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Doris Kay McKenzie
Apr 28, 2025
Doris Kay McKenzie, 85 of Beardstown, died Monday, April 28, 2025 in Beardstown.
She was born October 8, 1939 in Sangamon Valley, to the late David and Marie Shaurette French. She married Earl Everett McKenzie on June 24, 1960 at Sangamon Valley Presbyterian Church and he preceded her in death on July 27, 2015. They had been married 55 years at...
Carlos Treadway Jr.
Apr 15, 2025
Carlos Eugene Treadway, Jr, 76, of Beardstown, died surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Beardstown Nursing and Rehab after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born January 31, 1949, in Beardstown, the son of Carlos Eugene Treadway, Sr., and Mary Katherine Buck Treadway. He married his high school sweetheart Susan McGovern on June 20, 1971, and she...
Stephen E. "Pitter" Patterson
Apr 10, 2025
Stephen Edward "Pitter" Patterson, 70, of Beardstown, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, surrounded by his family at home.
He was born January 1, 1955, in Jacksonville, the son of Raymond Howard and Mary Patricia Barry Patterson. He married the love of his life, Tracey Barker, on June 8, 1996, and she survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by three sons, Tylor...
Barbara Clark
Apr 8, 2025
Barbara J. Clark, 81 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
She was born January 27, 1944 in Peoria, the daughter of Ernest T. Stubblefield and Mary Teresa Clark.
She is survived by two daughters Dollie Kenser (husband Bryan) of Rushville and Mary Richardson (husband Casey) of Browning; four grandchildren Josh (wife Lisa), Jeff (wife Thais), Leah,...
Roger A. Davidson Sr.
Apr 4, 2025
Roger Allen Davidson, Sr, 59 of Meredosia, died Friday, April 4, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 11, 1966 in Decatur, the son of John William and Iva Louise Floyd Davidson.
He is survived by two children Josh Davidson (wife Jessie) of Virginia and their children Wyatt Cooper and Braxton Davidson, Tiffany Davidson (husband Dylan Kinkead) and their children...
Imogene R. Drawve
Apr 1, 2025
Imogene Drawve, 99, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at The Arc at Sangamon Valley in Springfield.
She was born August 6, 1925, in Beardstown, the daughter of Harry and Ethel Johnson Brannan. She married Henry Meyer "Hank" Drawve on January 23, 1945, in Amarillo, TX, and he preceded her in death on April 6, 1999.
She is survived by a...
Junior Kalonji
Mar 24, 2025
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Junior Kalonji, age 37, died at his home on March 24, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Kalonji Kanku, and their children: Richie, Russel, Russella, and Richness.
Junior was of the Christian faith. He worked for Dot Foods and was in training to be a pastor with the New Church Apostolic. In his spare time, he enjoyed soccer, hosting gatherings...
Kate Lovekamp
Mar 24, 2025
Kathryn Marie "Kate" Lovekamp, 91, of Arenzville, died surrounded by family on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born August 23, 1933, in Arenzville, the daughter of William T. and Henrietta J. Krohe Carls. She married Merle Lovekamp on June 28, 1951, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville, and he preceded her in...
Bill Johnson
Mar 23, 2025
William Preston "Bill" Johnson, 69, of Pleasant View, died at his home on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
He was born January 16, 1956, in Peoria, the son of William Robert Johnson and Julia Wys Johnson Anderson.
He is survived by his mother, Julia Anderson of Pleasant View; four children, Jacob Johnson of Peoria, Angela Johnson of St. Peter's, MO, Rebecah Johnson of...
Matthew Jon McGinnis
Mar 7, 2025
Matthew Jon McGinnis, age 41, of Astoria, died at his home on Friday, March 7, 2025.
He was born April 1, 1983, in Rushville, the son of Virgil McGinnis and Darla Kay Koepp Moses.
He is survived by his father Virgil McGinnis (wife Mary) of Anderson Lake; Sanna Estes (husband Bret) of Rushville; four children Jordan Matthew and Kennadey Elizabeth Layne, Ryatt...
Miranda Suzanne Casson
Feb 28, 2025
Miranda Suzanne Casson, 45 of Beardstown, died Friday, February 28, 2025 in Decatur.
She was born November 23, 1979 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Leland D. "Mike" and Cathy Sue Rausch Knott.
She is survived by three children: Sierra Knott (companion Robert Frazier) of Ashland, Michael Slater of St. Louis, and Angelina Slater of Jacksonville; a granddaughter, Timberlyn Knott; one sister, Cathy...
George David Large
Feb 28, 2025
George David Large, 76 of Beardstown, died Friday, February 28, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born January 26, 1949 in Beardstown, the son of George William and Aileen E. Fritz Large. He married Gloria Moore on November 7, 1975.
He is survived by his wife Gloria Large of Beardstown; survived by his children George (wife Sarah) Large of...
Joyce Elaine Feigl
Feb 22, 2025
Joyce Elaine Feigl, 86 of Beardstown, died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home.
She was born July 27, 1938 in East St. Louis, the daughter of Harvey and Pauline Groce Moodey. She married Alois A. "Louie" Feigl on July 4, 1958 and he preceded her in death on February 3, 2019.
She is survived by three sons Mike (wife Kathi) of...
Phyllis E. Fidler
Feb 21, 2025
Phyllis E. Fidler, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 21, 2025, in Kuttawa, KY, at the age of 88. Born June 25, 1936, in Bader, IL, Phyllis' life was a testament to kindness and a spirit filled with grace.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sandra (Ted) Shekell, and son, Gordon (Tammy) Fidler, both of Illinois; her brother,...
David D. Hilton, Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
David Dwight Hilton, Jr., 71, of Meredosia, died at his home on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
He was born November 4, 1953, in Jacksonville, the son of David Dwight Hilton, Sr., and Doris Patsy Ruyle Hilton.
He is survived by his daughter, Fawn Hilton of Petersburg; his companion, Mindy Raush of Meredosia; his sister, Jennifer (husband Mark) Bennett; his nephew, Adam Bennett;...
Sherri E. Hults
Feb 18, 2025
Sherri E. Hults, 63, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home in Effingham.
A prayer service will be held at 2:45 p.m., followed by a visitation until 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. A time of visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown, with...
Norman Milbrandt
Feb 6, 2025
Norman Henry Milbrandt died on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Regency Care in Springfield, IL.
He was born December 24, 1935 in Stirum, ND, the son of Robert Frank Milbrandt and Lydia Adeline Ella Meyer Milbrandt. He married Alice Martha Ehlers on April 16, 1960 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown. She preceded him in death on July...
Timothy Richard "Tim" Bartholomew
Feb 2, 2025
Timothy Richard Bartholomew, 66, of Arenzville, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born August 21, 1958, in Jacksonville, the son of Richard Harvey and Marjorie Elaine Buhlig Bartholomew.
Tim is survived by his father, Richard Bartholomew of Arenzville; his three children, Alex Bartholomew, Ashley Willis, and Kaden Bartholomew; three grandchildren, Lincoln Jack, Ellie, and Lily;...
David Chambers
Jan 29, 2025
David Roy Chambers age 73, of Bluff Springs, died in his home on Wednesday January 29th 2025.
He was born on August 10th 1951 in Beardstown, Illinois to Charles and Hazel Chambers.
He is survived by his daughter, Kerry (husband Aaron) Slater of Beardstown. His companion of thirty years, Nancy Giovannini of Bluff Springs, and children Rachel Carlock (husband Cole) and Marc...
John A. Prief
Jan 27, 2025
John Arthur Prief, 77, of Beardstown, Illinois, passed away on January 27, 2025, at The Grove Health and Rehab Center in Jacksonville, Illinois.
He was born January 22, 1948, in Beardstown, the son of Arthur and Betty (Schweer) Prief. He married Debora Donaldson on April 12, 1980, at the First Congregational Church in Beardstown.
John is survived by his daughter, Kristen (Brandon)...
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