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 […]
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Stephen “Steve” D. Shelton
Stephen “Steve” D. Shelton, 71, of Springfield, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born in Pittsfield, Illinois, on Jan. 9, 1954, the son of Wayne and Corinne (Tayon) Shelton. Stephen married the love of his life, Debbie Burrows, on Dec. 21, 1973. Together, they built a beautiful […]
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Norman Lee Myers
Norman Lee Myers, of Girard, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 28, 2025. He will be missed by his family and friends. Norman was born to Samuel and Frances Mohn Myers on Dec. 16, 1936. He was a proud native of Springfield, Illinois, and though he lived many of his adult years […]
