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Kirk Williams Springfield
Kirk A. Williams, 55, of Springfield, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday March 12, 2019.
Kirk was born on November 13, 1963 the son of Don and Karen (Bushey) Williams in Detroit MI. Later in life he married his wife Virginia “Jennie” Smith on July 25, 2011 in Springfield Illinois.
On October 3, 2009, Kirk was baptized into the glory of his God, Jehovah. He was a devoted member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses here in...
Kirk A. Williams, 55, of Springfield, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday March 12, 2019.
Kirk was born on November 13, 1963 the son of Don and Karen (Bushey) Williams in...
Norman Edward Champion, 90, of Girard, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Vonderleith Living Center in Mt. Pulaski.
He was born and raised in Mattoon, the son of Raymond and Ethel (Wilson) Champion.
Norm served in the US Navy at the end of World War II, fathered five children, was an amateur HAM radio operator, was the Commander of the Sail and Power Boat Squadron, built a cabin in the woods and proudly owned an Albin 25 boat. Norm retired from the State of...
Norman Edward Champion, 90, of Girard, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Vonderleith Living Center in Mt. Pulaski.
He was born and raised in Mattoon, the son of...
Robert Cleeton Springfield
Robert L. Cleeton, 63, of Tovey IL, passed away in the loving presence of his family on Sunday March 17, 2019.
Robert was born on May 28, 1955 the son of Robert and Betty (Neal) Cleeton in Springfield IL. He married the love of his life Roberta Graves, on October 26, 1974 here in Springfield.
Robert enjoyed many things, but especially hunting, fishing, and racing. However, he truly loved his family, friends and his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He is...
Robert L. Cleeton, 63, of Tovey IL, passed away in the loving presence of his family on Sunday March 17, 2019.
Robert was born on May 28, 1955 the son of Robert and Betty (Neal) Cleeton in...
Sandra Porter Illiopolis
Sandra Porter, 83, of Illiopolis, was called to heaven on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Sandra was born on October 24, 1935 in DuQuoin, the daughter of Myrton and Jessygrace (Prosser) Piper. She married Melbourne Porter on November 22, 1956.
Sandra was a member of the Illiopolis United Methodist Church and the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed time with family, photography, golfing and crocheting.
She was preceded in death...
Sandra Porter, 83, of Illiopolis, was called to heaven on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Sandra was born on October 24, 1935 in DuQuoin, the...
Calvin Gruening Springfield
Calvin Gruening, 67, of Springfield Illinois, passed away on Sunday March 10, 2019 at Memorial Medical center surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 27, 1951 the son of Ervin and Olga (Yessa) Gruening in Wausau Wisconsin.
Cremation will take place and a private family celebration will take place at a later date.
A complete obituary will follow in the future.
Calvin Gruening, 67, of Springfield Illinois, passed away on Sunday March 10, 2019 at Memorial Medical center surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 27, 1951 the son of Ervin and...
David Durham Rochester
David “Bull” Durham, 65, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019
He was born on September 29, 1953, the son of Wilbur and Mary (Buck) Durham and they preceded him in death.
Bull was passionate about watching the World Series Champion Boston Red Socks, Green Bay Packers, and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He attended Ohio State University where he played football prior to joining the Army.
He is survived by his wife, Beth; two sons at home, Mickey and Joey; grown...
David “Bull” Durham, 65, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019
He was born on September 29, 1953, the son of Wilbur and Mary (Buck) Durham and they preceded him in...
Ronald Brinkley Springfield
Ronald Dean Brinkley, Jr., 44, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.
Ronald was born on September 23, 1974 in Springfield the son of Ronald Dean Brinkley Sr. and Catherine Gureski.
Ronald worked in construction as a roofer. He enjoyed cooking, listening to music, bike riding, bargain hunting and he loved animals.
He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents; and an uncle.
He is survived by his mother, Catherine Brinkley of...
Ronald Dean Brinkley, Jr., 44, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.
Ronald was born on September 23, 1974 in Springfield the son of Ronald Dean...
Gregory Miles Pleasant Plains
Gregory “Greg” Keith Miles, 59, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital.
Greg was born on August 10, 1959 in Springfield the son of Polly and Bub Taapken. He married Nancy Sommer on May 21, 1983.
Greg was a graduate of Pleasant Plains High School. He was the Pleasant Plains Street Superintendent and he managed Pleasant Plains Cemetery. Greg was a member of Richland Creek Baptist Church, enjoyed watching dirt...
Gregory “Greg” Keith Miles, 59, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital.
Greg was born on August 10, 1959 in Springfield the son of...
Elizabeth Hawk Rochester
Elizabeth W. Hawk, 92, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Springfield.
Elizabeth was born on July 23, 1926, in Altamont, the daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth (Siegman) Krueger. She married Virgel A. Hawk on December 14, 1946; he preceded her in death in 1980.
She worked for many years as a secretary at the Bureau of Maintenance where she loved her job. Elizabeth was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edinburg. She loved spending time with her family, Sunday...
Elizabeth W. Hawk, 92, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Springfield.
Elizabeth was born on July 23, 1926, in Altamont, the daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth (Siegman)...
Mandy Rodgers Springfield
Mandy Lynn Rodgers, 32, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at her residence.
Mandy was born on March 6, 1986 in Springfield the daughter of Brenda and Gleason Rodgers Jr.
Mandy went to Springfield High School. She worked at Monical’s Pizza for several years. She had a long battle with cancer. She was a fighter.
She was preceded in death by her son, Kalayo; father, Gleason Rodgers Jr.; grandparents, Helen and Gleason Rodgers Sr. and Marvin and...
Mandy Lynn Rodgers, 32, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at her residence.
Mandy was born on March 6, 1986 in Springfield the daughter of Brenda and Gleason Rodgers Jr.
Mandy...
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