Richard “Dick” Hart passed Monday May 16, 2022. He was 79.    Hart was Springfield, Illinois through and through. Born to Mary and Les Hart, Hart attended Hay Edwards, Springfield High School and the University of Illinois, where he eventually graduated from law school. Hart practiced law for forty years in Springfield and founded the law firm of  Hart, Southworth & Witsman.    Hart’s true passion, however, was Springfield and its...

Jerrold R. Shockey, 70, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home on Thursday May 19, 2022. Jerrold was born in Springfield on June 4, 1951 and was the son of Rudolph and Alice (Osborne) Shockey. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as a sister, Jan Shirley. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Ames) Shockey; 3 daughters; 1 son; 2 stepsons, Mike Higgerson (wife, Julie) and Larry Carter (wife, Kelley); 11 grandchildren; 4 nephews; 1 sister, Sue Fierce (husband, Mori); and 1...

Barbara Jean Jarvis, 95, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Barb was born in Mechanicsburg, on November 28, 1926, the daughter of J. Franklin and Goldie N. (Cline) Cleaver. She married Virgil Jarvis on December 14, 1946 in Springfield, and he preceded her in death on August 29, 2007. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and completing puzzles. Barb is survived by her children, Dennis Lee (Gloria), Richard Michael (Twila) Jarvis, and...

Dorothy Irene Sexton, 82, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Dorothy was born in Mt. Auburn, IL, on October 12, 1939, the daughter of Edward and Nora (Prior) Smith. She married Charles Sexton at the Mechanicsburg Christian Church on November 24, 1961. After graduating from Tri-City High School, Dorothy attended Brown’s Business College in Springfield. She was a member of the Dawson Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Junior...

Dorothy H. Toland 1922–2022 Dorothy H. Toland, 99, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday May 12, 2022 at her home. She was born on November 29, 1922, in Springfield to John Henry and Celia (Heissinger) Hullmann, and they preceded her in death. Dorothy worked for Sangamo Electric for over 30 years. She was married to Francis E. (Gene) Toland until the time of his passing in 1986. Also preceding her in death were her son-in-law (Robert R. Cutler, Jr); brothers, Herman Hullmann and...

Norlyn “Bennie” Cox, 90, of Rochester passed away on May 11, 2022 at his home.  He was born on April 7, 1932 to the parents of Bryce and Wilma Cox, of Timewell. He married Bonnie Caruthers on April 18, 1959, in Waverly, Illinois and she survives. Bennie attended Brown County Schools.  He farmed with his father, as well as working numerous other jobs, in the community before moving to Rochester, where he retired as a maintenance worker at Rochester State Bank. Bennie...

Ronald Dennison age 86 of Mechanicsburg passed away May 11, 2022  at St Johns Medical Center in Springfield.    He was born Nov 13, 1935 Son and preceded in death by parents Cecile and Ada Dennison  Ronald was an Army Veteran who then retired from Fiatallis.    He is survived by his wife Carol Dennison of 70 years, son Greg and Sophie Dennison, Daughters Cindy Kress & Debbie Dennison & several grandchildren.   He is preceded in Death by...

Joseph F Ryza, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away at his home Wednesday May 4, 2022. Joe was born in Chicago, IL on November 14, 1957 and was the son of Joseph L. and Rose Mary (Chicalace) Ryza. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, playing poker, and fishing. He was an avid Chicago Bears Fan. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as a granddaughter, Katelyn Miranda, 2 brothers and 1 sister. Joe is survived by his partner, Carolyn Miller; children, Kristy (partner, Mitch)...

Cynthia Maxwell Burton, 74, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital. Cindy was born on April 11, 1948, in Springfield, the daughter of Blaine and Betty (Tindall) Livingston. In her teenage years you could find her terrorizing Rochester bareback atop her Morgan mare, Scarlet. They Jumped cemetery hedges together and were chased from bean fields by farmers. She enjoyed heading to Buckhart with her family for well done pizza. She & Larry loved...

Ronald Burris, 82, of Ormond Beach, FL formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on Sunday April 24, 2022 in the company of his family. Ron was born in Springfield, IL on March 18, 1940 the son of Loren and Marie (Bessie) Burris. He attended and graduated from Lanphier High School in the class of 1958. Ron worked for CILCO as a Gas Service Supervisor for many years and worked for 8 years for the Secretary of State. Ron was a former member of the Rochester Christian Church and was attending...