Dean Williams worked as a photographer for weddings and other events in the Springfield area for four decades. Over that same period, he also used his skills behind the camera to take thousands of production photos for major motion pictures, including Legally Blonde (2001) and The Blues Brothers (1980) and was a member of the […]
Obituaries
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Jim “Gunner” Edwin Fults
Jim “Gunner” Edwin Fults, 80, of Jacksonville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at The Grove Health and Rehab Center in Jacksonville. He was born on Aug. 8, 1945, to William and Mary (nèe Strebel) in Springfield, Illinois. Jim worked for Springfield Pepsi-Cola Distribution in Springfield for over 20 years. He also worked […]
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Steven Patrick Moore
Steven Patrick Moore, of Winter Haven, Florida, died on Oct. 22, 2025, after a long illness. Steven was born on April 18, 1954, in Hinsdale, Illinois, the son of Robert E. Moore and Marjorie K. (Ciohon) Moore, both deceased. He is survived by his siblings, Judith Wingler of Riverton, Illinois; Cathleen (Kevin) Ray and Timothy […]
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Russell Stewart Anders
Russell Stewart Anders, a beloved father, brother, and cherished member of the Springfield community, passed away peacefully on Oct. 10, 2025, at the age of 80 in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. Born on Nov. 23, 1944, also in Springfield, Russell’s life was one marked by dedication, service, and the joy he brought to those […]
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Glenna Marie Cheffy
Glenna Marie Cheffy, 62, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 26, 1963, in Springfield, Illinois, Glenna was the beloved daughter of Bobby G. and JoAnn (Etter) Howe. From an early age, she was known for her big heart, quick wit, […]
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Les Eastep headstone unveiling
Please join the family of Les Eastep at his headstone unveiling. This ceremony marks the completion of the first year of mourning in the Jewish faith. We will gather at Oak Ridge Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. and meet at the cemetery gates on Monument Avenue. The gravesite will be marked […]
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Linda Kay Davis
Linda Kay Davis was born July 26, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Rev. William Morgan Davis and Martha Griffin Davis. Complications from Parkinson’s Disease led to her death on Sept. 6, 2025, in Springfield. Linda was a much older sister to three boys, and while the grownup Linda had a wide acquaintance from […]
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Norma L. “Sally” Young
Norma Lee “Sally” Young, 96, of Pawnee, Illinois, passed away on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at her home in Pawnee, surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born July 29, 1929, in Pawnee, the daughter of Jerry and Lillie B. Harrier Brawner. She married George T. Young on June 30, 1951, at Pawnee United Methodist […]
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Meyers “Taco John” Everitt
It is with profound love and the deepest sense of loss that we announce the passing of baby Meyers “Taco John” Everitt. Meyers, named after his great-grandpa Ronald Meyers, was born on Nov. 27, 2024, in Springfield, Illinois, and left our world far too soon on Sept. 4, 2025, in the same loving community where […]
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Linda Keldermans
Linda Keldermans died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. Linda was the daughter of Ross Thomas and Marilyn Wright Thomas. She was born on Dec. 19, 1949. Linda was especially close to her grandmother, Nina Wright, and to Monsignor Patrick Wright, who was her uncle and godfather. Linda graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and attended […]
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John “Jack” Madura
John “Jack” Madura, 84, of Springfield, died at 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Jack was born Feb. 6, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John and Esther (Songhurst) Madura. He married Judy Thomas on Dec. 28, 1965. He was a proud graduate of Fenger High School on the […]
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Dr. Blair Whitney
Dr. Blair Whitney, 82, of Springfield, died March 14, 2025, at The Villas in Sherman. He was born in Chicago on June 1, 1942, the son of Frances and Ellen Todd Whitney. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1960. He married Rita Janicek in 1964, and she survives. He received his doctorate in English […]
