Remembering

His obituary mentions his 40 years as a chiropractor in central Illinois, but there was also his work at IDOT/Division of Waterways helping with several of the man-made lakes coming to fruition in this state, his work as a Springfield police officer and a narcotics officer with the Illinois Narcotics Bureau and his run for […]

When Len Lieberman was hired in 1981 to be the Government Affairs Director for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, he had found his dream job. In his previous positions working for the state, he had acquired an impressive knowledge of state government and of the legislative process that would serve him in good stead. […]

We are reminded of how precious life is every day. Someone who lived his life to the fullest was my co-worker and friend, David Thursby, who died in June, a mere five hours after his last shift at work. He was a friend to all who shopped at Schnuck’s on Montvale Drive and the old […]

Sam grew up in the village of Dawson, Illinois. Toward the end of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the U.S. Air Force stationed in England. His horizons were widened by the experience and he returned home with a passion to live a life less ordinary. At Southern Illinois University Carbondale Sam studied […]

Remember Susan Mogerman? If so, get ready to think back over many memories of this amazing lady. If you did not have the pleasure of knowing Susan, sit back and savor learning what you missed. I met Susan in 1975 when we both worked at the fledgling Illinois Times, a weekly downstate newspaper where I […]

Davie Sue Raker was born in East St. Louis and spent her pre-school years in Dupo, Illinois. Her family moved to Springfield where she attended West Grand School, Franklin Middle School and Springfield High School, from where she graduated in 1966. She played in the high school band, was a member of Les Bas and […]

Charles F. Harris died in Buffalo, Illinois. He had been born in Springfield and spent his life in central Illinois. He was a member of the Cathedral Boys School class of 1955 where he earned 11 varsity letters. He was married for 61 years to Ursuline Academy graduate Mary Lou Mehlick Harris who survives him, […]

They call themselves “Zookies,” the physicians scattered across the planet who trained under Springfield’s legendary plastic surgeon, Elvin Zook. But Zook was more than an accomplished teacher and brilliant plastic surgeon, he was a father of academic medicine in the capital city, said Ed Curtis, president and CEO of Memorial Health. Zook came to Springfield […]

I lost my father after having him for 69 years. Yes, I was blessed, and that’s why it’s been so hard to not have him around anymore. He was born in Chicago and lived through the Great Depression, World War II and the pandemic. He had a great sense of humor that continued to the […]

Mary Fran Ralph passed away gently and quietly at Lewis Memorial Christian Village surrounded by love and peace. She was born in Springfield, the daughter of Elmer and Rose (Brunner) Ralph. Mary was known for living her life as a quiet Christian, focusing on service to others in her personal and professional life. She was […]

Chuck Flamini held about every job in education in Springfield District 186 one could possibly have: teacher, coach, union president, principal, athletic director, central office administrator, assistant superintendent and board member. Ask anyone about his main philosophy while serving in any of these roles, and the comment always is, “Chuck had teachers in his heart.” […]

Even though we lost Mike Austin, often called Augie or Mikey, way too soon, no one who knew him would say he didn’t get every bit out of his nearly 57 years on this earth. The “living life to its fullest” phrase fit him very well, and maybe he didn’t express such a thing out […]