the daughter of Bert and Helen Radcliffe Bringle. She married Joseph J. Bressan in 1951. A son, Phillip Lee Bressan, preceded her in death. Mrs. Bressan graduated from Lanphier High School . She was a secretary at Sangamo Electric, Third Presbyterian Church and Christ Episcopal Church. Survivors: husband, Joseph; daughter, Joalice Bressan of El Paso; sister, Patricia Rexroad of Virginia Beach, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Brent Mitchell officiating. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park. = = = = = = = = = = = = Raymond E. Shean SPRINGFIELD - Raymond E. Shean, 83, of Springfield died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, at St. John's Hospital. He was born May 19, 1923, in Springfield, the son of Robert E. and Rose Meixmer Shean. He married Anna Marie Murray in 1951. Mr. Shean graduated from Lanphier High School in 1942. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He fought the Battle of the Bulge with the 76th Division and was awarded a citation for meritorious service. He retired in 1987 after eight years with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as a microfilm technician. He also had worked for Sangamo Electric Co. for 32 years as a model maker. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a volunteer Red Coat at St. John's Hospital for many years. Survivors: wife, Anna; a niece; a nephew; and several great-nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Agnes Church, the Rev. Robert Jallas officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Theresa J. Costello SPRINGFIELD - Theresa J. Costello, 75, of Springfield died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal. She was born Dec. 22, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Thomas Joseph and Mary Kathleen Murphy Tavernor. Mrs. Costello graduated from Lanphier High School and Brown's Business College. She retired as a personnel assistant with the Illinois Department of Personnel Research and Test Development. Survivors: son, John Thomas (wife, Pam) Costello of Hummels-town, Pa.; two daughters, Michele (husband, John W.) Marr of Gridley and Kathleen Benner of Bloomington; seven grandchildren; sister, Marie "Taffy" Jacaway of Kent, Wash.; three brothers, Thomas Stanley (wife, Bernadette) Tavernor of Olympia, Wash., and John "Jack" (wife, Carol) Tavernor of Girard and William "Bill" Tavernor of Girard; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Private family services: today, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, Monsignor John R. Ossola officiating. Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery, New Berlin. = = = = = = = = = = = = = Joan Stone RIVERTON - Joan Stone, 85, of Riverton died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at her home. She was born Jan. 7, 1922, in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Gatrick Roberts. She married John Leo Stone in 1945; he died in 1986. Mrs. Stone graduated from Lanphier High School and Brown's Business College. She was a retired office employee of Sears and Lexis Document Services. She was a member of Riverton Christian Church. Survivors: daughter, Sara (husband, Nelson) Fernandez of Miami; five sons, John Phillip (wife, Diana) of Springfield, James (wife, Jane), George (wife, Diane), Charles and Eric (wife, Jennifer), all of Riverton; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, John D. (wife, Norma) Roberts of Springfield and Robin E. Roberts of Temple Terrace, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. Remains will be cremated. Memorial services: 7 p.m. Monday, Riverton Christian Church, the Rev. Frank Lewis officiating. Private burial: Camp Butler Cemetery at a later date. Vancil Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Peggy J. Sidener SPRINGFIELD - Peggy J. Sidener, 78, of Springfield died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at St. John's Hospice. She was born Jan. 12, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Harry and Ruth Gutzwiller O'Neill. She married Donald Sidener in 1954. Mrs. Sidener graduated from Lanphier High School . She worked at Prudential Insurance Co. for 12 years, Sangamo Electric Co. for 15 years and for Springfield Obstetric & Gynecologic Association. She retired as a secretary and medical transcriptionist from St. John's Hospital after 15 years. She was a member of St. Aloysius Church, AARP, St. John's Retirement Club, Council of Catholic Women and Legion of Mary. Survivors: husband, Donald; two daughters, Janet (husband, James) Kramp and Donna Vogt, both of Springfield; five grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Aloysius Church, the Rev. Mark Schulte officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = Bryan J. Hodack DOWNERS GROVE - Bryan Joseph Hodack, 45, of Downers Grove, formerly of Springfield, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born Jan. 6, 1961, in Springfield, the son of Robert J. and Juanita Palmer Hodack. Mr. Hodack graduated from Lanphier High School and the School of Hospitality in Chicago. He was a chef at Villa St. Benedict and a private chef for the Carme-lites. He was of the Catholic faith. Survivors: daughter, Samantha Jo of Downers Grove; two sons, Jeremy and Mitchell Robert, both of Downers Grove; three sisters, Shannon (husband, Steve) Conrad of Morton, LuAnne (husband, Robert) Nelch of Springfield and Jo Ellen (husband, Michael) Jones of Memphis, Tenn.; stepsister, Jo Carol (husband, Doug) Smith of New York; mother, Juanita "Nita" Hodack (companion, George Parnell) of Springfield; stepmother, Nancy Hodack of Benton; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Mark A. Schulte officiating. = = = = = = = = = = = Jean B. Trello SPRINGFIELD - Jean B. Trello, 88, of Springfield died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Jan. 1, 1919, in Springfield, the daughter of Pasquale and Marie Antonacci Iocca. She married John J. Trello in 1942; he died in 1985. Mrs. Trello graduated from Lanphier High School . She was a homemaker and worked at the fa-mily grocery business, Iocca's Market. Survivors: son, John M. (wife, Paula) Trello of Springfield; three daughters, Nancy (husband, Chris) Dinardo and Carol (husband, John) Kublick, both of Springfield, and Diane (husband, Paul) Dow of Sherman; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Private family services were held at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Mark Schulte officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = John B. Watkins SPRINGFIELD - John Bryan Watkins, 48, of Springfield died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Sept. 15, 1958, in Springfield, the son of John W. and Joanne Laurinaitus Watkins. Mr. Watkins graduated from Lanphier High School . He worked in construction and was a temporary state employee for several years and was a collector for Credit Control Bureau. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors: son, Corbin Winans of Assumption; mother and stepfather, Joanne and David Lanzotti of Springfield; stepbrother, David Todd Lanzotti; a niece, nephew and uncle; several cousins; and fiancee, Michelle Winans of Assumption. Graveside services: noon Wednesday, Roselawn Memorial Park, Charles Lee officiating. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = Marjorie M. Kerasotes SPRINGFIELD - Marjorie Marie Kerasotes, 84, of Springfield died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1922, in Springfield, the daughter of Cyril and Gwen Mullen Rourke. She married George Gus Kerasotes in 1947; he died in 2001. A son, Robert Kerasotes, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Kerasotes graduated from Lanphier High School . She was a member of St. Anthony's Hellenic Orthodox Church and Illini Country Club. Survivors: daughter, Beth Kerasotes of Duck River, Tenn.; brother, Conrad (wife, Lenore) Rourke of Jacksonville; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Anthony's Hellenic Orthodox Church, the Rev. Anthony G. Tzortzis officiating. Interment: Oak Ridge Cemetery. Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = Patricia L. Vicari SPRINGFIELD - Patricia L. Vicari, 75, of Springfield died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006, at St. John's Hospital. She was born March 17, 1931, in Springfield, the daughter of Albert F. and Eleanore Sims Schmitt. She married Joseph Vicari in 1967; he died in 2002. Mrs. Vicari graduated from Lanphier High School . She worked at St. John's Hospital as a surgical nurse and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church. Survivors: four daughters, Angela (husband, Todd) Donalson of Bloomington, Mary (husband, Phil) Vicari-Endres of Sherman and Karen (husband, Bill) Cearlock and Joann Vicari, both of Springfield; five grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Joseph's Church, Monsignor Thomas Holinga officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = Mary McCloughan SPRINGFIELD - Mary "Peg" McCloughan, 68, of Springfield died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, at her home. She was born Oct. 23, 1938, in Springfield, the daughter of Sam and Frances P. Menendez LaFura. She married Langham "Mac" McCloughan in 1959 in Springfield. Mrs. McCloughan graduated from Lanphier High School and the secretarial program at Brown's Business College. She worked in the accounting department for the past 35 years at The State Journal-Register. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors: husband, Mac; four sons, Curt (wife, Melody) McCloughan of Spaulding, Mike (wife, Maria) McCloughan of Riverton and Kevin (wife, Johnna) and Craig McCloughan, both of Springfield; two daughters, Lana McCloughan-Herrera (husband, Paul Herrera) of Springfield and Kim (husband, Greg) Stephens of Dawson; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Tina (husband, Albert) Flagg of Springfield; two nieces; three great-nephews; an uncle; and several aunts and cousins. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Michael Haag officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = Ruth Ann Werner SPRINGFIELD - Ruth Ann Werner, 68, of Springfield died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at her home. She was born March 16, 1938, in Springfield, the daughter of John W. and Alma Steven Werner. Miss Werner graduated from Lanphier High School in 1955. She retired as a supervisor of a clinical radiologist in 1994. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where she served on the board of finance, endowment committee and as assistant financial secretary, was a charter member of the bell choir and coordinator for Thrivent Financial and taught Sunday school . Survivors: several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Rev. Darrell L. Debowey officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. Bisch and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Dorothy L. Pepper NEW BERLIN - Dorothy Louise Pepper, 61, of New Berlin died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Feb. 26, 1945, in Springfield, the daughter of Chester A. and Dorothy R. Wester. Mrs. Pepper graduated from Lanphier High School . She retired as a motor fuel tax clerk from the Illinois Department of Revenue. Survivors: sister, Pat Halberstadt of Springfield, two nephews, five great-nephews, an uncle and several cousins. No services are planned. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Beverly J. Griffin SPRINGFIELD - Beverly J. Griffin, 68, of Springfield died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at St. John's Hospice of ALS. She was born Feb. 13, 1938, in Springfield, the daughter of Clara and Bucky Snape. She married James "Butch" Griffin in 1955. A son, Kelly Griffin, preceded her in death. Mrs. Griffin attended Lanphier High School . Survivors: husband, James; two sons, Jim (wife, Cyndi) Griffin of Auburn and Michael (wife, Cyndi) Griffin of Springfield; daughter, Peggy Griffin (companion, Fred Williams) of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; a great-grandchild; three step-great-grandchildren; and sister, Peggy Gulotta of Edwards, Mo. Cremation was accorded by Springfield Crematory. Memorial services: noon Saturday, Trinity School . Ellinger-Kunz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Beverly J. Griffin SPRINGFIELD - Beverly J. Griffin, 68, of Springfield died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, at St. John's Hospice of ALS. She was born Feb. 13, 1938, in Springfield, the daughter of Clara and Bucky Snape. She married James "Butch" Griffin in 1955. A son, Kelly Griffin, preceded her in death. Mrs. Griffin attended Lanphier High School . Survivors: husband, James; two sons, Jim (wife, Cyndi) Griffin of Auburn and Michael (wife, Cyndi) Griffin of Springfield; daughter, Peggy Griffin (companion, Fred Williams) of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; a great-grandchild; three step-great-grandchildren; and sister, Peggy Gulotta of Edwards, Mo. Cremation was accorded by Springfield Crematory. Memorial services: noon today, Trinity School . Ellinger-Kunz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Edmond J. Peacher TUCSON, Ariz. - Edmond Jerome Peacher, 78, of Tucson, formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1927, in Havana, the son of Ralph and Inez Pulver Peacher. Two sons, Jeffrey Lee and John David, preceded him in death. Mr. Peacher graduated from Lanphier High School in 1947. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving for more than 20 years, and a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Tucson for 20 years. He was a member of Elks Lodge 385. Survivors: two daughters, Joanne "Joey" Peacher-Wilson (husband, Robert Wilson) and Jeri McCorry, three grandchildren and a niece. Memorial services: 3 p.m. Friday, Double Tree Inn, Tucson. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Todd A. Nutt ATHENS - Todd Allen Nutt, 38, of Athens, formerly of Springfield, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Feb. 3, 1968, in Springfield, the son of Rodney and Jane Govela Nutt. Mr. Nutt was a graduate of Lanphier High School . He was a satellite dish installer for Ketterman Communications. Survivors: father, Rodney Nutt of Springfield; brother, Troy Nutt of Springfield; grandparents, Jeanette Goveia and Bill Goveia, both of Springfield; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and fiancee, Donna Schuecking of Athens. Services: noon Tuesday, Staab Funeral Home, Robert Green officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Gloria Gullo RIVERTON - Gloria "Jeanie" Gullo, 66, of Riverton died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, at St. John's Hospice. She was born Sept. 21, 1940, in Springfield, the daughter of Carl Anthony and Maxine Bennett Gullo. Miss Gullo attended Lanphier High School . She was a waitress and bartender at several restaurants, including at the State House Inn. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors: three daughters, Amy (husband, Ron) Barnes of Lincoln, Wendy Saltsman of Springfield and Kathy Bandy of Decatur; son, Kenny Gullo of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; mother, Maxine of Springfield; three brothers, John Gullo of Las Vegas, Harry (wife, Rita) Gill of Springfield and Mark Gill of Riverton; an uncle; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oak Hill Cemetery, Monsignor Thomas P. Holinga, VF, officiating. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Henry Waters Jr. SPRINGFIELD - Henry "Hank" Waters Jr., 39, of Springfield died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, at his home. He was born Oct. 15, 1967, in Rockford, the son of Betty L. Waters and Henry Waters Sr. Mr. Waters graduated from Lanphier High School in 1985 and attended Illinois State University. He was an independent drywall installer. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and was a Junior League football coach. Survivors: two daughters, Taryne and Reagan Waters, both of Springfield; mother, Betty of Springfield; father, Henry of Oklahoma City, Okla.; brother, Cavin Waters of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: noon Monday, Union Baptist Church, the Rev. T. Ray McJunkins officiating. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery. James D. Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = James L. Jackson Jr. SPRINGFIELD - James L. "Larry" Jackson Jr., 52, of Springfield died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at St. John's Hospice. He was born March 8, 1954, in Springfield, the son of James L. and Clara Pitt Jackson Sr. Mr. Jackson graduated from Lanphier High School in 1973. He worked for Doran Wholesale Florist for 14 years. Survivors: son, Tyler Jackson of Springfield; daughter, Rachel L. Jackson of Springfield; mother, Clara of Springfield; three brothers, Patrick (wife, Mary), Michael (wife, Cheryl) and Kenneth Jackson, all of Springfield; sister, Holly (husband, Darrell) Powell of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Joe Grant officiating. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Rusty Clark ATLANTA - Rusty Clark, 48, of Atlanta, formerly of Springfield, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at his home. He was born Sept. 21, 1958, in Springfield, the son of Vern and Nancy J. Bartolomucci Clark Sr. He married Lisa Finch in 1977 in Springfield. Mr. Clark graduated from Lanphier High School and Georgia Institute of Technology. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving for four years, including two years in Japan. He was director of engineering for National Envelope Co. for 26 years. Survivors: wife, Lisa; son, Joshua Clark of Georgia; parents, Vern and Nancy of Lilburn, Ga.; two sisters, Cathy (husband, Scott) O'Grady of Minnesota and Carol Clark of Lilburn; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Friday, Chandlerville Cemetery, Luke Shores officiating. Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Mark D. Lewis SPRINGFIELD - Mark David Lewis, 36, of Springfield died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, at his home. He was born April 11, 1970, in Springfield, the son of Gary and Roseann Crifasi Lewis. Mr. Lewis graduated from Lanphier High School . He was an assistant supervisor for Physicians Group Associates for the past nine years. Survivors: sister, Jennifer (husband, Michael) Preston of Springfield; father, Gary of Springfield; mother, Roseann Painter of Springfield; grandparents, Anthony and Mary Crifasi of Springfield; and an aunt, uncle, nephew and cousin. Services: 6 p.m. Monday, Staab Funeral Home, Chaplin Marty Nagel officiating. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Nancy L. Williams SPRINGFIELD - Nancy L. Williams, 64, of Springfield died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Dec. 29, 1941, in Marshall, Mo., the daughter of John and Rozalla Griffiths Burnside. She married Robert "Curly" Williams in 1964 in Springfield. Mrs. Williams attended Lanphier High School and Lincoln Land Community College. She retired as a teacher and cook from Little Angels Day Care in 2006. Survivors: husband, Robert; four daughters, Sheryl (husband, Mike) Bartley, Tammy (husband, Tom) Lewis, Robin (husband, Greg) Jacaway and Brenda (husband, Vernon) Skenandore, all of Springfield; and six grandchildren. Cremation was accorded by Springfield Crematory. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, the Rev. Julia Melgreen officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. Ellinger-Kunz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Randy R. Chevalier SPRINGFIELD - Randy R. Chevalier, 57, of Springfield died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at St. John's Hospice. He was born Dec. 12, 1948, in Springfield, the son of Rene and Julianna Kohlrus Chevalier. He married Donna Jane Morrow in 1972 in Springfield. Mr. Chevalier graduated from Lanphier High School and Lincoln Land Community College and earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Sangamon State University. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from Ameren-CIPS in 2003 after 32 years and worked part time for Bunn Corp. He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Auburn VFW Post 8157 and Knights of Columbus Council 4175. He served as an Illinois High Schools Association football official for 19 years. Survivors: wife, Jane; two daughters, Stephanie (husband, Kevin) Anguish and Stacy (husband, Bobby) Estes, both of Springfield; three grandsons; father, Rene of Springfield; four brothers, Danny (wife, Mary Anne) Chevalier of Springfield, Terry (wife, Bonnie) Chevalier of Divernon, Rick (wife, Diane) Chevalier of Langleyville and Rod (wife, Lisa) Chevalier of Carlinville; sister, Renee Chevalier of Springfield; nine nieces; seven nephews; and many cousins. Funeral Mass: 11:30 a.m. Friday, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, the Rev. Richard Chiola officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Herbert T. Partain SPRINGFIELD - Herbert T. Partain, 86, of Springfield died Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at his home. He was born Aug. 1, 1920, in Elberton, Ga., the son of Cade Partain and Elizabeth LeFavor. He married Catherine L. Springer in 1946. Mr. Partain graduated from Lanphier High School . He was a tool and die maker for City Water, Light and Power. He was a member of Christ the King Church, where he formerly served as head usher. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Europe and received a Silver Star Medal and two bronze stars and two Purple Heart Medals. He served 27 years in the reserves with the 303rd Ordinance Ammo Group in Springfield and was treasurer of Springfield Chapter 39 of the ROA. He retired in 1973 with the rank of captain and was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Abe Lincoln Gun Club. Survivors: wife, Catherine; daughter, Gail (husband, Douglas) Storm of Wausau, Wis.; son, Gary Partain of Grapevine, Texas; and two grandchildren. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Christ the King Church, Monsignor David Lantz officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Wesley T. Shivers LOS ANGELES - Wesley Thomas Shivers, 42, of Los Angeles, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at Sherman Oaks Hospital. He was born Dec. 31, 1963, in Springfield, the son of David and Helen Shivers. Mr. Shivers graduated from Lanphier High School in 1981 and earned a certified hypnotherapist degree in Los Angeles. Survivors: father, David of Springfield; two sisters, Teri A. Irwin of Springfield and Hollylee (husband, Mike) Turnbull of Sherman; three nieces; two nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation was accorded by Neptune Society in Burbank, Calif. Memorial services will be held at a later date. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Eileen G. Smith NORMAL - Eileen G. Smith, 83, of Normal, formerly of Springfield, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2006, at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal. She was born Jan. 20, 1923, in Sherman, the daughter of Joseph and Agnes Garrison Henderson. She married Walter H. Smith in 1941 in Springfield. Mrs. Smith graduated from Lanphier High School . She was a member of Third Presbyterian Church. Survivors: husband, Walter; son, Walter H. (wife, Sharon) Smith Jr. of Decatur; daughter, Judy (husband, Carl) Hinthorn of Towanda; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sister, Thelma Furrow of Springfield; and two brothers, Joseph (wife, Rose Mary) Henderson and Donald Robert Henderson, both of Springfield. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Brent Mitchell officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = D. Velma McKenzie FLORA - D. Velma Smith McKenzie, 80, of Flora, formerly of Springfield and Williamsville, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, in Flora. She was born Dec. 24, 1925, in Colorado, the daughter of Henry Arthur and Belle Bates. She married John R. Smith in 1943; he died in 1966. Mrs. McKenzie graduated from Lanphier High School . She was a telephone operator for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. and the state of Illinois, retiring in 1991. She was a member of the Sweet Adeline Chorus. Survivors: two daughters, Linda (husband, James) Brissenden of Effingham and Stacy Smith of Waverly; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; a niece; and companion, John Woodrum of Williamsville. Cremation was accorded, and no services will be held. Burial: Auburn Cemetery. Frank and Bright Funeral Home in Flora is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = George E. Russell HORSESHOE BEND, Ark. - George Edwin Russell, 76, of Horseshoe Bend, formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home, Ark. He was born April 10, 1930, in Springfield, the son of Samuel George and Grace Elizabeth Bickes Russell. His first wife, Beverly, and daughter, Rhonda Russell, preceded him in death. Mr. Russell graduated from Lanphier High School in 1948. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a Free Mason and a member of Tyrian Lodge 333, Land of Lincoln Barber Shop Chorus, Happynotes Barber Shop Quartet and, for 35 years, the Barber Shop Harmony Society, all in Springfield. He formerly served as choir director at Elliott Avenue Baptist Church. He was a member of Horseshoe Bend Kiwanis Club, Turkey Mountain Golf Course in Horseshoe Bend, Horseshoe Bend Blender Chorus and Horseshoe Bend Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Sue; son, Dennis (wife, Linda) Russell of Springfield; daughter, Tracey Blackburn (fiance, Jeff Berry) of Springfield; three stepdaughters, Susan Thillen of Argyle, Texas, Sally Cisco of St. Charles, Mo., and Sharon Robards of Fisk, Mo.; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Alan Russell of Green Bay, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday at United Methodist Church in Horseshoe Bend. Committal services: 1 p.m. Monday, Oak Ridge Cemetery. Horseshoe Bend Memorial Cha-pel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Bennie C. Williams SPRINGFIELD - Bennie Christopher Williams, 37, of Springfield died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born June 10, 1969, in Springfield, the son of Willie and Hattie Collins Williams. He married Rebecca Lee Arms in 1997 in Springfield. Mr. Williams graduated from Lanphier High School . He was employed for four years with the Laborers Local 477. He attended the West Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses. Survivors: wife, Rebecca; two sons, Sevyon Kalel Williams of Springfield and Marcus Williams of Mississippi; father, Willie (wife, Priscilla) Williams of Springfield; two brothers, James Jackson of Oregon and Willias Williams of Springfield; two sisters, Sarah Jackson of Georgia and Latoya Brazwell of Springfield; stepbrother, Lendell Eubanks of California; two stepsisters, Tamaria Eubanks of Texas and Shawanda Eubanks of Mississippi; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation was accorded by the Cremation Tribute center. Memorial services: 5 p.m. Sunday, Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, Gary Spencer officiating. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Gary W. Bramblett SPRINGFIELD - Gary William "Billy" Bramblett, 21, of Springfield died Saturday, June 10, 2006, at St. John's Hospital. He was born March 23, 1985, in Miami, the son of Gary Lee and Mary M. White Bramblett. Mr. Bramblett attended Lanphier High School . He was a construction worker. Survivors: mother, Mary Bramblett of Springfield; father and stepmother, Gary and Cindy Bramblett of Springfield; brother, Bobby Bramblett of Springfield; two sisters, Missy Bramblett of Jacksonville and Rosie Bramblett of Springfield; two stepbrothers, Bryan and Jamie (wife, Heather) Kaylor, both of Springfield; grandparents, Glenn and Shirley Bramblett of Springfield; a niece; three nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, Dr. Mark Estrop officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Lamon J. White SPRINGFIELD - Lamon J. White, 28, of Springfield died Monday, May 29, 2006, at his home. He was born April 6, 1978, in Springfield, the son of Lenora Criss and Julius White Jr. Mr. White attended Lanphier High School and was a Boy Scout. Survivors: mother, Lenora; stepfather, Albert Criss; father, Julius; two grandmothers, Joyce C. Green-Whaley and Bertha White; three brothers, Tolando Allen, Leonardo White and his twin, Ramon J. White; and four sisters, Crystal Allen, Sapphire and Emerald White and Midiamond Criss. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, James D. Memorial Chapel. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = John D. Meyer ATLANTA, Ga. - John David Meyer, 59, of Atlanta, formerly of Springfield, died Friday, March 17, 2006, at his home. He was born Oct. 25, 1946, in Jacksonville, the son of Harry C. and LuElla Meyer. Mr. Meyer graduated from Lanphier High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois College in Jacksonville. He formerly served as chapter president of American Guild of Patient Account Managers. Survivors: two daughters, Laura (husband, Chris) Phillips of McDonough, Ga., and Amy Meyer (husband, David) Burns of Atlanta; a grandson; three brothers, Harry (wife, Linda) Meyer of Hillsboro, Steve (wife, Darla) Meyer of Springfield and Tom (wife, LuAnn) Meyer of Sherman; four nephews; three nieces; a great-niece; partner, Myles Hassler of Atlanta; and former wife, Mary Ann (husband, Dean) Fenley of Decatur, Ga. Cremation will be accorded. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Atlanta. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Joyce E. Etherton SPRINGFIELD - Joyce E. Etherton, 78, of Springfield died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at her home. She was born May 3, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Charles and Sophie Boehmer Page. She married James C. Etherton in 1972; he died in 2005. Mrs. Etherton graduated from Lanphier High School . She was a clerk for the Illinois Department of Revenue. She was a member of the Springfield Art Association and Church of the Little Flower, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild. Survivors: son, Michael James (wife, Elizabeth) Thetford of Springfield; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two nieces; and three nephews. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, Church of the Little Flower, the Rev. Steven Janoski officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = William P. Harvill QUINCY - William P. "Bill" Harvill Sr., 81, of Quincy, formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy. He was born Oct. 2, 1924, in Springfield, the son of Lester Lloyd and Ellen Louise Heavner Harvill Sr. He married Rose Marie Ryan in 1946. Mr. Harvill graduated from Lanphier High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. He retired as a supervisor from Pegwill Packing Co. after many years. He was a life member and past commander of AMVETS Post 257, a life member of VFW Post 10302 and a member of the 3rd Division Rifleman Association. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors: wife, Rose Marie; daughter, Sue Mari of Springfield; son, William P. "Bill" Harvill Jr. of Racine, Wis.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jean (husband, Art) Spiegel of Springfield, Pat Patton of Haughton, La., and Della Holley of Bossier City, La.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, Art Spiegel officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = William P. Harvill QUINCY - William P. "Bill" Harvill Sr., 81, of Quincy, formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy. He was born Oct. 2, 1924, in Springfield, the son of Lester Lloyd and Ellen Louise Heavner Sr. He married Rose Marie Ryan in 1946. He graduated from Lanphier High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1943-45. He retired from Pegwill Packing Co. as a supervisor after many years. He was a life member and past commander of the AMVETS Post 257, a life member of the VFW Post 10302 and a member of the 3rd Division Rifleman Association. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors: wife, Rose Marie; daughter, Sue Marie of Springfield; son, William P. "Bill" Harvill Jr. of Racine, Wis.; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Jean (husband, Art) Spiegel of Springfield, Pat Patton of Haughton, La., and Della Holley of Bossier City, La.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, Art Spiegel officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Veronica Hayes SPRINGFIELD - Veronica "Vicki" Hayes, 49, of Springfield died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at St. John's Hospital. She was born May 29, 1956, in Springfield, the daughter of Samuel and Bonnie Marconi Falzone. She married Russ Hayes in 1978 in Springfield. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandi Jo Hayes, in 2004. Mrs. Hayes was a 1974 graduate of Lanphier High School . She was the assistant to the director of the Vehicle Services Department at the secretary of state's office for seven years. She also had been employed by Weight Watchers and CDS. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Russ; son, Chad Hayes of Springfield; parents, Samuel and Bonnie of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Steve Janoski officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Bruce W. Richards SPRINGFIELD - Bruce W. "Pally" Richards, 72, of Springfield died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 4, 1933, in Springfield, the son of Oliver Brewster and Annie Walker Rich-ards. Mr. Richards graduated from Lanphier High School . He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1949 to 1953. He worked at Sangamo Electric Co. and served on the Springfield Building and Zoning Commission in 1968. He retired as a captain from the Springfield Fire Department and from the Illinois Department of Revenue. He coached baseball for more than 50 years, including serving as an assistant baseball coach at Lincoln Land Community College for 27 years. He was a member of Ansar Shrine, Scottish Rite, Masonic Temple 3, American Legion, Firefighters Local 37, National Baseball Coaches Association and Rabbit Rowe Club. Survivors: seven sons, Bruce D. Richards of Dallas and Robin, Shayne, Daniel, Greg, William and Brian Richards, all of Springfield; two daughters, Leigh Ann Breuning of Peru and Amy Richards of New Braunfels, Texas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Bob (wife, Bettie) Richards of Bowling Green, Ky.; two sisters, Carol (husband, Bob) Bortmess of Mount Sterling and Sandy Reed of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Brent Mitchell officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = Lola I. Stewart SPRINGFIELD - Lola Irene Stewart, 77, of Springfield died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, at St. John's Hospice. She was born Sept. 29, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Celsus Edward and Esther Evelyn Hood Dorworth. She married Clyde R. "Dell" Stewart in 1948 in Springfield. Mrs. Stewart graduated from Lanphier High School in 1947. She retired from Springfield School District 186 in 1992 after 28 years and worked at Springfield Shoe Factory and Pillsbury Mills. She was a member of Third Presbyterian Church. Survivors: husband, Clyde; son, Terry A. (wife, Betty Jean) Stewart of Springfield; daughter, Deborah (husband, James) DeGraff of Springfield; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Parson of Sandwich; brother, Edward C. (wife, Phyllis) Dorworth of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 9 a.m. Friday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Brent Mitchell officiating. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Leah J. Riefler SPRINGFIELD - Leah Jean Riefler, 46, of Springfield died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, at St. John's Hospital. She was born April 26, 1959, in Springfield, the daughter of Samuel M. and Donna Wilken Combs. She married Charles E. "Chuck" Riefler in 1976 in Springfield. Mrs. Riefler graduated from Lanphier High School in 1977. She was a floral designer for Fifth Street Flowers. Survivors: husband, Charles; son, Michael (wife, Debbie) Riefler of Springfield; daughter, Andrea Riefler of Springfield; mother, Donna Combs of Springfield; brother, Doug Combs of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation will be accorded by Bisch Crematory. Memorial services: 4 p.m. Thursday, Bisch Funeral Home West. = = = = = = = = = = = James H. Vost SPRINGFIELD - James Henry Vost, 79, of Springfield died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born April 8, 1926, in Springfield, the son of James Henry and Helen Horin Vost. He married Marjorie M. Leahy in 1953 in Ashland; she died in 1999. Mr. Vost graduated from Lanphier High School in 1944. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, serving in Germany. He was a plasterer for Rhodes and Rodier. He was a former member of Knights of Columbus Council 4179 and member of Plasterers & Cement Masons Union Local and St. Agnes Catholic Church. Survivors: two sons, Kevin (wife, Kathy) and Jamie (wife, Karen) Vost, both of Springfield; daughter, Kelly Vost-Lock of Springfield; five grandsons; brother, Tom (wife, Brenda) Vost of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services: noon Friday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert J. Jallas officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = Michael S. Netznik SPRINGFIELD - Michael S. Netznik, 61, of Springfield died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at his home. He was born April 23, 1944, in Springfield, the son of Ernest and Margaret "Aggie" Klein Netznik. Mr. Netznik graduated from Lanphier High School and earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Southern Illinois University. He retired from selling advertising for The State Journal-Register in 1998. Survivors: two daughters, Christine Netznik of Springfield and Stephanie (husband, Brett) Baptist of Jacksonville; a grandson; two uncles; and several cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Merrill E. Collins SPRINGFIELD - Merrill Edward Collins, 68, of Springfield died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, at St. John's Hospital. He was born April 13, 1937, in Springfield, the son of Frank and Marie Eddington Collins. Mr. Collins graduated from Lanphier High School . He worked for H.P. Smith Wholesale Co. for 12 years. Survivors: son, Gregory Edward Collins of Bel Air, Calif.; and sister, Nancy Sherman of Fort Myers, Fla. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services by Bisch Crematory. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Rose M. Marsh SPRINGFIELD - Rose Marie Marsh, 76, of Springfield died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Sept. 13, 1929, in Springfield, the daughter of Anthony and Mary Ruffo Rockford. She married John Marsh in 1956; he died in 1979. Mrs. Marsh graduated from Lanphier High School . She was a licensed real estate agent and broker for 20 years in Houston and retired from the Illinois judicial system in 1997. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Survivors: daughter, Jennifer Martinez of Charlotte, N.C.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Grace Petrilli of Springfield and Monica Mitchell of New York City; brother, Joseph (wife, Judy) Rockford of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services will be held. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = Charles D. Skaggs SPRINGFIELD - Charles Dean Skaggs, 70, of Springfield died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1935, in Petersburg, the son of Robert and Anna Mary Carlile Skaggs. He married Barbara Surgis in 1953 in Petersburg. Mr. Skaggs attended Lanphier High School and earned a doctor of motors degree and the Carter Training Institute diploma in 1958. He worked for A-1 Lock Service and formerly owned Lincoln Land Lock Service and Chuck's Conoco Service. He retired from Sears, Roebuck and Co. after 25 years. Survivors: wife, Barbara; five sons, Daniel (wife, Penny) Skaggs, Barry Skaggs (companion, Debbie) and Todd Skaggs, all of Springfield, and Michael Skaggs (companion, Kathy) and Glen (wife, Pam) Skaggs, both of Chatham; five daughters, Hope (husband, Tom) Vicari and Karen Grafton (companion, Jenny), both of Springfield, Pamela (husband, Harry) Stark of Edinburg, Maria Skaggs of Pana and Andrea (husband, Dan) Farrow of Pennsylvania; 32 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Louise Miller of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel, Rev. Michael B. Haag officiating. Interment: Bethel Cemetery, Pleasant Plains. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Ronald C. Beatty DECATUR - Ronald Casson Beatty, 72, of Decatur, formerly of Englewood, Fla., and Springfield, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. He was born Oct. 4, 1933, in Springfield, the son of Meredith and Berneice Bruning Beatty. He married Marjorie Kruger in 1952. Mr. Beatty attended Springfield High School for three years and graduated from Lanphier High School in 1951. He attended Springfield Junior College to study computers and business. He was a U.S. Air Force Reserves veteran, serving during the Korean War from 1951-53. He worked at Allis-Chalmers. He was a systems analyst at Pillsbury Mills in Springfield and later transferred to Minneapolis. He then worked for International Milling in Valencia, Venezuela, and later for Ralston Purina and in the garment industry in Collinsville. After retiring, he was the manager of Englewood Beach Place for eight years and worked for Nielsen Media Research. He was of the Lutheran faith. Survivors: wife, Marjorie; daughter, Laura (husband, Kristopher) Pearson of Decatur; four sons, Ronald (wife, Julie Murray) Beatty of Hillsboro, Steven (wife, Christine) Beatty of Chesterfield, Mo., Brian Beatty of Decatur and Gregg (wife, Raydene Dill) Beatty of Mount Zion; 14 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert L. Bruer officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Yvonne Carter SPRINGFIELD - Yvonne Carter, 66, of Springfield died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born Oct. 24, 1939, in New York City, the daughter of William and Alta Lansky. She married Herbert Patrick Carter; he died in 1985. Mrs. Carter was a 1957 graduate of Lanphier High School and attended the University of Illinois. She was employed by Shop 'n Save on Dirksen Parkway for many years. She was past president of the Brookside Village Homeowners Association and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Survivors: two sons, Michael (wife, Lynn) Carter of New Berlin and George Carter of Springfield; stepsister, Karen Mach of Florida; stepbrother, Bill Basinger of Florida; and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel, the Rev. David Nicholson officiating. Burial; Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Charles A. Sattler SPRINGFIELD - Charles Alfred Sattler, 70, of Springfield died Monday, Nov. 7, 2005, at his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1935, in Springfield, the son of Alfred and Eva Purvis Sattler. He married Mary Ellen Wainwright in 1963. A son, Robert Sattler, preceded him in death. Mr. Sattler graduated from Lanphier High School in 1953. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the USS Ticonderoga from 1955-57. He was a salesman for Bates Chevrolet, manager of Carl Chevrolet and general manager of Friendly Chevrolet. He acquired the Oldsmobile Cadillac dealership in 1980 and Saturn of Springfield in 1990. He was a member of Elks Lodge 158, Panther Creek Country Club, Island Bay Yacht Club, Springfield Motor Boat Club and Desert Horizon Country Club in Indian Wells, Calif. Survivors: wife, Mary Ellen; son, Charles Stephen Sattler of Springfield; sister, Jeanne Sattler of Springfield; three grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Dan Seibert officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = William B. Ross SPRINGFIELD - William Bartell Ross, 83, of Springfield died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. He was born March 22, 1922, in Colorado Springs, Colo., the son of William and Ethel Gladys Bartell Ross. He married Delores Ross; she preceded him in death. He then married Lynn Ducey. Mr. Ross graduated from Lanphier High School . He retired as a chief warrant officer from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1968 after 26 years, serving during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He also served several times on loan to the U.S. Navy for mapping operations. He later retired from the state of Illinois. He was a member of the Springfield Municipal Band from 1971 until he retired in 2004, and became its business manager in 1987. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, American Legion Post 32, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Marine Corps League and was involved in the Toys for Tots Campaign. Mayor Tim Davlin designated August 5, 2003, as Bill Ross Day. Survivors: wife, Lynn; sister, Dorris Drone of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Harry Newman officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Maurice P. Colin SPRINGFIELD - Maurice P. "Moe" Colin, 84, of Springfield died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at Senior Living. He was born Aug. 30, 1921, in Coello, the son of Victor Sr. and Adolphine Cailleaux Colin. He married Alma Jean Sexton in 1946 in Springfield; she died in 2003. Mr. Colin attended Lanphier High School . He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He received four bronze stars and a good conduct medal. He served in the Southern Philippines, Luzon, New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago campaigns and was company bugler. He was employed at Sangamo Electric Co. as a plastic molder from 1941 to 1978, retiring after 37 years. He also worked at Ursuline Convent from 1978 to 1984. He played with the Ray Cappella Orchestra and Lou Hahn Orchestra. Survivors: two brothers, Armand J. Colin of Springfield and Adolph "George" (wife, Winnie) Colin of Salisbury; five nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Donald Meehling officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Maurice P. Colin SPRINGFIELD - Maurice P. Colin, 84, of Springfield died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at Senior Living. He was born Aug. 30, 1921, in North City, the son of Victor Sr. and Adolphine Cailleaux Colin. He married Alma Jean Sexton in 1946 in Springfield; she died in 2003. Mr. Colin attended Lanphier High School . He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He received four bronze stars and a good conduct medal and served in the Southern Philippines, Luzon, New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago campaigns. He was employed at Sangamo Electric Co. as a plastic molder from 1941 to 1978, retiring after 37 years. He also worked at Ursuline Convent from 1978 to 1984. Survivors: two brothers, Armand J. Colin of Springfield and Adolph "George" (wife, Winnie) Colin of Salisbury; five nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Donald Meehling officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Charles B. Harnett SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - Charles B. "Todd" Harnett, 75, of Sevierville, formerly of Orlando, Fla., and Springfield, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at University of Tennessee Hospital. A son, Jonathan, preceded him in death. Mr. Harnett graduated from Lanphier High School in 1948. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. He was a writer and horticulturist and owned Bonsai East in Wears Valley, Tenn. Survivors: wife, Greta; daughter, Diane Pacey of Sevierville; two sons, Ronald Harnett of Parker, Colo., and David Harnett of Knoxville, Tenn.; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private family services were held in Sevierville. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Joni K. Leckrone SPRINGFIELD - Joni K. Leckrone, 51, of Springfield, formerly of Sidney, Ohio, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1954, in Decatur, the daughter of James Phillip and Dorothy Price Wiard. Mrs. Leckrone graduated from Lanphier High School in 1972. She worked at Dairy Mart and was a clerk at Speedway Convenience Store. Survivors: daughter, Dori L. Wiard of Fort Wayne, Ind.; mother, Dorothy (husband, George) Shaw of Riverton; three sisters, Toni R. (husband, William) Moleski, Tracy L. Compston and Rebecca A. Searcy, all of Springfield; an aunt; two nieces; three nephews; and several cousins. Cremation was accorded by Cremation Tribute Center. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Salisbury Baptist Church, the Rev. Kevin Curry officiating. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Gerald F. Thompson SPRINGFIELD - Gerald "Jerry" Fred Thompson, 64, of Springfield died Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at his home. He was born Dec. 14, 1940, in Springfield, the son of Fred and Allie Mumbower Thompson. He married Virginia Beard in 1998. Mr. Thompson graduated from Lanphier High School in 1958. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 137. He was a member of Unity Church and a volunteer for VNA Hospice Care of Illinois. Survivors: wife, Virginia; daughter, Amy (husband, Bobby) Moore of Argenta; stepdaughter, Stacie (husband, Dan) Nickell of Versailles, Ind.; son, Andrew (wife, Grace) Thompson of Sherman; three stepsons, Bill (wife, Cindy) Spradling of Knoxville, Tenn., Randy Spradling of Madison, Ind., and John (wife, Sonia) Anderson of Clovis, N.M.; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor (husband, Charles) Nelson of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services: noon Thursday, Unity Church, the Rev. Gerry Comstock officiating. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = Daniel E. Payne SPRINGFIELD - Daniel E. Payne, 19, of Springfield died Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at his home. He was born Feb. 18, 1986, in Springfield, the son of Erick and Sharon Harbour Payne. Mr. Payne attended Lanphier High School . Survivors: parents, Erick and Sharon of Springfield; brother, Clinton Ray Payne of Springfield; sister, Christine Chaffin of Springfield; grandparents, Emily Payne, Royetta Harbour and Willie Harbour, all of Springfield; a niece and nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel, Dr. John Charlton III officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Daniel E. Payne SPRINGFIELD - Daniel E. Payne, 19, of Springfield died Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, at his home. He was born Feb. 18, 1986, in Springfield, the son of Erick and Sharon Harbaur Payne. Mr. Payne attended Lanphier High School . Survivors: parents, Erick and Sharon of Springfield; brother, Clinton Ray Payne of Springfield; sister, Christine Chaffin of Springfield; grandparents, Emily Payne, Royetta Harbaur and Willie Harbaur, all of Springfield; a niece and nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel, Dr. John Charlton III officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Don J. Coady SPRINGFIELD - Don J. Coady, 58, of Springfield died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005, at his home. He was born Nov. 17, 1946, in Springfield, the son of Joseph and Agnes Banaitis Coady. He married Cynthia L. Hall in 1972 in Springfield. Mr. Coady graduated from Lanphier High School in 1964 and was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War. He worked for GM&O Railroad and C&IM Railroad as a dispatcher. He also served as a union steward for the American Train Dispatchers Association of America. Survivors: wife, Cynthia; three sons, Neil (fiancee, Teresa), Jason (fiancee, Elva) and Billy (fiancee, Jennie) Coady, all of Springfield; daughter, Linda Coady (partner, Janelle) of Springfield; seven grandchildren; mother, Agnes Coady of Springfield; sister, Mary Homeier of Elgin; brother, Bob (wife, Marcia) Coady of Springfield; an uncle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Chapin Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Betty A. Ritter SPRINGFIELD - Betty A. Ritter, 77, of Springfield died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at St. John's Hospice. She was born Aug. 10, 1928, in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Sophie Petkus Meiron. She married George Ritter in 1949 in Springfield; he died in 1977. Mrs. Ritter graduated from Lanphier High School . She retired from the secretary of state's office. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was involved with the Animal Protective League. Survivors: daughter, Pat Kmett of Springfield; two sons, Michael (wife, Debbie) Ritter and Edward (wife, Betty Ann) Ritter, both of Springfield; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Paul "Chuck" (wife, Tomi) Meiron of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monsignor Thomas Holinga officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Cindy L. Wolosick PALATINE - Cindy L. Wolosick, 46, of Palatine, formerly of Springfield, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at her home. She was born May 1, 1959, in Springfield, the daughter of John B. and Louise E. Raboin Wolosick. Miss Wolosick graduated from Lanphier High School and Illinois State University, earning bachelor's and master's degrees in speech pathology. She was employed by School District 15 for 21 years as a speech and language pathologist at Lake Louise Elementary School in Palatine. She also had a real estate and interior design business based in Bloomington. Survivors: parents, John B. and Louise E. Wolosick of Springfield; two brothers, Michael D. (wife, Amy) Wolosick of St. Louis and John R. (wife, Maureen) Wolosick of Marietta, Ga.; several aunts and uncles; and five nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, the Rev. Mark A. Schulte officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Marion West - TEACHER SPRINGFIELD - Marion West, 88, of Springfield died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born Sept. 6, 1916, in Mansfield, the daughter of James C. and Lou Christlieb Bedford. She married Charles W. West Jr. in 1943 in San Antonio, Texas; he preceded her in death. Mrs. West earned degrees in English and education from Illinois State University in 1936 and 1944. She taught in Ford County and, from 1943-53, in Bloomington. She was a teacher and librarian for Springfield School District 186 from 1954-72, working mostly at Lanphier High School . She served on the Lincoln Library Board of Trustees from 1961-64 and was a former member of the Vachel Lindsay Association. Survivors: two nieces, Ellen (husband, Nirmal) Chatterjee of Nevada and Vickie (husband, Bill) Krouse of Champaign; and nephew, Ron (wife, Bernice) Skinner of Dwight. Memorial services: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Bisch & Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Dr. Paul Sims officiating. Inurnment: at a later date, Oak Ridge Cemetery Abbey. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Gail P. Humphrey LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Gail Patricia Redd Humphrey, 61, of Louisville died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at her home. She was born May 15, 1944, in Springfield, the daughter of Guy Redd and Gladys Redd Herrington. She married Charles Humphrey; they later divorced. Mrs. Humphrey attended Lanphier High School and St. John's School of Nursing. She was a nurse at St. John's Hospital and retired as director of The Urban Montessori Childcare Center of Louisville. She was a member of Mount Nebo Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Pastor's Choir and Trustee Board. Survivors: two daughters, Andrea (husband, Dexter) Williams and Michelle (husband, James) Murrell, both of Louisville; three sons, Charles Jr. (wife, Markita), Kenneth and Bryant Humphrey, all of Louisville; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; mother, Gladys of Lincoln; sister, the Rev. Glenn and Mrs. Ginger Shelton of Lincoln; stepsister, Martha Gatewood of Springfield; stepbrother, Marvin Robinson of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews. G.C. Williams Funeral Home in Louisville was in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Eric M. Stuart DAWSON – Eric M. Stuart, 28, of Dawson died in an automobile accident on Sunday, June 8, 2008. Eric was born in Springfield on Jan. 24, 1980. He is survived by longtime girlfriend, Becky Lucas of Glenarm; his mother, Karen (Allen) Burget; his father, Richard (Josie) Blankenship; brothers, Philip (Cassie), Nick and sister Kara, all of Illiopolis, and Ben of Dawson; two nephews, Dustyn and Payton; niece Alayna; stepsisters and brother, Shannon, Amy, Cassie, Jenny and David; several cousins, aunts and uncles; many friends; and a grandmother, Judy Stuart of Pawnee. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond Stuart. Eric loved the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears and enjoyed NASCAR racing. He relaxed by camping, fishing and cooking out with family and friends. Eric worked as a cook for Cracker Barrel for several years and was most recently employed by the Springfield Hilton as banquet chef. He attended Lanphier High School . He will be greatly missed and always remembered. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 12, 2008, from 4 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 7 p.m. at the Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg, with the Rev. Bill Shanle officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. = = = = = = = = = = = = Robert W. Williams SPRINGFIELD – Robert W. Williams "Curly", 65, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the home of his daughter, with family by his side. One of 12 children, he was born on Nov. 10, 1942, in Springfield, the son of Lonnie Delmar Williams and Dorothy Margaret (Martin) Williams. He married Nancy L. Burnside on Sept. 5, 1964. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and two brothers, Lonnie D. Williams and Thomas H. Williams. He is survived by four daughters, Sheryl L. (husband, Mike) Bartley, Tammy S. (husband, Tom) Lewis, Robin R. (husband, Greg) Jacaway and Brenda L. (husband; Vernon) Skenadore; brothers and sisters, Betty Starkweather of Florida, Charles (wife, Joann) Williams and Mary (husband, Frank) Longoria, all of California, Cletta Craddock of Texas, Donnie Williams and Gaylon (wife, Jeri) Williams, all of Springfield, Deanie (husband, John) Kinsel of Rochester; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. He was lovingly known as "Grandpa Curly" and adored six grandchildren, Krista, Kayla, Erin, Katherine, Vernon II and Sean. As a devoted husband and father, he enjoyed his family, playing solitaire, Cubs baseball, fishing and NASCAR racing. He attended Lanphier High School and was proud to have served in the U.S. Army in Korea and was a member of the VFW Post 10302. Mr. Williams worked as an auto mechanic for Standard Oil/Amoco and Southard Auto Service for 30 years. He retired from Tuffy Auto Service in 2007. He leaves lessons of love, patience, kindness and loyalty to family and friends. In recent years he was accepted into spiritual friendship and loved many friends at Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church and to the Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis. Because of the faith, prayers and excellent medical care he was able to enjoy a blessed year. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield. The Rev. Julia Melgreen will be officiating. A private military burial will take place at a later date at Camp Butler Cemetery. Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 530 N. Fifth St., is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Robert L. Oshkeshequoam SPRINGFIELD – Mr. Robert Lynn Oshkeshequoam, "Osh," 64, died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Springfield. He was born May 6, 1943, in Springfield, a son of the Menominee Nation, to Leonard and Kathleen (Darling) Oshkeshequoam. Osh was a alumnus of Lanphier High School . He served our nation in the U.S. Marine Corps. Osh was a retired member of the Iron Workers of North America Local 46 in Springfield. Many central Illinois commercial structures owe their existence to his expertise. Bridges, smoke stacks and even the flagpole atop our state capitol was set by Osh. An avid roller skater, he was known by many who frequented the local rinks. He enjoyed perfection and found peace in nature and in his friends. As one who gave so much in life, he was a 10-gallon donor at the Central Illinois Blood Bank and an organ donor in death. Surviving are his father, Leonard Oshkeshequoam of Legend Lake, Wis., and a sister, Janice Oshkeshequoam of Springfield. Also surviving are many relatives in Wisconsin and Springfield. Of his extended family, he is survived by Joe and Darlene Lawing of Chatham; the daughters of Joe Lawing, Debbie and Barb; and by the children of Don and Darlene Brady, Pam, David, Alice, Jim and their children who knew him as Uncle Osh; the Michael and Colleen Troesch family, Michael Troesch and Sarah McCormick of Springfield; the Eigenmann family of New Berlin, Curt, Alana and their young daughter, Sierra, who knew Osh just like all of us have known him as their best buddy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen; and a niece, Theresa Kemp. Funeral services will start at 12:45 Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Bisch Funeral Home West. Pastor Chad Pickering will officiate. Visitation will be held there from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials be made to The Boys and Girls Club of America or the Central Illinois Blood Bank. You may visit his online obituary and leave condolences at www.mem.com. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Donald P. Schultz WINCHESTER – Donald P. "Don" Schultz, 69, of Winchester, formerly of Athens and Springfield, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2007, at St. John's Hospice. He was born in Springfield on Sept. 14, 1937, the son of Charles H. and Caroline Kaiser Schultz. Don married Peggy Long in 1987. He was formerly married to Jackie Burns. Mr. Schultz was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He graduated from Trinity Lutheran Grade School, Lanphier High School and the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy in Chicago. From 1959 to 1985, he was owner and operator of Metzger Pharmacy Inc. and, from 1985 to 1999, was pharmacy manager of the Department of Human Services Central Pharmacy Procurement and Repackaging facility in Lincoln. He was a former member of the City of Springfield Civil Service Commission and Illinois Pharmacy Association; charter member of Springfield Marine Bank North Bank Advisory Board; and a current member of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, Illinois State Rifle Association and Springfield Pharmacists Association. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association and the Abe Lincoln Gun Club. Surviving are his wife, Peggy of Winchester; a daughter, Linda (Devon) Birks of Pawnee; a son, Jeff (Diane) Schultz of Fort Collins, Colo.; a stepdaughter, Chris (Jake) Hohimer of Mechanicsburg; two stepsons, Mike (Angie) Long of Athens and Rick (Julie) Long of Springfield; eight grandchildren, Matt and Maggie Birks, Brittany, T.J. and Cole Long and Jeremy Baum, Caitlyn and Carly Hohimer; several stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Jackie (John) Stuemke of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Charles and Bob. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Bisch Funeral Home West. The Rev. Dr. Thomas Radtke will officiate. Visitation will be held there from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church building fund or St. John's Hospice. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = William F. Rinnus SPRINGFIELD – William F. Rinnus, 69, of Springfield died at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. William was born Sept. 6, 1937, in Springfield, the son of Fred and Marie Duda Rinnus. He married Karen Ann McQuinn at Trinity Lutheran Church on July 4, 1964. He attended Immanuel and Trinity Lutheran schools and graduated from Lanphier High School with the class of 1955. William served in the Illinois Army National Guard and was activated for duty on three occasions. William was employed at Roseberry's Service Station at Ninth Street and North Grand Avenue. He then drove for American Ambulance. He then worked as an associate at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home. He was employed at McQuinn Auto Service from 1963 to 1984 and then was employed at the Illinois Department of Transportation, retiring in 2001 after 16 years of service. After his retirement, he once again worked for Dennis and David at McQuinn Auto Service until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one daughter, Lisa A. Rinnus (fiance, Chris McCarthy) of Springfield; and many family members and friends. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. The family welcomes friends to visit for a memorial gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2007, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL 62702-1766. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Michael J. Williams MORTON - Michael "Mike" John Williams, 36, of Morton, died at 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2007, at St. John's Hospice. Mike was born Nov. 28, 1970, in Chicago, the son of John Derek and Rosemary Agnes May Williams. He married Laurie Headley on July 18, 1998, in Springfield. Mike was a 1988 graduate of Lanphier High School . He received his teaching certificate from Illinois State University and his master's in education administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Mike worked as a special education teacher at Mossville Junior High School and also coached junior high boys basketball. He was formerly employed by SASED. Mike was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the Chicago Bears, Bulls and White Sox, the Illini and Notre Dame. He enjoyed spending time with his family and playing basketball in the 3 on 3 Gus Macker Tournament. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Williams. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Williams of Morton; son, Evan Williams; daughter, Jaicie Williams; his father, John Williams of Springfield; brother, Robert John Williams of Springfield; two nieces, Isabella Headley and Ruby Headley; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation was accorded by the Cremation Tribute Center, 900 S. Sixth St. A memorial gathering will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St. Memorial ceremonies will be at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, 640 N. LaSalle, Suite 280, Chicago, IL 60610. The family of Michael "Mike" John Williams is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Thomas Paoni Jr. ROCHESTER - Thomas "Tom" Paoni Jr., 48, of Rochester died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Sept. 10, 1958, in Springfield, the son of Thomas H. and Jackie Cronister Paoni Sr. He married Mary L. Stewart in 1981 in Springfield. Two daughters and a son, Aimee, Stephanie and Thomas Matthew Paoni, preceded him in death. Mr. Paoni graduated from Lanphier High School . He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked for the state of Illinois for 22 years. Survivors: wife, Mary; son, Trevor Paoni of Rochester; father and stepmother, Thomas and Mary Paoni Sr. of Springfield; sister, Lori (husband, Joe) White of Springfield; four brothers, Ron Paoni (companion, Sherry Kapshandy) of Auburn, David (wife, Barb) and Jerald Paoni (companion, Leanne Ashcraft), both of Springfield, and Joseph Paoni of Shelby, Mont.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: noon Monday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Revs. Robert Gebhardt and Paul Rose officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Marvin C. Templeton LARGO, Fla. - Marvin Curtis Templeton, 80, of Largo, formerly of Springfield, died at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Fla. He was born Feb. 4, 1920, in Dorchester, the son of Fred and Edna Curtis Templeton. He married Eleanor Swackhamer in 1966. Mr. Templeton, a graduate of Lanphier High School , was a retired deputy director of the National Center of Health Statistics in Washington, D.C., and Raleigh, N.C. He also had worked for the Illinois Department of Vital Statistics. He was a specialist first class World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Seven Rivers Golf and Country Club and was of the Protestant faith. Survivors: wife, Eleanor; a stepson, Jerold Swackhamer of Miami; a stepdaughter, Sandra O'Keefe of Houston; four grandchildren; three sisters, Doria LaFauce and Annette Downing, both of Springfield, and Bernadine Lawler of Palm Harbor, Fla.; and five nieces and nephews. Services were held at Strickland Funeral Home in Crystal River, Fla. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Cleora M. Blum MOUNT OLIVE - Cleora Mae Blum, 75, of Mount Olive died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, at her home. She was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Springfield, the daughter of Clarence Orville and Della Mae Ingram Wylie. She married Donald Joseph Blum in 1942 in Kansas City, Mo.; he preceded her in death in 1998. Mrs. Blum, a graduate of Lanphier High School , was a homemaker and member of First Presbyterian Church in Litchfield. Survivors: a son, Johnny O. Blum of Mount Olive; five daughters, Gretchen (husband, Daniel) Schoop of Mount Olive, Sharon Patrich of Granite City, Ethel (husband, Larry) Logue of Abingdon, Donna Hancock of Galesburg and Susan (husband, Bill) Ritchie of Litchfield; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Wanda Stork of Springfield. Services: noon Friday, Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mount Olive, Dave Hallberg officiating. Burial: Mount Olive City Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Clinton J. Brown SPRINGFIELD - Clinton "Jake" Jacob Brown, 17, of Springfield died Sunday, Oct. 15 2000, at Illinois 54 in Spaulding. He was born Jan. 24, 1983, in Springfield, the son of Michael R. and Judy Ladley Brown. Clinton was a senior at Lawrence Adult Center and formerly attended Lanphier High School . He was a member of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Survivors: mother, Judy Ladley Brown of Springfield; father, Michael (wife, Michelle) Brown of Lees Summit, Mo.; grandparents, Ronald D. and Linda L. Ladley of Springfield, James I. and Bernice Brown of Kansas City, Mo., Loraine Ladley of Pleasant Plains and Jake and Eula Brown of Tallula; a sister, Kimberly M. Brown of Kansas City, Mo.; a nephew; and several aunts and uncles. Services: 7 p.m. today, Cathedral Church of St. Paul, the Very Rev. Warren Raasch officiating. Bisch Funeral Home West is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Charlotte W. Oitker SPRINGFIELD - Charlotte W. Oitker, 80, of Springfield died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2000, at St. John's Hospice. She was born Nov. 29, 1919, in Detroit, the daughter of Clarence and Cela Bux Weis. She married Robert E. Oitker in 1941; he preceded her in death in 1989. Mrs. Oitker lived in Springfield for most of her life. She was employed as a secretary at R.W. Troxell Insurance Co., retiring in 1982. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, Elks Ladies Auxiliary, Ansarette, and the first graduating class of Lanphier High School in 1933. Survivors: a son, Robert C. (wife, Sharon) Oitker of Springfield; two grandchildren; three great-grandsons; a brother, William C. (wife, Elizabeth) Weis of Springfield; three nieces; and three nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Thomas J. Casey and William Hosking officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Courtney R. Phillips SPRINGFIELD - Courtney Ranae Phillips, 16, of Springfield died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, at St. John's Hospital. She was born May 22, 1984, in Springfield, the daughter of John D. and Deborah Burns Phillips III. Miss Phillips was employed at the Nelson Center. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Lanphier High School Pon Pons and Spanish Club. Survivors: father, John D. Phillips III of Springfield; mother and stepfather, Pat and Deborah Sheedy Jr. of Springfield; grandparents, Eugene and Pat Newquist and John P. and Joan Sheedy Sr., all of Springfield, John D. Phillips Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, and Barbara Fortune of Grey, Maine; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. today, St. Joseph Church, the Rev. Patrick Render, CSV officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Peggy L. Rexroad SPRINGFIELD - Peggy Lou Rexroad, 73, of Springfield died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Dec. 18, 1926, in Springfield, the daughter of Edward T. and Ethel L. Page LaFaver. Mrs. Rexroad, a self-employed day-care provider, was a 1945 graduate of Lanphier High School . Survivors: five sons, David E. (wife, Patt) and Harold E. Rexroad Jr., both of Springfield, Thomas E. (wife, Gail) Rexroad of Dawson, Randall L. (wife, Maria) Rexroad of Cantrall and Ronald L. (wife, Sherry) Rexroad of Lewisville, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Barbara) Porter of Port Orchard, Wash., and Mrs. Mark (Rebecca) Havrilka of Sherman; 22 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services 11 a.m. Thursday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, Chaplain Russ Woolen officiating. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Esther K. Wolfson SPRINGFIELD - Esther K. Wolfson, 79, of Springfield died Monday, July 17, 2000, at St. John's Hospital. She was born July 15, 1921, in Springfield, the daughter of Phillip and Lilly Kleinman Klein. She married Leo Wolfson in 1946; he preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Wolfson, a lifelong resident of Springfield, gave private piano lessons in the Springfield area and later was comptroller for the American Heart Association, Illinois Affiliate. She was a graduate of Lanphier High School and attended Illinois Wesleyan University. She was a member of Temple Israel and Temple B'rith Sholom, where she was a member of Sisterhood and Hadassah. She also was a member of the Sangamo Club. Survivors: a son, Henry (wife, Gerri) Wolfson of Springfield; a daughter, Barbara Wolfson of Springfield; a grandchild; two brothers, Sam (wife, Peggy) Klein and H. Raymond (wife, Alyce) Klein, both of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, with Rabbi Barry Marks and Rabbi Michael Datz officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Richard I. Neill Sr. BONNE TERRE, Mo. - Richard I. Neill Sr., 59, of Bonne Terre, formerly of Springfield, died Mon., July 10, 2000, in Bonne Terre. He was born May 28, 1941, in Springfield, the son of Irving B. and Mary Evans Neill. He married Joyce A. Cox in 1994. Mr. Neill, a native of Springfield, was a project manager for Beverly Enterprises, a 1959 graduate of Lanphier High School and had attended Murray State University in Kentucky. Survivors: wife, Joyce; a daughter, Kelly (husband, Tom) Haile of Louisville, Ky.; a son, Richard I. Neill Jr. of Henderson, Ky.; two grandchildren; mother, Mary (husband, Charles) Clark of Springfield; a sister, Kathy Neill-Manker of Mountain View, Wyo.; an uncle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Roy Kramer officiating. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = David L. Jones SPRINGFIELD - David Lloyd Jones, 42, of Springfield died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at St. John's Hospice. He was born Jan. 16, 1958, in Springfield, the son of Rosa J. Jones Yates. Mr. Jones, a graduate of Lanphier High School , was a community ombudsman and also worked for Springfield Security Department of CWLP. He was a member of St. John's AME Church, a founder and board member of Springfield Sangamon County Youth Service Bureau, where he served as vice president and treasurer. Survivors: mother, Rosa J. Jones Yates; five brothers, Mark, Michael (wife, Shirley), Jerry (wife, Barbara), Robert and Bradley P. (wife, Karen) Jones, all of Springfield; two sisters, Patricia L. Jones Senor and Toni M. Jones, both of Springfield; an aunt; an uncle; seven nieces; two nephews; and several cousins. Remains are to be cremated. Memorial services: 12:30 p.m. today, W.W. White-Pettiford Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Sammy L. Hooks and the Rev. Glenn Shelton officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Louis E. Noll SPRINGFIELD - Louis E. Noll, 71, of Springfield died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at St. John's Hospice. He was born Aug. 13, 1928, in Springfield, the son of Ted and Minnie Houston Noll. He married JoEllen Patton in 1950 in Springfield. Mr. Noll was a graduate of Lanphier High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He attended the University of Illinois for one year and then graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in physical education. He was named the 1952 Most Valuable Player of the WIU football team. He later earned a master's degree from Sangamon State University. He taught for one year in Divernon before coming to work for Springfield School District 186. Most of his 38 year career was spent teaching physical education at Edison Junior High School, where he also coached the boys basketball team. He also taught for a few years at Springfield High School and retired in 1985. He moved to Georgia following his retirement and became an aide in an elementary school. He returned to Springfield in 1991 and joined the Springfield School District SCOPE Program, where he was employed until he passed away. Survivors: wife, JoEllen "Jody"; two daughters, Linda Power of Springfield and Nancy Ferega of Woodstock, Ga.; a son, Jim Noll of Malibu, Calif.; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Memorial Mass: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Arthur L. Norris SPRINGFIELD - Arthur Lee Norris, 50, of Springfield died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at St. John's Hospital emergency room. He was born Dec. 23, 1949, in Mount Sterling, Ky., the son of Manuel and Armildred Summers Norris. He married Irma J. Doss in 1969 in Springfield. Mr. Norris, a U.S. Army veteran, graduated from Lanphier High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College for two years. He was a revenue tax specialist II for the Illinois Department of Revenue for 15 years. He was a member of Brown Street Church of God in Christ, where he served as a deacon, trustee board member, superintendent of Sunday school and Sunday school teacher. He also was a Central Illinois Jurisdiction member of "Men of Distinction." Survivors: wife, Irma; a daughter, Shannon Y. Norris-Harris of Springfield; three sons, Ty LeMann (wife, Kimberly), Carlos Montrell and Travis Lee Norris, all of Springfield; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Sain of Peoria and Elizabeth (husband, Junior) Spinks and Dorothy McCreary, both of Springfield; two aunts; two uncles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Brown Street Church of God in Christ, the Rev. Wilbur Day and the Rev. Claude Farlow officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Karen E. Thomas SPRINGFIELD - Karen Elaine Thomas, 41, of Springfield died Monday, April 24, 2000, in her home. She was born Jan. 21, 1959, in Springfield, the daughter of James and Barbara Davidsmeier Thomas. Miss Thomas was a 1974 graduate of Lanphier High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. Survivors: parents, James and Barbara Thomas of Springfield; and two sisters, Catherine Longkumer of India and Laura Thomas Marlow of Springfield. Services were held Saturday, April 29, 2000, at Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert Briggs officiated. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Roy D. Taraba SPRINGFIELD - Roy Douglas Shultis Taraba, 41, of Springfield died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1958, in Fort Bragg, N.C., the son of Robert B. Shultis and Hilde Schilk. Mr. Taraba was a cook for Maverick Steak House. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, a 1977 graduate of Lanphier High School and was in the U.S. Marines form 1977-1981, where he was an airplane mechanic. Survivors: a son, J.R. of Springfield; two daughters, Holly and Tiffany of Springfield; mother, Mrs. Frank (Hilde) Strang of Springfield; a brother, Frank Taraba of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Bryan (Karin) Hodack of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Camp Butler National Cemetery. Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Richard A. Eisenkoff WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Richard Allen "Ike" Eisenkoff of Florida died Saturday, March 25, 2000, at the Veterans Hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was born June 28, 1937, in Springfield, the son of James and Bertha Eisenkoff. Mr. Eisenkoff was a graduate of Lanphier High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-60. He worked for the state of Illinois and moved to Florida in 1974. He was a well-known clarinetist and piano player in central Illinois. Survivors: a son, James Phillip Eisenkoff of Lake Park, Fla.; a daughter, Kathy Sue Redenbaugh of Champaign; a grandson; and a sister, Betty Chevalier of Lake Park, Fla. Graveside services were held on Wednesday at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Ray P. Bramlet SPRINGFIELD - Ray Patrick Bramlet, 43, of Springfield died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Oct. 28, 1956, in Springfield, the son of Edward P. Sr. and Gwen F. Steinkuehler Bramlet. Mr. Bramlet, a lifelong resident of Springfield, was co-owner of Steinkuehler License and Title Service. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's Grade School, Lanphier High School , SCI and Sangamon State University. Survivors: mother, Gwen F. Bramlet of Springfield; a brother, Edward (wife, Kim) Bramlet Jr. of Springfield; six sisters, Dr. Claire Bramlet (husband, John Senden) of Webster Groves, Mo., Janine Gregory of Las Vegas, Anne (husband, Jeff) Mullinex of Santa Rosa, Calif., Elizabeth Bramlet of Washington, D.C., Susan (husband, Rick) Lavin of Springfield and Gwen (husband, Mark) Hecker of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two aunts; an uncle; five nieces; two nephews; and several cousins. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Blessed Sacrament Church, the Rev. Bill Kessler officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Sam W. Williams - TEACHER NORMAL - Sam W. Williams, 81, of Normal died Friday, April 14, 2000, at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal. He was born May 11, 1918, in Jonesboro, La., the son of S.W. and Laura Taylor Williams. He married Jean Martin in 1941 in Orlando, Fla.; she preceded him in death in 1998. Mr. Williams was a pilot in the Army Air Corps and served in World War II and the Korean War. He graduated in 1949 from Illinois State University in Normal and received his master's degree in education. He was a longtime industrial arts teacher at Lanphier High School in Springfield. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Normal and the American Legion Louis E. Davis Post 56 in Bloomington. Survivors: a daughter, Marilee W. (Larry) Alvey of Bloomington; a son, Bart D. Williams of Normal; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington. Burial: East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Jurveneus M. Long SPRINGFIELD - Jurveneus M. "Mookey" Long, 30, of Springfield died Sunday, April 9, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Jan. 30, 1970, in Springfield, the daughter of John and Daisy Griffis Long. Miss Long was a bartender at Mac's Lounge and also worked as a sales person at Kim's Beauty Supply. She was a graduate of Lanphier High School , where she sang in the choir and played on the girls basketball team. She modeled and sang with the Gospelettes of Springfield and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors: a son, Cortez T. Jordan of Springfield; a daughter, Tierra S. Long of Springfield; parents, John and Daisy Long of Springfield; grandparents, Josephine Long of Springfield and MaeElla Gates of Houston, Miss.; two sisters, Mary (husband, Jed) Douglas of Houston, Miss., and Deborah (husband, James) Long of Hernando, Miss.; three brothers, Harry (wife, Tammy) Griffis, William Griffis and Shawn K. (wife, Florine) Brooks, all of Springfield; eight aunts; 11 uncles; two great-aunts; a great-uncle; four nieces; three nephews; and several cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, New Hope Baptist Church, the Revs. Willie J. Crawford and Jerry E. Jones officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. James D. Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = == Waleed U. Abdul-Rahim ST. LOUIS - Waleed Umar Abdul-Rahim, 34, of St. Louis, formerly of Springfield, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 15, 1966, in Springfield, the son of Wajeedah Abdul-Rahim. Mr. Abdul-Rahim was a 1985 graduate of Lanphier High School and was employed by the state. Survivors: a daughter, Aiesha; a granddaughter; mother, Wajeedah; two brothers, Omar of Springfield and Teddy of St. Louis; four sisters, Phyllis (husband, Gordan) Alcorn, Veronica (husband, Willie) Frazier and Khy, all of St. Louis, and Debra of Minneapolis; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Cunningham and Moore Funeral Home in St. Louis. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Cynthia J. Megginson - TEACHER SPRINGFIELD - Cynthia Jo McWard Megginson, 50, of Springfield, formerly of Taylorville, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Oct. 6, 1949, in Taylorville, the daughter of Judge Gail E. and Sara McWard. Mrs. Megginson had taught for Taylorville School District, where she also served as principal. She most recently taught at Lanphier High School . She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Springfield, First Presbyterian Church in Taylorville, Springfield Education Association and the National Education Association. Survivors: a daughter, Caitlin McWard Megginson of Springfield; mother, Sara Kathryn McWard of Taylorville; two sisters, Sharon A. (husband, Charles) Lowe and Linda M. (husband, Richard) Rakers, both of Springfield; a nephew; and two nieces. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Connolly-McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville, the Rev. Gordon McLean officiating. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = William E. Sprouse Jr. SPRINGFIELD - William E. Sprouse Jr. , 72, of Springfield died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Dec. 16, 1927, in Pawnee, the son of William and Hildreth Ford Sprouse. He married Carole J. Gregory in 1949 in Springfield; she preceded him in death in 1998. Mr. Sprouse, a resident of Springfield most of his life, was employed by Allis Chalmers (Fiatallis) for 36 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Third Presbyterian Church and Fiat-Allis Management Club. He attended Lanphier High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: a son, Jeffrey W. Sprouse of Springfield; a daughter, Sandra J. Carter of Springfield; four grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Graham of Springfield, and Johanne Rizzo of Campbell, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. H. Warren Wilkewitz officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Dennis R. Pratt SPRINGFIELD - Dennis Ray Pratt, 42, of Springfield died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at St. John's Hospice. He was born March 30, 1957, in Springfield, the son of Melvin and Augusta Lawson Pratt. Mr. Pratt, a graduate of Lanphier High School , had been employed at Mueller and last worked at Capitol Waste Disposal for eight years. Survivors: a son, Dennis Ray McGrew of Springfield; three grandchildren; parents, Melvin and Augusta Pratt; four brothers, Melvin Eugene, Terry Lee and David, all of Springfield, and Gary of St. Cloud, Fla.; two sisters, Connie Sue Loggins Pratt of Petersburg and Sherry White of Granite City; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Scott Brindley officiating. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = James L. Fagan TAYLORVILLE - James L. Fagan, 69, of Taylorville died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in his home. He was born Jan. 20, 1931, in Springfield, the son of John T. and Josephine C. Graham Fagan. He married Delores O. Legg in 1961 in Springfield. Mr. Fagan was a 1949 graduate of Lanphier High School , a 1981 graduate of Lincoln Land Community College and a 1983 graduate of Sangamon State University. He worked in preventative medicine for the U.S. Army. He served in the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force for 23 years, retiring from service in 1977. He was also the supervisor of security at the Illinois Department of Revenue until his retirement. He was a member of DAV in Springfield, VFW in Taylorville and Come Share Program in Taylorville. Survivors: wife, Delores; three sons, James T.D. Fagan of Mason City, James J.D. Fagan of Petersburg and James D.D. Fagan of Springfield; a grandchild; a brother, John T. Fagan Jr. of Springfield; a sister, Patricia A. Wilson of Kansas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Samuel A. Sgro SPRINGFIELD - Samuel Anthony Sgro, 68, of Springfield died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Oct. 6, 1931, in Springfield, the son of Anthony and Lavena Farrand Sgro. He married Maryann Senger in 1953. Mr. Sgro was a graduate of Lanphier High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1949-52 and retired from the secretary of state's office. He was also the former owner of Sgro's Market. He was a member of Christ the King Church, Springfield Art Association, past president of Lindsay Place Association, a founding member of Roman Cultural Society and a member and former commandore of the Springfield Motor Boat Club. Survivors: wife, Maryann; two daughters, Cheryl Ann (husband, Danny) Ellis of Alpharetta, Ga., and Cynthia H. (husband, Gregory) Cox of Springfield; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary (husband, Dick) Cannon of Tucson, Ariz., Sally (husband, Michael) Guzzardo and Antoinette Sgro, both of Springfield; and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Christ the King Church, the Rev. David Lantz officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Mary J. Brown JACKSONVILLE - Mary J. Brown, 68, of Jacksonville died Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born Sept. 7, 1931, in Springfield, the daughter of Frank and Verna Robinson Baldridge. She married Richard W. Brown in 1958 in Springfield. Mrs. Brown, a graduate of Lanphier High School , was a member of First Christian Church. She volunteered at Barton W. Stone Christian Home, Passavant Area Hospital, the Blood Bank and her church. Survivors: husband, Richard; two sons, Steve Brown of Pawnee and David (wife, Belinda) Brown of Belleville; two grandsons; and a sister, Doris Baldridge of Elgin. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, First Christian Church. Burial: Diamond Grove Cemetery. Cody and Son Memorial Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 8/9/09 Edwin E. Sach Edwin E. Sach, 83, of Springfield died at 2:04 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Nov. 4, 1902, in Ipswich, England, the son of Alfred and Clara Code Sach. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion, and three sisters. A retired teacher, Mr. Sach was a band and English teacher at Lanphier High School and a former coordinator for the Springfield School District. He was a member of the West Side Christian Church and Springfield Rotary Club. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. James Littlejohn and the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Dondi Burton Dondi Burton, 20, of 923 S. 17th St. died at 1:53 a.m. Friday at St. John's Hospital. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and attended Lanphier High School in 1981 and 1982. Surviving are his stepfather and mother, Jimmy and Lafondria Gooden of Springfield; two brothers, Ponce Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., and Moses Johnson of Springfield; two sisters, Teresa and Yolanda Johnson, both of Springfield; grandmother, Mary Curtis of Springfield; and grandfather, John Allen of Springfield. Blair Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Walter Randall Charles Hendricks officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Walter Randall, 55, formerly of 601 N. 14th St., died Friday in Los Angeles, Calif. He was the son of James and Cora Randall. He attended Lanphier High School , where he was active in football. He was formerly employed by Pillsbury Mill Company. Mr. Randall was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Maggie Randall. Surviving are his seven stepchildren; two brothers, Ted Randall of Dayton, Ohio, and Wilber Randall Sr. of Springfield; one sister, Dorothy Robinson of Seattle, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Viola J. Dozier Mrs. Viola June Wertz Dozier of North Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Springfield, died April 27 in Fort Myers Community Hospital. She was born June 8, 1931 in Springfield, the daughter of John and Viola Wertz, who preceded her in death in 1959. She was a graduate of Lanphier High School . A sister, Maxine Hammond, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Dozier was a charter member of the Grace United Methodist Church in North Fort Myers, Fla. Surviving are her husband, Robert; one son, R. Stephen of North Fort Myers; one daughter, Karen L. Strickland of North Fort Myers; two brothers, J. Robert Wertz fo Clearwater, Fla., and C. Larry Wertz of Springfield; two sisters, Beulah I. Brown and Dorothy L. Moore, both of Springfield. Services were held Wednesday. = = = = = = = = = = = = = Wilbert Collard Wilbert "Webb" Collard, 66, of Miami, Fla., formerly of Springfield, died March 25 in Miami. Mr. Collard was a retired lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1940 to 1964. He was born in Springfield, and was a graduate of Lanphier High School . He was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Frances of Miami, Fla.; two daughters, Connie of Miami, Fla., and Janet of Michigan; two sons, Jim and Richard, both of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, one sister and seven grandchildren. Burial was held at Woodlawn Park, Miami, Fla., with military services at the grave. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Frank C. Werkau Frank C. Werkau, 35, of 1902 N. 11th St. died at 4:55 p.m. Monday at St. John's Hospital. He was born Sept. 27, 1950, in Springfield, the son of John Robert and Catherine Miller Werkau. He married the former Mary Patricia Hickey in 1984. Mr. Werkau was a 1968 graduate of Lanphier High School , and while he was there he held numerous wrestling records, and still holds the record for the most consecutive falls, 10 in a row. He attended the University of Iowa. For the last 12 years, he was owner and operator of the Independent Landscaping Company. Surviving are his wife, Mary Patricia "Patti;" parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Werkau of Sherman; four sisters, Rose Stroisch and Barbara Morris, both of Riverton, and Tami Kummer and Judy Mecham, both of Bloomington; grandmother, Mary Simmering of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth Steffen officiating. Remains will be cremated following the service. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Reba T. Weitkamper - TEACHER Mrs. Reba Travis Weitkamper, 70, of Springfield died at 4:36 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Hospital. Born on June 26, 1915, in Litchfield, Mrs. Weitkamper was the daughter of Herman F. and Lola Leach Eppinger. She was formerly employed as a school teacher at Lanphier High School and by the parochial school district in Peoria. She was also employed for many years at the Illinois State Library. She was a member of Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception and the Apostleship of Praise. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Allyn D. Travis, and later by her second husband, Frederick W. Weitkamper. Surviving are one son, Allyn D. Travis Jr. of Lincoln; two daughters, Mrs. Rex (Linda) Coble of Loami and Mrs. Walter (Peggy) Fritz of Peoria; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russell Eppinger of Florida and Don Eppinger of Texas; one niece; one nephew; and several cousins. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, with the Rev. Robert Jallas officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Ella M. Miller - TEACHER Services for Mrs. Ella Marie Miller of Auburn will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Shafer Funeral Home in Taylorville. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery. Mrs. Miller died at 12:15 a.m. Friday at Humana Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Helen Jeske Miss Helen Jeske, 70, of Jacksonville, formerly of 808 Converse, died at 12:10 p.m. Friday at her residence. Before her retirement, she was a teacher at Lanphier High School for more than 40 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are seven cousins, including Frances Braun of Pleasant Plains. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Clara M. Kitch - TEACHER Clara Mable Kitch, 93, of Litchfield, formerly of Springfield, died at 1:45 p.m. Monday at the Barry Care Center in Litchfield. She was an art teacher at Lanphier High School for many years. Preceding her in death were two brothers and one sister. She was a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago. She was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Litchfield, Retired Teachers of Illinois, DAR, Illinois Museum Society and Sangamon County Historical Society. She is survived by a sister, Alice Fleming of Litchfield. Private services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Meinschein Funeral Home, Litchfield, and burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = July 20, 2009 Deceased Name: James R. Enlow 1937 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - James Robert Enlow, 72, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born February 11, 1937, in Springfield, the son of John F. and Janet Guymon Enlow. He married his high school sweetheart, Carole Decatoire, on January 12, 1957, in Springfield. Jim graduated from Lanphier High School and Springfield Junior College. His family owned and operated Springfield-Decatur Transfer from 1945 to 1982, when it was purchased by Rudolf Express. Jim was the regional manager until his retirement in 1999. After retirement he went to work for Morgan Express as a salesman. Jim was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was passionately involved in the Knights of Columbus, achieving the 4th Degree and having served as an honor guard and Past Grand Knight for Council 4179. In addition to the K of C, Jim was very active with the Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society and the Special Olympics. An Eagle Scout himself, Jim was involved with the Boy Scouts and Cub Scout Pack 53 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was also a sponsor of several Little League teams. To his family and friends, Jim was the world's most honorable man. He was a true giver and deeply devoted to helping others, especially children. In his downtime, Jim enjoyed golf and bowling and was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Fighting Illini. He was preceded in death by his father, John Enlow, and an infant brother. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Carole Enlow of Springfield; three sons, John (wife, Connie) Enlow of Riverton, Jim (wife, Maria) Enlow of Springfield and Jeff (wife, Nancy) Enlow of Springfield; three daughters, Jeanne (husband, David) Urbanek, Jackie (husband, Jim) Peters and Julie (husband, Randy) Ressler, all of Springfield; eighteen grandchildren, Courtney, Eric, Anthony, Lucas, Natalie, Sydney, Haley, Alison and Michael Enlow, Robert, Chris and Aubrey Urbanek, Sarah, Katie and Lisa Peters, Ryan Sattler, and Aiden and Lydia Ressler; his mother, Janet Enlow of Springfield; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, and friends; and his faithful dog, Hannah. Family will receive friends from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A prayer service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2119 N. 20th St., Springfield, with Rev. Mark A. Schulte, celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = July 19, 2009 Deceased Name: Steven W. Rufus 1959 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Steven Walter Rufus, 49, of Springfield passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at St. John's Hospital. Steven was born July 16, 1959, in Springfield, the son of Walter Jr. and Marilyn Brown Rufus. Steven graduated from Lanphier High School before dedicating twenty-nine years on the Department of Revenue staff. He was a member of the National Rifle Assoc., Illinois State Rifle Assoc., and Abe Lincoln Gun Club. Steven was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved cars, especially his red corvette and Dodge HEMI Charger. He was a hard worker with a big heart who loved his family and spoiled his chocolate lab, Bo. Preceding Steven in death are his grandparents. He is survived by his parents, Walter and Marilyn Rufus Jr. of Springfield; a sister, Debbie (husband, Dale) LaRocca of Springfield; two nieces, Jenny (husband, Zak) Gurnsey of Chatham and Amanda LaRocca of Springfield; nephew, Jason LaRocca of Springfield; two great-nieces, Lydia Grace and Emma Kay Gurnsey. Private family ceremonies were held. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = July 8, 2009 Deceased Name: David L. Ward 2009 LAS CRUCES, N.M. - David Lee (Sulverski) Ward of Las Cruces, NM, formerly of Springfield, IL, died June 21, 2009, at his residence. David was a graduate of Lanphier High School (Spfld.) and the DeVry Technological Institute of Chicago, IL. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea as a missile technician. He was employed by the IKON (Ricoh) Corporation as a field service representative. David is survived by his son, Michael David Ward of Las Cruces, NM; his daughter, Stacey Lee Davidson of Albuquerque, NM; a sister, Sandra K. Black of Pleasant Plains, IL; several nieces and nephews; and Norma (Ward) McNeeley of Las Cruces. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = July 6, 2009 Deceased Name: Richard P. Stone - TEACHER 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Richard Paul Stone, 92, of Springfield died at Oak Terrance Health Care Center at 10:30 p.m. July 3, 2009. He was born July 22, 1916, in Noblesville, Ind., the son of the Rev. Richard I. and Margaret Greywatch Stone. He married Dorothy Lee Mills in 1942. Mr. Stone graduated from Galva (IL) High School in 1934, earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Illinois and educational specialty certificates from other universities. Beginning in 1939, he served in the Springfield public schools for 38 years. He taught science and mathematics at Lanphier High School, while instructing Air Force candidates at night in the Civilian Pilot Training Program. Later he served as principal in elementary, junior high, and high schools in Springfield. He retired as district director of Government Programs in 1977. At different times he was a member and an officer of the Springfield Principal's Association, the Illinois Junior High School Association, Phi Delta Kappa Professional Fraternity, the Springfield Teacher's Credit Association and the Lindsay Place Association. He was an active member of Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church, a member of the Kum Double Sunday School Class, and served on various commissions as well as the Board of Trustees. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Carol) Lindstrom of Galesburg, the Rev. Miss Marian Stone of Springfield and Mrs. Patrick (Susan) Cox of Rantoul; a sister, Mrs. Fred (Dorothy) Bojarzin of Rochester Hill, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Florence) Manwiller and Mrs. Robert (Marjorie) Williams. Cremation rights were accorded. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2009, at Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church. The Rev. Julia Melgreen will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = June 20, 2009 Deceased Name: William Robinson Jr. 1932 - 2009 SHERMAN - William Robinson Jr. 76 of Sherman passed away on June 18, 2009, at his residence. William was born November 29, 1932, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of William and Teresa Frichtl Robinson. He married Pennie J. Montgomery on January 28, 1972. He was preceded in death by his parents. Following graduation from Lanphier High School in 1951 William served in the U.S. Army. He then worked for Evans Construction Company, retiring in 1994 after 40 years. He was a member of Laborer's Local 477 and Cool Cruisers Car Club. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, collecting antiques, and was a car enthusiast having restored two classic cars. Surviving are his wife, Pennie J. Robinson; two sons, Thomas W. (wife, Ellen) Robinson of Sherman and Allan D. (wife, Linda) Robinson of Springfield; one granddaughter, Jessica (husband, Mike) Dauphinee of Springfield; one great-grandson, Michael A. Dauphinee of Springfield; and one sister, Betty Farnam of Mechanicsburg; one niece; one nephew; and several cousins. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home, with Reverend Mike Pennell officiating. Burial will follow in Fancy Creek Cemetery in Sherman. Memorials may be made to Children's Miracle Network. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = June 20, 2009 Deceased Name: Robert G. Werner 1922 - 2009 LINCOLN - Robert George Werner, 87, of Lincoln passed away June 19, 2009, at his home in Lincoln. Bob was born on February 19, 1922, in Springfield, the son of John and Anna Werner. He married Betty J. Sandidge of Louisville, Kentucky, on March 8, 1945. Following his graduation from Lanphier High School, Springfield, Illinois, in 1940, Bob was called to serve in the Air Force. During World War II he served with the 15th Air Force 454 Bombing Group in the European Theater. Technical Sergeant Werner, a radio operator and aerial gunner, was wounded on two bombing missions in March and April of 1944, and was awarded a Purple Heart with 1st Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster. On his 50th bombing mission during the Battle of Polesti, Romania, his B-24 plane was shot down over Bulgaria. He was captured by the German army and held as a prisoner of war from June through September 1944, when the Russian Army liberated him and his fellow soldiers. Bob worked as an insurance broker for Aid Associates for Lutherans Life Insurance Company and later as a technical adviser with the Illinois Department of Transportation, retiring in 1989. His hobbies included traveling with his wife in their motor home, gardening and watching sports, especially when his children and grandchildren were playing. Bob was a member and attended Zion Lutheran Church, Lincoln, Illinois. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and American Ex-Prisoners of War. Mr. Werner was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Edward, Frederick and John Werner; and a sister, Esther Wild. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty J. Werner of Lincoln; four children, daughter, Sandra K. Adkins of Lincoln, Illinois; son, Steven R. (wife, Carol) Werner of Chandler, Arizona; son, Scott A. Werner of Lincoln, Illinois; son, Stanton W. Werner of Aurora, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Christopher A. (wife, Nicole) Adkins of Aurora, Illinois; Cynthia A. Adkins and Courtney A. Adkins of Springfield, Illinois; Emily R. Werner of Tucson, Arizona; Eliot D. Werner of Phoenix, Arizona; Brock A. (wife, Hayley) Werner of Lincoln, Illinois; and Morgan T. Werner of Aurora, Illinois; two great-grandchildren, Imagin Patience Werner and Jessa Bliss Werner of Lincoln, Illinois; two brothers, Walt (wife, June) Werner of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and Raymond Werner of Springfield, Illinois; a sister-in-law, Ethel (husband, John) Kelly of Venice, Florida; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2009, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral home, 127 South Logan Street, Lincoln, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln, with Pastor Mark Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery, where the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will conduct military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Zion Lutheran School Scholarship Fund or Memorial Home Services Hospice. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = June 11, 2009 Deceased Name: Alice I. Wallner 1926 - 2009 CHAMPAIGN - Alice Irene Wallner, 83, of Champaign, passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at The Carle Arbours, Savoy. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at St. John Lutheran Church, 509 S. Mattis Ave., Champaign. Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Saturday at the church with Rev. Donald Ehlers officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy is handling arrangements. Alice was born February 14, 1926, in Springfield, a daughter of Gottlieb and Martha Stevens Netznik. Survivors include one son, Michael (Maxine) Wallner of Champaign; one grandson, Alex Wallner of Champaign; and one brother, Robert (Dorothy) Netznik of Fort Wayne, IN. She was preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters. Alice graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield. She worked as a secretary for the Illinois State Water Survey. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Champaign. She enjoyed crocheting, bicycling, and aerobics. She was also an Illini and Cubs fan. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or Provena Covenant Hospice. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = June 11, 2009 Deceased Name: Michael V. Zrillic 1921 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Michael V. "Big Mike" Zrillic, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009, at St. John's Hospital. Mike was born February 10, 1921, in Zeigler, the son of Katie Milynoe Zrillic. He married Elizabeth V. Golab on August 29, 1945, at St. Aloysius in Springfield. After graduating from Lanphier High School, Mike served his country in the United States Army. He later spent his life working for GM&O railroad and then farmed after his retirement; also selling mixed birdseed and ears of corn to the public for feeding squirrels. Mike had a soft spot for animals, taking in every stray cat and dog he found and attending farm auctions. Preceding Mike in death are his brothers, sisters, and parents. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Springfield; his daughter, Betty (husband, Ed) Ritter of Springfield; granddaughter, Christina (husband, Jeff) Bax of Springfield; great-grandchildren, Baylee and Nicholas Bax; sister-in-law, Sophia Geyston of Springfield; and many nieces, and nephews. Family will receive friends from 10:00-10:45 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th, Springfield. A funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Msgr John R. Ossola officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery with the United States Army providing military honors. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = June 7, 2009 Deceased Name: Virgil D. Hopper 1926 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Virgil Dean Hopper, 83, of Springfield passed away Friday, June 5, 2009, at his residence. Dean was born on March 10, 1926, in Mattoon, the son of Frank and Lillian Johnson Hopper. He married Alice Ruth Harlan on March 19, 1948. Immediately following his graduation from Lanphier High School in 1944, Dean was called to serve in the U.S. Army. During World War II he served with the 100th Infantry Division, earning a Bronze Star. He later returned to combat during the Korean conflict. Dean worked as a machinist for Fiatallis, retiring in 1978 after 31 years of service. His hobbies included gardening with his wife, traveling with family and friends, and watching sports, especially when his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were playing. Dean also spent hours in his "shop" creating and completing woodworking projects. Dean attended Elm Street Christian Church where he volunteered many hours assisting with funeral dinners, building projects and craft projects. Mr. Hopper was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Franklin and Richard Hopper; a son, Robert Wayne Hopper and granddaughter, Laura Hopper. His is survived by his wife, Alice Hopper of Springfield; daughter, Janis (John) Spann of Springfield; son, Dennis (Lucy) Hopper of Springfield; six grandchildren, Amy (Dan) O'Conner, Todd (Jamie) Spann, Sara Hopper, Jeff Hopper, all of Springfield, Jamie (Bill) Romines of Sherman, Jill Hopper of Mt. Vernon, IA; three great-grandchildren, Keeley and Lauren O'Conner and Colton Romines; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2009, at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th Street, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home, with Reverend Paul Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery, where the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will conduct military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elm Street Christian Church or Memorial Home Services-Hospice. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == June 5, 2009 Deceased Name: Gordon A. Lefavor 1930 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Gordon A. Lefavor, 78, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at his home. Gordon was born September 14, 1930, in Pickneyville, the son of Oscar Roy and Elizabeth Rice Lefavor. He married Mary Micko on October 18, 1953, at Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Gordon graduated from Lanphier High School. He retired from Pillsbury after 41½ years of service. Preceding Gordon in death were two brothers; his sister; and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lefavor of Springfield; his children, Mark Lefavor and Susan (husband, Steve) Klunick, both of Springfield; three grandchildren, Kyle, Troy, and Alli Klunick. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00-10:45 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A memorial ceremony will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tasha Blackburn officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2580 Federal Dr., Suite 403, Decatur, IL 62526 or the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674. = = == = = = = == = = = = = = == = = == June 3, 2009 Deceased Name: A. Sam Nudo 1925 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Alexander Sam Nudo, 84, of Springfield, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Sam was born May 24, 1925, in Springfield, the son of Alessandro and Congetta Nudo. He married Wanda M. Keyeski on February 5, 1949. She preceded him in death in 1999. Mr. Nudo was a graduate of Lanphier High School in 1942. In 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged in December 1953 after having served in both W.W. II and the Korean War. In 1954, Sam went into business in what eventually became Nudo Products. He was an inventor and developed many patents for the company. Nudo Products developed into a nationally recognized manufacturer. Sam was a lifetime member of the DAV, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and the VFW in Springfield. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Sam and Wanda were avid square dancers and loved to RV. He was also preceded in death by his parents and siblings, John Nudo, Eileen Viele and William Nudo. He is survived by five sons, Gerald Lee (wife, Anne) of Chicago, and Thomas (wife, Denise), Samuel (wife, Angela), Timothy (wife, Svitlana) and Patrick Roman Nudo all of Springfield; eight grandchildren, Tate, Whitney, Alexander, Adam and Natalie Nudo, Lindsey High and Samantha and Timmy Nudo; two sisters, Sr. Concepta Marie Nudo, OSF, of Peoria and Mary (husband, John) Tolan of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2009 at Blessed Sacrament Church, 1725 S. Walnut, Springfield, with Rev. David Hoefler, celebrant. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Department of Defense. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception, 2408 W. Heading Ave., West Peoria, IL 61604. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = == = = May 27, 2009 Deceased Name: Tim Hawker 1959 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Tim Hawker, 49, of Springfield, died at 5:55 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at St. John's Hospital. Tim was born, August 11, 1959, in Springfield, the son of Charles and Ruth Hill Hawker. They preceded him in death. Tim was a Lanphier High School graduate and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He had been employed by the State of Illinois and held other various jobs. Tim was a strong advocate for the homeless and homeless veterans. He is survived by his brothers, Carl (Cynthia) Campo of Big Springs, MO, Michael (Linda) Hawker of McLean, and John (Mary) Hawker of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and homeless friends and advocates. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral ceremonies at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, with Scott Brindley, officiating. Casual dress requested. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Air Force. = = = = = = == = = = == = == = = = May 25, 2009 Deceased Name: Barbara J. Molohon 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Barbara Jean Molohon, 67, of Springfield died at 10:25 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at Regency Nursing Care Residence, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Barbara was born November 6, 1941, in Springfield, the daughter of James and Alice Cresto Benson. She married Larry Molohon on August 20, 1961, in Springfield. Barbara was a graduate of Lanphier High School. She was employed as an administrative assistant with the IL Department of Natural Resources until her retirement in 2002. Barbara was a fun loving lady who enjoyed dancing, working in her yard and garden, bowling, and especially being involved with her kids and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Tommy Benson and James Benson Jr. She is survived by her husband, Larry Molohon Sr. of Springfield; son, Larry (wife, Denise) Molohon Jr. of Westfield, IN; daughter, Sheryl (husband, Thomas) Kulavic of Springfield; five grandchildren, Michael, Sean and David Molohon and Stephanie and Ashley Kulavic; brother, John "Jack" Benson of Salem, IL; sister, Patricia McKain of Lexington, IL; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Family will receive friends from 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Memorial ceremonies will follow at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2009, with Vaughn Beeman officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CurePSP (The Society for PSP), Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road, Ste. 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 13, 2009 Deceased Name: John E. Schaive 1934 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - John E. Schaive, 75, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center. John was born February 25, 1934, in Springfield, the son of Irene Gates and Moreko Schaive. He is preceded in death by his parents and uncle, Dominic Schaive. John married Lesa Ermann on January 7, 1978. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Lesa; three sons, John (wife, Jane), Brad (wife, Melissa), Chad (wife, Sasha); two daughters, Kimberly and Jennifer; his siblings, Jim of Ottawa and Carol Bulleit of Florida. There are nine Schaive grandchildren, Christopher, Kelsey, Casey, Cole, Summer, Sarah, Merrick, Vincent and Kaylin; niece, Karen Gregorich; nephews, Tom, Lee, and Chris; and two special great-nieces, Katie and Holly Gregorich. John will be missed by his family and friends, including adopted daughter and grandson, Shannon and Derek Simmons; his best friend Don Robinson, his loyal and faithful dog, Laci, and a multitude of friends. John, a Lanphier High School graduate, signed a major league baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox in 1952. He considered his greatest accomplishments as a major league baseball player to be: running out onto Yankee Stadium, which he considered hallowed ground, and hitting two home runs off of Whitey Ford in the same game. A funeral ceremony will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Southern View Chapel, 4500 S. 2nd, Springfield, with Pastor Gary Gilley. Following ceremonies, family will receive friends until 8:00 p.m. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. The family kindly requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the John Schaive Memorial Fund c/o Bank of Springfield, 3400 W. Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62711. The family of John E. Schaive is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = May 1, 2009 Deceased Name: Robert E. Brewer 1929 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Robert Edward Brewer, 80, a lifelong resident of Springfield, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at St. John's Hospital emergency room. He was born February 26, 1929, the son of Charles Edward and Florence England Brewer. He married Julia Phillips in Springfield on December 1, 1973. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ruby Houston, and her husband, Paul Houston. Mr. Brewer was a member of the class of 1948, Lanphier High School, where he ran track. He was the city champion in 1944 of the Golden Gloves. Robert served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was self-employed most of his life, owning and operating the Markee Grill, and the Kountry Kitchen in Auburn, IL. He retired from Philip Morris USA as an area manager. Robert was a past president of the Springfield Rod and Reel Club, past member of the board of directors at Lincoln Land Community College Commercial Foods under Harry Hoffmiester, and a charter member of the Auburn Lions Club, a member of the American Legion and the ABC Bowling association. Surviving are his wife, Julia; his children, Darrell Brewer of Florida, Richard (partner, Ricky) Brewer, of Olney, IL, John (wife, Teresa) Brewer of Florida, Nyleen (husband, Bill) Friedrich of Sherman, Jeanette (husband, Fred) Kincaid of Waverly, Robert (wife, Angela) Brewer, of Springfield, Stanley Ruger of Florida, Diane (husband, Rick) Maxey of Pawnee, Nancy (husband, Kevin) Gresham, of Auburn, IL, and Mitchell (wife, Mindy) Ruger of Springfield; there are 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; his niece, Chamaine (husband, Bob) Tarpley of Shreveport, LA., and several cousins. Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, where visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2009, where funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday May 4, 2009, with Rev. Dr. Wayne P. Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors conducted by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, 2921 Greenbriar Dr., Springfield, IL. 62704. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 28, 2009 Deceased Name: Delbert H. Reynolds 1928 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Delbert H. "Del" Reynolds, 80, of Springfield, IL died on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at St. John's Hospice. He was born the son of Isaac Hudson and Elizabeth Ann Reynolds on November 11, 1928, in Springfield, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Helen Cunningham. He married Alice Dean on August 21, 1949, in Springfield, IL; and she survives. Del was first employed with Weaver Manufacturing and then DICKEY-john Corp. as a draftsman retiring in 1994. Del graduated from Lanphier High School and was a veteran of the Air Force attaining the rank of staff sergeant during the Korean conflict. He was a lifelong member of West Side Christian Church. He was also a member of the Believers Quartet in the 60s, a member of Faithfulmen Chorus and Beau Knot Class, all at West Side Christian. His hobbies included being an airplane enthusiast, gardening, whimsical art, singing, and at a younger age an avid roller skater. He is survived by his wife, Alice; son, Steve (wife, Debbie) Reynolds of Auburn, IL; daughter, Sheryl Reynolds of Springfield; and son David H. (wife, Deb) Reynolds of Springfield. There is one brother, Robert and a sister, Norma Jean Goddard, both of Springfield; 5 grandchildren, Jason, Josh, and Andrea Reynolds, and Ron and Jason Hudgins; along with several nieces and nephews. Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen. The family will meet friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane. The services will be held there also at 7:00 p.m. The Reverend Charlie Duggins will officiate. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 15, 2009 Deceased Name: Christopher E. Power 1973 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Christopher E. Power, 36, of Springfield died Sunday, April 12, 2009, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Feb. 6, 1973, in Springfield, the son of Larry E. and Theresa Marada Power. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Power was a lifelong resident of Springfield. He was a member of St. Aloysius Church. He attended Lanphier High School. He was an avid sports fan and loved his Cubs. He was a devoted family man and enjoyed spending time with his friends. Surviving are his mother, Theresa Marada Power; daughters, Jessica Power and Hanalyn Girard, both of Springfield; 2 sisters, Stacie Power and Nicole Power, both of Springfield; several aunts and uncles; and several cousins. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Schulte officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to an education fund for his children in care of Marine Bank. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == April 14, 2009 Deceased Name: James R. Mehan, Sr. 1925 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - James R. Mehan Sr., 83, of Springfield, formerly of Rochester and Clinton, died at 2:25 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2009, at St. John's Hospital after lengthy illnesses. He was born Nov. 14, 1925, in Chicago, the son of James F. and Helen Noel Mehan. He married Betty J. White on Aug. 25, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William J. Mehan. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty J. Mehan of Springfield; four children, Jay P. Mehan of Cordova, Tenn., Janica M. (husband, Brent) Baird of Springfield, James R. "Rob" Mehan Jr. of Riverton and Jeffery N. (wife, Laura) Mehan of Rochester; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Jean Porter and Mary Jo Martin, both of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. James worked at Sangamo Electric for over 20 years. He managed Open Hearth Restaurant in Clinton and retired from the state of Illinois Department of Corrections in 1992. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of Clinton Presbyterian Church and former member of Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield. He was a lifetime member of Rochester Masonic Lodge and a past member of Ansar Shrine Legion of Honor Drill Team. He graduated from Lanphier High School and attended University of Houston after serving with the Navy in World War II. He was an Illinois State Fair Concessionaire for over 60 years. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until time of Masonic services at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home, with the Rev. C. Don Ferrill officiating. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by the Navy and Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131-3597. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 14, 2009 Deceased Name: James R. Mehan, Sr. 1925 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - James R. Mehan Sr., 83, of Springfield, formerly of Rochester and Clinton, died at 2:25 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2009, at St. John's Hospital after lengthy illnesses. He was born Nov. 14, 1925, in Chicago, the son of James F. and Helen Noel Mehan. He married Betty J. White on Aug. 25, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William J. Mehan. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty J. Mehan of Springfield; four children, Jay P. Mehan of Cordova, Tenn., Janica M. (husband, Brent) Baird of Springfield, James R. "Rob" Mehan Jr. of Riverton and Jeffery N. (wife, Laura) Mehan of Rochester; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Jean Porter and Mary Jo Martin, both of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. James worked at Sangamo Electric for over 20 years. He managed Open Hearth Restaurant in Clinton and retired from the state of Illinois Department of Corrections in 1992. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of Clinton Presbyterian Church and former member of Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield. He was a lifetime member of Rochester Masonic Lodge and a past member of Ansar Shrine Legion of Honor Drill Team. He graduated from Lanphier High School and attended University of Houston after serving with the Navy in World War II. He was an Illinois State Fair Concessionaire for over 60 years. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until time of Masonic services at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home, with the Rev. C. Don Ferrill officiating. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by the Navy and Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131-3597. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 14, 2009 Deceased Name: Earl Redpath 1958 - 2009 WILLIAMSVILLE - Earl "Doc" Redpath, 50, of Williamsville died at 6:14 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2009, at St. John's Hospital. Earl was born May 6, 1958, in Springfield, the son of Donald E. and Celeste Y. (Dove) Redpath Sr. He married Carol Ashbaugh on May 21, 1989, in Springfield. Earl graduated from Lanphier High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He began his employment with CWLP in 1978 where he was employed as a maintenance supervisor. Earl was a member of the Army National Guard. He was very involved with the Friend-in-Deed organization on Food Team B. He was a member of Masonic Central Lodge 71 AF and AM, Scottish Rite and Knights of Columbus #4175 and a past member of Eagle FOE 437. Earl belonged to the Sherman Athletic Club and coached for the Williamsville Jr. football league and Williamsville boys baseball, Riverton girls softball and Fairview boys baseball leagues. He was a member of St. Aloysius Church. Earl was a good-hearted, fun-loving guy who never met a stranger. He always had a smile and lived everyday to its fullest. He was involved in his children's activities and would frequently lend a hand to help out with whatever those around him were doing. Earl loved camping, canoeing, building fires, working on house projects, and riding horses, and will be missed by his horse, Jerry. He also enjoyed music and playing the harmonica. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald E. Redpath Jr. He is survived by his wife, Carol Redpath of Williamsville; two sons, Garrett and Seth Redpath, both of Williamsville; two daughters, Jessica (husband, Ed) Casey and Emily Redpath, both of Williamsville; a granddaughter, Skyler Casey of Williamsville; three brothers, Louis (wife, Laura) Redpath III, Chuck (wife, Bambi) Redpath and Michael Redpath, all of Springfield; five sisters, Gladys "Sue" (husband, Greg) Redpath of Aurora, Karen (husband, Bill) Becker, Sharon (husband, Danny) Paoni, Catherine (husband, Ron) Mumaw and Retha (husband, Jim) Riemer, all of Springfield; sister-in-law, Sandra K. Redpath of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Funeral ceremonies will be at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, where military honors will be provided by the Department of Defense. Memorial contributions may be made to Carol Redpath to be used at the family's discretion. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 9, 2009 Deceased Name: Wanda L. King 1931 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Wanda Lee King, 77, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Wanda was born on August 15, 1931, in Springfield, the daughter of Charles E. King, Sr. and Beulah Mae Reeves King. Wanda graduated from Lanphier High School. She was a computer operator at Franklin Life, retiring in 1996. Earlier, she had worked with Chapman Propane, Dictaphone Corp. Preceding Wanda in death are her parents. She is survived by her brother, Charles E. King Jr. of Craig Beach, OH; an aunt, Betty Jean Rowley, and an uncle, Yale Rowley, both of Springfield; in addition to several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. At Wanda's request, there will be no public ceremonies. Wanda loved animals. Never able to turn away an animal in need, she rescued many strays. Therefore, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = March 30, 2009 Deceased Name: Walter H. Smith, Sr. 1922 - 2009 NORMAL - Walter H. Smith Sr., 87, of Normal, formerly of Springfield, died at 6:10 pm Friday, March 27, 2009, at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal. Walter was born January 29, 1922, in Springfield, the son of George H. and Nora Pearl Bryner Smith. He married Eileen G. Henderson on December 21, 1941, in Springfield. She died August 7, 2006. Walter graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield and served with the Army Air Force during WWII. He was employed as a manager with A & P stores, and retired from the A & P store at the Eastland Mall in Bloomington in 1976. He later retired from Illinois State University in 1989 after twelve years of service. He was affiliated with Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Walter was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, George H. Smith Jr., Harold J. Smith and William C. Smith; and one sister, Eileen Smith. Surviving are a son, Walter H. (Sharon) Smith Jr., Decatur; a daughter, Judy (Carl) Hinthorn, Towanda; five grandsons, Rodney, Bradley and Matt Smith and Ryan and Brett Hinthorn; and 4 great-granddaughters, Sydney, Gracye, Maggye and Lydia Smith. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Funeral ceremonies will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Always & Forever Memorial & Honor Program, 2580 Federal Dr., Ste. 403, Decatur, IL 62526. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = March 21, 2009 Deceased Name: Barbara J. Gansbauer 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Barbara J. Gansbauer, 70, of Springfield died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center. Barbara was born on August 5, 1938, in New Berlin, the daughter of Earl and Augusta Berndt Lewis. She married Daniel Robert Gansbauer; he preceded her in death in 2007. Barbara was a graduate of Lanphier High School. She was employed as a service desk clerk at Kmart and had previously worked at Martin's tavern. She loved NASCAR and spending time with her family. She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter; three sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by three sons, Robert (fiancee, Madonna) Gansbauer, Thomas Gansbauer and Jerry Gansbauer, all of Springfield; two daughters, Patty Jo (husband, Robert) Gillespie and Carol Phillips, both of Springfield; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, James and Loran Lewis; a sister, Ruth Jones; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2009, at McCullough-Delaney & Butler Funeral Home, 714 E. Gibson St., New Berlin. A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 on Monday, March 23, 2009, at McCullough-Delaney & Butler Funeral Home, with Pastor Jon Berg officiating. Burial will follow in Wood Wreath Cemetery, in Island Grove Township, near New Berlin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702-1766. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = March 19, 2009 Deceased Name: Nathan A. Myers ************** 1993 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Nathan Allen Myers, 15, of Springfield died at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2009, at St. John's Hospital. He was born April 9, 1993, in Springfield, the son of Jamie Myers and Melanie Thornton. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sherre Thornton-Bouvet. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield. He was active in Progressive Kempo Karate, training under Amy Giles. He attended Lanphier High School. He loved writing music, riding his bike, designing graphic arts and socializing. He gave the give of life by being an organ donor with Gift of Hope. Surviving are his parents, Jamie Myers and Melanie Thornton of Springfield; paternal grandparents, Patrick and Jean Myers and maternal grandfather, David A. Thornton, all of Springfield; three aunts; two uncles; and several cousins. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home with the Rev. John Keyes officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorials to Illinois National Bank in Nathan's memory. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = March 6, 2009 Deceased Name: LeRoy W. Mercier 1939 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - LeRoy Walter Mercier, 69, of Springfield died at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center. LeRoy was born April 19, 1939, in Springfield, the son of Walter and Anna Kruger Mercier. He married JoAnn Valenti in Springfield on June 5, 1960. She preceded him in death in 2005. LeRoy was a graduate of Lanphier High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1958 to 1962. During his military service, LeRoy assisted NASA with the retrieval of the monkey for the first earth orbital flight in 1962. Following his military service, LeRoy worked at The State Journal-Register for twelve years and then at the Illinois Department of Revenue in the Division of Lottery. In 1972, LeRoy founded L&M Chicks, now L&M Services. LeRoy was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he was an usher and a trustee. He loved helping people and especially loved his family. He was still living in the house in which he grew up. LeRoy was a self-made man who worked hard for everything he got. He was humble, honest and kind. He belonged to the Navy Club and was a host family and regional representative for Youth for Understanding. He enjoyed raising animals, fishing and playing paintball. He is survived by two sons, Brad (wife, Diana) Mercier of Cantrall and Joe (wife, Ginger) Mercier of Springfield; three daughters, Rhonda Mercier of Springfield, Jody (husband, Mark) Martin of Dawson and Kara (husband, Mike) Hamer of Springfield; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Logan, Quintin, Carter, Evan, Olivia and Benjamin; a brother, Robert Mercier of Springfield; a sister, Linda (husband, Don) Papenberg of Streator; one niece; and four nephews. Family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. An additional visitation will be held from 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. prior to funeral ceremonies at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2750 E. Sangamon Ave., Springfield, with Pastor Darrell L. Debowey officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by the Department of Defense and Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = March 5, 2009 Deceased Name: Bowen "Skip" Watts funeral set for Friday at Calvary Funeral services are scheduled for Friday for Bowen "Skip" Watts, founder of Watts Copy Systems Inc. in Springfield. Watts, 64, of Rochester, died Sunday after a yearlong fight with leukemia. According to a company history, Watts and his wife, Carol, founded the copy firm in the basement of their Springfield home in 1981. Watts Copy Systems has since grown to 10 locations across the state and 145 employees. Watts Copy Systems remains based at 2860 Stanton St. A statement from the company noted Watts and a partner started the copy business with a $2,000 investment, which was the bulk of Watts' savings at the time. "Skip Watts will surely be missed by all who knew him, especially the employees at Watts Copy Systems. Skip's constructive criticism and humorous personality was always in abundance for all the employees," the statement said. Watts graduated from Lanphier High School in 1962. He obtained an associate degree from the former Springfield College in Illinois and his bachelor's degree from Illinois College in Jacksonville. He served as president of the Rochester Education Foundation and on the boards of Springfield College in Illinois-Benedictine College and the board of the SPARC program for people with disabilities in Springfield. Watts also was involved in a variety of charitable, educational, athletic and social-service organizations. Before starting Watts Copy Systems, he worked for Hawkeye Insurance of Chicago and Donnelly Yellow Pages of Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Carol, who serves as company president, and two sons, Sean and Collin. In addition to serving as chief operating officer for Watts Copy Systems, Sean is CEO of GPS Core Technologies. The company, which specializes in mobile-tracking technology, is housed in the Watts Copy Systems corporate headquarters. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = February 28, 2009 Deceased Name: Henry J. Novotnak 1926 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Henry J. "Hank" Novotnak, 82, of Springfield died at 5:05 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, in Springfield. Henry was born November 13, 1926, in Springfield, the son of Michael and Anna V. Koskey Novotnak. He married Eleanor I. Dunn on February 26, 1949, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Henry was a 1944 graduate of Lanphier High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1951 to 1955. During his service, Henry was an air traffic controller at Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, AZ. Henry was then employed at Illinois Bell which later became Ameritech and then AT&T. He retired as a supervisor in 1985. Henry was a devoted member of the Church of the Little Flower, where doing volunteer work was important to him. He was a member of the Springfield Motor Boat Club and the Telephone (now Telecom) Pioneers Club where he served as past president. He was also a former member of the Board of Directors of Illinois Bell (now Heartland) Credit Union. In his spare time, Henry enjoyed golf, fishing and yard work and was an avid Cubs fan. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Michael and Paul Novotnak; and two sisters, Anne Novotnak and Pauline Cross. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Eleanor I. Novotnak of Springfield; daughter, Karen I. (husband, Dr. Leonard) Giannone of Springfield; grandson, Leonard Giannone of Springfield; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009, at Church of the Little Flower, 800 Stevenson Dr., Springfield, with Fr. Chuck Edwards, celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Little Flower, 800 Stevenson Dr., Springfield, IL 62703 or Little Flower Catholic School, 900 Stevenson Dr., Springfield, IL 62703. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = February 9, 2009 Deceased Name: Billy J. Harmon Jr. 1964 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Billy Joe Harmon Jr. of Springfield passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at St. John's Hospital. Billy was born Dec. 1, 1964, in Springfield, the son of Billy Sr. and Donna Smith Harmon. Billy graduated from Lanphier High School in 1982. He worked for the state of Illinois in the Department of Professional Regulations. Billy was a former boxer who had enjoyed playing football and baseball during school. He had a love of life and will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Preceding Billy in death were his brother, Jerry Harmon; his grandparents, Dorothy Peterson, Archie Harmon and Robert and Mary Elizabeth Smith; and his cousin, Diane Carter. He is survived by his daughter, Taylor Harmon of Springfield; his parents, Bill and Donna Harmon; his sister, Monica Harmon; his grandpa, Duane Peterson; a niece, Amanda Harmon; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins, all of Springfield. Family will receive friends from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St. A funeral ceremony will follow at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Billy Joe Harmon Jr. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = February 1, 2009 Deceased Name: Anthony J. Yuskavich 1922 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Anthony Joseph "Tony" Yuskavich, 86, of Springfield died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at St. John's Hospital. Tony was born on March 20, 1922, in Springfield, the son of John and Stella Kuizen Yuskavich. He married Helen Follis on Sept. 7, 1946, in Springfield; she preceded him in death in 1973. He married Mary Polistina on July 2, 1974, in Las Vegas; she preceded him in death in 1993. Tony graduated from Lanphier High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was employed by Fiatallis and, in his free time, enjoyed going to the racetrack. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, George and John. He is survived by a stepson, Ron (wife, Anna) Polistina of Farmersville; a sister-in-law, Eleanora Yuskavich of Springfield; his special nieces, Kathy (husband, John) Plough, Pat Towner, Barb Devine and Mary Ann (husband, Kerry) Wycoff; in addition to several other nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and -nephews; and several great-great-nieces and -nephews. Graveside ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Camp Butler National Cemetery, with military honors provided by the United States Department of Defense and the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 687 E. Linton Ave., Springfield, IL 62703. The family of Anthony Joseph "Tony" Yuskavich is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 31, 2009 Deceased Name: Anthony J. Yuskavich 1922 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Anthony Joseph "Tony" Yuskavich, 86, of Springfield died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at St. John's Hospital. Tony was born on March 20, 1922, in Springfield, the son of John and Stella Kuizen Yuskavich. He married Helen Follis on Sept. 7, 1946, in Springfield; she preceded him in death in 1973. He married Mary Polistina on July 2, 1974, in Las Vegas; she preceded him in death in 1993. Tony graduated from Lanphier High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was employed by Fiatallis and, in his free time, enjoyed going to the racetrack. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, George and John. He is survived by a stepson, Ron (wife, Anna) Polistina of Farmersville; his special nieces, Kathy (husband, John) Plough, Pat Towner, Barb Devine and Mary Ann (husband, Kerry) Wycoff; in addition to several other nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and -nephews; and several great-great-nieces and -nephews. Graveside ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Camp Butler National Cemetery, with military honors provided by the United States Department of Defense and the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 687 E. Linton Ave., Springfield, IL 62703. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 27, 2009 Deceased Name: Margaret M. Best 1900 - 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Margaret Mylia Best of Springfield passed away at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at Capitol Care Center. Margaret was born May 9, in Worcester, Mass., the daughter of William and Dorothy Ann Lemon Best. She was a graduate of Lanphier High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. Margaret attended Toronto Bible College for two years and, while there, was a summer missionary in Mexico. She held various jobs while living in Toronto for 16 years, including authorization of unloading ships in Toronto harbor. Margaret later worked at McGraw Hill Publishers and Dodge Construction Division for 10 years as a reporter. Margaret enjoyed performing secret acts of kindness in very unusual ways. She also enjoyed sharing her love of Jesus with death row inmates. She had a gift for reaching out to the truly unloved, who were in many cases, the rejects of society. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a chosen sister, Shari Lynn Ramsey of Norton, Kan.; numerous cousins, Evelyn Ann Best (husband, John) Kauffman of rural McLean County; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Margaret has requested that friends and family wear a touch of purple, her favorite color, as they attend visitation from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, with a funeral ceremony following at 7 p.m. at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, in Lenora South Cemetery in Lenora, Kan. Memorial Contributions may be made to Pensacola Christian College, Attn: Frances Euvus, 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola, FL 32503 or Samaritans Purse, 801 Bamboo Road, Boone, NC 28007. The family of Margaret Mylia Best is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield. = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = January 24, 2009 Deceased Name: Carol J. Gillman ***** TEACHER 1948 - 2009 SHERMAN - Carol J. Gillman, 60, of rural route Sherman passed away at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, at St. John's Hospice in the presence of her family. For almost five years, Carol heroically fought stage III ovarian cancer, taking chemotherapy on 117 days. Carol was born in Owosso, Mich., on Nov. 27, 1948, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Bauer. She married Michael Gillman on July 1, 1972, in Buffalo Hart. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her husband, Michael Gillman; two daughters, Emily Gillman Dale (husband, Nels) of San Diego and Sara Gillman of Springfield; two sisters, Cathy (Dave) Anderson of Poway, Calif., and Peggy Bauel of Fort Collins, Colo.; five brothers, Robert (Denise), Marty (Dianne), Michael (Amy) and Alan (Amy), all of the Denver area, and Jim (Mickey) Bauel of Las Vegas; and 22 nieces and nephews. Carol graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in French, with a minor in English. She earned a teaching certificate from Eastern Illinois University and obtained a master's degree in library science from the University of Illinois in 1980. She taught school for 15 years, beginning at Tri-City High School, followed by Ursuline Academy, Lanphier High School, Grant Middle School and Springfield College. She was a librarian at Lincoln Public Library for 17 years. In her younger years, she was a draft counselor during the Vietnam War. She was one of the founding members of RICS (Rape Information and Counseling Services). She supported organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Lincoln Memorial Gardens. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Carol loved good literature, art, traveling, the beauty of the outdoors, nature and working in her flower garden. After long walks, Carol enjoyed watching sunsets on Lake Michigan during summer company trips and on the prairie between Buffalo Hart and Sherman with her loving husband. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 N. Fifth St., Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at St. John Vianney Church, 902 St. John's Drive, Sherman, with Father Kemme and Mary Jessup officiating. Burial will be in Wolf Creek Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 19, 2009 Deceased Name: Billie Burns 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Billie Burns, 53, of Springfield died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at her residence. She was born Nov. 8, 1955, in Gary, Ind., the daughter of Robert Louis and Pearl E. "Betty" Pierce Meyer Sr. She married Stephen George Burns on June 28, 1985; he preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 2000. She was preceded in death by her father; husband, Stephen G. Burns; stepmother, Loretta M. Meyer; and Spooner. She is survived by a daughter, Jessica (husband, Richard) Davis of Springfield; two grandchildren, Richard and Jarrin Davis; her mother, Pearl E. "Betty" Baker of Springfield; four sisters, Linda Koehne of Gillespie, Vickie (husband, Joe) Malaski of Turlock, Calif., Lynne (husband, Tito) Escobedo of Converse, Texas, and Annie Ulinski of Litchfield; three brothers, Ed (wife, Sally) Braundmeier of Gillespie, Robert L. Meyer Jr. of Versailles, Mo., and Ronald Baker of Springfield; several aunts and uncles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a resident of Springfield for most of her life. She worked for the SIU School of Medicine for 28 years. She was formerly active with Big Brother/Big Sister and Children's Miracle Network. She played softball for more than 40 years in various leagues, loved the outdoors, gardening and nature. She was an avid Parrothead and a graduate of Lanphier High School. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation will be held from noon until time of funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home, with Pastor Mark Gifford officiating. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 18, 2009 Deceased Name: Billie Burns 2009 SPRINGFIELD - Billie Burns, 53, of Springfield died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at her residence. She was born Nov. 8, 1955, in Gary, Ind., the daughter of Robert Louis and Pearl E. "Betty" Pierce Meyer Sr. She married Stephen George Burns on June 28, 1985; he preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 2000. She was preceded in death by her father; husband, Stephen G. Burns; stepmother, Loretta M. Meyer; and Spooner. She is survived by a daughter, Jessica (husband, Richard) Davis of Springfield; two sons, Richard and Jarrin Davis; her mother, Pearl E. "Betty" Baker of Springfield; four sisters, Linda Koehne of Gillespie, Vickie (husband, Joe) Malaski of Turlock, Calif., Lynne (husband, Tito) Escobedo of Converse, Texas, and Annie Ulinski of Litchfield; three brothers, Ed (wife, Sally) Braundmeier of Gillespie, Robert L. Meyer Jr. of Versailles, Mo., and Ronald Baker of Springfield; several aunts and uncles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a resident of Springfield for most of her life. She worked for the SIU School of Medicine for 28 years. She was formerly active with Big Brother/Big Sister and Children's Miracle Network. She played softball for more than 40 years in various leagues, loved the outdoors, gardening and nature. She was an avid Parrothead and a graduate of Lanphier High School. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation will be held from noon until time of funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home, with Pastor Mark Gifford officiating. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 10, 2009 Deceased Name: Judith A. Bolton 1946 - 2009 ROCHESTER - Judith "Judy" A. Bolton, 62, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center. Judy was born March 1, 1946, in Springfield, the daughter of Robert S. and Mary C. Markey Bartlett. She married Charles Parnell in 1970, and they divorced in 1981. She later married Robert E. Bolton in 1992. Judy graduated from Lanphier High School. She was retired from District 186, where she was manager of the school cafeteria for many years. Judy was a member of Eagles Club and the Television, Radio, and News Club and was associated with the Knights of Columbus in Devereaux Heights. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, bingo and especially loved her grandchildren. Judy was preceded in death by her son, Larry Parnell; her grandson, Joseph Parnell; her parents; and three brothers, Wilbert, Donald and Larry Bartlett. She is survived by her children, Charles (wife, Amy) Parnell of Rochester and Cindy (husband, Tim) Geary of Springfield; her grandchildren, Jessica, Katelyn and Skyler Parnell, Dalton and Garrett Kinison, Austin Parnell, Braedon Rice, Cody and Summer Parnell, Crystal and Matt Parnell; two great-grandchildren; her brothers, Robert J. (wife, Gloria), James T. (wife, Nancy) and Edward F. (wife, Karen) Bartlett, all of Springfield; her sisters, Mary Council, Helen Patterson, Patricia Heine, Donna Bartlett, Alice (husband, Charles) Paoni, and Nancy Dean, all of Springfield; in addition to several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. Sixth St. A funeral ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with the Rev. Kathleen Lossau officiant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Judith Bolton Memorial Fund, Illinois State Police Credit Union, 3000 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 4, 2009 Deceased Name: Marilyn S. Branton 2008 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Marilyn Sue Burdinsky Branton, formerly of Springfield, passed from life to be with her Savior on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. She was 64 years old and is survived by her husband, James C. Branton of Tuscaloosa; sons, Colin C. Branton (wife, Shirley) and Jon E. Branton (wife, Cassandra), both of Pearl River, La., and Aaron T. Branton of Tuscaloosa; brother, Thomas H. Burdinsky (wife, Jan) of Springfield; and grandchildren, Skyler E. Branton, Karli R. Branton, Emily C. Branton, Cambree A. Branton and Jaiden E. Branton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ruth E. Watts Burdinsky, both of Springfield, and a great-grandson, Aiden J. Brueggert of Picayune, Miss. A National Honor graduate of Springfield's Lanphier High School, Dr. Branton earned her Ph.D. in biology from the University of Illinois in 1987. She taught at Olivette Nazarene College in Kankakee from 1987 to 1984 and until 1990 she studied international public health at Tulane University in New Orleans. She taught at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa until 1998, when she was forced to seek early retirement because of failing health. In keeping with her longtime desire, her earthly body has been donated to science; even in death, she will continue to teach. Marilyn's memorial service will be held at the First Wesleyan Church in Tuscaloosa on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at 11 a.m. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or to any of the educational facilities Marilyn graced. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 4, 2009 Deceased Name: Robert W. Hopper 1955 - 2009 BATH - Robert Wayne Hopper, 53, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, in what we called "Wimpyville," a fun neighborhood in Bath. Born in Springfield on Aug. 7, 1955, the son of Dean and Alice Harlan Hopper of Springfield. He was the beloved brother to Dennis Hopper (wife, Lucy) and Janis Spann (husband, John), both of Springfield; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews; best friend to Leigh Ann Owens; and awesome father to Sara Hopper of Springfield and the late Laura Hopper (2006) and wife, Heidi Rogers Hopper. Robert played football for Lanphier High School and was All-City center and was a fast-pitch softball pitcher. Robert loved being retired from AT&T. He spent most mornings fishing off his dock or splitting firewood for his wood burner, and the rest of the time he enjoyed doing whatever the hell he wanted. Your first impression of Robert was that of a grizzly bear, but once you got to know him, he was a Care Bear. He would do unto you as you would do unto him. Life was life to him; he worked hard for what he got and went day to day only worrying about what he could control. Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Thomas Carlock officiating. Burial will be at Rochester Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = December 17, 2008 Deceased Name: William T. Milburn 1943 - 2008 GLENDALE, Ariz. - William T. "Bill" Milburn of Glendale passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at the age of 64. He was born of Dec. 20, 1943, in Springfield. He had four brothers, Curt, Don, Joe and Frank, all but two of whom have now welcomed him home. He is also joyfully reunited with his parents, Frank and Thelma, who preceded him in death. Bill was a testament to the American dream. A graduate of Lanphier High School, Bill worked multiple jobs to keep his family fed and a roof overhead. Through hard work and dedication Bill climbed the ladder of success to become owner and CEO of Milburn Distributions, the world's largest equine veterinary distribution company. Although Bill was a successful entrepreneur, his greatest achievement was his family. He is survived by two sons, Todd and Brent; two daughters, Kimberly Ettling and Tracy Elam; as well as 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be held on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381. The funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at 1 pm. Burial will be immediately following the funeral at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 24, 1990 Deceased Name: Richard D. Williams Richard Dean Williams 25, of Springfield died at 3:08 a.m. Sunday in Alton from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born June 11, 1964, in Springfield, the son of Dean and Marlene (Beechler) Williams. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Leonard Beechler Sr., May Ola Browning and Marian S. Williams. He graduated from Lanphier High School in 1982 and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He was the owner and operator of Dean Williams Photographers and was a still photographer on many movie productions, such as "America's Most Wanted," "Unsolved Mysteries" and "Brewster Place." His father is also a Hollywood still photographer. Mr. Williams was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Evening Republicans Club and he was their photographer. Surviving are one son, Ricky Joe of New Berlin; his parents of Springfield; grandmother, Josephine Beechler; two brothers, Duane and Dana Williams, both of Springfield; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bisch Memorial Home, with the Rev. ===================================================== ===================================================== ===================== 1999 ========================== ===================================================== ===================================================== November 24, 1999 Deceased Name: Eddie J. Griswell -- SPRINGFIELD Eddie James Griswell, 43, of Springfield died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in his home. He was born Oct. 15, 1956, in Springfield, the son of Eddie and Margaret King Griswell. Mr. Griswell, a lifelong resident of Springfield, was a graduate of Lanphier High School. Survivors: a son, Eddie Griswell III of Springfield; a brother, James Martin of Springfield; seven sisters, Jackie (husband, John) Day, Margaritte (husband, Louis) Day, Claudette Ewing, Mildred (husband, Dennis) Christensen, Debbie Morris and Belinda (husband, Virgil) Daugherty, all of Springfield, and Dora Josephine (husband, Tim) Singletary of San Jose, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Services: Noon Friday, Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, the Rev. Wendell Day Sr. officiating. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at Oak Ridge Cemetery. W.W. White-Pettiford Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = November 21, 1999 Deceased Name: Edward T. Anderson -- RIVERTON Edward T. Anderson, 62, of Riverton died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Dec. 27, 1936, in Springfield, the son of Elmer and Erna Kubish Anderson. He married Marian Oswald Hildebrandt in 1993 in Riverton. Mr. Anderson, a U.S. Army veteran, worked as a custodian for ABC Cleaning Co., First Bank and JCPenny. He was a member of Riverton Christian Church and a graduate of Lanphier High School. Survivors: wife, Marian; two stepsons, Danny Hildebrandt of Springfield and Michael (wife, Micki) Hildebrandt of Illiopolis; two stepdaughters, Donna (husband, Tom) Phillips of Springfield and Lisa (husband, Rodney) Stowell of Mechanicsburg; seven step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; stepmother, Dessie Anderson of Oakford; two brothers, Robert Anderson of Morton and Richard Anderson of Apache Junction, Ariz.; a nephew; and eight nieces. Services: 12 p.m. Monday, Riverton Christian Church, the Rev. Frank Lewis officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. The family is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = November 17, 1999 Deceased Name: DeWayne Naudain Sr. -- MINNEAPOLIS DeWayne Naudain Sr., 41, of Minneapolis, formerly of Springfield, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in Minneapolis. He was born July 5, 1958, in Springfield, the son of Charles and Priscilla Mallory Naudain. Mr. Naudain was a graduate of Lanphier High School. He was a telemarketing representative and a painter. Survivors: two sons, DeWayne Naudain Jr. and Broc Seawright, both of Minneapolis; three daughters, Inga Gorens of Springfield and April Naudain and Chanta "December" Seawright, both of Minneapolis; seven grandchildren; a brother, Jeffery "Jeff" Naudain of Springfield; two nieces; four nephews; two aunts; and several cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, W.W. White-Pettiford Funeral Home, the Rev. Wilbur Day Jr. officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = September 27, 1999 Deceased Name: Ann Klinc SPRINGFIELD Ann Klinc, 77, of Springfield died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at St. John's Hospital. She was born July 5, 1922, in Springfield, the daughter of William and Rose Shimkus. She married John W. Klinc in 1948 in Springfield. A son, John Klinc, preceded her in death. Mrs. Klinc served as secretary to the commissioner at CWLP for 19 years. She was a lifelong resident of Springfield, a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, graduate of Lanphier High School and Browns Business College, and was in many bowling leagues. Survivors: husband, John W.; a daughter, Roseann (husband, Jerry) Hopwood of Springfield; two granddaughters; a sister, Helen Mackiw of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. John Titus officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = September 24, 1999 Deceased Name: James L. Freeman SPRINGFIELD James L. "Larry" Freeman, 75, of Springfield died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, at his residence. He was born Jan. 27, 1924, in St. Louis, the son of Arthur James and Felice Swords Freeman. He married Edna Kelly in 1947 in Springfield. Mr. Freeman was employed in the advertising department of The State Journal-Register for 26 years. He was a resident of Springfield for most of his life, a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, member and treasurer of the Blue Army, member of the Knights of Columbus Council 364, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, member of Veterans of Foreign War Post 755, and a graduate of Lanphier High School. Survivors: wife, Edna; four sons, James L. "Larry" (wife, Mary), Timothy, Paul and Kelly (wife, Jennifer) Freeman, all of Springfield; four daughters, Donna (husband, Paul) Povse, Janet (husband, Ronald) Weakley and Jeanine (husband, Richard) Benanti, all of Springfield, and Mary Joan (husband, Steve) Freeman Dudock of Santa Ynez, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three brothers, Jack (wife, Mary Ann) Freeman of Encinitas, Calif., and Arthur (wife, Marilyn) Freeman Jr. and Jerry Freeman, both of Springfield; a sister, Felice Ann Lenz of Jefferson, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. Services: Mass, 10 a.m. Monday, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Rev. John Ossola officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = August 25, 1999 Deceased Name: John Gerber SPRINGFIELD John Gerber, 54, of Springfield died Monday, Aug. 23, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Feb. 18, 1945, in Springfield, the son of Ernest J. and Helen F. Sandhaas Gerber. Mr. Gerber was employed with the secretary of state's office. He was a graduate of Lanphier High School, attended Springfield College in Illinois, was a member of Calvary Temple and a lifelong resident of Springfield. Survivors: a brother, Stephen (wife, Susan) Gerber of Petersburg. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Calvary Temple, the Rev. Mark Johnson officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = August 5, 1999 Deceased Name: James G. Smith SPRINGFIELD James G. Smith, 22, of Springfield died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1977, in Springfield, the son of Larry L. and Sally E. Fox Smith. Mr. Smith, a lifelong resident of Springfield, worked as a concrete laborer for the city of Springfield at the city garage. He was a 1995 graduate of Lanphier High School where he was on the football and wrestling teams for four years, attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville for three years and was a member of the Evening Republican Club. Survivors: mother and stepfather, Sally and Tony Ushman of Springfield; father and stepmother, Larry L. and Marge Smith of Springfield; a brother, Larry L. (wife, Olive) Smith Jr. of Springfield; three sisters, Barbara (husband, Robert) LaPenna of Upper Darby, Pa., Margie (husband, Keith) Mefford of Burton, Mich., and Dorothy (husband, Donald) Boblitt of Springfield; several aunts and uncles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Thomas G. Radtke officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = June 30, 1999 Deceased Name: Ralph G. Kornfeld SPRINGFIELD Ralph George Kornfeld, 69, of Springfield died Tuesday, June 29, 1999, at his residence. He was born Feb. 6, 1930, in Springfield, the son of Adam Barton and Helen Marie Robson Kornfeld. He married Carol J. Carrico in 1958 in Springfield; she died in 1993. Mr. Kornfeld retired from Illinois Bell in 1990 after 35 years of service. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield, a graduate of Lanphier High School, played basketball with One Day Cleaners, which was inducted into the Springfield Hall of Fame in April 1999, and worked as the lounge director for the Brookhills Golf Club, Inc. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in the Korean War and receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Par 4, SO 5, 97 th Fighter Interceptor So, and W-P AFB. Survivors: three sons, Jeffrey M. (wife, Sherry) Kornfeld of Chatham, Christopher J. (wife, Kendra) Kornfeld of Bloomington and Joshua R. Kornfeld of Golden, Colo.; three daughters, Jaime S. (husband, Byron) Francis of Springfield, Jill A. (husband, Howard) Pillsbury of Chatham and Jennifer (husband, Larry) Klootwyk of Rantoul; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Jean Snodgrass of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Donald Meehling officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = June 30, 1999 Deceased Name: Leroy J. Stapleton SPRINGFIELD Leroy Junior Stapleton, 28, of Springfield died Friday, June 25, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1971, in Springfield, the son of John Hughes Jr. and Martha Kaye Stapleton Johnson. Mr. Stapleton was a graduate of Lanphier High School, a lifelong resident of Springfield and a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors: a son, Troy Lee Stapleton of Springfield; mother, Martha Kaye Stapleton Johnson of Springfield; stepfather, Prince Johnson of Springfield; father, John Hughes Jr. of Tulsa, Okla.; stepmother, Willie Hughes of Springfield; three sisters, Kim (husband, James) Hughes Mehundrew, Cathy Hughes and Quanda Dent, all of Springfield; a stepsister, Billie Johnson of Springfield; grandmothers, Minnie L. Stapleton of Delhi, La., and Annie Ruth Hopson of Tulsa, Okla.; great-grandmother, Alice Donnell of Delhi, La.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: noon Friday, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Charles W. Tiner officiating. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery. W.W. White-Pettiford Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = == = = = == = = = = = == = = June 26, 1999 Deceased Name: Melinda R.J. Feiden SPRINGFIELD Melinda Rose Joni Feiden, 17, of Springfield died Wednesday, June 23, 1999, in Gardner Township. She was born March 8, 1982, in Springfield, the daughter of Joseph D. Feiden and Carol S. Phelps Lasley. Miss Feiden, a lifelong resident of Springfield, was a student at Lanphier High School. She was a customer representative for Best Buy for over a year, and was an employee of Fantastic Flora Creations for three years. She was a Bank One Junior Student of the Week, in the top 10 percent of her junior class, active in track and field, a cheerleader, a founding member of Lanphier High School Spirit Club, a John Hopkins Math Student, student government representative, a member of the Chemistry, Art, French and Jets (Junior Engineering Technical Society) clubs, a member of the Speech Team, and a nominee for the National Honor Society. She was a co-leader for the Girl Scouts of America Troop 142 and volunteered at Braveheart. Survivors: father and stepmother, Joseph D. Feiden and Cynthia J. Murphy-Feiden of Petersburg; mother, Carol S. Lasley of Springfield; grandparents, Donna M. Feiden of Springfield, and Rosemary and Russell Phelps of Pleasant Plains; great-grandmother, Myrtle Phelps of Beardstown; a brother, Neal C. Feiden at home; three sisters, Loni Golden, Aleta Feiden and Emma Lasley, all at home; a stepsister, Annalesa M. Feiden of Petersburg; and several cousins. Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Monday, First Christian Church, the Rev. Rebecca Ingram and the Rev. Sylvan Knobloch officiating. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Mary Burck ALVIN, Texas Mary Hoffman Valdez Burck, 61, of Alvin, Texas, formerly of Springfield, died Thursday, June 17, 1999, at her home. She was born Nov. 13, 1937, in Springfield, the daughter of Joseph and Ida Ethridge Hoffman. Mrs. Burck attended Lanphier High School. She retired from The Johnson Space Center in Houston, having worked for NASA for 30 years. Survivors: a son, Rodney Valdez of San Antonio; two daughters, Lori Valdez-Cantu and Diana Valdez, both of San Antonio; five granddaughters; five brothers, Michael Hoffman of Seffner, Fla., Thomas and Daniel "Hawk" Hoffman, both of Springfield, Paul Hoffman of Bellingham, Wash., and Richard Hoffman of Rhode Island; two sisters, Anna Walsh and Barbara Bartnick, both of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Remains will be cremated. Services will be held on Monday at The South Park Funeral Home, Pearland, Texas. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = June 8, 1999 Deceased Name: Neil D. Krumwiede SPRINGFIELD Neil David Krumwiede, 17, of Springfield died Sunday, June 6, 1999, in rural Athens. He was born April 29, 1982, in Springfield, the son of David Brown and Lisa Krumwiede. Mr. Krumwiede was a lifelong resident of Springfield. He was employed by Construx of Illinois and Little Italy's. He had just completed his junior year at Lanphier High School. Survivors: father, David Brown of Riverton; mother, Lisa Krumwiede of Springfield; a sister, Mandy of Springfield; a half brother, Travis Ray Brown of Riverton; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Neil (Rose) Krumwiede, Clara Krumwiede, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Lutrelle) Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. John (Julianna) Brown, all of Springfield; great-grandparents, Pauline Painter of Monroe City, Mo., and Charles Bolinger, Carl Giordano and Janet Alsberry, all of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 4, 1999 Deceased Name: Robert P. Clutter SPRINGFIELD Robert Paul Clutter, 67, of Springfield, formerly of Anchorage, Alaska, died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Nov. 4, 1931, in St. Louis, the son of William H. and Madeline Clutter. He married Martha Oakley in 1955. Mr. Clutter attended Lanphier High School and was a graduate of Western Illinois University. He was a teacher in Chicago until 1964, when he began teaching at East Anchorage High School, where he retired in 1990. He also was a commercial fisherman in Homer, Alaska. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. Survivors: a daughter, Willow Ann Tebo of Portland, Ore.; a brother, James Dale Clutter of Sequim, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Camp Butler National Cemetery. Boardman-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Suzanne K. Donaldson PARKVILLE, Mo. Suzanne K. Donaldson, 62, of Parkville, Mo., formerly of Thayer, died Sunday, May 2, 1999, at St. Lukes Barry Road Hospital, Parkville, Mo. She was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Thayer. Mrs. Donaldson was employed as a registered nurse. Survivors: a daughter, Anita Conboy of Fort Scott, Kan.; a son, Timothy Donaldson of Parkville, Mo.; and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Heritage Funeral Home, Parkville, Mo. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 2, 1999 Deceased Name: Robert E. Kerske Sr. -- RIVERTON Robert E. "Bob" Kerske Sr., 52, of Riverton died Saturday, May 1, 1999, at his residence. He was born Oct. 31, 1946, in Springfield, the son of William E. and Lucille "Kelly" Shinnick Kerske Sr. He married Sara A. Gathard in 1993. Mr. Kerske was employed with Fiatallis for 10 years, and for Scharf and Co. for the past 15 years as a shop foreman. He was a resident of Riverton since 1971, a 1964 graduate of Lanphier High School, past member of Riverton Athletic Club and a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1967-71. Survivors: wife, Sara A.; two sons, Robert E. (wife, Lisa) Kerske Jr. of Delaware, Ohio, and Joseph M. Kerske of Springfield; father, William E. Kerske Sr. of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. James (Marilyn) Martin of Springfield, Mrs. Waylon (Linda) Erdman of Littleton Ranch and Mrs. Steve (Kathy) Hofferkamp of Illiopolis; three brothers, William E. Kerske Jr. and John D. Kerske, both of Springfield, and James L. (wife, Sammy) Kerske of Lee's Summit, Mo.; an aunt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Rodney Schwartz officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 26, 1999 Deceased Name: James M. Robertson GALESBURG James M. Robertson, 56, of Galesburg, formerly of Springfield, died Friday, April 23, 1999, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born Oct. 5, 1942, in Springfield, the son of Melvin G. and Alice Kruger Robertson. He married Ruth Ann DiGiovanna in 1963 in Ft. Monmouth, N.J. Mr. Robertson was a 1960 graduate of Lanphier High School. He was employed with Milwaukee Road Railroad in Deer Lodge, Mont., and Savanna from 1969-80. In 1982, he began working for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad where he stayed for 17 years. He was presently employed as a foreman in the radio shop and telecommunications department. He was a member of IBEW Local 547 and the Prairie Hub Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1960-66 and receiving the Presidential Service Badge, two Good Conduct medals and the National Defense Service medal. Survivors: wife, Ruth; two sons, Randall J. Robertson of Springfield and Anthony W. Robertson of Galesburg; mother, Alice V. Robertson of Eagle River, Wis.; a brother, Steven G. Robertson of Watertown, Wis.; and two sisters, Sandra R. Letner of Australia and Debra A. Kennedy of Pompano Beach, Fla. Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oak Ridge Cemetery, the Rev. Ted Gall officiating. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Home in Galesburg is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = April 17, 1999 Deceased Name: Diane D. Crifasi SPRINGFIELD Diane D. Crifasi, 53, of Springfield died Thursday, April 15, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1946, in Springfield, the daughter of Cyril and Dorothy Wakefield Holmin. She married Lawrence R. Crifasi in 1966 in Springfield. Mrs. Crifasi was a division manager for the Illinois Department of Revenue. She was a graduate of Lanphier High School, Ski Club of Springfield and member of Scout Troop Ship 13. Survivors: husband, Lawrence R.; a son, Kevin Crifasi of Springfield; a daughter, Annette Crifasi Masten of Springfield; a grandson; a sister, Dorothy Stefanini of Boston, Mass.; a brother, John Holmin of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Keith Masten and Rev. Margaret Grove officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 4, 1999 Deceased Name: Paul H. Mosley SPRINGFIELD Paul H. "Mose" Mosley, 45, of Springfield died Friday, April 2, 1999, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born July 26, 1953, in Jacksonville, the son of Gilbert and Stella Conn Mosley. He married Jacqueline Meyer. Mr. Mosley was a licensed broker and salesperson and was owner of Paul H. Mosley Real Estate. He was a resident of Springfield most of his life, having formerly lived in Jacksonville. He was a graduate of Lanphier High School, attended Eastern Illinois University and was a former member of Illinois Association of Realtors. Survivors: wife, Jacqueline; two daughters, Melissa and Lindsay Mosley, both of Springfield; seven stepdaughters, Mrs. Mike (Annette) Gay, Mrs. Mike (Debra) McCarty, Mrs. Mark (Christine) Hullinger, Sherry and Michelle Dean and Melinda Montgomery, all of Springfield, and Paula Montgomery of New Baden; a granddaughter; a sister, Velma Mosley of Jacksonville; and several cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Bill Oaks officiating. Burial: Union Cemetery, Pisgah. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = February 24, 1999 Deceased Name: Jack L. Meidel SPRINGFIELD Jack L. Meidel, 63, of Springfield died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Aug. 21, 1935, in Springfield, the son of John F. and Yvonne Decatoire Meidel. He married Judith E. Pirtle in 1961. Mr. Meidel was employed as an electrician for 42 years, 31 of which were with Divane Brothers Electric Company. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield, a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn, IBEW Local 193 and Gold Card member of the Theatrical Stage Employees Local 138 since 1954. A 1953 graduate of Lanphier High School, he was a U.S. Army veteran, serving for two years, and served in the U.S. Army Reserves for four years. Survivors: wife, Judith E.; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Shirley) Durr of Chatham; a son, Jack (wife, Jodi) Meidel Jr. of Springfield; two grandchildren; a brother, Richard W. (wife, Roberta) Meidel of Auburn; two aunts; an uncle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Richard Harre officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 14, 1999 Deceased Name: Gilbert C. Strode DIVERNON Gilbert C. Strode, 76, of Divernon died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, at St. John's Hospice. He was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Springfield, the son of Nelta Allen and Hazel Muir Strode Sr. He married Helen L. Kemper in 1946 in Springfield; she died in 1996. Mr. Strode was a carpet contractor for 36 years. He was a member of Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield, a graduate of Lanphier High School, a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II, and a lifetime member of Chatham VFW Post 4763. Survivors: two sons, Harry G. and Larry C. Strode, both of Chatham; two daughters, Patricia A. (husband, Bruce) Jacobs of Chatham and Bonnie L. (husband, Robert) Woods of Pawnee; five grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two brothers, Charles (wife, Ethel) Strode of Bath and Nelta Allen (wife, Virginia) Strode Jr. of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Calvert and Ferry Funeral Home, Auburn. Burial: Chatham Memorial Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 3, 1999 Deceased Name: Lloyd D. Adams SPRINGFIELD Lloyd D. "L.A." Adams, 68, of Springfield died Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Sept. 13, 1930, in Little Rock, Ark., the son of Joe W. and Viola L. Turner Adams. He married Rita M. Archie in 1968. Mr. Adams, a resident of Springfield for 61 years, retired in 1994 from the U.S. Post Office after 33 years of service. He was a member of St. John AME Church, Otis B. Duncan American Legion Post 809, graduate of Lanphier High School and was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, serving in the Korean War. Survivors: wife, Rita M.; three sons, David Wheatley and Kenny J. Washington, both of Springfield, and Rev. Clifford Wheatley of Zion; a stepdaughter, Jerwonia Fitzgerald of Springfield; a stepson, Stephen Archie of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Sam (wife, Donna) Adams; two sisters, Darnice Adams and Ruth Hickman, both of Springfield; an aunt; and several nieces and nephews. Services: noon Wednesday, St. John AME Church, the Rev. Sammy L. Hooks officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. W.W. White-Pettiford Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 08/29/09 = = 2004 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = December 31, 2004 Deceased Name: Sylvia M. Chepulis SPRINGFIELD - Sylvia M. Chepulis, 83, of Springfield died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at St. John's Hospice. She was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Springfield, the daughter of Stanley and Catherine Rice Petrokas. She married Joseph Chepulis in 1945; he died in 1987. An infant daughter, Mary Ann, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Chepulis was a graduate of Lanphier High School. She was co-owner and business manager for Champion Garage Inc. She was a member of Lithuanian-American Club of central Illinois, Zonta International and St. Aloysius Catholic Church. She was active in Girl Scouts. Survivors: two sons, Joseph C. (wife, Sharon) Chepulis of Springfield and John S. (wife, Cathy) Chepulis of Rochester; three daughters, Mary K. Chepulis and Bernadine (husband, Pete) Dombroski, both of Springfield, and Patricia A. (husband, Larry) Wade of Glenarm; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Lustig of Minnesota; and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, the Rev. Thomas Liebler officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = December 15, 2004 Deceased Name: Donald E. Bunch SPRINGFIELD - Donald E. Bunch, 66, of Springfield died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Aug. 9, 1938, in Springfield, the son of Charles F. and Beatrice Goodman Bunch Sr. His stepmother, Murphy Bunch, also raised him. He married Virginia C. Howard in 1966. Mr. Bunch graduated from Lanphier High School in 1956. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving for four years. He retired as a welder with Altorfer Inc. after 39 years. Survivors: wife, Virginia; three daughters, Therese (husband, Richard) Taylor of Springfield, Tracy (husband, Kurtez) Rhodes of Bolingbrook and Jennifer (husband, Jerry) Johnson of Saucier, Miss.; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; sister, Harriett Madison of Decatur; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: noon Friday, Zion Baptist Church. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. James D. Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = December 11, 2004 Deceased Name: George E. Schuerman SPRINGFIELD - George E. Schuerman, 81, of Springfield died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. He was born Feb. 27, 1923, in Springfield, the son of Theodore J. and Freida Moessner Schuerman. He married Alinda Franz in 1944; she died in 2003. A son, William J. Schuerman, also preceded him in death. Mr. Schuerman graduated from Lanphier High School, where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993 as an international paint chemist. He graduated from Saint Louis University and Springfield College in Illinois. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving with the amphibious forces in Okinawa and Japan. He received the World War II Victory Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon and Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with one star. He was the plant manager at Kyanize Paint for 41 years. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Boy Scout Troop 31, Knights of Columbus Council 364, Federated Society of Paint Technology and a past member of the Kiwanis. Survivors: two sons, Theodore J. (wife, Debbie) Schuerman of Chesterfield, Mo., and James F. (wife, Sherry) Schuerman of Chicago; daughter, Mariann (husband, Greg) Van Winkle of Brookfield, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandson; two sisters, Ruth (husband, Arthur) Reiners of Sun City, Ariz., and Margaret (husband, Robert) Kuznik of California; and several cousins. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Monsignor Kevin Vann officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = December 1, 2004 Deceased Name: Parris A. Cook WICHITA, Kan. - Parris Allen Cook, 41, of Wichita died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita. He was born May 23, 1963, in Springfield. Mr. Cook graduated from Lanphier High School in 1981. Survivors: stepfather, Peter (wife, Laverne) Wilford of Springfield; mother, Claudette (husband, Harry) Moore of Springfield; sister, Candace (husband, Andre) Silas of Springfield; grandmothers, Rosetta Wilford and Aletha Nash; great-grandmother, Clara Chapman; two nieces; a nephew; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial services: 7 p.m. Thursday, Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, the Rev. Wendell E. Day Sr. officiating. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = November 7, 2004 Deceased Name: Helen M. Beaghan SPRINGFIELD - Helen Marie Beaghan, 81, of Springfield died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at St. John's Hospital. She was born March 15, 1923, in Springfield, the daughter of Joseph J. and Edna Mae Weaver Dooner. She married James Paul Beaghan in 1946 in Chicago; he died in 1960. Mrs. Beaghan graduated from Lanphier High School in 1941. She worked for Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. and was a U.S. Women's Army Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors: three sons, James Michael (wife, Kerry Lee) Beaghan of Brandon, England, Joseph (wife, Melody) Beaghan of Riverton and Martin A. Wilson of Springfield; daughter, Paula Ann (husband, Buck) Burge of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services: noon Tuesday, Camp Butler National Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = October 13, 2004 Deceased Name: Bonnie C. Pocock VASS, N.C. - Bonnie Catherwood Pocock, 77, of Vass, formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, at her home. She was born April 15, 1927, the daughter of John and Dolly Catherwood. She married Clifford Pocock in 1959. Mrs. Pocock graduated from Lanphier High School and Illinois State University. She worked as a teacher at public schools and at schools in Japan. She was a member of Grace Chapel Church in Sanford, N.C., where she was involved in mission work. Survivors: husband, Clifford; daughter, Heather Harrington of Cary, N.C.; son, Glen Pocock of Nashua, N.H.; a granddaughter; brother, Stanley (wife, Wilma) Catherwood of Springfield; and a nephew. Memorial services: 4 p.m. Friday, Grace Chapel Church, Sanford, N.C. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = September 30, 2004 Deceased Name: Shirley L. Sams NORMAL - Shirley L. Sams, 69, of Normal died at 9:51 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 28, 2004) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. Her memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial home, Bloomington, with the Rev. Vaughn Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements. She was born Feb. 4, 1935, at Springfield, to Delton and Marian Boling Needham. She married Thomas F. Sams Sr. on June 6, 1954, in Springfield. He survives. Also surviving are her mother, Marian Needham, Saybrook; two sons, Thomas F. (Debora) Sams, Jr., Wheaton, and Greg (Jennifer) Sams, St. Charles; one brother, Delton (Judie) Needham Jr., Sunrise Beach, Mo.; one sister, Cinda (Dennis) Morrow, Saybrook; three granddaughters, Jennifer and Elizabeth Sams, Wheaton; and Eleanor Sams, St. Charles; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomington. She was a 1954 graduate of Springfield Lanphier High School, Springfield. She was an avid reader. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = September 16, 2004 Deceased Name: Edmond Fields BAYTOWN, Texas - Edmond Fields, 67, of Baytown, formerly of Springfield, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, at Lyndon Baines Johnson Medical Center. He was born Feb. 8, 1937, in Natchitoches, La., the son of Robert and Leola Smallwood Fields. Mr. Fields graduated from Lanphier High School. He retired as a foreman for the Illinois Central Railroad. He was a former member of the American Legion and Elks Lodge. Survivors: three daughters, Sheri Lynn Fields of Springfield, Lisa Ann Morgan of St. Louis and Regina Owens Spice of Minnesota; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; mother, Leola Smallwood of Springfield; sister, Annie (husband, Albert) Boyd of Springfield; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Zion Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. Samuel Hale officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. James D. Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = August 29, 2004 Deceased Name: Goergen Hulda Goergen Goergen Hulda Goergen, age 93, beloved mother and grandmother, of Eden Prairie. Born February 3, 1911. Died August 25, 2004. Graduated from Bradley University in 1933, taught and was Dean of girls at Lanphier H.S. in Springfield, IL. In 1943 married John Goergen and moved to Shawano, WI. Although widowed after only nine years of marriage, did a wonderful job raising her two young children and returned to teaching. Altogether she taught for 20 years and received numerous accolades and awards. She contributed a great deal to her community, and was a leader in her church. She loved music, was an excellent pianist, and had a marvelous mezzo-soprano voice. She strongly supported the arts, and enjoyed sports (especially bowling and golf) and travel. She touched the lives of a great many people and was loved by all of them, and she will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by husband, John; brother, Walter (Leona) Albrecht; and sister, Gertrude (Milton) Eggert; brother-in-law, Reuben Kelto. Survived by son, John (Barbara) Goergen; daughter, Margaret (Paul Rood) Goergen; grandchildren, Lisa and Craig Goergen, Joseph and Julia Rood; sister, Florence Kelto; nieces and nephews. Private interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano, WI. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer's Association. Memorial service Sunday, Sept. 5th, 12 noon, at St. Andrew West Lutheran Church, 112090 Hundertmark Rd., Chaska. Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = August 28, 2004 Deceased Name: Robert H. Moore SPRINGFIELD - Robert Horace "Bob" Moore, 79, of Springfield died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at his home. He was born Sept. 8, 1924, in Springfield, the son of Albert G. and Lucille Avey Moore. He married Billie Elizabeth Warden in 1946. He was preceded in death by two sons, Mark and Matthew. Mr. Moore graduated from Lanphier High School and the Art Institute of Chicago. He retired from Cotter and Co. as a national field sales training manager and had worked as a commercial artist. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He received a Purple Heart, bronze arrowhead, expert rifleman medal, and the Croix de Combatant/Liberation of France and Croix de Guere with Palm from the French government. He was a member of the 6th Beach Battalion, which received the Presidential Unit Citation for exceptional valor. Survivors: wife, Billie; two sons, Luke (wife, Rhonda) Moore of Paducah, Ky., and John (wife, Dawn) Moore of Springfield; two daughters, Melissa of Springfield and Luellen Beeson of Harristown; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Cremation rites were accorded by Springfield Crematory. Private graveside services were held in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = August 10, 2004 Deceased Name: William E. Davis SPRINGFIELD - William E. Davis, 80, of Springfield died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at St. John's Hospice. He was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Springfield, the son of Edward and Wilma Mauer Davis. He married Mary Frances "Fran" Peifer in 1947 in Springfield; she died in 2001. Mr. Davis graduated from Lanphier High School. He retired as a salesman for Bio-Diagnostics Medical Lab in 1984. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Model Railroaders Club and AARP, where he formerly served as president and as a legislative liaison. He served as a Boy Scout leader for many years at St. Joseph's Parish. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, receiving a Bronze Star, an Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, a Victory Ribbon, three overseas bars and a Good Conduct Medal. Survivors: daughter, Kathleen A. Davis of Springfield; four sons, D. Michael and Phillip V. (wife, Peggy) Davis, both of Springfield, Terrance P. (wife, Anna) Davis of Webster Groves, Mo., and Timothy W. (wife, Diane) Davis of Sunset Hills, Mo.; four grandchildren; a niece and nephew; and Claire Bogenschutz of Springfield. Memorial Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Christ the King Catholic Church, Monsignor David S. Lantz officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = August 10, 2004 Deceased Name: Robert H. Pittman Sr. SPRINGFIELD - Robert H. Pittman Sr., 65, of Springfield died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Sept. 16, 1938, in Springfield, the son of Robert G. Pittman and Ellen Stravens Blanchard. He married Louann T. Becker Burnett in 1972 in Lincoln. Mr. Pittman graduated from Lanphier High School in 1956. He attended Bradley University in Peoria. He was the owner and chief executive officer of Professional Adjustment Bureau for more than 20 years. Survivors: wife, Louann; daughter, Laura L. Menghini of Athens; three sons, Robert H. (wife, Angela) Pittman Jr. of Springfield, Brian P. (wife, Shelly) Burnett of Springfield and Whitney J. (wife, Heather) Burnett of Chatham; nine grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews; and a cousin. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Robert Becker officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = August 6, 2004 Deceased Name: Kevin R. Milby SPRINGFIELD - Kevin R. Milby, 44, of Springfield died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004, at his home. He was born Feb. 6, 1960, in Springfield, the son of Ray and Gertrude Willis Milby. Mr. Milby attended Lanphier High School and later received his GED. He was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education of Illinois and First Baptist Church. Survivors: three sons, Adam Travis Milby of Kentucky, Robert and Randy, both of Springfield; father, Ray (wife, Ernestine) Milby of Greensburg, Ky.; brother, Lowell Alan (wife, Miriam) Milby of Springfield; three aunts and uncles; grandmother, Gertrude Perkins; several nieces and nephews; and fiancee, Shelley Grant of Springfield; Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, the Rev. John Maples officiating. Burial: Pleasant Plains Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = July 27, 2004 Deceased Name: Eleanor M. Gerding SPRINGFIELD - Eleanor M. Gerding, 73, of Springfield died Sunday, July 25, 2004, at St. John's Hospice. She was born Sept. 17, 1930, in Springfield, the daughter of Karl and Martha Jane Klein Gerding. Miss Gerding graduated from Lanphier High School. She retired from the Illinois Association of School Boards in 1991 after 32 years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church. Survivors: two sisters, Martha Kay (husband, James Sr.) Mayfield and Clara Ann Trello, both of Springfield; two brothers, Henry (wife, Christine) and John Gerding, both of Springfield; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph's Church, Monsignor Thomas Holinga officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = July 19, 2004 Deceased Name: The Rev. James L. Broch GREENVIEW - The Rev. James L. Broch, 59, of Greenview died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at St. John's Hospital. He was born May 17, 1945, in Springfield, the son of Virgil and Helen Skoda Broch. He married Ann Marie Estill in 1970 in Springfield. The Rev. Broch graduated from Lanphier High School, St. John's School of Respiratory Therapy, Western Illinois University and Sangamon State University. He served as pastor at Middletown Presbyterian Church from 1983-2001 and at Irish Grove Church from 1989-99. He worked as a social studies teacher and department chairman at Grant Middle School, where he served as faculty representative for the PTO; school newspaper and scholastic team sponsor; and Project Lincoln instructor. He was a grant sponsor for Kids Vote Program and a sponsor for the Navigator After School Service Club. He was a member of Springfield Education Association and the Greenview Food Bank, Civic Improvement Association and Rotary Club, where he formerly served as president. He was named Horace Mann Educator of the Year in 1997 and Outstanding Educator in Illinois in 1998 and received the Illinois Math and Science Academy Educator Award in 2000. Survivors: wife, Ann; two sons, Chris and Matt (wife, Nicole) Broch, both of Greenview; daughter, Holly Broch of Greenview; sister, Janet (husband, Fred) Cycholl of Flora; brother, Richard (wife, Phyllis) Broch of Gilbert, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Greenview United Church, the Rev. Allan Dean and the Rev. Robert Hanson officiating. Burial: at a later date, Indian Point Cemetery. Mott and Henning Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = July 8, 2004 Deceased Name: Bruno Venturini SPRINGFIELD - Bruno Venturini, 79, of Springfield died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at St. John's Hospice. He was born Nov. 14, 1924, in Springfield, the son of Pete and Rosa Borgognoni Venturini. He married Bernadine Welch in 1948 in Springfield. A son, James Venturini, preceded him in death. Mr. Venturini graduated from Lanphier High School. He retired as lead engineer at City Water, Light and Power in 1982. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 364, Sierra Club, AARP, AMVETS 10, VFW Post 755, Catholic War Veterans-Bishop McNicholas Post 1916 and Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. He was a former member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Europe and receiving four overseas service bars and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign, Good Conduct and World War II Victory medals. Survivors: wife, Bernadine; five sons, Michael, William (wife, Barbara), Dennis and Paul (wife, Amy) Venturini, all of Springfield, and John (wife, Carole) Venturini of Sherman; two daughters, Rosanne (husband, Robert) Eschenfeldt of Chatham and Mary Teresa (husband, Larry Dunham) Venturini of Springfield; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. Friday, St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Peter Harman officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = June 18, 2004 Deceased Name: Brandi J. Hayes SPRINGFIELD - Brandi Jo Hayes, 23, of Springfield died Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at St. John's Hospital. She was born April 27, 1981, in Springfield, the daughter of Russ and Vicki Falzone Hayes. Miss Hayes graduated from Lanphier High School in 1999, where she was a member of the Pom Squad. She worked as a data imputer controller at the secretary of state's office for the past two years. Survivors: parents, Russ and Vicki; brother, Chad Hayes of Springfield; grandparents, Sam and Bonnie Falzone and Bessie Hayes, all of Springfield; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Chuck Edwards officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 30, 2004 Deceased Name: Richard L. Parnell SPRINGFIELD - Richard L. "Pete" Parnell, 62, of Springfield died Friday, May 28, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Sept. 4, 1941, in Springfield, the son of Orville T. and Julia M. Mason Parnell Sr. Mr. Parnell graduated from Lanphier High School in 1959. He attended Springfield College in Illinois and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He retired as the assistant administrator of the Sangamon County building and zoning board in 2003. He worked as a sales director at Shasta Beverage Co., where he won many management awards. He wrote and published a pamphlet about hip replacement. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus Council 4179, where he was elected deputy grand knight. Survivors: daughter, Mindy Parnell of Springfield; son, Michael Parnell of Springfield; four grandchildren; two brothers, Bob (wife, Peggy) Parnell and Orville T. "Sonny" (wife, Carolyn) Parnell Jr., both of Springfield; sister, Helen (husband, Larry) Rayburn of Davenport, Iowa; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: noon Wednesday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Thomas Leibler officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 25, 2004 Deceased Name: Michael C. Cason SPRINGFIELD - Michael C. "Doc" Cason, 57, of Springfield died Thursday, May 20, 2004, at his home. He was born Aug. 3, 1946, in Springfield, the son of William Franklin and Rosetta Duncan Cason. He married Lois A. Bardwell in 1998. Mr. Cason graduated from Lanphier High School in 1965 and Western Illinois University in 1971 earning a bachelor's degree in physical education. He worked as a physical education teacher, coach and driver's education teacher at Lanphier High School. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and a charter member of the Springfield Omega Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Survivors: wife, Lois A.; three sons, M.C., Carey and Dustin Cason, all of Springfield; stepson, Jason Bardwell of Springfield; daughter, Andrea J. Cason of Springfield; two stepdaughters, Celena Bardwell and Joelle (husband, Norman) Dixon, both of Springfield; several grandchildren; sister, Arletta Banas of Fort Meyers, Fla.; an aunt; and several cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Union Baptist Church, the Rev. T. Ray McJunkin officiating. Burial: Roselawn Cemetery. W.W. White Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 24, 2004 Deceased Name: Sharon Altig GREENVIEW - Sharon Altig, 52, of Greenview died Sunday, May 23, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Sept. 24, 1951, in Springfield, the daughter of James Arron and Geraldine Francis Williams Barlow. She married Kenneth David Altig in 1976 in Springfield; he died in 1996. Mrs. Altig graduated from Lanphier High School in 1968, Lincoln Land Community College in 1986 and from Sangamon State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1989. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Greenview. Survivors: seven daughters, Debra Michelle (husband, Dennis) Lynn of Oakford, Geraldine Francis (husband, Michael) Glover of Greenview, Juanita (husband, Allen) Ransdell of Lincoln, Melissa Nation of Petersburg, Patricia (husband, Cory) Pettie of Pekin, Sharnelle Flores of Havana and Leandra Coepen of Mason City; two sons, Daniel Andrew James and James Arron Barlow, both of Greenview; 22 grandchildren; and sister, Patricia Ann Barlow (husband, John) Schroeder of Springfield. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Greenview, the Rev. Steve Hardin officiating. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Greenview. Hurley Funeral Home in Greenview is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 21, 2004 Deceased Name: Harold D. Turner VERSAILLES - Harold Delbert Turner, 77, of Versailles died Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born Sept. 22, 1926, in Easton, the son of Raymond W. and Bessie Elizabeth Horn Turner. He married Mildred M. McCrady in 1946 in Springfield. Mr. Turner attended Hambaugh School and Versailles High School in Brown County and graduated from Lanphier High School in 1944. He was a retired rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, serving in Versailles and Mount Sterling for several years, and a farmer. He was a U.S. Navy Air Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors: wife, Mildred; two daughters, Marcia (husband, Pete) Ward of Lark Spur, Colo., and Susan (husband, Larry) Bowen of Mount Sterling; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Cremation rites will be accorded and private services will be held at a later date. Hendricker Funeral Home in Mount Sterling is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 19, 2004 Deceased Name: William J. Stone METAMORA - William J. "Billy" Stone, 78, of Germantown Hills, died on Saturday, May 16, 2004 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center emergency room. He was born on Oct. 25, 1925, in Springfield, the son of William and Helen Martin Stone. He married Doris I. Richard in 1946 in San Angelo, Texas; she died in 1992. He married Esther V. Kasel in 1997 in Eureka. He attended Lanphier High School where he received all-state honors in football as a halfback in 1943. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific aboard the USS Woodworth DD460. He graduated from Bradley University in 1949 with his bachelor's degree and in 1957 with his master's degree. While at Bradley, he participated in track, baseball and football and received the Outstanding Halfback in the Midwest award. He played football professionally for six seasons. He played for the Baltimore Colts from 1949-50 and received the Rookie of the Year award in the All-American Football Conference. He played for the Chicago Bears from 1951-54. He scored 31 career touchdowns and gained 4,283 total yards. He retired from the National Football League in 1955. He then coached football at Bradley from 1955-70. He served Bradley University as an assistant athletic director, intramural director, teacher, department head and golf coach along with some fund raising before retiring in 1984. He has emeritus status at Bradley. He was recognized in 1950 in the Bradley Hall of Fame. He is a charter member of Greater Peoria Hall of Fame and of the Springfield Hall of Fame. He is a member of the Chief Club, Peoria Elks Lodge 20, and the Alumni B Club. He volunteered at Methodist Hospital for six years and served as trustee for the Peoria Park Board from 1975-78 and again from 1983-86. Survivors: wife, Esther; son, William J. Jr. (wife, Francina) Stone of Marquette Heights; daughter, Laurie (husband, Ron) Edwards of Germantown Hills; three stepsons, Doug Kasel of Peoria, Greg Kasel of Frederick, Md., and David Kasel of Mohomet; three stepdaughters, Melissa Kasel of Peoria, Susan McMorrow of Clearwater, Fla., and Cheryl Davies of Australia; a granddaughter; eight stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. There will be no services. Cremation rites have been accorded. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 16, 2004 Deceased Name: Hazel I. Justice-Maas SPRINGFIELD - Hazel Ione Justice-Maas, 76, of Springfield died Monday, May 10, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Sept. 13, 1927, in Springfield, the daughter of Al and Thelma Mester. Mrs. Justice-Maas graduated from Lanphier High School. She was a homemaker and worked several jobs before retiring. She was a member of Third Presbyterian Church and AARP. Survivors: a daughter, Linda I. Justice of Springfield; two sons, Robert E. (wife, Karen) Justice of Santa Fe, N.M., and Albert R. (wife, Millie) Justice of Detroit; two grandchildren; and a brother, Charles Carroll of Wisconsin. Cremation will be accorded by the Cremation Tribute Center after a donation to the gift of life. Memorial services: at a later date. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 13, 2004 Deceased Name: Shirley M. Duling SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Shirley M. Duling, 69, of Scottsdale, formerly of Ashland, died Sunday, May 9, 2004, at Comfort Givers in Scottsdale. She was born Sept. 4, 1934, in Springfield, the daughter of Vernon P. and Alta Mitchell Sallade. She married James A. Duling in 1952 in Springfield; he died in 1961. A daughter, Patricia A. Woodrum, preceded her in death. Mrs. Duling graduated from Lanphier High School. She worked for the secretary of state's office from 1970-74 and served as a legislative secretary from 1974-85. She worked as an administrative assistant and secretary from 1985 until her retirement. She was a member of Ashland United Methodist Church, where she was a member of Dorcas Circle. She was an executive board member of the United Methodist Women. She was elected chairman of the Cass County Republican Central Committee in 1990 and served for many years. She was a charter member of the Prairie Capitol Chapter of the American Business Women's Association, serving as president. She also served on the Cass County Home Extension Board for several years and on the State Board of the Illinois Federation. Survivors: a son, Brian (wife, Deanna) Duling of Phoenix; and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Ashland United Methodist Church. Burial: Ashland Cemetery. Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = May 3, 2004 Deceased Name: Janet A. Schimek SPRINGFIELD - Janet Ann Schimek, 49, of Springfield died Sunday, May 2, 2004, at St. John's Hospice. She was born May 9, 1954, in Du Quoin, the daughter of James and Dorothy Schimek. Miss Schimek graduated from Lanphier High School and earned a bachelor's degree in residential design from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She worked for the state Department of Revenue since 1980. Survivors: mother, Dorothy (husband, Roy) Cumberworth; two brothers, Earl (wife, Peggy) and Tim (wife, Nora) Cumberworth, both of Springfield; a sister, Pamela Mulligan of Springfield; two aunts; an uncle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation accorded by the Cremation Tribute Center. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Peggie D. Senor officiating. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 19, 2004 Deceased Name: Jerry M. Dodd SPRINGFIELD - Jerry M. Dodd, 38, of Springfield died Friday, April 16, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1965, in Springfield, the son of Jerry and Joanna Blankenship Dodd. He married Michelle Morris in 1997. Mr. Dodd graduated from Lanphier High School. He worked as a cement finisher for Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 18. He was a member of Riverton Christian Church, Blankenship Motorsports, NASCAR Association of Stock Car Racing and the Elks Club. Survivors: wife, Michelle; two daughters, Ashley Dodd and Amanda Muir, both of Springfield; three sons, Broc, Baron and Braeden Dodd, all of Springfield; parents, Joanna and Jerry (wife, Sandra) Dodd, both of Springfield; grandparents, Louise Blankenship and Betty Dodd, both of Springfield; a sister, Stacey Dodd of Riverton; two brothers, Jeff (wife, Janet) Dodd of Springfield and Jason (wife, Nancy) Dodd of Riverton; two aunts; an uncle; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a great-niece. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Frank Lewis officiating. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 4, 2004 Deceased Name: Erma L. Jameson SPRINGFIELD - Erma Louise Jameson, 71, of Springfield died Friday, April 2, 2004, at St. John's Hospice. She was born June 21, 1932, in Springfield, the daughter of Carl and Mildred "Millie" Stevens Sennings. She married Stuart A. Jameson in 1952 in Chicago. A son, Ronald Jameson, preceded her in death. Mrs. Jameson graduated from Lanphier High School in 1950. She worked as a general services clerk at First National Bank for 41 years, retiring in 1991. She then worked part time at the state Department of Revenue. She also was a homemaker. Survivors: husband, Stuart "Stu" of Springfield; a son, Jerry (wife, Laurie) Jameson of Savannah, Ga.; mother, Mildred "Millie" Sennings of Springfield; six grandchildren; three stepgrandsons; and six nieces and nephews. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, Scott Brindley officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = April 3, 2004 Deceased Name: George S. Roberts MISSION, Kan. - George S. Roberts, 73, of Mission, formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan. He was born Oct. 9, 1930, in Springfield, the son of Thomas and Sarah Gattrick Roberts. He married Evelyn Weissberg in 1952 in Springfield. Mr. Roberts was a graduate of Lanphier High School and Michigan State University. He worked in the food service business for 50 years. He owned and operated Leo's Pizza in Overland Park for 13 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kansas City, Mo. Survivors: wife, Evelyn; three daughters, Deborah (husband, Peter) Wegner of West Des Moines, Iowa, Linda (husband, Carlos) Roberts-Oti of Plantation, Fla., and Nancy Jane (husband, Tom) Bryer of Olathe, Kan.; two sons, Micheal (wife, Cathy) Roberts of Pepin, Wis., and David (wife, Sherri) Roberts of Prairie Du Sac, Wis.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Joan Stone of Riverton; two brothers, John (wife, Norma) Roberts of Rogers, Ark., and Robin (wife, Mary) Roberts of Temple Terrace, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services: 10 a.m. Monday, Camp Butler National Cemetery, the Rev. Peter Wegner officiating. Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = March 18, 2004 Deceased Name: Vincent Luparell DAWSON - Vincent Luparell, 60, of Dawson died Monday, March 15, 2004, at his home. He was born Aug. 9, 1943, in Springfield, the son of Anthony and Anna Digiovanna Luparell. He married Sharon Fones in 1962 in Springfield; she died in 1998. Mr. Luparell graduated from Lanphier High School. He was an iron worker for more than 20 years. He was a member of Iron Workers Local 46 and St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Survivors: two sons, Vince (wife, Susan) Luparell of Great Falls, Mont., and Brian Luparell of Peoria; two grandchildren; five sisters, Rosie Skinner of St. Louis, Mariann Cararo of Tampa, Fla., Laura Everheart of Bradenton, Fla., and Anna McCann and Josephine Skeeters, both of Springfield; three brothers, Joe Luparell of Dawson and Tony and John Luparell, both of Springfield; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and companion, Sharon VanEman of Springfield. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, the Rev. Rodney Schwartz officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = == March 14, 2004 Deceased Name: Ottis R. Irwin CANTRALL - Ottis R. Irwin, 81, of rural Cantrall died Friday, March 12, 2004, at his home. He was born Nov. 24, 1922, in Salisbury, the son of Dr. James R. and Rosa Buerkett Irwin. He married Helen E. Nicholson in 1948 in Springfield. Mr. Irwin graduated from Lanphier High School and Springfield Junior College. He farmed and retired from Growmark, Inc., in 1987 after 27 years. He formerly was a charter member of New Life Baptist Church in Athens. He was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors: wife, Helen; a daughter, Diane (husband, Jake) Herman of Streator; two sons, Dr. Mark (wife, Terry) Irwin of Belleville and the Rev. Richard (wife, Jane) Irwin of Springfield; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Christian Church, the Rev. Rick Irwin officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. Bisch and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = March 12, 2004 Deceased Name: Dorothy Capranica SPRINGFIELD - Dorothy Capranica, 74, of Springfield died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at St. John's Hospice. She was born Nov. 13, 1929, in Springfield, the daughter of Anthony and Barbara Petreikis. She married Gilbert Capranica in 1949 in Springfield. A son, Gilbert John "Gil" Capranica, preceded her in death. Mrs. Capranica graduated from Lanphier High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Lithuanian Club. Survivors: husband, Gilbert; a son, Greg (wife, Judy) Capranica of Alpharetta, Ga.; twin daughters, Marilyn Capranica of Springfield and Carolyn Capranica of Chicago; five grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a great-niece. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, the Rev. Rodney Schwartz officiating. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == February 19, 2004 Deceased Name: Catherine A. Cohnen SPRINGFIELD - Catherine A. "Becky" Cohnen, 76, of Springfield died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at her residence. She was born July 10, 1927, in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph G. and Mabel Beam Rebecca. She married Marvin E. Cohnen in 1947; he died in 1987. A daughter, Rebecca Y. Cole, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Cohnen was a graduate of Lanphier High School. She was employed at Sangamo Electric Co., Sandy's, which later became Hardee's, from 1969-73 and then worked for the state Department of Revenue as a taxpayer correspondent from 1973 until retiring in 1990. Survivors: a son, Marvin R. (fiance, Donna Tilley) Cohnen of Peoria, Ariz.; a brother, William H. Cullimore of Springfield; a sister, Marie Martin of Phoenix; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, Scott Brindley officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = February 9, 2004 Deceased Name: Spencer Goff LINCOLN - Spencer L. Goff, 61, of Lincoln died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 7, 2004) at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, Springfield. He was born Aug. 29, 1942, in Springfield, a son of Virgil C. and Freda Komees Goff Sr. He married Mickey L. Goetsch on May 6, 1977, in Springfield. She survives in Lincoln. Also surviving are four children, Spencer A. Goff, Michel A. (Julie) Goff, and Donald L. (Melissa) Goff, all of Springfield; and Denise A. (James) Risinger, Mackinaw; three sisters, Jolene (James Sr.) McCarty, Betty (Ralph) Young and Wanda (Gerald) Overby, all of Springfield; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Virgil Goff Jr. He was the retired owner and president of Goff Linen Co. of Springfield and Superior Linen Co. of Las Vegas. He also was a dairy farmer, avid gardener and enjoyed gourmet cooking. He attended the American Laundry Institute and Chicago Culinary School. He was a graduate of Lanphier High School of Springfield. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holland & Barry Funeral Home, Lincoln, the Rev. Mike Tozer officiating. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery, Lincoln. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Illinois or to the family of Spencer L. Goff. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = February 9, 2004 Deceased Name: Spencer L. Goff LINCOLN - Spencer L. Goff, 61, of Lincoln died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, in the emergency room at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. He was born Aug. 29, 1942, in Springfield, the son of Virgil C. Sr. and Freda Kamees Goff. He married Mickey L. Goetsch in 1977 in Springfield. Mr. Goff graduated from Lanphier High School. He attended the American Laundry Institute and Chicago Culinary School. He retired as the owner and president of Goff Linen Co. He also worked at Superior Linen Co. in Las Vegas. He was a dairy farmer. Survivors: wife, Mickey L.; three sons, Spencer A., Michel A. (wife, Julie) and Donald L. (wife, Melissa) Goff, all of Springfield; a daughter, Denise A. (husband, James) Risinger of Mackinaw; 11 grandchildren; and three sisters, Jolene (husband, James Sr.) McCarty, Betty (husband, Ralph) Young and Wanda (husband, Gerald) Overby, all of Springfield. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Holland and Barry Funeral Home, Lincoln, the Rev. Mike Tozer officiating. Burial: New Union Cemetery, Lincoln. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = January 21, 2004 Deceased Name: Angela M. Senor SPRINGFIELD - Angela M. Bostic Wells Senor, 62, of Springfield died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at her home. She was born Aug. 26, 1941, in Elkville, the daughter of Aaron and Lucille Stratton Bostic. She married Larry Guy Wells Sr.; he preceded her in death. She later married Winston L.M. Senor in 1978 in St. Louis. Mrs. Senor graduated from Lanphier High School. She was a child support enforcement officer for the Illinois Department of Revenue, retiring in 2002 after 35 years. She was a member of The Foxes and Union Baptist Church, where she was treasurer of the Service Guild. Survivors: husband, Winston L.M.; a son, Larry Guy Wells Jr. of Murphysboro; five daughters, Laura Wells-Lee and Larrane and Linda Wells, all of Springfield, LeeAnn Wells-West (husband, Lance) of California and Amethyst Senor-Boucher of Lexington, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several aunts and cousins. Services: noon Saturday, Union Baptist Church, the Rev. T. Ray McJunkins officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. James D. Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 21, 2004 Deceased Name: Janice E. Teater SPRINGFIELD - Janice Elaine Teater, 60, of Springfield died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at St. John's Hospital. She was born Jan. 7, 1944, in Springfield, the daughter of Alex and Cleo Thompson Cunningham. She married Durward C. Teater Jr. in 1962 in Springfield. Mrs. Teater attended Lanphier High School. She was a homemaker and president of ILYB. She attended Third Presbyterian Church. Survivors: husband, Durward; two daughters, Jodie (husband, David) Allgood and Jaime Teater, both of Springfield; seven grandchildren; an aunt; an uncle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services: 1 p.m. today, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, Scott Brindley officiating. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 14, 2004 Deceased Name: Mary E. Ingram CANTRALL - Mary Ellen Ingram, 74, of Cantrall died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Feb. 26, 1929, in Springfield, the daughter of Edward and Mary Bland Bennett. She married Thurman Ingram in 1950 in Athens. A son, Toby, preceded her in death. Mrs. Ingram graduated from Lanphier High School in 1946. She was a dental assistant for Dr. Jerry Millhon. She was a 50-year member of Athens Christian Church. She was a former member of Beta Sigma Phi and Athens Women's Club. Survivors: husband, Thurman; a daughter, Becky Ingram of Cameron; a son, Jerry Ingram of Beardstown; a sister, Gloria (husband, Earl) Miller of West Virginia; a brother, Allan (wife, Lois) Bennett of Dawson; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Athens Christian Church, the Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating. Burial: Joel Hall Cemetery. Mott and Henning Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = == = = January 8, 2004 Deceased Name: Violette M. Clardy SPRINGFIELD - Violette M. "Vi" Clardy, 76, of Springfield, formerly of Petersburg, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at St. John's Hospital. She was born Aug. 5, 1927, in San Francisco, the daughter of Guy E. and Violet R. Daniels Sorenson. She was raised by an aunt and uncle, Bernice and Jarvis Neeley. She married John A. Clardy in 1947; he died in 2000. A daughter, Connie J. Clardy, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Clardy graduated from Lanphier High School and Brown's Business College. She was a secretary at Horace Mann Educators Corp. for 27 years, retiring in 1995. She was a former member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church. She was a member of Springfield Association of Insurance Women and Springfield Women's Club. Survivors: a daughter, Sheryl J. (husband, John E.) Farley of Springfield; two sons, John E. (wife, Dianne) Clardy of Rochester and Rex F. (wife, Marilyn) Clardy of Divernon; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Janice (husband, Rick) Hedgepath and Theresa (husband, Robert) Rhoades, both of Springfield, and Judith Hardwick of Cincinnati; two brothers, Guy (wife, Sally) and Robert (wife, Mickey) Sorenson, both of Springfield; two aunts; two uncles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. today, St. Aloysius Church, the Rev. Tom Liebler officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = January 4, 2004 Deceased Name: Darrell F. Reed SPRINGFIELD - Darrell Fitzgerald Reed, 18, of Springfield died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in Jacksonville. He was born June 18, 1985, in Springfield, the son of Dwight Scott and Patricia M. Taylor. Mr. Reed attended Lanphier High School, where he played football. He also boxed for the Springfield Housing Authority. Survivors: two daughters; father, Dwight Scott of Peoria; mother, Patricia M. Taylor of Springfield; stepfather, George Taylor of St. Paul, Minn.; grandmothers, Alberta Jones of Peoria and Mary L. Taylor of Chicago; four brothers, Robert (wife, Jodi), Tony and Reggie Andrews, all of Springfield, and Brandon Scott of Peoria; a sister, Taquana Taylor of St. Paul, Minn.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Second Timothy Baptist Church, the Rev. Richard B. Maye officiating. Burial: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington. W.W. White Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 2001 = = = = = 8/30/09 ==== = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = == = = = = = December 29, 2001 Deceased Name: Gail K. Compton PARIS - Gail Keith Compton, 65, of Paris died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001, at his home. He was born June 20, 1936, in Nokomis, the son of Archie F. and Lila Stivers Compton. He married Marlyn Rutledge in 1956 in Waterloo. Mr. Compton was a 1964 graduate of Lanphier High School and a graduate of Springfield College in Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois. He was employed as assistant superintendent of highways and retired from Illinois Department of Transportation. He attended Lake Ridge Christian Church. He was a member of BPOE 812 and Sycamore Hills Country Club. He served with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs after being appointed by the governor of Illinois. Survivors: wife, Marlyn; a son, Gene Compton of Mattoon; four daughters, Rhonda Walker, Glenda Branson and Cynthia Felgenhauer, all of Paris, and Brenda Rush of Loxahatchee, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; mother, Lila Compton of Springfield; two brothers, Gary Compton of Springfield and Neil Compton of Aurora; and a sister, Lois Oschwald of Springfield. Services: noon Sunday, Sutton and Son Funeral Home, Paris, Karl Marshall officiating. Burial: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Paris. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = December 5, 2001 Deceased Name: Suzanne Clutter SEQUIM, Wash. - Suzanne Foster Clutter, 63, of Sequim, formerly of Springfield, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in Pleasanton, Calif. She was born June 14, 1938, in Peoria, the daughter of James and Martha Foster. She married James Clutter. Mrs. Clutter was a 1956 graduate of Lanphier High School. She was an artist and writer of children's short stories. Survivors: husband, James; a daughter, Lynn Green of Pleasanton, Calif.; four sons, William Clutter of Springfield, Stephen and John Clutter, both of Honolulu, and Glenn Clutter of San Diego; 11 grandchildren; and her parents, James and Martha Foster of Springfield. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = November 28, 2001 Deceased Name: Leland C. Cartwright SPRINGFIELD - Leland C. "Butch" Cart-wright, 62, of Springfield died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at St. John's Hospital. He was born July 9, 1939, in Springfield, the son of Leo Charles and Cathryn Schuchardt Cartwright. He married Elizabeth Ann Rachford in 1993 in Chatham. Mr. Cartwright graduated from Lanphier High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He was a firefighter for the Springfield Fire Department, retiring after 23 years. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 4175 and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus-Bishop Griffin Assembly. Survivors: wife, Beth; four sons, Charles (wife, Candace) Cartwright of Auburn and Rick, John (wife, Maryann) and Kevin (wife, Missy) Cartwright, all of Springfield; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, the Rev. John Titus officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = November 17, 2001 Deceased Name: Karen M. Mosby SPRINGFIELD - Karen Marie Banks Mosby, 53, of Springfield died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, of cancer. She was born Oct. 15, 1948, in Springfield, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Banks. Mrs. Mosby, a 1966 graduate of Lanphier High School, was employed with Ameritech for 30 years, retiring in 2000. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Survivors: two sons, Terrance of Springfield and Sean (wife, Monica) of Park Forest; four grandsons; mother, Dorothy Banks of Springfield; four sisters, Pieretta (husband, Prie) Patterson and Denise Randolph, both of Springfield, Linda Kay of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Elizabeth (husband, Levi) Sellers of Park Forest; three brothers, Robert (wife, Kimberly) Jr. of Richton Park, Herbert of Springfield and Dennis (wife, Zion) of Duluth, Ga.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Nov. 23, Union Baptist Church, the Rev. Larry Luster Sr. and the Rev. Roy Newman officiating. Interment: 11 a.m. Nov. 24, Oak Ridge Cemetery. James D. Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = November 6, 2001 Deceased Name: James R. Pearce PLEASANT PLAINS - James Raymond Pearce, 72, of Pleasant Plains died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at St. John's Hospital. He was born July 20, 1929, in Geneva, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Helen Kane Pearce. He married Caryl Watson in 1950 in Springfield. Mr. Pearce was a graduate of Lanphier High School and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a postal clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years, retiring in 1992. He later was a bus driver for Pleasant Plains High School. He attended Central Baptist Church. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and POLK of A of America. Survivors: wife, Caryl; eight sons, Michael (wife, Marla) Pearce of Sherman, Steve (wife, Janet) Pearce of Kokomo, Ind., Danny (wife, Jackie) Pearce of Pawnee, David (wife, Debbie) Pearce of Sacramento, Calif., Scott (wife, Chris) Pearce of New Berlin and Tom (wife, Kim), Doug (wife, Garna) and Jeff (wife, Kathy) Pearce, all of Springfield; two daughters, Karen (husband, Riley) Powell of Raleigh, N.C., and Jennifer (husband, Mitch) Schinzler of Moweaqua; 28 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Pat Pearce of Springfield; two sisters, Mary (husband, Bill) Dougherty and Linda Bartlett, both of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Mark Emerson officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = October 26, 2001 Deceased Name: Harry R. Jackson Sr. MINNEAPOLIS - Harry Roland Hale Jackson Sr., 70, of Minneapolis died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at his home. He was born Dec. 1, 1930, in Taylorville, the son of Harry and Nettie Mae Venable Hale. He married Martha Ruth Hammel in 1959; she preceded him in death. Mr. Jackson graduated from Lanphier High School in 1949 and attended art school in Milwaukee. He worked for the city of Minneapolis Sanitation Department for more than 30 years. He owned Jackson Painting Services, specializing in interior and exterior commercial and residential dwellings. He also served in the U.S. Marines. He was a member of Painters Local 386 and First Church of God in Christ in Minneapolis, where he served on the deacon board. He was a former member of Zion Baptist Church. His family received the Minneapolis Urban League family of the year award in 1989. Survivors: six sons, Joppha (wife, Dorothy) of Houston, Harry Jr. (wife, Rosemary) of Glendale, Ariz., Peter (wife, Feliciana) of St. Paul, Minn., John (wife, Samantha) of Lithonia, Ga., and Joseph and Daniel, both of Minneapolis; five daughters, Dianna of Doraville, Ga., Shirley Allen (husband, George), LaReese and Esther, all of Decatur, Ga., and Josiah of Minneapolis; 16 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; stepmother, Georgia Hale of Springfield; a brother, Donald Blair of Chicago; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held Monday at First Church of God in Christ in Minneapolis. Burial: Fort Snelling Cemetery in Minneapolis. Werness Brothers Funeral Home in Minneapolis was in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = October 19, 2001 Deceased Name: William J. Gabriel COLCHESTER, Vt. - William J. Gabriel, 84, of Colchester, Vt., died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at his son's home in Northfield, Mass. He was born July 4, 1917, in Lincoln, the son of William and Augusta Magdelinsky Gabriel. He married Marguerite Jordan; she preceded him in death in 1999. Mr. Gabriel attended Lanphier High School and the University of New Hampshire, where he studied forestry, received a master's degree from Duke University and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He was employed with the Heath Gas Co., U.S. Forest Service as a research geneticist in Pennsylvania and Northeast Forest Experiment Station in Burlington, Vt. He spent more than 25 years developing a breeding program to enhance sap sugar content of sugar maples. He served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of staff sergeant and worked as a crew chief for B-17 bombers based in England. He was a member of the UNH Outing Club, McDonough-Webster Lodge 26 AF&AM Masons of Jericho, Vt., Essex, Vt. First Congregational Church and a charter member of the Colchester, Vt., Lions Club. Survivors: a son, William J. Gabriel of Northfield, Mass.; two daughters, Wendy Gabriel of Falmouth, Mass., and Judy Gabriel of San Francisco; a brother, Edward of St. Augustine, Fla., three sisters, Betty Jane Shores of Chalane, Mildred Jorgenson of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Esther June Schuckardt of Prosperity, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Monday, Essex First Congregational Church in Vermont, the Rev. Timothy LeConey officiating. Kidder Funeral Home in Northfield, Mass., is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = October 11, 2001 Deceased Name: Robert D. Harris HILLSBORO - Robert D. "Bobby" Harris, 33, of Hillsboro, formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, in Hillsboro. He was born Feb. 27, 1968 in Alton, the son of Robert E. and Leah Harris. Mr. Harris attended Lanphier High School. He was an artist and a cook. He was a member of Golden Glove Boxing and First Christian Church in Jacksonville. Survivors: parents, Robert E. (wife, Robin) Harris of South Roxana and Leah (husband, Carl) Schroeder of Springfield; grandparents, Don and Edith Harris of Lancaster, Calif.; two brothers, Jesse Harris of Springfield and Phillip Harris of Florida; a sister, Rachael Sorenson of Springfield; five stepbrothers, Skip Palen of Rosewood Heights, Michael Howell of East Alton, James Schroeder of Carthage, and Andrew Harris and David Howell, both of South Roxana; two stepsisters, Dawn Palen of Florida and Rachael Martens of Burnside; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services: 1 p.m. Saturday, First Christian Church in Jacksonville. Bass-Patton Memorial Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = October 5, 2001 Deceased Name: John W. Griffith SPRINGFIELD - John William Griffith, 75, of Springfield died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, at his home. He was born Sept. 29, 1925, in Nicholasville, Ky., the son of Thomas Griffith and Beatrice Perkins Griffith Monson. He married Donna Griffith. They later divorced. Mr. Griffith was a 1944 graduate of Lanphier High School and the owner and operator of Griffith Trucking, Excavating and Wrecking. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving as a gunner during World War II in the Asian and European theaters. Survivors: companion, Marian Reynolds of Springfield; a daughter, Dana (husband, Harold) Myers of Springfield; a son, Craig Griffith (wife, Maggie Osborn) of Denver; four stepgrandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Nancy (husband, William) Monson of Arlington, Va.; a niece; and a great-niece. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Donald Meehling officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = September 15, 2001 - - - TEACHER Deceased Name: Hugo Lindquist TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. - Hugo Lindquist, 94, of Tarpon Springs, formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, at his home. He was born in Cornell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in 2000. Mr. Lindquist was a doctor of osteopathic medicine and an athletic coach and biology teacher at Lanphier High School. He was a member of Pasadena United Methodist Community Church in St. Petersburg, Fla., Shrine and Sigma Chi fraternities and Kumler United Methodist Church. Survivors: a daughter, Martha Ann (husband, Ronald) McLeese of Tarpon Springs; and two grandchildren. Services were held Friday at Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home in Seminole, Fla. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = August 18, 2001 Deceased Name: Matilda I. Majzel SPRINGFIELD - Matilda I. "Tillie" Majzel, 73, of Springfield died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001, at St. John's Hospice. She was born Oct. 10, 1927, in Springfield, the daughter of Albert Reichle and Zelma Eads Berns. She married John Majzel in 1953. A son, George Albert Majzel, preceded her in death. Mrs. Majzel graduated from Lanphier High School and St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1948. She was a registered nurse at St. John's Hospital and director of nursing at Mary Bryant Home. She was a member of TRN Auxiliary. Survivors: husband, John; three daughters, Susan Z. (husband, Wayne) Sawyer, Anita (husband, Ron) Schroeder and Sheryl (husband, Phil) Wilcoxen, all of Springfield; two sons, John (wife, Susie) Majzel of Springfield and Raymond Majzel of Sarasota, Fla.; eight grandchildren; two uncles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: noon Monday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Paul Black officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = August 17, 2001 Deceased Name: David W. Tittman GOLD CANYON, Ariz. - David W. Tittman, 78, of Gold Canyon died May 30, 2001, in Mesa, Ariz. He was born May 14, 1923, in Springfield, the son of William and Harriet Hahn Tittman. Mr. Tittman was a graduate of Lanphier High School and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving with the paratroopers in the South Pacific. He earned a degree in metallurgical engineering from University of Missouri in Rolla, Mo. He worked in the mining industry in northern Minnesota for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1982. He was a 50-year member of the Masons and a member of the Scottish Rite, Aad Shrine, Duluth and St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Tower, Minn. Survivors: wife, Betty; two sons, Dane (wife, Nancy) and James Tittman; two daughters, Catherine (husband, John) Vomastek and Cynthia (husband, Bruce) Carlson; and 10 grandchildren. Burial: 11 a.m. Monday, Oak Ridge Cemetery. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = August 3, 2001 Deceased Name: Dorothy Gallimore - - - -TEACHER CLEMSON, S.C. - Dorothy Kellar Carty Gallimore, 92, of Clemson, formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, at her home. She was born in Springfield, the daughter of Charles and Mabel Barron Kellar. She married George B. Carty; he preceded her in death. She later married J.A. Gallimore; he preceded her in death. Mrs. Gallimore was a graduate of Springfield High School and taught at schools in Illinois, Tennessee and South Carolina, including Lanphier and Tallula high schools, Tamassee DAR and Walhalla (S.C.) High School, retiring in 1974. She also was an assistant professor at Southern Illinois University. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International Honor Society, Illinois Commission on Education, and was vice president of the Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers. She served as the first president of the Oconee County United Way and was the executive director from 1975-82. She was named Oconee County Citizen of the Year by the Walhalla Rotary Club in 1985. She was a member of the Walhalla Pilot Club, Oconee County Republican Committee and Walhalla Presbyterian Church, where she served as president of the Presbyterian Women's Organization, Sunday school teacher, elder and deacon. Survivors: a daughter, Mary Stofik of Orange, Conn.; and a granddaughter. Memorial services: 4 p.m. Sunday, Walhalla Presbyterian Church. Davenport Funeral Home in Walhalla, S.C. is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = July 20, 2001 Deceased Name: Jeffrey S. Maroney SPRINGFIELD - Jeffrey S. Maroney, 36, of Springfield died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at his home. He was born Dec. 8, 1964, in Springfield, the son of Donald E. and Carolyn Bregant Maroney. Mr. Maroney was a 1982 graduate of Lanphier High School and attended New York University. He was employed by St. John's Hospital for 12 years. Survivors: mother, Carolyn (husband, Bill) Miller of Cottonwood, Ariz.; two brothers, Robert L. (wife, Marilyn) Bregant of Chatham and Donald A. (wife, Tammy) Maroney of Atlanta, Ga.; four sisters, Jeannie (husband, Steve) Koskey of Springfield, Jeanette (husband, Patrick) Riley of Athens, Becky (husband, Chuck) Young of Chatham, and Mary Jo Maroney of St. Louis; several nieces and nephews; a great-niece; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Assembly of God Church, the Rev. Eric A. Hansen officiating. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park. Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = July 8, 2001 Deceased Name: Jeffrey K. Meyer ATLANTA, Ga. - Jeffrey Kent Meyer, 46, of Atlanta died Saturday, June 30, 2001. Mr. Meyer was a graduate of Lanphier High school and attended Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He was a broker of classical recordings and fine jewelry. Survivors: parents, Samuel and Hermoine Roehl Meyer of Springfield; a brother, Jon (wife, Eleanor) Meyer of Milwaukee; partner, Peter Bathhaung; a nephew; and a niece. H.M. Patterson and Son Funeral Home in Marietta, Ga., was in charge of arrangements == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = June 12, 2001 Deceased Name: Albert Smith SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Albert "Smike" Smith of Santa Maria, formerly of Springfield, died Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Santa Maria. He was born Sept. 5, 1935, in Danville, the son of Albert and Dorothy Robinson Smith. He married Beverly Waggner. Two sons, Neno and Geno, preceded him in death. Mr. Smith graduated from Lanphier High School in 1953 and the University of La Verne. He was a communications systems manager at Vandenburg Air Force Base in Santa Maria for 14 years and a contractor. He was a chief master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, serving for 26 years. Survivors: wife, Beverly; a son, Jay Smith of Santa Maria; a granddaughter; a sister, Peggy (husband, Stanley) Brooks of Springfield; a brother, Paul (wife, Eleanor) Smith of Los Angeles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at First Christian Church, the Rev. Clete Doyal officiated. Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = June 11, 2001 Deceased Name: Clara L. Hanselman SPRINGFIELD - Clara Louise Hanselman, 77, of Springfield died Sunday, June 10, 2001, at St. John's Hospital. She was born Sept. 1, 1923, in Springfield, the daughter of Tito and Florence DiProfio DeSalle. She married Eugene A. Hanselman in 1948 in Springfield. Mrs. Hanselman attended Ursuline Academy and graduated from Lanphier High School. She retired from the Department of Mental Health in 1985 after 30 years. She was a member of Church of the Little Flower and St. Theresa Guild. Survivors: husband, Eugene A. "Gene"; a daughter, Beverly (husband, Terry Sr.) Wessing of Springfield; two grandchildren; and three sisters, Sister Angela DeSalle, OSF, Rose Colasacco and Ida Daniels, all of Springfield. Funeral Mass: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Church of the Little Flower, the Rev. Henry Schmidt officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = June 8, 2001 Deceased Name: William D. Cockrell RAYMOND - William Dean Cockrell, 54, of Raymond died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at Carlinville Area Hospital. He was born July 1, 1946, in Springfield, the son of Glen Vernon and Gertrude Glen Sherrell Cockrell. He married Diane Wagahoff in 1986. Mr. Cockrell was a 1964 graduate of Lanphier High School and attended respiratory therapist training at Memorial Medical Center and was a cardio pulmonary tech. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving as a medic. Survivors: wife, Diane; three sons, William Dean (wife, Mary) Cockrell Jr. of Sherman, Jeff Boston of Alton, and Randy Boston of Auburn; two daughters, Debbie (husband, Drew) Bartolozzi of Dawson and Suzy (husband, John) Harris of Springfield; and six grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Hough Funeral Home in Raymond, the Rev. Dale Wilfong officiating. Burial: Asbury Cemetery in Raymond. ============================================== June 4, 2001 Deceased Name: Delores K. Harris SPRINGFIELD - Delores Kay "Dodie" Harris, 57, of Springfield died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in the hospice unit at St. John's Hospital. She was born March 5, 1944, in Springfield, the daughter of George and Frances Utterback Furrow. Mrs. Harris graduated from Lanphier High School. She was a supervisor of food services at Step By Step Learning Center for 18 years from 1981-98. She was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veteran's Auxiliary, and a member of Navy Club Ship 32 Auxiliary and Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors: two sons, Donald K. and Timothy L. (wife, Amy) Harris, both of Springfield; a sister, Pat (husband, Bob) Earl of Springfield; an uncle; three nieces; two nephews; three great-nieces; four great-nephews; and several cousins. Remains will be cremated. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Calvary Cemetery, the Rev. Jack Johnson officiating. Memorial services: 3 p.m. Thursday, Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================== June 3, 2001 Deceased Name: Deborah A. Minton ASHLAND - Deborah A. Minton, 54, of Ashland died Friday, June 1, 2001, at her residence. She was born Sept. 27, 1946, in Springfield, the daughter of James and Thelma Basden. She married James Minton in 1964 in Springfield. Mrs. Minton graduated from Lanphier High School in 1963 and attended Lincoln Land Community College. She worked at Allen's Market in Ashland for several years and the Department of Children and Family Services for the past 19 years. She was a member of Ashland U-Help, Inc. Board of Directors, Berea Christian Church and secretary of the Ashland Cemetery Board. Survivors: husband, James of rural Bath; a daughter, Susan (husband, Robert) Romanotto of Ashland; two grandchildren; parents, Thelma DeBord and James Basden, both of St. Joseph, Mo.; two brothers, James (wife, Lonna) Basden Jr. of Springfield and John Basden of St. Joseph; three sisters, Cassie (husband, Jerry) Borgmeyer of St. Joseph, Sally Painter of Water Valley, Ky., and Cindy (husband, Rick) Litz of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland. Burial: Ashland City Cemetery. =============================================== May 12, 2001 Deceased Name: Joshua D. Meyer SPRINGFIELD - Joshua D. Meyer, 23, of Springfield died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in Springfield. He was born Nov. 30, 1977, in Springfield, the son of Joseph and Sharon Smith Meyer. Mr. Meyer was a 1995 graduate of Lanphier High School and attended the Capital Area Vocational Center, where he earned several certificates in auto mechanics. He was employed by Mobil at 19th Street and North Grand Avenue and was active in the band Rotten Monster. Survivors: parents, Sharon Meyer and Joseph Meyer Sr., both of Springfield; grandparents, Robert and Shirley Grant and Harriet Neal, all of Springfield; a brother, Joe Meyer of Decatur; a stepsister, Sherry Meyer of Springfield; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Combined services with Michael E. Belden will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel, the Revs. Morris Crutchfield and Stanley Speakman officiating. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery. =============================================== May 12, 2001 Deceased Name: Michael E. Belden SPRINGFIELD - Michael E. Belden, 24, of Springfield died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in Springfield. He was born Dec. 14, 1976, in Springfield, the son of Susann Belden. Mr. Belden graduated from Lanphier High School in 1995 and attended UTI Technical College. He was employed by Midwest Pallet Co. He was active with the band Rotten Monster. Survivors: a son, Nicholas Michael Dilley; of Springfield; fiancee, Danielle Dilley of Springfield; mother and stepfather, Susann and Louis Miloncus of Springfield; grandfather, John C. Wilson of Springfield; grandmother, Imogene Miloncus of Springfield; a brother, Louis Miloncus II; a sister, Amanda Miloncus of Springfield; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Combined services with Joshua D. Meyer will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel, the Revs. Morris Crutchfield and Stanley Speakman officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. ========================================= May 12, 2001 Deceased Name: Frank N. Robinson Jr. OAKLAND, Calif. - Frank N. Robinson Jr., 70, of Oakland died May 2, 2001, in Oakland. He was born April 28, 1931, in Springfield, the son of Frank Sr. and Maydine Robinson. Mr. Robinson, a graduate of Lanphier High School, was a business administrator in Oakland. He was a former Golden Gloves boxer a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of Union Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Jacalyn; two sons, Frank Robinson III of Milwaukee, Wis., and Newman Robinson of Oakland; two daughters, Patricia (husband, Howard Jr.) Kemp of Milwaukee, Wis., and Nicole Scott of Oakland; four brothers, Alfred "Don" (wife, Doris) Robinson of Springfield, Raymond (wife, Jane) Robinson of Los Angeles, Anthony (wife, Jean) Robinson of Inglewood, Calif., and Darwyn "Buzz" (wife, Claudia) Robinson of Moline; and three sisters, Delores (husband, Harold) Fristoe, Merrill (husband, Leroy) McDaniels and Gloria E. Hayes, all of Springfield; six grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Services were held Friday in Oakland, Calif. ============================================ May 3, 2001 Deceased Name: Guymon -- MAHOMET - Harry J. Guymon 80, of Mahomet died 12:10 a.m. Wednesday (May 2, 2001) in Provena Covenant Medical Center, Urbana. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Renner-Wikoff Chapel, Urbana. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday with Masonic rites by Urbana Masonic Lodge 157. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton. Memorials: Illinois Bell Telephone Pioneers All God's Children Shall Have Shoes or donor's choice. Harry was born April 3, 1921, in Springfield, the son of Harry J. and Mabel E. Powell Guymon. He graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield and attended the University of Illinois. He was a central office foreman for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. in Springfield, Champaign and Danville for 36 years. He also worked at Lake of the Woods Golf Course as a starter and ranger for 15 years. He was a member of Urbana Masonic Lodge 157 and Illinois Bell Telephone Pioneers. He was a Ham Radio operator who escorted the Olympic torch in 1984. He was an avid golfer and reader and was a radio operator in the Navy during World War II. He married Kathleen Louise Robbins April 10, 1949, in Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Louise; sons, Gary Guymon of Decatur; Mark Guymon of Champaign; daughters, Kathy Lawson of Mahomet; Susie Cooper of Tolono; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. ===================================================== May 3, 2001 Deceased Name: Harry J. Guymon MAHOMET - Harry J. Guymon, 80, of Mahomet, formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana. He was born April 3, 1921, in Springfield, the son of Harry J. and Mabel E. Powell Guymon. He married Kathleen Louise Robbins in 1949 in Springfield. Mr. Guymon graduated from Lanphier High School and attended the University of Illinois. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving as a radio operator during World War II. He was a central office foreman for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. in Springfield, Champaign and Danville for 36 years. He also was a starter and ranger at Lake of the Woods Golf Course for 15 years. He was a member of Urbana Masonic Lodge 157 and Illinois Bell Telephone Pioneers. He was a ham radio operator who escorted the Olympic Torch in 1984. Survivors: wife, Kathleen; two sons, Gary Guymon of Decatur and Mark Guymon of Champaign; two daughters, Kathy Lawson of Mahomet and Susie Cooper of Tolono; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. ====================================================== April 9, 2001 Deceased Name: Norma J. Lyman WHITE HALL - Norma Jeanne Lyman, 66, of White Hall died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at White Hall Multicare Center. She was born March 26, 1935, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Lantham and Opal Beck Williams. She married Harold M. Lyman in 1955 in Springfield; he preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs. Lyman attended Lanphier High School and was the owner and operator of the Gift Box in White Hall for many years. She was recognized as Business Woman of the Year in 1983 by the Carrollton Business and Professional Women Organization. Survivors: two daughters, Rebecca "Becky" Cox of White Hall and Brenda Shores of Carbondale; a granddaughter; and two sisters, Joanne Day of Hudson and Judy Mast of Springfield, Mo. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall. Burial: White Hall Cemetery. ================================================== March 29, 2001 Deceased Name: Derick J. Pokorney DONNELLSON - Derick J. Pokorney, 17, of Donnellson, formerly of Hillsboro and Springfield, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at Utlaut Memorial Hospital in Greenville. He was born April 8, 1983, in Springfield, the son of Richard Pokorney and Kimberly Bracket. Mr. Pokorney worked at McDonald's in Greenville and was a senior at Lanphier High School. Survivors: parents, Richard Pokorney and Kimberly Bracket, both of Gillespie; grandparents, Wayne and Loretta Elliott of Donnellson; great-grandmother, Edna Daugherty of Gillespie; three half sisters; a half brother; three uncles; two aunts; and two cousins. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Bass-Patton Memorial Home in Hillsboro, the Rev. Tom Compton officiating. Burial: Donnellson Cemetery. ============================================================ March 8, 2001 Deceased Name: Vivian R. Petefish SPRINGFIELD - Vivian R. Petefish, 92, of Springfield died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at St. John's Hospice. She was born March 20, 1908, in Springfield, the daughter of Henry A. and Mary C. Federhen Nuess Jr. She married Charles Wesley Petefish; he preceded her in death in 1990. Mrs. Petefish graduated from St. Agnes Grade School and Springfield High School with the class of 1926. She earned a bachelor's degree in 1930 and a master's degree, both in mathematics, from the University of Illinois. She taught grade school in Springfield and later taught at Springfield High School, becoming dean of girls. In 1942 she entered the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and rose to the rank of captain. She taught mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology to Navy V-12 students. She was an associate professor of mathematics at the University of Illinois from 1946 until her retirement in 1950. She later acted as principal of Lanphier High School and was parishioner of Little Flower and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Survivors: a sister, Mary Frances Nuess of Springfield; two stepdaughters, Norma Petefish Behrend of Barrington and Carol Petefish Ayotte of East Sandwich, Mass.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, the Rev. William Kessler officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =================================================================== March 2, 2001 Deceased Name: Marian Garrison SPRINGFIELD - Marian "Lynette" Garrison, 71, of Springfield died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at St. John's Hospice. She was born Jan. 11, 1930, in Rosiclare, the daughter of Stanley B. and Velma O. Brandt Kerr. She married Francis M. Garrison in 1973 in Springfield. Mrs. Garrison was a 1947 graduate of Lanphier High School. She graduated from the Julia F. Burnham School of Nursing in Champaign in 1956. She formerly was employed by Marine Bank for five years. She was a registered nurse and had been employed by Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Kenneth Schnepp, Aid to Retarded Citizens Dirksen House, Brother James Court, Presbyterian Home and held various private duty nursing positions. She was a member of South Side Christian Church. Survivors: husband, Francis; three daughters, Annette (husband, Robert) Barrett-Huddleston and Ronnette (husband, K.C.) Barrett-Baker, both of Springfield, and Collette (husband, Kelly) Sanner of Riverton; a stepdaughter, Teri (husband, Preston) Hommerbocker of Cantonment, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; and a brother, J.D. Kerr of Decatur. Remains have been cremated. Memorial services will be held in the spring. Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================== February 25, 2001 Deceased Name: Julia N. Walschleger SHERMAN - Julia Nellie "Gramma Julie" Walschleger, 77, of Sherman died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, at her home. She was born Dec. 13, 1923, in Springfield, the daughter of Teddy and Bertha Tekoris. She married William G. Walschleger in 1943 in Rising Fawn, Ga. Mrs. Walschleger was a graduate of Lanphier High School. She worked at Woolworths Dime Store during World War II and also as a domestic engineer. She was a member of Sherman United Methodist Church. Survivors: husband, William; a son, Ted B. (wife, Charlotte) Walschleger of Sherman; a daughter, Rebecca C. (husband, Rex) Finley of Sherman; six grandchildren; a step-grandson; eight great-grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews. Cremation rites were accorded. Memorial services: 7 p.m. Monday, Sherman United Methodist Church. Private burial will be held at a later date in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Mott and Henning Funeral Home in Athens is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================= February 19, 2001 Deceased Name: Quintone L. Grier SPRINFIELD - Quintone L. "Schotzie" Grier, 32, of Springfield died Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, in Joplin, Mo. He was born May 4, 1968, in Springfield, the son of Willie and Emma L. Grier Jr. Mr. Grier graduated from Lanphier High School. He was a boxer for Street Side Booster's Boxing Club, King Cobra Boxing Club and a gold medal winner in the Prairie State Games in 1980. He also was a local Golden Glove champion. He worked for Union Square Limited Partnership, Mermaid Car Wash, Jeffers Enterprises Inc. and for the state of Illinois. Survivors: mother, Emma L. Grier; two brothers, Johnny Grier of Columbus, Ga., and Mark Grier of Springfield; five sisters, Shirley Foster, Joanne Daugherty and Jacqueline Grier, all of Columbus, Ga., Juanita Grier of Chicago and Sherry L. (husband, Robert) Williams of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Monroe Street Christian Church, the Rev. C.C. Doss officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. James D. Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================ February 18, 2001 Deceased Name: George T. Rees BALTIMORE, Md. - George Thomas Rees, 68, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at the Hospice of Baltimore-Gelcreast in Towson, Md. He was born Oct. 16, 1932, in Springfield, the son of George William and Alma Durham Rees. He married Maryanne Brooks. Mr. Rees was a graduate of Lanphier High School and Illinois College. He retired from the Social Security Administration in 1986 after 24 years of service in Chicago, Anderson, Ind., and Baltimore. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, Order of the Arrow and Elliott Avenue Baptist Church. He was active in St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Md., for many years. Survivors: wife, Maryanne; two sisters, Sondra Rees Barnes of Springfield and Karen Rees (husband, Mark) Kerber of Sherman; two brothers, Tyre W. Rees of Springfield and Thomas E. (wife, Johnyne) Rees of Hempstead, Texas; seven niece; three nephews; a great-niece; and a great-nephew. Remains were donated to science. Memorial services were held at St. David's Episcopal Church in Baltimore, the Rev. Robert Wyatts and the Rev. William M. Krulak officiating. =============================================================== February 11, 2001 Deceased Name: Billy H. Bokamp SPRINGFIELD - Billy H. Bokamp, 59, of Springfield died Friday, Feb. 9, 2001, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1941, in Springfield, the son of Henry C. and Evelyn J. Rousch Bokamp. He married JoAnn McBride in 1994 in Springfield. Mr. Bokamp, a graduate of Lanphier High School, was an engineering technician for the Department of Transportation, retiring in 1991 after 31 years of service. Survivors: wife, JoAnn; a son, Dan Bokamp of Springfield; two daughters, Julie Goff and Pam Bokamp, both of Springfield; a stepson, J.R. Evans of Springfield; a stepdaughter, Shawna Phares of Springfield; a brother, John Bokamp of Springfield; two sisters, Janet Bokamp of Springfield and Diane (husband, Donald) Wake of Cantrall; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================== January 22, 2001 Deceased Name: Herbert G. Scheffler SPRINGFIELD - Herbert G. Scheffler, 83, of Springfield died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at Regency Nursing Care. He was born Nov. 5, 1917, in Springfield, the son of William and Nora Bayley Scheffler. He married Elaine Doehler in 1947 in Springfield; she preceded him in death in 1989. Mr. Scheffler attended Illinois College from 1935 to 1937 and Oklahoma University from 1937 to 1940, earning a teaching degree. He played basketball and baseball at both schools, assisting the Oklahoma Sooners in their first NCAA Final Four basketball tournament appearance. He later received his master's in guidance counseling and educational administration from the University of Illinois. He played for the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Gems from 1939 to 1941. He later taught and coached at Springfield High School until taking an assistant principal position at Lanphier High School from 1960 to 1968. He served as principal of Franklin Middle School from 1968 to 1969 and as principal of Southeast High School from 1969 until his retirement in 1977. He was a founding coach of the Springfield City Tournament, was honored by having a gymnasium named "The Herb Scheffler Gymnasium" and served on the Security Federal Board of Directors for 20 years. He started the Stand Tall Spartans Award, which is given to a student each year in his honor. He also was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, St. Paul's Lodge 500 AF&AM, American Legion Post 32 and Illinois Retired Teachers Association. He was inducted into the Illinois Coaches, Illinois College and the Springfield halls of fame. He was a member of Elks Lodge 50 BPOE and was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II, serving in New Guinea. Survivors: two sons, William C. (wife, Cathy) Scheffler of Galesburg and Mark C. (wife, Martha) Scheffler of Springfield; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister, Doris Nisbet of Charlotte, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Bisch Funeral Home West, the Rev. Jerene Houser officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. ================================================================ January 20, 2001 Deceased Name: Joseph S. Ziaja HUTTO, Texas - Joseph S. Ziaja, 76, of Hutto, Texas, formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He was born Sept. 1, 1924, in Springfield, the son of Joseph and Victoria Ziaja. Mr. Ziaja was a 1943 graduate of Lanphier High School. He was employed as a histology technician at Memorial Hospital and at Lutheran Medical Center in St. Louis. He moved to Hutto after his retirement in the early 1980s. He served in the U.S. Army 96th Division during World War II and the Korean War. He was awarded several medals, including two Bronze Stars for service in Okinawa, the Philippines and the invasion of Leyte, and three Bronze Stars for service in the Korean War. He was an artist and created illustrations and exhibits for medical education. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylor, Texas, the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the National Histology Society. He also was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and a Pioneer Partner-Telephone Pioneers. Survivors: wife, Rita; three sons, James (wife, Mary Katherine) Ziaja of Round Rock, Texas, David Ziaja of Hutto and Thomas (wife, Minh-Hien Nguyen) Ziaja of Austin, Texas; a daughter, Kathryn (husband, Charles Patino) Ziaja of Round Rock; five grandchildren; and a sister, Jennie Colosimo of Royal Oak, Mich. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylor, the Rev. Lonnie Urban officiating. Entombment: Cook-Walden/Capitol Parks Mausoleum in Pflugerville, Texas. Providence Funeral Home in Taylor is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================== =============================================================== =============================================================== =============================================================== ==================== 2003 ========== 9/16/09=================== =============================================================== =============================================================== =============================================================== December 14, 2003 Deceased Name: Pauline Cross CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. - Pauline Novotnak Cross, 84, of Cathedral City, died Dec. 3, 2003, at Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif. She was born March 10, 1919, in Springfield, the daughter of Michael and Anna Novotnak. She married Frank Cross in 1949 in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Cross graduated from Lanphier High School . She worked for the federal government in Washington, D.C., and retired from Bank of America in South Pasadena, Calif. Survivors: husband, Frank; a son, Ronald (wife, Robin) Cross of Bakersfield, Calif.; a grandchild; a brother, Henry (wife, Eleanor) Novotnak of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Mass was held Dec. 9 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs, Calif., with the Rev. W.T. Brown officiating. Burial was in Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City. Palm Springs Mortuary in Cathedral City was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 13, 2003 Deceased Name: Leonard T. Melton III SPRINGFIELD - Leonard Ted Melton III, 45, of Springfield, formerly of Milwaukee, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Oct. 13, 1958, in Springfield, the son of Leonard Theodore Jr. and Donna Fickas Melton. Mr. Melton graduated from Lanphier High School and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving with the 1st Calvary. He was employed with the Milwaukee Brewery in Wisconsin. Survivors: parents, Ted and Donna Fickas Melton of Springfield; a sister, Connie (husband, Jim) Britz of Dawson; two brothers, Robert (wife, Virginia) and Tom Melton, both of Springfield; two daughters, Amanda and Catherine Melton, both of Willard, Wis.; a son, Lenny Allen of Springfield; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 9 a.m. Monday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Donald Meehling officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. ======================================================================= November 19, 2003 Deceased Name: Harry P. Kopatz ROCHESTER - Harry P. Kopatz, 80, of Rochester died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Springfield, the son of John and Anna Riemeck Kopatz. He married Iva L. Homer Cole in 1960. Mr. Kopatz graduated from Lanphier High School in 1941. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving with the military police in Iceland. He was a machine operator at Pillsbury Mills for 38 years. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester. Survivors: wife, Iva L.; a son, Paul Kopatz of Tulsa, Okla.; a stepdaughter, Nancy (husband, Michael) Werve of Decatur; two stepsons, Jerald Cole of Tooele, Utah and John Cole (companion, Christine Carlisle) of Springfield; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, twin sister, Helen Meyer of South Haven, Miss., and Ann Duvall of Laguna Hills, Calif.; four brothers, Ernie (wife, Edna) Kopatz of La Habra, Calif., Carl (wife, Betty) Kopatz of Mount Pulaski, Fred (wife, Arlene) Kopatz of Springfield and Art (wife, Betty) Kopatz of Torrance, Calif.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: noon Friday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Keith Bueltmann officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. =========================================================================== November 14, 2003 Deceased Name: Renee Adams ATHENS - Renee "Lou" Adams, 45, of Athens, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1957, in Rockford, the daughter of Stanley C. and Mary Louise Larson Hoover. She was preceded in death by a son, Dryce Parrish Hoover. She was a 1975 graduate of Lanphier High School . She was employed as lodge supervisor for Inner City Mission for six years and previously had been employed by Sojourn Shelter and Service. She was a member of South Side Christian Church and had also attended Abundant Faith Christian Center. Survivors: three daughters, Cory Lynn (husband, Walter) Anderson of Springfield, Ashley Adams of Springfield and Brean Louise Mercier of Athens; five grandchildren; two brothers, Stanton "Guy" (wife, Debbie) Hoover of Phoenix and Steve Hoover of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, Scott Payne officiating. Cremation will follow services, and burial will be at Scandinavian Cemetery in Rockford at a later date. ============================================================================ November 11, 2003 Deceased Name: Ethel L. Ollech SPRINGFIELD - Ethel Louise Ollech, 77, of Springfield died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Springfield, the daughter of John and Laura Gertrude Murray Merz. She married Ernest H. Ollech in 1947. A son, Eric E. Ollech, preceded her in death. Mrs. Ollech graduated from Lanphier High School . She was an office manager at Illinois Employees Association for many years and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Survivors: husband, Ernest H.; a son, Ernest Martin Ollech of Springfield; two grandchildren; a brother, John "Jack" (wife, Sharon) Merz of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Staab Funeral Home, Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. =========================================================================== October 15, 2003 Deceased Name: David S. Suter PALATINE - David S. Suter, 41, of Palatine, formerly of Springfield died Oct. 7, 2003, at his home. He was born Aug. 4, 1962, in Bloomington, the son of William A. and Mary Alice Suter. Mr. Suter graduated from Lanphier High School and Flamingo School of Cosmetology. He operated Northwest Hair Designs in Barrington. Survivors: parents, William A. and Mary Alice Suter of Springfield; six brothers, Greg Suter of California, Mike Suter of Texas, Chris Suter of Indiana, and Gary, Tim and John Suter, all of Springfield; a sister, Mary Jane Caslen of Belleville; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Private services were held at St. Cabrini Catholic Church with the Rev. Rodney A. Schwartz officiating. =========================================================================== October 1, 2003 Deceased Name: Dennis L. Best WINTER PARK, Fla. - Dennis Lee "Denny" Best, 53, of Winter Park died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003. He was born May 29, 1950, in Springfield, the son of John and Ann Best. Mr. Best graduated from Lanphier High School , attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and worked for the Illinois General Assembly. He was a musician/drummer and performed with bands in Springfield and Orlando, including Dr. Hector and the Groove Injectors, Signets, Raindear Army, Big Twist and the Mellow Fellows and Coal Kitchen. Survivors: two daughters, Chelsea Elizabeth and Shana Leeann Best, both of Winter Park; a brother, Robert A. Best of Chatham; a sister, Sue Ann Miller of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services: 7 p.m. Friday, Goldenrod Chapel of the Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home in Winter Park. Additional memorial services: at a later date in Springfield. ========================================================================== September 5, 2003 Deceased Name: Kevin A. Bennett FENTON, Mo. - Kevin A. Bennett, 48, of Fenton, formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003. He was born Feb. 18, 1955, in Springfield, the son of Patricia and Bernard Bennett. Mr. Bennett graduated from Lanphier High School and played hockey for several years with the Springfield Kings. He was a golf pro in Florida. Survivors: wife, Nancy; two stepsons, Joseph Adkins of Savannah, Ga., and Marcus Adkins of St. Louis; a stepdaughter, Allison Adkins Schurman of San Francisco; father, Bernard Bennett of Springfield; two sisters, Kristy Woods and Katey Bennett, both of Springfield; grandmother, Helen Kane of Chatham; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Memorial services: 10 a.m. Monday, First Church of the Nazarene. ============================================================================ August 19, 2003 Deceased Name: Roberta A. Moon SPRINGFIELD - Roberta Ann "Bobbie" Moon, 77, of Springfield died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, at her home. She was born March 4, 1926, in Springfield, the daughter of John and Jennie Gilbert Shinnick. She married George Moon in 1950; he died in 1963. Mrs. Moon attended Lanphier High School . She was a maintenance supervisor at Franklin Life Insurance Co. for 24 years, retiring in 1989. Survivors: three sons, George David (wife, Kathy) Moon of Loami, Edward J. (wife, Arletta) Moon of Quincy and Ronald (wife, Lori) Moon of Virginia; three daughters, Janice Moon, Mary (husband, Larry) Pemberton and Michelle (husband, Pete) Maher, all of Springfield; nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, Monsignor John R. Ossola officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. ========================================================================== August 17, 2003 Deceased Name: ILEEN BRIERLY -- Indianola -- IN LOVING MEMORY OF - TEACHER ****** David Arends April 19, 1943 - June 21, 2003 DOLORES 'DOLLY' FRANCIS LEIN West Des Moines Dolores 'Dolly' Francis Lein, 71, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2003 at Mayo-St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 19 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines. Burial at 1 p.m., Wednesday at Dale Blair Memorial Cemetery in Camdenton, MO. Mrs. Lein was born in Chicago, IL on February 9, 1932 to John and Anna Rolniak. She attended Sacred Heart High School and graduated with a teaching degree from Marycrest College in Davenport. She taught at Bettendorf High School and Lanphier High School in Springfield, IL and she retired from Urbandale High School in 1989. She loved spening time with her grandchildren and vacations at the lake home in the Ozarks. She was passionate about inspiring her students and enjoyed writing poetry and short stories. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, National Education Association, Alpha Poetry Club, Omega Poetry Club, Iowa Poetry Association, past president of the American Legion Auxillary and had served as secretary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Auxillary and Lioness Club. She will be missed by her husband of 51 years, Lowell three daughters, Sharon and Bernie Ash of West Des Moines, Shelley and Rex Martin of Commerce, MI, Tammy and Mike Schewe of Marshalltown her sons, Shane and Margaret Lein of Sachse, TX and Tim and Lorra Lein of Algonquin, IL her 12 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Richard. Visitation will be Monday, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a rosary prayer service at 6:30 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Care-University Chapel. Contributions may be made to the Dolly Lein Memorial Fund for the establishment of a permanent memorial bearing her name. Brooks Funeral Care-University Chapel is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================== July 23, 2003 Deceased Name: Jack E. Conover AUBURN - Jack E. Conover, 78, of Auburn died Monday, July 21, 2003, at Sunrise Manor Health Care Center in Virden. He was born Dec. 2, 1924, in Beardstown, the son of Fred and Minnie Douglas Conover. He married Patricia Coleman in 1946 in Springfield. Mr. Conover graduated from Lanphier High School . He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving for three years. He retired from Fiatallis Manufacturing Co. in 1979 after 32 years and from Auburn School District as a custodian in 1997 after 18 years. He was a member of St. Benedict's Church, VFW Post 8157 and Knights of Columbus Council 10556, where he was inducted into the hall of fame in 1998. Survivors: wife, Pat; four daughters, Linda (husband, Bernie) Nagel, Kay Banning, Theresa McElroy and Tracey (husband, Bruce) Wagner, all of Auburn; and nine grandchildren. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Benedict's Church, the Rev. Kevin Laughery officiating. Burial: Auburn Cemetery. Bramley Funeral Home in Auburn is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================== July 12, 2003 Deceased Name: Eldon W. Fernandez SPRINGFIELD - Eldon W. Fernandez, 77, of Springfield died Friday, July 11, 2003, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Nov. 7, 1925, in Springfield, the son of L.J. and Lela Mae Ansell Fernandez. He married Wanda Mae Kurniskie in 1944 in Springfield. A son, George W. Fernandez, preceded him in death. Mr. Fernandez attended Lanphier High School . He retired from Fiatallis as a machine operator in 1978 after 30 years and was a paint contractor for 40 years. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Third Presbyterian Church. Survivors: wife, Wanda Mae; two sons, Kevin (wife, Lori) and Samuel R. Fernandez, both of Springfield; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Jean Roberts of Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation rites were accorded by Springfield Crematory. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Camp Butler National Cemetery, the Rev. Warren Wilkewitz officiating. Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================= July 6, 2003 Deceased Name: David O. Woodrum PHOENIX - David O. Woodrum, 50, of Phoenix, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, May 18, 2003. He was born Dec. 6, 1952, the son of Don and Lulabelle Taylor Woodrum. A son, Dwayne O. Woodrum, preceded him in death. Mr. Woodrum graduated from Lanphier High School and worked at several jobs, including St. John's Hospital for 10 years. He was of the Southern Baptist faith. Survivors: parents, Don and Lulabelle Woodrum of Springfield; a sister, Debra (husband, Robert) Jones of Geneva; a brother, Phillip Woodrum of Springfield; three nieces; two great-nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Eastview Baptist Church, the Rev. Bennie Fisher officiating. =========================================================================== June 25, 2003 Deceased Name: Robert M. Bojarzin Sr. SPRINGFIELD - Robert M. Bojarzin Sr., 71, of Springfield died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at his home. He was born Feb. 21, 1932, in Springfield, the son of Frederick and Augusta Fliege Bojarzin. He married Ruth E. Spiegel in 1955 in Springfield. Mr. Bojarzin graduated from Lanphier High School , Springfield Junior College and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, serving with the military police. He worked at Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago, Springfield Marine Bank and various departments of the state of Illinois for 32 years as a data processing manager, retiring from the Department of Public Aid in 1994. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in New Berlin. Survivors: wife, Ruth E.; three sons, Robert M. Jr. (wife, Katherine) Bojarzin of Fort Myers, Fla., William F. (wife, Melanie) Bojarzin of Edwardsville and Robin E. Bojarzin of Springfield; a daughter, Nancy J. (husband, Mark) Crowe of Springfield; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Fred (wife, Dorothy) Bojarzin of Rochester Hills, Mich., and Henry (wife, Carmen) Bojarzin of Williamsville, N.Y.; and a sister, Hildegarde Riedel of St. Louis. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. Thomas G. Radtke and the Rev. Robert Barth officiating. Burial: Old Salem Cemetery. Bisch Funeral Home West is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================== June 14, 2003 Deceased Name: Michael W. Grigsby SPRINGFIELD - Michael William Grigsby, 23, of Springfield died Monday, June 9, 2003, in Springfield. He was born March 19, 1980, in Mesquite, Texas, the son of Diana Hashman Montgomery and Michael Grigsby. Mr. Grigsby, a bartender, attended Lanphier High School . Survivors: mother, Diana Hashman Montgomery of Dallas; father, Michael Grigsby of Springfield; grandparents; great-grandparents; a sister, Catherine Louise Montgomery of Dallas; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation was accorded by Springfield Crematory. Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home, Vaughn Beeman officiating. ================================================================================= June 4, 2003 Deceased Name: Ronald K. Sallee LA HABRA, Calif. - Ronald Keith Sallee, 71, of La Habra died May 23, 2003. He was born June 25, 1931, in Petersburg. Mr. Sallee graduated from Lanphier High School and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1951-55, and an electrical engineer with Beckman Instruments for 35 years. Survivors: two sisters, Shirley Orey of East Moline and Patricia Nell of Topeka; a brother, Floyd Randy Sallee of Cincinnati; two aunts; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Remains were cremated. Interment: at a later date. ===================================================================================== June 3, 2003 Deceased Name: Thomas P. Chunes Jr. SPRINGFIELD - Thomas P. "Tommy" Chunes Jr., 48, of Springfield died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at St. John's Hospice. He was born Nov. 11, 1954, in Springfield, the son of Thomas Paul Sr. and Dorothy Powell Chunes. Mr. Chunes attended Lanphier High School and worked for Pro Tec Builders Inc. He was a longtime member of the Sangchris Bass Club and Coffeen Winter Circuit tournaments. Survivors: a daughter, Tonya Jo of Springfield; a son, Thomas Paul III of Springfield; three grandchildren; parents, Thomas P. Sr. and Dorothy Chunes of Springfield; a sister, Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Hayes of Springfield; and former wife, Mary Jo. Memorial services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. ======================================================================================= May 24, 2003 Deceased Name: Chad A. Ahrens SPRINGFIELD - Chad Allen Ahrens, 23, of Springfield died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at his home. He was born in Springfield, the son of Terry and Judy Malone Ahrens. Mr. Ahrens graduated from Lanphier High School in 1998 and worked at MCL Cafeteria. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Survivors: parents, Terry and Judy Ahrens; two sisters, Heather M. Ahrens and Audra (husband, James) Ahrens-Banister, both of Springfield; a brother, Ryan A. "Andy" Ahrens of Springfield; grandparents, Allen and Lois Ahrens of Springfield; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. John's Lutheran Church, the Rev. Jerene Houser officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. Bisch Funeral Home West is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================================= May 15, 2003 Deceased Name: Marilyn J. Mize GALLIPOLIS, Ohio - Marilyn Joan Mize, 71, of Gallipolis died April 18, 2003, in Gallipolis. She was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Springfield, the daughter of Adam K. and Lucille C. Treat Schoenborn. Mrs. Mize graduated from Lanphier High School . She retired after many years as an insurance actuary. Survivors: three daughters, Dr. Suzanne Mize (husband, Mark) Walker of Gallipolis, Sheri Mize-Wrightam (husband, Fred) of Rochester and Karen (husband, Irving) Escobedo of San Ysidro, Calif.; a son, J. Mitchell (wife, Cindy) Mize of Denver; 10 grandchildren; and a sister, Delores J. Wicks of Springfield. Memorial services: 7 p.m. Sunday, Concordia Lutheran Church. ====================================================================================== May 13, 2003 Deceased Name: Edward L. Jester Sr. SPRINGFIELD - Edward Lewis Jester Sr., 50, of Springfield died Sunday, May 11, 2003, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Aug. 24, 1952, in Springfield, the son of Albert F. and Helen A. DiGirolamo Jester. A daughter, Jenny Lynn Jester, preceded him in death. Mr. Jester graduated from Lanphier High School . He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and a boilermaker for Local 363 since 1978. He was a member of VFW Local 10302, DAV and First Christian Church. Survivors: a daughter, Mandy (husband, Bob) Eagan of Springfield; a son, Edward Lewis Jester Jr. of Springfield; five sisters, Shirley Gilliland of High Falls, N.Y., Luella (husband, John) Kellogg of Morris, Judy Miller of Fisher, Nancy (husband, Elmer) Fahrenbacker of Springfield and Marilyn Carpenter of Rochester; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. Rebecca Sundquist officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. =================================================================================== May 9, 2003 Deceased Name: Helen J. Evans WILLIAMSVILLE - Helen Joann Evans, 69, of Williamsville died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at St. John's Hospital. She was born Oct. 14, 1933, in Riverton, the daughter of Charles A. and Margaret H. Phillips Washbond. She married Bill Evans in 1975; he died in 2002. Mrs. Evans graduated from Lanphier High School . He worked at C&IM Railroad and Horace Mann Educators Corp. There are no survivors. Graveside services were held Thursday at Taylor Cemetery in Barclay with the Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating. Mott and Henning Funeral Home in Athens was in charge of arrangements. ===================================================================================== May 7, 2003 Deceased Name: Anthony G. Guerro SPRINGFIELD - Anthony G. Guerro, 47, of Springfield died Sunday, May 4, 2003, in Mount Sterling. He was born Oct. 2, 1955, in Springfield, the son of Frank and Grace Ganci Guerro. Mr. Guerro graduated from Lanphier High School He worked at Pillsbury Mill for four years, Spencer and Spencer, Springfield Park District and St. John's Hospital. He was a member of St. Aloysius Church. Survivors: companion, Marsha Owens of Springfield; a brother, Frank (wife, Debra) Guerro of Springfield; a niece; two nephews; a great-niece; two great-nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday, Staab Funeral Home, the Rev. John Titus officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery ============================================================================================ April 30, 2003 Deceased Name: Milton D. Dirst ==== TEACHER ******************************* SPRINGFIELD - Milton D. Dirst, 77, of Springfield died Sunday, April 27, 2003, at his home. He was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Aurora, the son of Fletcher D. and Gladys Coop Dirst. Mr. Dirst graduated from East Aurora High School , Aurora College and the University of Illinois. He taught chemistry and physics at Lanphier High School from 1951-75 and then worked as an executive secretary of the Valley of Springfield, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. He was a member of Tyrian Lodge 333, serving as worshipful master and secretary; Springfield Chapter 1 RAM, serving as high priest and recorder; Springfield Council 2 RSM, serving as thrice illustrious master and secretary; Elwood Commandery 6 KT, serving as eminent commander and recorder; Ansar Shrine; Earl of Torell Council of Knight Masons, serving as excellent chief and scribe; St. Edward Conclave; Red Cross of Constantine, serving as sovereign and recorder; Illinois Priory 11 KYCH, serving as an officer; Royal Order of Scotland; Flower City Chapter of Eastern Star, serving as worthy patron; Valley of Springfield; AASR, serving as most wise master of Springfield Chapter of Rose Croix; and Cathedral of St. Paul, serving as lay reader and member of the Vestry. He had served on several grand lodge committees and as worshipful grand marshal; Grand Chapter of Illinois as grand chaplain and grand steward; and on the Grand Council of Illinois as grand chaplain. He was an intendant general for the Illinois Red Cross; executive secretary of Valley of Springfield from 1975-91; secretary of the Illinois Council of Deliberation of the AASR; holder of the meritorious service award and 33rd degree mason since 1973 of the Scottish Rite; and master of ceremonies of the Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. Survivors: two nieces, Barbara (husband, Carl) Winter and Martha (husband, David) Castro, both of Arizona; and several great-nieces and cousins. Services: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Cathedral Church of St. Paul, the Very Rev. Gus Franklin officiating. Cremation rites will follow at Bisch Crematory. Inurnment: Cathedral Church of St. Paul Columbarium. Bisch and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================================== April 20, 2003 Deceased Name: Frank Cordier SPRINGFIELD - Frank Cordier, 57, of Springfield died Friday, April 18, 2003, in the emergency room at St. John's Hospital. He was born Dec. 15, 1945, in Springfield, the son of Henry and Anna F. Maley Cordier. Mr. Cordier graduated from Lanphier High School . He retired from DICKEY-john Co. after 20 years and worked at St. Francis Convent for the past eight years. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic minister and a choir member, St. Francis Convent Lay Associate Membership Program, Ansar Shrine, St. Paul's Lodge 500, AF&AM, Scottish Rite, Eagles Aerie 437, POLK of A and Caregiver Interfaith of Springfield. He was treasurer of the Sierra Club. Survivors: a sister, Judy Barham of Springfield; two nieces; a nephew; two great-nieces; four great-nephews; and companion, Joyce Bell. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, the Rev. Donald Meehling officiating. Burial: Auburn Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================================== April 18, 2003 Deceased Name: Harold A. Schrenk SPRINGFIELD - Harold Arthur Schrenk, 76, of Springfield died Saturday, April 12, 2003, at his home. He was born July 17, 1926, in Lincoln, the son of Henry A. and Ruth Olsen Schrenk. He married Shirley D. Corea in 1950. Mr. Schrenk graduated from Lanphier High School and Springfield College. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He worked at Allis-Chalmers, Fiatalls, Pillsbury Mills, AAL Insurance Co., Lincoln Land Community College and as an agricultural statistics lab supervisor for the Illinois Department of Agriculture for the past 19 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors: two sons, Harvey A. (wife, Nancy) and Dana A. (wife, Angela) Schrenk; two daughters, Crista (husband, Jay) Colston and Natalie (husband, Mark) Katauski; seven grandchildren; a niece; and a nephew. Cremation rites were accorded by Springfield Crematory. Graveside services: 11 a.m. today, Camp Butler National Cemetery. Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================================== March 18, 2003 Deceased Name: Richard E. Thomas Jr. SPRINGFIELD - Richard E. "Rick" Thomas Jr., 48, of Springfield died Saturday, March 15, 2003, at St. John's Hospital. He was born June 12, 1954, in Springfield, the son of Richard Sr. and Rosemary Digangi Thomas. Mr. Thomas graduated from Lanphier High School in 1972. He was a certified bowling technician for more than 20 years and currently a construction worker with Benanti Building. Survivors: a daughter, Tanya Thomas of Peoria; parents, Richard Sr. and Rosemary Digangi Thomas of Springfield; two brothers, James J. (wife, Betty) Thomas of Athens and John G. Thomas of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation rites were accorded by Springfield Crematory. ============================================================ April 12, 2003 Deceased Name: Rick Thomas remembered as a friend of bowling Rick Thomas was doing what he loved on March 14. The 48-year-old Thomas went to King Pin Lanes to watch family and friends bowl, then had planned on going to another friend's house to play a video game. Thomas suffered a fatal brain injury on the night of March 14 when he fell to the ground in a King Pin parking lot dispute. He died the next morning. Authorities have not decided whether to charge a 15-year-old boy in connection with the assault. "I was in the bar socializing with a couple of people and Gary Williams came in and said, 'Johnny, you better get out to the parking lot, your brother is on the ground,'" Rick Thomas' youngest brother, John Thomas, said. "When I went out there he was just flat on his back and his car door was open. They called an ambulance; they took him to the hospital, but they never did revive him. "We did donate all of his organs. His heart went to Pittsburgh that same night. There is a good side, I guess, helping other people. He lives on." Strangely, Thomas met his fate in the same place where he had worked twice and at a place he and his family frequented. Thomas worked in the bowling establishments for most of his adult life. After he moved to Peoria in the early 1980s, he got a job at Landmark Lanes, where he worked for 18 years. "About 16 he started working down at the shop where I work (E.E. Thomas Garage) and he didn't take to it as well as I thought he would," John Thomas said. "So he went out and got his own job. "He landed at King Pin, just as a porter, and then went from porter to counter and then he started being a mechanic in the back. He took on really quick to those machines out there." At the age of 24, Rick Thomas was the chief mechanic at King Pin and attended AMF pinsetter school in Shelby, Ohio. Besides bowling, he enjoyed golf and video games. "He was a better golfer then he was a bowler," said John. "He would shoot in the mid-70s at the good courses." From working in the bowling lanes for so many years, Rick easily picked up much knowledge of the sport. "Rick would have been a great coach because he knew the game well," said Dean Brewer, a long-time friend. "He wasn't exceptionally good at it, but he knew the lane conditions very well." After moving back to Springfield a couple of years ago, Rick went to work for King Pin Lanes. After that, John Benanti, the proprietor at King Pin, hired Rick to work for his construction company, J. Benanti Builders. Benanti's first reaction to the news of Rick Thomas' death was shock. "I was just like, 'No way. It didn't really happen,'" Benanti said. "Everybody liked him." Because he worked in bowling lanes for over 20 years, Rick knew just about everything there is to know at the alley, from equipment to the lanes to the computers. "He got into the technical part of the oiling pattern," John Thomas said. "It used to be you just put a lot of oil on the lanes. Now you put short oil on them and you crown it. "He became familiar with that. Back then, you didn't have the machines that you can just program like now." The PBA held an annual tour stop at Landmark Lanes for 12 years while Thomas worked there, so he helped set up the lanes for the tournament. "He was real proud of running the PBA and that he met all those guys," said John. "He took pride in making sure the lanes were all ready to go and made sure they didn't have any breakdowns while the tournament was going." Rick, who graduated from Lanphier in 1972, made many friends through bowling. "We went to different high schools but worked together at King Pin," said John Jerome. "We met while we worked together at King Pin. We worked together, we bowled together, we played a lot of golf together." Rick Thomas and Jerome continued their friendship when Rick moved back to Springfield. "I was actually looking forward to playing some golf with him this summer," Jerome said. Many of those who were the closest to Rick are still finding it difficult to accept. "I think it's a loss of a friend of the sport," said Brewer. "The whole thing is still stunning to me. One second you're going to a friend's house to play a Tiger Woods' video game and the next second you're dead. That's been the hardest part to swallow. It still seems so unreal." "He loved that Tiger Woods' golf challenge,'' John Thomas said. "What he was doing when he was leaving there (King Pin Lanes) was going down to (Jeff Smith's) house to play him. "Rick was in a really good mood." Brewer remembers Rick always thinking of new approaches, hoping to draw more people into the bowling centers. "Rick cared so much about bowling,'' Brewer said. "He wanted to see the bowling alleys do well. He wanted to try new, innovative things to try and draw people, especially the younger kids." Jerome said that bowling after Thomas' death was unsettling and that the atmosphere was definitely different. "It happened real close to the end of our league," he said. "The last couple of weeks it was a little more subdued. It was actually an eerie feeling." For John Thomas, King Pin would have been the last place he could imagine something like this happening. "(King Pin) is our little clubhouse," said John. "That's where we all hang. We might go other places, but we all congregate out there. "We have a lot of good family; I found that out during the wake. He had probably over 500 people show up for that thing.'' "You know, with Rick working at King Pin for all those years, it was kind of like his home away from home," said Brewer. "It seemed like it was truly the place he loved. It was ironic for me that he died there." John Thomas says he still thinks about his brother all the time. To honor him, John Thomas went out and got different shirts to wear for bowling. "I went out and bought four new shirts," he said. "They've got my name on the back of them and on my right sleeve I've got a commemorative RET (Richard Estel Thomas) patch that I wear in tournaments." ================================================================================================= April 3, 2003 Deceased Name: Alinda A. Schuerman SPRINGFIELD - Alinda Ann Schuerman, 79, of Springfield died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at St. Joseph's Home. She was born May 7, 1923, in Springfield, the daughter of William J. and Zelma Smith Franz. She married George Schuerman in 1944 in Springfield. Mrs. Schuerman graduated from Lanphier High School and attended Illinois State University. She was an admitting reservation employee at St. John's Hospital for 12 years, retiring in 1987. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Altar and Rosary Society, Phi Beta Psi Sorority and St. John's Retirees. Survivors: husband, George; three sons, William J. (wife, DiAnne) Schuerman of Plainfield, Dr. Theodore J. (wife, Debbie) Schuerman of Chesterfield, Mo., and James F. (wife, Sherry) Schuerman of Chicago; a daughter, Mariann (husband, Greg) Van Winkle of Brookfield, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, the Rev. David Hoefler officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================== March 17, 2003 Deceased Name: Karen E. DeSilva SPRINGFIELD - Karen Elaine DeSilva, 50, of Springfield, formerly of Rochester, died Sunday, March 16, 2003, at her home. She was born Feb. 11, 1953, in Urbana, the daughter of Dean and Wilma Thomas Moore. She married William F. "Bill" DeSilva in 1983; he died in 2002. Mrs. DeSilva was a graduate of Lanphier High School and Lincoln Land Community College. She was a business services specialist for the secretary of state's office for 27 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors: parents, Dean and Wilma Moore of Springfield; a sister, Mary Anne (husband, Leon) Moore-Church of Appleton, Wis.; several aunts and uncles; two nieces; a great-nephew; five great-nieces; and several cousins. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Staab Funeral Home, Dr. Roger Rominger officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. ================================================================================================== March 15, 2003 Deceased Name: Robert E. Wenger MESA, Ariz. - Robert "Bob" Eugene Wenger of Mesa, formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at his home. He was born Nov. 6, 1933, the son of Edmund and Genevieve Wenger. Mr. Wenger graduated from Lanphier High School in 1951 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He worked as a nurse for about 20 years and retired from copper mining as an ore truck driver. Survivors: wife, Lois; a daughter, Ann-Louise (husband, Lorenz) Schmiege; and two granddaughters. Burial: 10:30 a.m. Monday, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Mesa is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================================== February 14, 2003 Deceased Name: Charles E. Miller-----------TEACHER ********************* ROCHESTER - Charles E. Miller, 88, of Rochester died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, at St. John's Hospice. He was born May 9, 1914, in Peoria, the son of Frank H. and Jessie I. Rohrer Miller. He married Mary F. Pokorski in 1938 in Lincoln. A son, Richard Miller, preceded him in death. Mr. Miller received a bachelor's degree in 1938 from Bradley University. He retired as instructor of architectural and construction drafting technology from Lincoln Land Community College in 1977. Prior to that he taught at Lanphier High School , Springfield College in Illinois and vocational classes. During World War II, he was employed as a technical examiner and instructor at Chanute Field and as a naval architect on the construction of submarines. He also worked as a yacht designer for a Michigan yacht-building firm. He also served as a draftsman for regional architectural firms, including Ferry and Henderson. He held offices for the Illinois Technical Drafting Association and for the March of Dimes. He was a member of the American Association of Wood-Turners. Survivors: wife, Mary; a son, Charles (wife, Joan) Miller of Crystal Lake; a daughter, Janice (husband, Edward) Urban of Springfield; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two cousins and nephews. Services: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Wilson-Park Funeral Home in Rochester. Burial: Rochester Cemetery. =========================================================================================== =========================================================================================== =========================================================================================== ============================== verifying 1969 memorials =================================== =========================================================================================== =========================================================================================== October 17, 1997 Deceased Name: George H. Alewelt Jr. -- George H. Alewelt Jr. 45, of Springfield died Wednesday at his residence. He was born Oct. 19, 1951, in Springfield, the son of George H. and LaVaughn Herndon Alewelt Sr. Mr. Alewelt, a 1969 graduate of Lanphier High School, was employed as a carpenter. Survivors: parents, LaVaughn Herndon Alewelt and George H. Alewelt Sr., both of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Barbara) Buraski of Springfield; a niece; and a nephew. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Donald Meehling officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. ========================================================================================== May 24, 2004 Deceased Name: Sharon Altig GREENVIEW - Sharon Altig, 52, of Greenview died Sunday, May 23, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Sept. 24, 1951, in Springfield, the daughter of James Arron and Geraldine Francis Williams Barlow. She married Kenneth David Altig in 1976 in Springfield; he died in 1996. Mrs. Altig graduated from Lanphier High School in 1968, Lincoln Land Community College in 1986 and from Sangamon State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1989. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Greenview. Survivors: seven daughters, Debra Michelle (husband, Dennis) Lynn of Oakford, Geraldine Francis (husband, Michael) Glover of Greenview, Juanita (husband, Allen) Ransdell of Lincoln, Melissa Nation of Petersburg, Patricia (husband, Cory) Pettie of Pekin, Sharnelle Flores of Havana and Leandra Coepen of Mason City; two sons, Daniel Andrew James and James Arron Barlow, both of Greenview; 22 grandchildren; and sister, Patricia Ann Barlow (husband, John) Schroeder of Springfield. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, Greenview, the Rev. Steve Hardin officiating. Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Greenview. ================================================================================================= March 19, 1991 Deceased Name: Roy Anderson Roy Jerome Walter Anderson 39, of Lancaster, Calif., formerly of Springfield, died Feb. 25 at his residence. He was born March 12, 1951, in Springfield, the son of Roy and Jeanette Haecker Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Anderson graduated from Lanphier High School in 1969. He then entered the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1989. At the time of his death he was employed at NASA at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Mr. Anderson was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are three sisters, LaDonna Reynolds of Divernon, LaVonne Halbrook of Troy and LaNette Drambrose of Florida; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Remains were cremated. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Bisch Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================================ March 6, 1991 Deceased Name: Deborah A. Anderson Deborah Ann Anderson and her daughters, Melissa Kae, Amy Lynn and Heather Marie Anderson, all of Lancaster, Calif., died Feb. 25 at their residence. Mrs. Anderson, 40, was born Jan. 2, 1951, in Springfield, the daughter of Robert J. and Elsie Protz Drengwitz. She was a graduate of Lanphier High School and married Roy Anderson in 1969 in Rantoul. She was a secretary for the Muroc Joint Unified School District at Edwards Air Force Base in California for 12 years. Surviving are her parents, Robert and Elsie Drengwitz of Springfield; grandmother, Mrs. Esther Drengwitz of Springfield; two brothers, Jim Drengwitz of Pontiac and Terry Drengwitz of St. Peters, Mo.; and one sister, Mrs. Becky Lunt of Quincy. ============================================================================================================== October 21, 2008 Deceased Name: Eugene F. Haas Jr. 1951 - 2008 PLANO, Texas - Eugene F. Haas Jr., 57, of Plano, Texas, went to meet our Lord on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. He was preceded in death by his adoring wife, Carla, in 2001 and his father, Eugene Sr. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Pauline; brothers, Larry (wife, Rose) and Carl, both of Springfield; several nieces and nephews; and his many wonderful friends. Gene was born Sept. 29, 1951, in Springfield. He was a member of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas. He graduated from Lanphier High School in 1969, attended John Brown University, the University of Missouri at Rolla and graduated from the University of Illinois - Springfield. He was an Air Lifeline pilot and was employed by Sport Air, U.S.A. Private services will be held in Plano, Texas, and in Springfield. Contributions may be made to Grace Bible Chapel. ================================================================================================== November 19, 1991 Deceased Name: Leroy F. Kribbs Leroy F. Kribbs 40, of Springfield died at 2:15 a.m. Monday at his residence. He was born Sept. 15, 1951, in Springfield, the son of Leroy and Charlotte Volle Kribbs. His father preceded him in death. He attended Lanphier High School and was formerly employed at Vickers Manufacturing Co. Surviving are his mother, Charlotte; three sisters, Mrs. Roger (Pauline) Ladage of Virden, Mrs. Dan (Roberta) Burlo of Baileys Harbor, Wis., and Mrs. Paul (Charlotte) Piscitelli of Saugus, Mass.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Private family services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. ============================================================================================= May 2, 2000 Deceased Name: Arthur L. Norris SPRINGFIELD - Arthur Lee Norris, 50, of Springfield died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at St. John's Hospital emergency room. He was born Dec. 23, 1949, in Mount Sterling, Ky., the son of Manuel and Armildred Summers Norris. He married Irma J. Doss in 1969 in Springfield. Mr. Norris, a U.S. Army veteran, graduated from Lanphier High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College for two years. He was a revenue tax specialist II for the Illinois Department of Revenue for 15 years. He was a member of Brown Street Church of God in Christ, where he served as a deacon, trustee board member, superintendent of Sunday school and Sunday school teacher. He also was a Central Illinois Jurisdiction member of "Men of Distinction." Survivors: wife, Irma; a daughter, Shannon Y. Norris-Harris of Springfield; three sons, Ty LeMann (wife, Kimberly), Carlos Montrell and Travis Lee Norris, all of Springfield; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Sain of Peoria and Elizabeth (husband, Junior) Spinks and Dorothy McCreary, both of Springfield; two aunts; two uncles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Brown Street Church of God in Christ, the Rev. Wilbur Day and the Rev. Claude Farlow officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. =================================================== =================================================== July 3, 2007 Deceased Name: James E. Sloper Sr. James E. Sloper Sr. SPRINGFIELD - James E. Sloper Sr., 57, a lifelong resident of Springfield, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Jan. 22, 1950, in Springfield, the son of Frank and Ethel Shipper Sloper Sr. He married Sandra Ford on Feb. 14, 1982. His parents and a brother, Frank Sloper Jr., preceded him in death. Mr. Sloper formerly worked for Lincoln Cab. Surviving are his wife, Sandra; a son, James E. (wife, Diana) Sloper Jr. of Langleyville; three stepsons, Lester and Ray Rodgers, both of Springfield and Nolan Holloway of Decatur; several grandchildren; a sister, Rose Harris of Springfield; a brother, Donald (wife, Mary Beth) Sloper of Riverton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held from 10 until time of services at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007, at Staab Funeral Home, with Robert Green officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. ============================================================================================ November 29, 2005 Deceased Name: Robert S. Sherell SPRINGFIELD - Robert S. Sherell, 54, of Springfield died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born May 10, 1951, in Springfield, the son of Robert L. and Barbara M. Banning Sherell. He married Judith "Judy" Franklin in 1976. Mr. Sherell was a dispatcher and supervisor for Laidlaw for the past 13 years. Survivors: wife, Judy of Springfield; two daughters, Crystal (husband, Jimmy) Flannigan and Cassandra Sherell, both of Springfield; son, Robert L. Sherell III of Springfield; five grandchildren; three sisters, Linda (husband, Ted) Dishon, Kathie White and Leigh Ann Fadden (companion, Terry Minder), all of Springfield; parents, Robert and Barbara of Springfield; two brothers, David (wife, Lisa) and Steven (wife, Beth) Sherell, both of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Riverton, the Rev. Michael Koschmann officiating. =============================================================================================== July 9, 2006 Deceased Name: George D. Moon LOAMI - George David Moon, 54, of Loami died Friday, July 7, 2006, in rural Pleasant Plains. He was born Aug. 22, 1951, in Wichita, Kan., the son of George and Roberta Shinnick Moon. He married Katherine "Kathy" House in 1974 in Springfield. Mr. Moon retired as an engineering technician from the Illinois Department of Transportation in 2002 after 33 years. He was a licensed pilot and member of the Illinois Aviation Association and Experimental Aircraft Association. He was a founding member of the Springfield chapter of the National Rifle Association, former president and lifetime member of the Lefthanders Gun Club, charter member and sponsor of Lake Sanchris Ducks Unlimited and member of the Illinois Water Fowlers Association. He also taught hunting safety. Survivors: wife, Katherine; two daughters, Becky (husband, Corey) Hale of Chatham and Lisa Moon of Madison, Wis.; two grandchildren; two brothers, Edward J. (wife, Arletta) Moon of rural Rushville and Ronald (wife, Lori) Moon of Virginia; three sisters, Janice Moon, Mary (husband, Larry) Pemberton and Michelle (husband, Pete) Maher, all of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation will be accorded by the Cremation Tribute Center. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Loami Christian Church, Brandon Boyd officiating. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================================ April 7, 2001 Deceased Name: Lennard M. McNamara ROCHESTER - Lennard Michael "Lenny" McNamara, 50, of Rochester died Monday, April 2, 2001, in Negril, Jamaica. He was born Feb. 3, 1951, in Kobe, Japan, the son of Leo J. and Alice M. Mogra McNamara. Mr. McNamara worked as a deputy sheriff for Sangamon County f or more than 20 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and a longtime member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Association. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Police Lodge 55 and St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Survivors: mother, Alice McNamara of Springfield; two brothers, James and Leo McNamara, both of Springfield; three nieces; and a nephew. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, the Rev. Rodney Schwartz officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================================== September 16, 2000 Deceased Name: Carl H. DeGroot ROCHESTER - Carl Henry De-Groot, 49, of Rochester died Friday, Sept. 15, 2000, in his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1951, in Springfield, the son of Ira and Aileen Trent DeGroot. Mr. DeGroot was a member of the Springfield Southern Baptist Church and had worked as an assistant manager at Brad Ragan Co. in Springfield. Survivors: a daughter, Lori (husband, Jeff) Bartolozzi of Rochester; a grandchild; a brother, Marvin De-Groot of Springfield; three sisters, Marcella (husband, Ivan) Fink and Linda (husband, Jeff) Jaynes, both of Sherman, and Ruth (husband, Bob) Hodges of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester, the Rev. Mike Keppler officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. ================================================================================================== November 26, 1991 Deceased Name: Randy W. Connolly Randy Wayne Connolly 40, of Springfield died at 1:30 p.m. Friday. He was born Sept. 29, 1951, in Springfield, the son of James B. and Mary L. Lawson Connolly. He married Jody Tinges in 1984 in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Connolly was an auto mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Jody of Rochester; a stepson, Joseph R. McNear of Rochester; mother, Mrs. Mary Sandidge of Donna, Texas; grandmother, Margaret Connolly of Springfield; two brothers, Terry of Athens and Rick of Springfield; a sister, Beverly Swigelson of Decatur; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Following cremation, memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home, with the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Interment will be in Constant Cemetery, near Buffalo Hart. ======================================================================================================== January 21, 1996 Deceased Name: Vickie L. Clevenger Vickie Lynn Clevenger 44, of Springfield died Friday at her residence. She was born June 29, 1951, in Springfield, the daughter of Jesse R. and Iileane M. Rossi Clevenger. A lifelong resident of Springfield, she had been employed at Ameritech for 26 years and was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Survivors: a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Vanessa) Kuhn of Columbia, Md.; three grandchildren; parents, Jesse and Iileane "Billie" Clevenger of Loami; two brothers Robert W. Clevenger of Springfield and Donald L. Clevenger of Tovey; a sister, Nancy Sneyd of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Wayne P. Hoffman officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. ============================================================================================================= ============================================================================================================= ============================================================================================================= ============================= verifying 1974 class of ======================================================= ============================================================================================================= ============================================================================================================= January 22, 2002 Deceased Name: Bruce D. Bennett SPRINGFIELD - Bruce D. Bennett, 44, of Springfield died Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Nov. 25, 1957, in Springfield , the son of Bernard and Patricia Kane Bennett. Mr. Bennett was a U.S. Army veteran of Desert Storm, serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. Survivors: a son, Ian Blake Bennett at home; father, Bernard Bennett of Springfield ; grandmother, Helen Kane of Chatham; two sisters, Kristy (husband, John) Woods of Williamsville and Katey Bennett of Springfield ; a brother, Kevin (wife, Nancy) Bennett of Fenton, Mo.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Remains were cremated. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Camp Butler National Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =================================================================================================== April 21, 2000 Deceased Name: Ray P. Bramlet SPRINGFIELD - Ray Patrick Bramlet, 43, of Springfield died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Oct. 28, 1956, in Springfield , the son of Edward P. Sr. and Gwen F. Steinkuehler Bramlet. Mr. Bramlet, a lifelong resident of Springfield , was co-owner of Steinkuehler License and Title Service. He was a graduate of St. Joseph's Grade School, Lanphier High School, SCI and Sangamon State University. Survivors: mother, Gwen F. Bramlet of Springfield ; a brother, Edward (wife, Kim) Bramlet Jr. of Springfield ; six sisters, Dr. Claire Bramlet (husband, John Senden) of Webster Groves, Mo., Janine Gregory of Las Vegas, Anne (husband, Jeff) Mullinex of Santa Rosa, Calif., Elizabeth Bramlet of Washington, D.C., Susan (husband, Rick) Lavin of Springfield and Gwen (husband, Mark) Hecker of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two aunts; an uncle; five nieces; two nephews; and several cousins. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Blessed Sacrament Church, the Rev. Bill Kessler officiating. Burial: Calvary Cemetery. ============================================================================================================ April 26, 2005 Deceased Name: Mark O. Handley SPRINGFIELD - Mark Otis Handley, 49, of Springfield died Monday, April 25, 2005. He was born March 30, 1956, in Springfield, the son of Alfred and Olga Rodolfi Handley. Mr. Handley graduated from Lanphier High School and earned a degree in nursing from Lincoln Land Community College. He worked at Pillsbury Mills from 1982-91 and was a registered nurse at St. John's Hospital Intensive Care Unit and McFarland Mental Health Center. Survivors: two sons, Taylor and Nicholas Handley, both of Springfield; daughter, Emily Handley of Springfield; mother, Olga of Springfield; six sisters, Marie (husband, Jerry) Bilek of Janesville, Wis., Judy Hawks of Sherman, Bonnie (husband, Brian) Altman and Linda (husband, Dan) Hawks, both of Springfield, and Barbara and Kathy Handley, both of Jacksonville; two brothers, Ed (wife, Becky) and Clint Handley, both of Springfield; two aunts; several nieces, nephews and cousins; former wife, Robyn Handley of Springfield; and companion, Terri Dunn of Springfield. Cremation rites will be accorded by Cremation Tribute Center. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, the Rev. Clint Cook officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery. ================================================================================================================== August 14, 2008 Deceased Name: Kem L. Holmes 1955 - 2008 SPRINGFIELD - Kem L. Holmes, 53, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Kem was born June 2, 1955, in Springfield, the son of James D. Holmes and Bernice Williams-Holmes, who both preceded him in death. Kem was a graduate of Lanphier High School, where he played on the football team. Kem married Lorie A. Riley. The marriage did not survive, but two children were born to this union. Kem is survived by his two children; Clinton C. Holmes and Paige N. Holmes, both of Springfield; two brothers, James K. Holmes of Springfield and Jerrold D. Holmes of Adkins, Texas; two sisters, Sharon L. Holmes and Janice (Dohn Ray) Campbell of Springfield. Kem is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and close friends. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at Abundant Faith Christian Center, 2525 Taylor Ave., Springfield, IL 62703. Walker Funeral Service and Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online memorials at walkerfs.com. ================================================================================================================== November 7, 1994 Deceased Name: Robert L. Long Robert Leslie " Bob " Long 40, of Springfield died Saturday at his parents' residence in New Berlin. He was born Oct. 3, 1954, in Springfield , the son of Leslie Long and Carol Long Robertson. Mr. Long was a self-employed barber and owned and operated The Classic Barber Shop in Springfield for many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Berlin Christian Church. Survivors: a son, Robert Paul Long of Chatham; two daughters, Audry Moore and Jennifer Kruger, both of Springfield ; mother and stepfather, Carol Long Robertson and Donald Robertson of New Berlin; grandmother, Helen Rowland of New Berlin; a brother, Michael Long of Springfield ; two sisters, Sandra Carr and Linda Day, both of Scottsdale, Ariz.; half sister, Pamela Long of Springfield ; several nieces and nephews; two aunts; and one uncle. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Berlin Christian Church, Berlin, the Revs. Brian Longworth and Jerry Lynch officiating. Burial: Berlin Cemetery. McCullough Funeral Home, New Berlin, is in charge of arrangements. ==================================================================================================================== June 14, 1997 Deceased Name: John A. McCann John A. McCann 41, of Springfield died Wednesday in Springfield . He was born March 14, 1956, in Springfield , the son of John G. and Anna Luparell McCann. Mr. McCann was a welder for Pierce Oil Co. Survivors: mother, Anna McCann of Springfield ; a brother, Edward McCann of Springfield ; a sister, Mary Anne Casper of Springfield ; two nieces; and three nephews. Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oak Hill Cemetery, the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ================================================================ May 18, 1986 Deceased Name: Karen S. Morrow Miss Karen Sue Morrow 30, of Springfield died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at her residence. Miss Morrow was born April 9, 1956 in Springfield , the daughter of Earl F. and Wilma J. Edwards Morrow. A lifelong resident of Springfield she was a computer operator for the New Hampshire Insurance Co. She was a member of West Side Christian Church and Springfield Jaycees. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl F. Morrow of Springfield ; one brother, Gordon E. Morrow of Springfield ; a grandmother, Mrs. Myra E. Morrow of Springfield ; several aunts, uncles, one niece and several cousins. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Staab Funeral Home, with the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. ====================================================================== April 23, 1992 Deceased Name: Danny E. Orr Danny E. Orr 36, of Chatham died at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday at his residence. He was born Oct. 22, 1955, in Springfield , the son of Glen and Norma Jackson Orr. Mr. Orr was formerly employed by Furrow Building Materials. Surviving are one son, Kc Floyd Orr of California; father, Glen R. Orr of Springfield , and mother, Norma Suppes of Chatham; and grandmothers, Macie Jackson of Springfield and Grace Orr of Girard. Private graveside services will be held Friday at Herrick Cemetery, the Rev. Jack Johnson officiating. Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================= May 17, 1993 Deceased Name: Donald Rosinski Donald Rosinski 37, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Springfield, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in Atlanta. He was born May 31, 1956, in Springfield, the son of John and Genevieve Slovic Rosinski. He was preceded in death by his mother. Mr. Rosinski was a graduate of Lanphier High School. He had been a resident of Atlanta, Ga. for several years. Surviving are a son, Lucas; father and stepmother, John and Helen Rosinski of Springfield; and a brother, Jim of Hampton, Va. Memorial Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church, with the Rev. Stanley Milewski officiating. Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================== July 8, 1986 Deceased Name: John A. Snow John Allen Snow 30, of Springfield died Sunday morning at 1403 E. Reynolds St. A lifelong resident of Springfield, Mr. Snow was employed by the Produce Wagon for eight years. Preceding him death were his grandparents and four uncles. He was a member Elm Street Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters Kristy Snow and Valerie Snow, both of Springfield; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Snow Sr. of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Sherry Owens and Mrs. Bart (Debbie) Cantrall, both of Springfield; two brothers, Thomas C. Snow Jr. and Danny Snow, both of Springfield; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Staab Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Standard officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. ========================================================================= August 18, 2001 Deceased Name: Richard D. Springer ST. LOUIS - Richard D. Springer, 44, of St. Louis, formerly of Springfield, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, in St. Louis. He was born Sept. 9, 1956, in Springfield, the son of Duane and Nadine Springer. Survivors: mother, Nadine Springer of Springfield; a sister, Sallie (husband, Dan) Flynn; a brother, David (wife, Cindy) Springer; several aunts; several uncles; two nephews; and several cousins. Memorial services: in Springfield at a later date. Kriegshauser South Mortuary in St. Louis is in charge of arrangements ================================================================================= July 5, 2002 Deceased Name: Tina M. Vetter Stewart Tina M. Vetter Stewart, 46, of Springfield died Tuesday, July 2, 2002, in St. John's Hospital. Services will be held at 2:00 pm. Saturday, July 6, in Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home, with visitation held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday. Cremation will follow =================================================================================== March 19, 1996 Deceased Name: Wilson -- DECATUR - Ed Wilson 40, of Decatur, died Feb. 29, 1996, in his home. Visitation and services were held in the Peter M. Justen Colonial Funeral Home in McHenry. He was born Oct. 5, 1955, in Chicago, to the late George and Gertrude Ras Wilson. Surviving are his sisters, Mary Fran Robb of Schaumburg; Mary Beth Wilson of Berkley; Margaret Mary Wilson of Chicago; brothers, Paul and wife Sue and Greg, all of McHenry; Thomas and wife Cindy of Round Lake; Michael and wife Barb of Arlington Heights; Andrew and wife Judy of Park Ridge. ===================================================================================== ===================================================================================== ========================================================================================= =================================================== 1986 ============================== ======================================================================================= ======================================================================================= September 2, 1986------------TEACHER Deceased Name: Edwin E. Sach Edwin E. Sach 83, of Springfield died at 2:04 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Nov. 4, 1902, in Ipswich, England, the son of Alfred and Clara Code Sach. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion, and three sisters. A retired teacher, Mr. Sach was a band and English teacher at Lanphier High School and a former coordinator for the Springfield School District. He was a member of the West Side Christian Church and Springfield Rotary Club. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Littlejohn and the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. ======================================================================================================= August 3, 1986 Deceased Name: Dondi Burton Dondi Burton 20, of 923 S. 17th St. died at 1:53 a.m. Friday at St. John's Hospital. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and attended Lanphier High School in 1981 and 1982. Surviving are his stepfather and mother, Jimmy and Lafondria Gooden of Springfield; two brothers, Ponce Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., and Moses Johnson of Springfield; two sisters, Teresa and Yolanda Johnson, both of Springfield; grandmother, Mary Curtis of Springfield; and grandfather, John Allen of Springfield. Blair Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================================================================== May 14, 1986 Deceased Name: Walter Randall Walter Randall 55, formerly of 601 N. 14th St., died Friday in Los Angeles, Calif. He was the son of James and Cora Randall. He attended Lanphier High School where he was active in football. He was formerly employed by Pillsbury Mill Company. Mr. Randall was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Maggie Randall. Surviving are his seven stepchildren; two brothers, Ted Randall of Dayton, Ohio, and Wilber Randall Sr. of Springfield; one sister, Dorothy Robinson of Seattle, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews. Houston Funeral Home, Los Angeles, Calif., was in charge of arrangements. ================================================================================================================= May 4, 1986 Deceased Name: Viola J. Dozier Mrs. Viola June Wertz Dozier of North Fort Myers Fla., formerly of Springfield, died April 27 in Fort Myers Community Hospital. She was born June 8, 1931 in Springfield, the daughter of John and Viola Wertz, who preceded her in death in 1959. She was a graduate of Lanphier High School. A sister Maxine Hammond, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Dozier was a charter member of the Grace United Methodist Church in North Fort Myers Fla. Surviving are her husband, Robert; one son, R. Stephen of North Fort Myers; one daughter, Karen L. Strickland of North Fort Myers; two brothers, J. Robert Wertz fo Clearwater, Fla., and C. Larry Wertz of Springfield; two sisters, Beulah I. Brown and Dorothy L. Moore, both of Springfield. Services were held Wednesday. =============================================================================================================== April 11, 1986 Deceased Name: Wilbert Collard Wilbert "Webb" Collard 66, of Miami, Fla., formerly of Springfield, died March 25 in Miami. Mr. Collard was a retired lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1940 to 1964. He was born in Springfield, and was a graduate of Lanphier High School. He was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife Frances of Miami, Fla.; two daughters, Connie of Miami, Fla., and Janet of Michigan; two sons, Jim and Richard, both of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, one sister and seven grandchildren. Burial was held at Woodlawn Park, Miami, Fla., with military services at the grave. ======================================================================================================= April 2, 1986 Deceased Name: Frank C. Werkau Frank C. Werkau 35, of 1902 N. 11th St. died at 4:55 p.m. Monday at St. John's Hospital. He was born Sept. 27, 1950, in Springfield, the son of John Robert and Catherine Miller Werkau. He married the former Mary Patricia Hickey in 1984. Mr. Werkau was a 1968 graduate of Lanphier High School and while he was there he held numerous wrestling records, and still holds the record for the most consecutive falls, 10 in a row. He attended the University of Iowa. For the last 12 years he was owner and operator of the Independent Landscaping Company. Surviving are his wife, Mary Patricia "Patti;" parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Werkau of Sherman; four sisters, Rose Stroisch and Barbara Morris, both of Riverton, and Tami Kummer and Judy Mecham, both of Bloomington; grandmother, Mary Simmering of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth Steffen officiating. Remains will be cremated following the service. ======================================================================================================= March 14, 1986 Deceased Name: Reba T. Weitkamper Mrs. Reba Travis Weitkamper ---------------TEACHER 70, of Springfield died at 4:36 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Hospital. Born on June 26, 1915, in Litchfield, Mrs. Weitkamper was the daughter of Herman F. and Lola Leach Eppinger. She was formerly employed as a school teacher at Lanphier High School and by the parochial school district in Peoria. She was also employed for many years at the Illinois State Library. She was a member of Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception and the Apostleship of Praise. She was preceded in death by her first husband Allyn D. Travis, and later by her second husband, Frederick W. Weitkamper. Surviving are one son, Allyn D. Travis Jr. of Lincoln; two daughters, Mrs. Rex (Linda) Coble of Loami and Mrs. Walter (Peggy) Fritz of Peoria; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Russell Eppinger of Florida and Don Eppinger of Texas; one niece; one nephew; and several cousins. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, with the Rev. Robert Jallas officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================================================================================================= January 12, 1986 Fla. Helen Jeske Miss Helen Jeske, 70, of Jacksonville, formerly of 808 Converse, died at 12:10 p.m. Friday at her residence. Before her retirement, she was a teacher at Lanphier High School for more than 40 years. he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Surviving are seven cousins including Frances Braun of Pleasant Plains. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Bisch Memorial Home, with the Rev. Michael Strong officiating. ============================================================================================================== January 1, 1986 Deceased Name: Clara M. Kitch Clara Mable Kitch 93, of Litchfield, formerly of Springfield, died at 1:45 p.m. Monday at the Barry Care Center in Litchfield. She was an art teacher at Lanphier High School for many years. Preceding her in death were two brothers and one sister. She was a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago. She was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Litchfield, Retired Teachers of Illinois, DAR, Illinois Museum Society and Sangamon County Historical Society. She is survived by a sister, Alice Fleming of Litchfield. Private services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Meinschein Funeral Home, Litchfield, and burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. ============================================================================================================== May 18, 2010 Deceased Name: Walter M. Cruzan SHERMAN - Walter M. Cruzan, 81, of Sherman died at 11:23 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2010, at St. John's Hospital. He was born Oct. 24, 1928, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Merrill I. and Evelyn E. Morehead Cruzan. He graduated from Lanphier High School in 1946. He received a B.A. from the Cincinnati Bible Seminary, a B.A. in education from Greenville College, a M.A. in counseling from Sangamon State University (now U of I at Springfield) and a MSW from the University of Illinois, Champaign. He was ordained to the Christian ministry in 1949 at West Side Christian Church in Springfield, Illinois. He ministered to the Berlin, Illinois Church of Christ, the New Paris, Ohio Church of Christ, the Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Raymond, Illinois, the New Vienna, Ohio Christian Church and the Orrville, Ohio Church of Christ. In the Springfield public schools, he taught at Edison Jr. High and Springfield High School. He was a school social worker in District 186 for 22 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of South Side Christian Church in Springfield, Illinois, where he taught the Crusaders Class for several years. He was affiliated with Faith Outreach Christian Center in Sherman, Illinois. He is survived by 1 daughter, Marta Michelle Gibbs of East Troy, WI; 1 granddaughter, Katie Gibbs of Springfield; and 1 grandson, Joshua Gibbs of Nashville, TN; 1 brother-in-law, Freeman Wood; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, Wanda E. Cruzan, Irma Bradley and E. Vivian Wood. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home, with a lie in state from 9:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at South Side Christian Church followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m., with Pastor Jim Caler and Pastor Paul Ayappa officiating. Memorials may be made to South Side Christian Church or Cincinnati Christian University. ==================================================================================================== Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) - May 14, 2010 Deceased Name: Billie Elizabeth Moore CHATHAM - Billie Elizabeth "Betty" Moore, 83, of Chatham, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at her residence. Betty was born on December 16, 1926 in Boca Raton, FL the daughter of Charles Elliott and Irene Ellen McNichols Warden. She married Robert H. Moore on July 5, 1946; he preceded her in death in 2004. She was a Lanphier High School graduate. During WWII she worked for US Office of Signals Intelligence at Arlington House in Washington D.C. where the Japanese codes were read. She worked as a Librarian at St. Cabrini School for over 20 years. Her biggest joy was her family, spending weekends at the family cabin on the river in Beardstown, sewing, fishing, reading, music, animals, nature and she always had a grandchild and a book in her lap. One of her favorite hobbies was watching the St. Louis Cardinals. She was the neighborhood "Mom" to over 30 kids and she will be remembered for being soft-spoken and loving. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Mark and Matthew Moore and a son-in-law, Paul Beeson. She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Moore of Chatham, Luellen Beeson of Harristown; two sons, Luke (Rhonda) Moore of Paducah, KY, John (Dawn) Moore of Springfield; two daughters-in-law, Cynthia Moore of Springfield, Twila Ellis of Hazel Green, AL and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cremation will be accorded by Springfield Crematory. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery, with Reverend Vaughn Beeman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL 62702. ==================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - May 6, 2010 Deceased Name: Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts dies PHILADELPHIA -- Robin Roberts, the 1944 Lanphier High School graduate and Hall of Fame pitcher who led the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1950 National League pennant as part of the famed "Whiz Kids," has died. He was 83. Roberts died Thursday morning at his Temple Terrace, Fla., home of natural causes, the Phillies announced, citing Roberts' son Jim. Roberts was born Sept. 30, 1926, in Springfield. Roberts played baseball, basketball and football at Lanphier and later went to Michigan State, where he was a star on both the basketball and baseball teams. The baseball stadium next door to Lanphier High on North Grand Avenue is named after Roberts. He last appeared at the ballpark in July to toss the first pitch at a Springfield Sliders game. Roberts' brother John and his wife Norma still live in Springfield. Roberts' parents, Tom and Sarah, had moved to central Illinois from Wales in 1921. His father was a coal miner and Roberts grew up listening to the Chicago Cubs games on the radio. The right-hander was the most productive pitcher in the National League in the first half of the 1950s, topping the league in wins from 1952 to 1955, innings pitched from '51 to '55 and complete games from '52 to '56. He won 286 games and put together six consecutive 20-win seasons. Roberts had 45 career shutouts, 2,357 strikeouts and a lifetime ERA of 3.41. He pitched 305 complete games, but also holds the dubious distinction of giving up more home runs than any other Major League pitcher. "Workhorse is a weak description," Philadelphia Daily News writer Stan Hochman wrote about Roberts in 2003. "He was a mule, stubborn, cantankerous and willing to toil from sunup to sundown." Phillies fans will remember Roberts as the leading pitcher on the 1950 squad that won the franchise's first pennant in 35 years. Roberts put together a 20-11 season with a 3.02 ERA and five shutouts. The team, with several 25-and-younger stars such as Roberts, Richie Ashburn and Del Ennis, was dubbed the "Whiz Kids." It marked the end a three-decade span in which the Phillies were mostly awful. The Phillies held a 7 1/2 game lead with 11 games to go, but struggled to hang on as injuries - especially to the pitching staff - took their toll. On the final day of the season and just after his 24th birthday, Roberts made his third start in five days and pitched the Phillies to a 4-1 win over the Brooklyn Dodgers to clinch the pennant. Roberts started Game 2 of the World Series against the Yankees and held New York to one run on nine hits through nine innings. With the game tied 1-1 in the top the 10th, Joe DiMaggio led off with a solo home run to left field, giving New York a 2-1 win. The Yankees would go on to sweep Philadelphia. Roberts, who pitched in relief in Game 4, finished the series with a 1.64 ERA in 11 innings. Roberts spent 14 of his 19 seasons in Philadelphia and was the stalwart of their rotation from 1948 to 1961. His 234 wins as a Phillie are even more impressive considering the team was lost more games than it won in that stretch. His best statistical season came in 1952, when he went 28-7 with a 2.59 ERA. He signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Orioles and spent 1962-64 there before winding down his career with the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs. Roberts had a reputation as a control pitcher who relied heavily on his fastball and who threw strikes, sometimes to his detriment. He gave up only 1.3 walks per game over his career, but also gave up at least 40 home runs in three straight seasons. "I had a high fastball and I either overpowered them or they overpowered me," he once said. Roberts started five All-Star games and was named to the team seven times. His best years came before the Cy Young Award, but Roberts twice was chosen pitcher of the year by The Sporting News. He also was the publication's player of the year in 1952. The Phillies retired his jersey, No. 36, in 1962. He remains the franchise's career leader in games pitched, complete games and innings pitched. He was the leader in wins and strikeouts until Steve Carlton eclipsed those marks. Long after his career ended, Roberts followed the Phillies closely and was still popular in Philadelphia, drawing boisterous applause from fans each time he came back. A statue of him sits outside the first base gate at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976. During the summers of 1946 and 1947, Roberts pitched in the semi-professional Northern League for Montpelier, Vt. He signed with the Phillies for $25,000 following graduation from Michigan State in 1947. He spent little time in the Phillies' farm system before being called up. After retiring from baseball, Roberts was a stockbroker and served as baseball coach at the University of South Florida. In addition to his brother in Springfield, Roberts is survived by four sons, Robin Jr., Dan, Rick and Jimmy; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson, the team said. Roberts' wife, Mary, died five years ago. Funeral arrangements are pending. The Phillies honored Roberts during this afternoon's home game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a moment of silence and by hanging Roberts' No. 36 jersey in the team's dugout. And starting tomorrow Phillies' players will wear a No. 36 on their right sleeves for the rest of season. ======================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - April 27, 2010 Deceased Name: Nadine M. Kovacs 2010 TRENTON, Mich. - KOVACS, NADINE M.; age 79; died April 16, 2010; born Sept 21, 1930, in Springfield, IL. Daughter of Nellie Long (Springfield); graduate of Lanphier High Class of 1948. Adult resident of Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Rowe and the late William Kovacs; loving mother of Susan (Vic) Dmitriev Dana Hale Curtis (Janey) Rowe and Paula (Glenn) Miller; dearest grandmother of ten. Dear friend of Ruthie Shaffer, Margaret Kirby. Funeral services were held at Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Trenton, MI. Visit online guestbook at www.martenson.com. ========================================================================================================= State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - April 18, 2010 Deceased Name: Thomas W. Black 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Thomas W. "Otter Lake Bum" Black, 61, of Springfield died at his home surrounded by his family and dear friend, Melissa Allison at 11:20 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2010. He was born November 22, 1948, in his father's cab on his mother's birthday in Springfield, IL, the son of Russell Leon and Helen Bernice Lemons Black. He married Mary Louise "Wezee" Arnold on May 2, 1970. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Black of Springfield; his daughter, Melissa (Dino) Carlino of Springfield; his son, Jeffrey Thomas (Melissa) Black of Buffalo; his favorite grandson, Blake Thomas Carlino; and his dog-ger, Ms. Camper. He is also survived by his half-brother, Russell (Sherry) Clay; his half-sister, Barbara Ann Bartnick; his sister-in-law, Lillian Arnold; and sister, Sandra McConnell all of Springfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Opal White Lemons; brother-in-law, George R. Arnold Sr.; half-brother, Jesse Blair Sr.; and brother-in-law, Don A. McConnell Sr. Tom worked for Kroger until 1984, then worked for and retired from Illinois Department of Military Affairs at Camp Lincoln after 20 years. Tom was a decorated soldier of the United States Marine Corps serving in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He also served 15 years in the Illinois National Guard at Camp Lincoln. He attended Lanphier High School and Lincoln Land Community College. Tom was a member of Otter Lake Westsiders, Eagles Aerie 437, former member of the Northenders VFW, Kool Kruisers, and Route 66 Cruisers Car Clubs. He became an avid crappie fisherman after hooking up with Sonny McGlaughlin. He attended West Side Christian Church. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at the Eagles Club, 2700 E. Ash, on Tuesday, April 20, from 5-9 p.m. Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Camp Butler National Cemetery, with Vaughn Beeman officiating, and military services provided by the Illinois Army National Guard and Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail. Memorials may be made to the charity of donor's choice. ======================================================================================================= State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - April 14, 2010 Deceased Name: Joseph F. Lascody Jr. 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Joseph Frank Lascody Jr., 77, of Springfield slid into home at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. Joseph was born on November 9, 1932, in Springfield, the son of Joseph and Esther Pavelick Lascody. He married Marcella Windell of Taylorville and together they owned and operated The Northern Inn in Taylorville; they later divorced. Joseph graduated from Lanphier High School and later served in the Air Force from 1952-1956 during the Korean War. He worked at Allis-Chalmers/Fiat-Allis for 22 years before it closed. He then worked for the state of Illinois EPA in Aurora and Woodriver. He was a member of the Northenders VFW, American Legion Post 32, and the DAV. He was an avid sports fan, baseball being his first love. He was a big fan of the Braves, Illini, Bears and NASCAR. He played baseball and softball, as well as coaching and managing many teams. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother and best friend, Donald W. Lascody. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn (husband, David) Nudo of Springfield; a sister, Joyce (husband, Dr. Michael) Eandi of Pebble Beach, CA; and two nephews, Joe (wife, Susan) Eandi of Burlingame, CA and Dr. Jon (wife, Anne) Eandi of Sacramento, CA. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Private services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home Activity Fund, 1707 North 12th St., Quincy, IL 62301. ====================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - April 9, 2010 Deceased Name: Charles I. Vickers 1951 - 2010 CHATHAM - Charles I. Vickers, 59, of Chatham, passed away at 1:39 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2010, at his residence. Charles was born January 23, 1951, in Ypsilanti, MI, to Charles Richard and Mary Kaufman Vickers. He married Sharry Floski on March 13, 1970, in Phoenix, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Vickers. Mr. Vickers graduated from Lanphier High School and went on to graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he studied electronics. He was a jet engine mechanic for the U.S. Air Force and retired after 21 years of service. Charles was a man of many talents. He very much enjoyed photography, scuba diving, working on airplanes and everything to do with them. He was an avid reader of science fiction and enjoyed building model airplanes. He is survived by his wife, Sharry of Chatham; a son, Larry Vickers of Las Vegas, NV; two brothers, Jack and Ron Vickers of MI; and two sisters, Della Billings of DE, and Paula Collins of MI. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Funeral ceremony will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2010, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors by the U.S. Air Force. ===================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - March 24, 2010 Deceased Name: Donald A. Kelly 2010 SUMMERFIELD - Donald Amos Kelly, 59, of Summerfield, IL, died March 21, 2010, at St. John's Hospital. He was born July 9, 1950, in Springfield, the son of Donald A. and Mary A. McCann Kelly. His parents and a brother (John K.) preceded him in death. Mr. Kelly graduated from Lanphier High School and served his country during the Vietnam War in the Navy. For 30 years, he worked for Illinois Bell until his retirement in 2004. Don is survived by his wife, Frances of Summerfield; daughter April Bloome of Edinburg; son Donovan of Phoenix, AZ; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Tim (wife, Terry) of Petersburg and Steve (wife, Alice) of Springfield; four sisters, Rozeanne (husband, Sam) Knappmeyer and Cheryl Lopez, both of Springfield, Rebecca (husband, Jerry) Schneider of Mechanicsburg, and Lori (husband, Mike) Schneider of Alhambra; several nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces; and Frances' mother, Barbara Adams, step-father, Leonard Adams, and brother, Allen Diehm, all of Springfield. Don's remains will be cremated. Bisch Funeral Home at 505 E. Allen, is in charge of the arrangements, and a visitation will be held there from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 25th. ===================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - March 17, 2010 Deceased Name: Frank A. Colvin 1971 - 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Frank A. Colvin 38, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord at 4:12 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at his home. He was born October 7, 1971, in Springfield, IL to James L. and Betty P. Rutherford Colvin, Sr. He married Dawn S. Thompson on May 10, 1993, and she survives him. He is also survived by his daughter, Nicole S. Colvin of Springfield; Mother, Betty Colvin of Springfield; 9 brothers and sisters, James Colvin, Jr. of Springfield, Betty (Delbert) Fulton of Springfield, Esther (Randy) DeGroote of Ashland, Annlisa (Mark) Mefford of Prattville, AL, Catherine (Larry) Turner of Philadelphia, IL, Rose (Carroll) Stark of Springfield, Eva (Rick) Morgan of Springfield, Lorraine (John) DeGroote of Chatham and Gloria (Mike) Legg of Springfield; father-in-law and mother-in-law Lloyd and Debbie Thompson; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father; 1 brother, Charles Colvin; both sets of grandparents; and a niece, Amanda L. DeGroote. Frank was a member of First Church of the Nazarene and a 1990 graduate of Lanphier High School. He was a resident of Springfield all his life and was an Assisted Living Caretaker. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home with a funeral service at 1 p.m., Pastor Fred Prince officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Frank A. Colvin Memorial Fund in c/o Dawn Colvin. ========================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - March 13, 2010 Deceased Name: Robert A. Washington 1929 - 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Robert A. Washington, 80, of Springfield died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at his residence. He was born April 7, 1929, in Springfield, son of Arthur Sr. and Frankey Washington. Robert graduated from Lanphier H.S. and attended U of I, Champaign. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; and sister, Mildred Osby. He is survived by one son, James (Vicki) Smith, Florissant, Mo.; five grandchildren; brothers, Arthur & James (Arlene) Washington, Kalamazoo, MI; William (Oshia) Washington, Springfield; Michael, Houston, TX; sisters, Ester Davenport, Waterloo, IA; Clarissa Hale, Diana (Chearsey) Hammuck and Lillian (James) Woodson, of Springfield; and a host of nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 15, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at James D. Memorial Chapel. ============================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - March 9, 2010 Deceased Name: Gregory J. Curry 2010 TAYLORVILLE - Gregory J. Curry, 52, of Taylorville, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Pana, after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. He was born in Springfield on Nov. 22, 1957, the son of George B. and Geraldine F. (Ridgeway) Curry. He married Maureen B. Mahan on June 27, 1992 in Taylorville. He was a journeyman roofer for Henson Robinson Co. He was a 1975 graduate of Lanphier High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Greg was a previous member of Sangamo Surf Club, vice-president of Roofers & Waterproofers Local No. 112. He was a member of Evangelical Free Church in Taylorville. Greg loved life and lived it to the fullest. Greg was interested in politics and previously served as a Democratic election judge. He loved reading books and the newspaper, especially the sports page. He was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Bears, and the Fighting Illini. He loved Nascar racing, snow skiing, and water skiing. He was a big fan of the Springfield Mile. He also loved riding his Harley-Davidson. Above all, Greg loved his wife, his family, and his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Georgene Curry; and mother-in-law, Dolores Mahan. Survivors are his wife, Maureen; a brother, Glenn Curry of Springfield; father-in-law, Wayne Mahan; brothers-in-law, Gregory and wife Barbara Mahan, William and wife Karen Mahan, David Mahan and fiancee Patti Taglioli, Evan and wife Donna Mahan; sisters-in-law, Myra Moffitt and fiance Jeff Boaden, Michelle and husband Clete Edwards, all of Taylorville; 14 nieces and nephews, one great-niece and one great-nephew. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 11 at Sutton Memorial Home, with the Rev. Jim Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow in Fraley Cemetery. ============================================================================================================ State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - February 27, 2010 Deceased Name: Mary C. Pressler 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Mary Catherine Wyzard Pressler, 60, of Springfield died at 3:58 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010, at her residence. Mary was born October 16, 1949 in Springfield. Mary graduated from Lanphier High School in 1968. She began working as a telephone operator at Lincoln Cab and worked there for 13 years. She later worked for Wyzard Cleaning for 17 years as a custodian and had also run a home day care for children for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and gambling. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jenny Crifasi; her father, John L. (wife, Bonnie) Wyzard; and her sister, Sheila Snodgrass. She is survived by her two sons, Mark (wife, Kris) Pressler of Springfield and Matthew (wife, Debbie) Pressler of Springfield; five grandchildren, Heather McCoy, Tori Pressler, Marki Pressler, Matthew Pressler Jr. and T.J. Wise; four brothers, John Wyzard of Springfield, Anthony Wyzard and Jim (wife, Lisa) Wyzard, both of Williamsville and Kelly (wife, Darla) Moore of Riverton; three sisters, Guylia (husband, Kim) Bunger of Riverton, Terri (husband, Greg) Benanti of Louisville, KY and Carol (husband, Glenn) Ball of Delavin; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Kirlin Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A funeral ceremony will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, with Rev. John R. Ossola officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. ============================================================================================================ State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - February 26, 2010 Deceased Name: Lynda F. Gripper 2010 LOS ANGELES - Lynda F. Gripper, 49, of Los Angeles, CA, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2010, at her home. Lynda was born November 10, 1960, in Springfield, the daughter of Leola A. Gripper and Herbert W. Gripper. Lynda graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield in 1978 and attended Northern Illinois University. She is survived by her parents; sisters, Toni Gripper of San Mateo, CA, Sarah Gripper of Springfield, IL, and Marsha "Gripper" Turner of Dayton, Ohio. Memorial services will be held February 27, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at White Oak Baptist Church #2 at 5555 Bellfield Road, Ridgeway, SC 29130. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 687 E. Linton Ave., Springfield, IL 62703. ========================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - February 23, 2010 Deceased Name: Kenny Rogers 2010 RIVERTON - Kenneth William Rogers, 72, of Riverton, passed away on Wed, Feb. 10, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center. Kenny was born Feb. 3, 1938, in Springfield, the son of Kenneth E. and Agnes Shinnick Rogers. He graduated from Lanphier High School, and earned a bachelor's degree in political science and master's degree in administration from Sangamon State University. He retired in 1991 after a 33-year career with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the mental health facilities in Jacksonville and Lincoln. He was a substitute teacher and mentored young musicians throughout the area. Education was an important part of his life. Kenny played drums professionally for 60 years with bands including Hims & Her, a 3-piece combo with Fred Newell (a Grand Ole Opry band regular); Gail Miller; Chuck Ushman; Don Smith; big bands, swing bands, ragtime, Dixieland jazz; rock & roll bands (Moon Brothers); country bands (Red Neck Mothers); and recorded albums with the Don Smith Orchestra and John Stuper Polka Band. His final performance was a fundraiser last October for state Rep. Rich Brauer, where he played with Henry Dupont. Kenny was a past member of the Illinois Army National Guard band, American Businessman's Club, Springfield Ski Club, Springfield Municipal Band, Ansar Shrine, Shrine and Clown Bands, Scottish Rite, and Masonic Temple. In later years, Kenny was an avid golfer, playing his way around courses in central Illinois, as well as Yuma, Arizona. His parents and a brother, Dr. Thomas E. Rogers, preceded him in death. He is survived by two brothers, James A. and E. Donald (Alma) Rogers, several nieces, nephews, cousins and hundreds of friends, scattered throughout the country. Memorial contributions may be made to Ansar Shrine, or to the Kenny Rogers Memorial Scholarship Fund for Young Musicians, c/o Sangamon County Community Foundation, 205 S. 5th St. Ste. 930, Springfield, IL 62701. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thurs, Feb. 25, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Staab Funeral Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. ============================================================================================================ State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - February 17, 2010 Deceased Name: Carl R. Rudin 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Carl R. Rudin, 86, of Springfield, passed away at 8:35 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2010, at St. John's Hospice, surrounded by his family. Carl was born and raised in Springfield the son of August and Anna Stoffel Rudin. He married Patricia Hilliard on January 31, 1948, at St. Agnes Church. He was a graduate of Lanphier High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Carl enjoyed playing golf with his family and friends and was a charter member of Charlie's Golf League as well as the Holy Family Bowling League. Carl was the general manager of the Citizens Tribune Newspaper for many years until he founded Rudin Printing Company in 1956. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Albert and Clarence "Bud" Rudin. Carl is survived by his wife, Pat. Four children: Becky (Fred) Fliege of Springfield, Carl (Sharon) Rudin of Sherman, Janet (Greg) McClelland of Lansing, MI and Nancy Simpson of Denver, CO. Seven grandchildren: Ben (Becca) Rudin, Chris (Allison) Rudin, Erin (Dave) Claassen, Eric Fliege, Austin Simpson, Sara (Sean) Carroll and Denise Pachlhofer. Three great-grandchildren: Elijah, Liam and Aspen Rudin. Several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Funeral ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2010, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Porter officiating. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Department of Defense and the Interveterans Burial Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62702; Little Flower School, 900 Adlai Stevenson Dr., Springfield, IL 62703 or Cure PSP, Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. ========================================================================================================= State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - February 14, 2010 Deceased Name: Lena Mae Rychel 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Lena Mae Rychel, 86, of Springfield died at 5:35 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2010, at St. John's Hospice. Lena was born July 24, 1923, in Springfield, the daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Cook Watkins. She married Walter Rychel in Springfield on March 13, 1943; he preceded her in death in 1974. Lena was a graduate of Lanphier High School. She was a homemaker for many years and had also retired from Sangamo Electric, St. John's Hospital and Mel-O-Cream. Lena enjoyed working crossword puzzles, flowers and gardening, cooking, and baking and was an avid reader. She also loved spending time with her dog, Sadie Jo. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Benjamin, Eugene, Marvin and Bill Lee Watkins. She is survived by one son, Mike (wife, Sandy) Rychel of Springfield; two daughters, Pat Bensken and Linda (husband, Bob) Weakley both of Springfield; one grandson, Jim Rychel of Springfield; four granddogs, Sadie Jo, Spike, Misio and Spanky; three brothers, Alfred Watkins and Alvin Watkins, both of Springfield, and James Watkins of Joliet; one sister, Ella Watkins of Kissimmee, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. A celebration of Lena's life will be held at 1815 Reading Rd., Springfield on Sunday, February 21, 2010, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. All Lena's family and friends are encouraged to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702. ========================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - February 14, 2010 Deceased Name: John A. Rising 2010 SPRINGFIELD - John A. Rising, 86, of Springfield passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at St. John's Hospice. He was born September 19, 1923, in Cornland, the son of Fred and Margaret Rising. He married Mary Jean (Money) Center on October 4, 1946, in Springfield; she preceded him in death on July 13, 2008. John lived and farmed with his parents in the Mount Pulaski and Springfield areas and graduated from Lanphier High School in 1941. He served in the United States Army Air Force during WWII on an aircraft carrier, which saw duty in ports around the world. He took great pride in the work that he provided to the residents of Springfield prior to his retirement from Sutton Siding and Remodeling. He was a member of Southern View Chapel since 1947. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia A. (husband, David) Austin and Betty Jean (husband Patrick, deceased) Eldredge; grandchildren, Robyn Bearley, Tricia (husband, Michael) Stuart, Tami Jeffers, Mary Jo Davies, Vincent Lawson, Ed Lawson, Sherry Upton and Ron Austin; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at Southern View Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Gilley officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice. ========================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - February 10, 2010 Deceased Name: Doris V. LaFauce 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Doris V. LaFauce, 84, of Springfield passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Pleasant Hill Village in Girard. She was born in Dorchester, on June 21, 1925, the daughter of Fred and Edna Edith Curtis Templeton. She married William H. LaFauce, Sr. April 7, 1944; and he preceded her in death in 1982. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Burnell, Delmar "Dale" and Marvin Templeton. Doris was a graduate of Lanphier High School and attended Brown's Business College. She worked at Queen Dairy, Sangamo Electric and the state of Illinois. She attended Christ the King Catholic Church and was active in the DeMarillac Guild at St. Agnes Parish. She loved refinishing and upholstering furniture, sewing and was an avid bingo player. She is survived by her daughter, Lana Benedict (husband, John) of Chatham; son, William H. LaFauce Jr. (wife, Dorothy) of Lakeland, FL.; sisters, Bernadine Lawler (husband, Thomas) and Annette Downing, both of Springfield; grandchildren, Craig W. Tepker of St. Charles, Mo., Melissa A. Dougherty of Chatham, Kevin P. Tepker of Bellingham, Wash., Marc A. LaFauce and William H. LaFauce III, both of Springfield and Eric and Nick LaFauce both of Lakeland, Fla.; two stepgrandchildren, Christie Clark of Ramsey and Maj. David Benedict, U.S.A.F. of Ogden, Utah; great-grandchildren, Kilyan, Addison, Marshall, Anthony, Landen, Collin, Owen, Addison, Kate, Lenora and two on the way. The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel where friends may call Friday Feb. 12, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at noon. Interment will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery. =========================================================================================================== Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL) - February 7, 2010 Deceased Name: Reverend Calvin M. Marcum Reverend Calvin M. Marcum On Saturday, January 30, 2010, Reverend Calvin M. Marcum, obeyed the call of God for the final time on earth, and surrendered to the arms of his Savior and Redeemer. While those he left behind are left an unfillable void, he was enveloped in the arms of Jesus, and was certainly greeted with "Well done, my good and faithful Servant." Born In Summersville, Kentucky, on November 13, 1926, and raised in the Springfield, IL, area, Reverend Marcum graduated from Lanphier High School, attended Taylor University, and graduated from Ball State University, and McCormick Theological Seminary. While growing up in Springfield, God introduced him to his high school sweetheart and life long companion and help mate, the former Twyla Bergman. Married in 1948, they were happily married for 61 years. Together, they served the Lord, raised a family, travelled the world, and touched thousands of lives. A Presbyterian Pastor for 47 years, Pastor Marcum started his career in the ministry as a student Pastor in Matthews, IN, while a student at Taylor University. As was to be the story of his life, the hearts he touched while serving the Lord in Matthews resulted in life long friendships. While attending McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, he served as Pastor in Dalton City, IL. His first position as Senior Pastor was at Nameoki Presbyterian Church in Granite City, IL. After several years in Granite City, he accepted a call to serve as Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Aurora, IL, where he remained for over 20 years. While serving in Aurora, First Presbyterian grew in size, stature and outreach as a result of his teaching, his preaching, and his example. He eventually heeded the call to serve as Senior Pastor at The Village Presbyterian Church in Northbrook, IL. After seven years in Northbrook, he retired to what he foresaw as a life of travel, study, writing, and occasional preaching. However, God had other plans for him in his retirement. Rather than live the life he had envisioned, Pastor Cal remained faithful to his pastoral gift and served as Interim Pastor in Rockford, Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Libertyville and LaGrange, IL. He also served on the Pastoral Staff at Christ Church in Oak Brook, IL. The only son of Hobert and Stella Marcum, Pastor Marcum was the father of three proud children, Gwen (Andrew) Morgan, of Sugar Grove, Donald (Margaret) Marcum, of Sugar Grove, and Stacey (Randy) Aspen of Oswego. His Grandchildren are Benjamin Marcum, of Bristol, IL, Dustin (Monica) Marcum, of Round Lake, IL, Trent (Alison) Taylor, of DeKalb, IL, Curt Taylor, of Somonauk, IL, Michelle (Nathan) Benevelli, of Plano, IL, Micah Morgan of Sugar Grove, IL, Sarah Aspen, of Nashville, TN, Derek Smith, of Nashville, TN, Rebecca (Steven) Outlaw, of Hermitage, AR, and Anna Morgan of Sugar Grove, IL. He was also the loving Great-Grandfather of Anthony Woolf, of Braidwood, IL, and Madison and Emma Outlaw, of Hermitage, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert and Stella Marcum, his sister, Ava Price, and his in-laws, Herbert and Viola Bergman. The family will welcome friends and loved ones on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at The Healy Chapel, 370 Division Dr, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be held at the auditorium of Aurora Christian High School, 2255 Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506 at 7:00 p.m., on Monday evening, February 8, 2010, with a time of gathering from 6:00 p.m. until the service hour. On the following day, his earthly body will be committed to the earth at a private burial in Springfield, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, Pastor Cal directed that memorials be directed to Aurora Christian School. The best way to honor him, however, is to love one another as He loves us, and to be faithful to the Word of the Lord. For information, please call 630-466-1330 or www.healychapel.com to sign the online guestbook. ======================================================================================================= Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) - January 31, 2010 Deceased Name: Marjorie J. Pierce, 87, Clarkston Marjorie (Midge) Joyce Pierce blessed heaven with her arrival on Thursday evening, Jan. 21, 2010, as family was gathered around her. On Oct. 10, 1922, Midge was born to Lester Earl and Mary Ethel James Richards in Springfield, Ill. A tomboy in her youth, Midge more often than not could be found at the sandlot playing baseball with the neighborhood boys. A member of the National Honor Society and a thespian, Midge graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield. After receiving a degree at business school, she worked for General Telephone for 10 years. She and Robert F. Pierce were married on Nov. 21, 1940, in LaGrange, Mo. While Bob was serving in the Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II, they were blessed with their first child, Robert Jr. During the war years, Midge was a USO volunteer, dancing with any GI with a dance ticket (Mom did a dandy jitterbug). After the war, they owned and operated a taxicab and roofing businesses until they sold out and Bob moved to Mesa, Idaho, to work at the Ball ranch and orchard with Midge's brother, Earl. With four kids in tow, Midge came west on the train to join Bob. She quickly became the business accountant and barber for the hands at the ranch. In 1955, Midge and Bob - and now five boys - moved to the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. Midge worked 10 years for St. Joseph's Hospital in insurance billing, then 21 years with Medical Service Bureau before retiring. In her mid-40s, she found time to get her liberal arts degree from Lewis-Clark State College. Always active in her church, she was also involved in volunteer work for the elderly at the Pautler Senior Center and the Lewis-Clark Literacy Council, and served on the board of the Washington Idaho Symphony. Midge had the honor to host two Musical Garden Tours at her beautiful home in west Clarkston. She was a joyous giver of her time and money to a worthy cause. We, her family, and her many friends will miss her greatly. Midge was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob her parents stepmother Sofie Richards brother Earl Lee Richards of Sitka, Alaska stepgrandson Rocky Courts great-granddaughter Lindsey daughter-in-law LaRinda and dear family friend Eleanor Uhlenkott. She is survived by her sons, Robert Jr., Rodney and wife Marie, David, John and wife Louella, Mark and wife Myla, Richard and William, all of Clarkston brother Lester Richards of Springfield grandchildren Michelle and Dean Slaybaugh of Asotin, Rodney Pierce Jr., Keno Pierce, Crystal Pierce, James and Jessica Courts, Daniel and Kari Courts, all of Clarkston, Chad and Kellie Pierce and Robin and Brent Stone, all of Lewiston, Jenifer and Justin Davis of Mesa, Ariz., and Paul Pierce of Seattle and their families, including 15 great-grandchildren and dear "adopted" daughter Ann Brown of Lewiston. The family would like to give many thanks for all the phone calls and cards. There will be a memorial service and celebration of Midge's life at 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Center for Positive Living, 2707 27th St. in the Clarkston Heights. ========================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - January 21, 2010 Deceased Name: Mogene M. Ayers 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Mogene M. Ayers, 71, of Springfield died at 5:20 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at Capital Care Center. Mogene was born May 15, 1938, in Peoria, the daughter of Clarence Oliver and Goldie M. Frisby Parish. She married Donald L. Ayers Sr. on May 13, 1978, in Springfield. Mogene graduated from Lanphier High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for Fifth Street Flower Shop from where she retired after many years of employment. She enjoyed crocheting, making blankets and knitting. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Donald of Springfield; her son, Donnie (wife, Kendra) Ayers of Springfield; three daughters, Lisa Gramlich-King, Helena Gramlich and Sherri Gramlich-Miller (companion, C.J. Hocq), all of Springfield; two stepsons, Russell (wife, Theresa) Collins of Gardner, KS and Michael (wife, Merilee) Ayers of Lincoln; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie (husband, Frank) Smith of Aurora, Colo. and Melba (husband, Tom) Daley of Springfield; two brothers, Clarence Parish, Jr. of Springfield, and Bill (wife, Beverly) Crager of Marceline, Mo.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield. Funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Clint Cook officiating. =================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - January 17, 2010 Deceased Name: Tressa L. Prior 2010 SHERMAN - Tressa L. Prior, 39, of Sherman died at 10:33 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at her residence. She was born June 2, 1970, in Springfield, the daughter of E. Deana Boling Achas. She married Rolly E. Prior. She is survived by her husband, Rolly E. Prior of Sherman; a daughter, Heather M. Prior; a son, Adam E. Prior; and mother, E. Deana Achas of Springfield. Tressa was a lifelong resident of the Springfield area. She was employed as an office coordinator for the Illinois EPA in the land permits section. Tressa attended Knox Knolls Free Methodist Church. She enjoyed riding and caring for horses. She was a former judge at the Shoot to retrieve field trials. She was a graduate of Lanphier High School. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at Knox Knolls Free Methodist Church, with the Rev. Hendrik Smidderks officiating. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. ======================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - January 13, 2010 Deceased Name: Michael B. Etchill 1948 - 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Michael B. Etchill, 61, of Springfield died on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at St. John's Hospital. Michael was born on December 9, 1948, in Chicago. His parents, Fred Etchill and June Edwards, preceded him death. He married Mary V. Logue in 1975 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Springfield. Michael graduated from Lanphier High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and worked as a truck driver for the Department of Public Aid until his retirement in 1995. Michael was a past president of the Greater Springfield Bowling Association and past tournament director for SAYABA. He also devoted 25+ years to a local youth bowling league. He was a member of the local Teamsters union and the VFW. He enjoyed bowling and watching NASCAR. He was a big St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland Raiders fan. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary of Springfield; his children, Brittany (husband, Jeffrey) Hand, Ryan Etchill and Vanessa (husband, Tommy) Jones, all of Springfield; three grandchildren, Alexander, Arianna and Evelyn; a brother, Fred (wife, Patty) Etchill of Spaulding; two sisters, Barb Pinkston of Inverness, FL and Patty (husband, Leon) Retoff of KY; his uncle, Frank (wife, June) Yohn of Princeton, IL; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A funeral ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2010, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 687 E. Linton Ave., Springfield, IL 62703 or American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Ste. 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. Please visit Michael's online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences. =================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - January 4, 2010 Deceased Name: James R. Chestney 2010 BLOOMINGTON - James Robert Chestney died at 4:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Bloomington Rehab and Health Care Center following a period of failing health. He was 14 days short of his eighty-ninth birthday. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Calvert and Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, with Rev. Ron Thacker officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the memorial home, with Masonic funeral rites at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. He was born January 16, 1921, in Springfield, the son of James Denny and Marie Mamie Duffy Chestney. He married Virginia Ann Colvin in Salina, Calif. on August 10, 1940; she died March 9, 1991. Survivors include three sons, Denny Chestney of Bloomington, James K. (Carolyn) Chestney of Medora and Steven (Jane) Chestney of Hudson; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a sister, LaVerne Kearfott, Hudson. His parents; a brother, Francis; his wife, Bertha; and his daughter-in-law, Sharon preceded him in death. Jim moved from Springfield to Bloomington after W.W. II and in 1981, bought another home in Panasoffkee, Fla. where he spent his winters. He graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield and earned a private pilot's license in 1957. Jim was a truck mechanic after the war and was the shop foreman of the G.M.C. truck garage in Bloomington. He was called back to work as a fireman for the Gulf Mobile and Ohio railroad and fired steam engines in his early years. He retired as an engineer in 1982. Jim served in the U.S. Army beginning in 1940 as a bugler and later was an instructor in the motor maintenance corp. During W.W. II he served with the 5th, Army, 10th Mountain Div., Co. C in Italy and fought in the battle for Mount Belvedere. He was awarded many medals, including two bronze battle stars, and was discharged a sergeant in August 1945. He could fix about anything mechanical, including designing and building an airplane, which he flew, later converting it to a bi-plane. He was a lifelong boater, hunter, fisherman, and outdoors man. Jim was a member of Wade Barney Lodge 512 A.F. & A.M., Bloomington and the Bloomington Scottish Rite Bodies. ====================================================================================================== State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - January 3, 2010 Deceased Name: Helen V. Van Meter 2010 SPRINGFIELD - Helen V. Van Meter, 86, of Springfield died at 11:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born June 5, 1923, in Chicago, the daughter of Arthur and Bertha F. Judd Johnson. She married Harold Van Meter on Sept. 6, 1945. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Arthur W. Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Harold Van Meter; three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Pauline) Trummel of Livermore, Calif., Mrs. David (Tricia) Crouch of Springfield and Mrs. Alan (Mari) Peckham of Wood Dale; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Helen had been a resident of Springfield since 1937. She taught at Christian Elementary, Harry Hodde Cerebral Palsy School and retired in 1988 from Lanphier High School. Helen was a member of West Side Christian Church and Beau Knots Sunday school class. She was a former member of Kings Daughters, and a member of the Teachers Retirement System, SEA, IEA, NEA, and the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Staab Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Trummel and Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lake Springfield Christian Assembly or Lewis Memorial Christian Nursing Home. =============================================================================================================