Obituaries in Springfield, IL

He was born December 14 1949 to James and Daleine Joie Conn Ferree both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a brother Clay Carter and sister Joy Anne Carter. Bernard was a US Army veteran serving as a combat medic in the Vietnam War. He was a union carpenter for most of h...

SPRINGFIELD Kimberley Ann Pappas 65 passed away Saturday December 27 2025 at Arc at Sangamon Valley. She was born August 23 1960 to Michael and Janet Pickard Conder Jr. both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Peter Pappas sister Sandy Conder and nephew Mich...

She was born on September 11 1948 in Springfield Illinois to Donald and Yvonne Blake the oldest of five siblings. Karen graduated from Lanphier High School in 1966 she then went on to attend LLCC. Karen lived a life defined by creativity intention and style. Decorating was not just a hobby for her ...

She was born April 1 1971 to Diane and Brent. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Norman and Barbara Steele and Thelma Gibson and her uncle Timothy Steele. Shannon is survived by her mother Diane McAllister father Brent Gibson her two loving children Zachary Gibson and Jessica Gibson sibli...

ROCHESTER Howard J. Emerson 87 passed away Friday January 2 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born December 30 1938 to Otto and Hazel Kidd Emerson. He married Frances Taylor in Rockford in 1957. He was preceded in death by his son Michael H. Emerson Sr. daughter Jody EmersonGrimmett and...

She was born in Springfield on June 2 1968 the daughter of Walter R. and Linda K. Scheina Stanley. She was preceded in death by her mother Linda K. Stanley and her oldest daughter Jordyn Coonrod. Debbie is survived by her father Walter Stanley of Springfield sister Sherry Alex Miller of Riverton dau...

David Bunka Joe Cassady 85 of Newport Rhode Island passed away peacefully with family at Newport Hospital on December 31st. A retired United States Marine Corps Colonel Vietnam War veteran attorney and devoted family man he lived a life defined by service integrity and deep devotion to those he love...

Born in 1938 Evelyn was a loving mother to two daughters and a devoted grandmother to two granddaughters. Family was at the center of her life and she will be remembered for her care warmth and dedication to those she loved. She is survived by her husband of 69 years Abe daughters Kathy and Barbara ...

Sue Ellen Johnson 82 was born December 12 1942 in Hillsboro Illinois. She passed away Thursday December 4 2025 at Sunrise Nursing Home in Virden Illinois. Sue Ellen was formerly employed by Lutheran Child and Family Services and retired from the State of Illinois. She enjoyed bowling crocheting and ...

SPRINGFIELD Mary Jane Grant 89 passed away Thursday November 27 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was born in Carlinville on April 16 1936 to George and Mildred Carroll Nance both of whom preceded her in death. She married Jack S. Grant on October 13 2001 he preceded her in death on Decemb...

SPRINGFIELD Larayne Diann Hammond 80 passed away Wednesday November 26 2025 at her home. Diann was born in Springfield on April 29 1945 the daughter of Thomas and Julia Wycoff Hammond both of whom preceded her in death. She married William H. Hammond in 1964 and he preceded her in death on October ...

Patricia Ann Patterson 81 affectionately known as Aunt Pat by many was called to her eternal home to rest on Thursday December 18 2025 in Springfield Illinois. Patricia was born on January 14 1944 in Springfield Illinois to Earl Robert Douglas and Betty Louise Douglas. She was united in marriage to ...