Wiley Thomas Mays, 95, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1931, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of Mildred Mays and Wiley Brown. Wiley married Wilma Jean “Jeannie” Miller on July 30, 1994, in Springfield, Illinois. Wiley graduated from Mt. Vernon High School where he was […]
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Judith Lee Adams
After a wonderful, fulfilling life, Judith Lee Adams (Rollet, Bressan), passed away at the age of 84 on Aug. 21, 2026. She was born to Gladys May Brandenburg-Bressan and Olindo Anthony Bressan in Springfield, Illinois, on Dec. 18, 1941. She married George J. Rollet on June 10, 1961, and he predeceased on Sept. 8, 1977. […]
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Garret Moffett
Originally from Macomb, Illinois, Garret Moffett was an international tour guide for more than 20 years, having not only given tours throughout the Midwest but also Britain and Western Europe. With a never-ending love of history and a wealth of historical knowledge, Moffett used his storytelling skills and his experience as a tour guide to […]
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John Dana Sorensen
John D. Sorensen, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. He was born on Nov. 12, 1949, in Tupper Lake, New York, the son of Dale Clarence and Dorothy Alida (Lovell) Sorensen. John met the love of his life, Maureen Parry, in 1982, and they were married […]
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Delores J. Martin
Delores J. Martin; beloved family matriarch, tireless community organizer, esteemed lawyer/urban planner, and a devoted, decades-long member of Springfield’s Baha’i community, passed peacefully from this world on March 22, 2026, in Cary, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Sacred Heart […]
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Leroy G. McDaniels
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 […]
