Beloved husband, father, coach, mentor and community leader Leroy G. McDaniels, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his residence at 8:51 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was born Aug. 9, 1945 in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillie Mae (McDaniel) Daniels; father, Harry Flake; and brother, Jackie Daniels. […]
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Theresa Grimaldi Olsen
Theresa Grimaldi Olsen, 65, of Springfield, Illinois, died unexpectedly on May 13, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was born in Chicago on Aug. 1, 1960, to Geraldine (Rudnick) and I. William Grimaldi, and grew up in Hillside and Elmhurst, Ill. She married Dean Olsen in 1985 after they met as journalism students at the […]
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Rodger Dale Paoni Jr.
Rodger Dale Paoni Jr., 52, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. Rodger, known to many throughout his life simply as “Junior,” was born on Sept. 18, 1973, to Lynell Ayers and Rodger Paoni Sr., in Springfield, Illinois. Rodger married Kristy and she survives. Also surviving are his stepson, Jayson; daughters, Kendra, Cerria, […]
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Dianna L. Lumsden
Dianna L. Lumsden, 60, of Springfield, passed away on Feb. 13 at home with her husband and son at her sides. She was born on Aug. 1, 1965, in Lincoln, Illinois. Dianna married David Lumsden on Feb. 14, 1988, and he survives. Dianna is also survived by her son, Sean (Lauren) Lumsden of Springfield, her […]
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Jeffrey Martin “Willy” Willhite
Jeffrey Martin “Willy” Willhite, 66, of Springfield passed away peacefully in his sleep Feb. 10, 2026. He was born Oct. 24, 1959. He was lovingly adopted by Marty and Virginia Willhite, who preceded him in death, along with his beloved Westies, Abbey Doo and Bailey. Jeff grew up with a close knit group of friends […]
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Dean Williams
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 […]
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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 […]
