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MyObits: Obituary Listings on the App Store .

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Obituaries in Springfield, IL | The State Journal-Register (2024)

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Samuel E. FunderburgSpringfield, ILSamuel Edward Funderburg, 27, of Chicago and formerly of Springfield, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2024.He was born April 7, 1997, in St. Louis,...Samuel Edward Funderburg, 27, of Chicago and formerly of Springfield, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2024.He was born April 7, 1997, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lisa Ann Funderburg (Manion) and Stuart Edward Funderburg....Bisch Funeral Home West

Ronald Lee HovermaleAge 85Springfield, ILRonald Lee Hovermale, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.Ron was born April 22, 1939,...Ronald Lee Hovermale, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO.Ron was born April 22, 1939, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of John Lewis and...

Margaret Elizabeth Rotnem IversonSpringfield, ILMargaret Elizabeth Rotnem Iverson, 101, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at 3:10 am Thursday, May 16, 2024 at her son’s home in Chesterfield, MO. ...Margaret Elizabeth Rotnem Iverson, 101, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at 3:10 am Thursday, May 16, 2024 at her son’s home in Chesterfield, MO. The family will host a visitation with a funeral service...Bisch Funeral Home West

Linda Johnson-KabischAge 79Springfield, ILLinda Johnson-Kabisch, 79, of Springfield, passed away on May 14, 2024 at Villa Health Care East. She was born on December 20, 1944 in Kewanee,...Linda Johnson-Kabisch, 79, of Springfield, passed away on May 14, 2024 at Villa Health Care East. She was born on December 20, 1944 in Kewanee, Illinois to Leland Johnson and Miriam Pickens Johnson. Linda married...Bisch and Son Funeral Home

Cherie Rae PayneAge 73Springfield, ILCherie Rae (Guimard) Payne 73, of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her home. She...Cherie Rae (Guimard) Payne 73, of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her home. She was born May 10, 1951, the daughter of Ray and...Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

James William GarrenAge 97Rural Springfield, ILJames William Garren, 97 passed on May 10, 2024 at the Villas Total Rehab in Sherman, Illinois. Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg, IL is in...James William Garren, 97 passed on May 10, 2024 at the Villas Total Rehab in Sherman, Illinois. Fullenwider-Park Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg, IL is in charge of arrangements. Full obituary can be viewed at www.parkfuneralhomesinc.com...Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home

Monday, May 13, 2024

John H. BowenAge 75Springfield, ILJohn H. Bowen 75, of Springfield, died at 9;44 pm, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at his home. He was born April 16, 1949 in...John H. Bowen 75, of Springfield, died at 9;44 pm, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at his home. He was born April 16, 1949 in Peoria, to Joseph and Lois Gubbins Bowen. He married...Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Patricia FlynnSpringfield, IL88, died May 11, 2024. Arrangements provided by Staab Funeral Home - Springfield. Services on May 15, 10:30am at Calvary Cemetery.88, died May 11, 2024. Arrangements provided by Staab Funeral Home - Springfield. Services on May 15, 10:30am at Calvary Cemetery.Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Jeffrey Thomas KnousAge 63Springfield, ILJeffrey Thomas Knous, 63, of Springfield died Friday, May10, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis with family by his side. He was born...Jeffrey Thomas Knous, 63, of Springfield died Friday, May10, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis with family by his side. He was born June 10, 1960 in Springfield to Glenn and Beverly (Thomson)...Hurley Funeral Home

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Mitzi R. ElliottAge 64Springfield, ILMitzi R. Elliott, 64, of Illiopolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her home.She was born on Feb. 14, 1960 in Rockport,...Mitzi R. Elliott, 64, of Illiopolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her home.She was born on Feb. 14, 1960 in Rockport, TX, the daughter of Wayne and Carol (Hayden) Perkins. ...Bisch and Son Funeral Home

Franklin L.R. FrohnSpringfield, IL, IL90, died April 15, 2024. Arrangements provided by Butler Funeral Home- Springfield. Services on May 17, 12:00pm at Grace Church.90, died April 15, 2024. Arrangements provided by Butler Funeral Home- Springfield. Services on May 17, 12:00pm at Grace Church.Butler Funeral Home- Springfield

Marilyn M. KillionAge 72Springfield, IL, ILMarilyn Marie Killion, 72, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Concordia Village.She was born in Urbana on November 30, 1951, the...Marilyn Marie Killion, 72, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Concordia Village.She was born in Urbana on November 30, 1951, the daughter of Richard and Mary Gordon Babb. She married James...Butler Funeral Home- Springfield

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Thomas "Tom" A. SpadaAge 77Springfield, ILThomas “Tom” A. Spada, 77, of Springfield, IL passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 29,...Thomas “Tom” A. Spada, 77, of Springfield, IL passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 29, 1946 in Chicago Heights to Hugo and Anne Laurie Spada....Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Friday, May 10, 2024

Betty Jean BollmanAge 93Overland Park, KSBetty Jean Bollman passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, surrounded by those who loved her. Betty was born on November 29, 1930, in Minneapolis,...Betty Jean Bollman passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, surrounded by those who loved her. Betty was born on November 29, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN to Frederick Last and Eva Wright She later moved...

Vern ClarkAge 89Acworth, GAVern Clark, Son of Rollin and Helen Clark (deceased), Husband of Nancy (Bartolomucci) Clark, Father of Cathy (Scott) O'Grady, Rusty (deceased) (Lisa), and Carol Clark....Vern Clark, Son of Rollin and Helen Clark (deceased), Husband of Nancy (Bartolomucci) Clark, Father of Cathy (Scott) O'Grady, Rusty (deceased) (Lisa), and Carol Clark. Grandfather of Josh (Kim Stahl) Clark, Ben O'Grady, Ryan (Christina)...

Lowell E. GreshamAge 83Springfield, ILLowell E. Gresham, 83, of Springfield, died at 4:18 pm, Monday, May 6, 2024 at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his family. He was...Lowell E. Gresham, 83, of Springfield, died at 4:18 pm, Monday, May 6, 2024 at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 27, 1941 in Springfield, IL, the son of...Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Halfred "Hal" J. Hildebrand, Jr.Age 95Springfield, IL, ILHalfred “Hal” J. Hildebrand, Jr., 95, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Carriage Crossing Assisted Living in Rochester, IL, surrounded...Halfred “Hal” J. Hildebrand, Jr., 95, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Carriage Crossing Assisted Living in Rochester, IL, surrounded by his loving family.His kindness and positivity will be carried...Butler Funeral Home-Springfield

Edward Eugene McHenryAge 87Springfield, ILEdward Eugene McHenry 87, of Springfield, IL, originally of Champaign, IL passed away at 9:12 am, Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Trustwell Living Center, he...Edward Eugene McHenry 87, of Springfield, IL, originally of Champaign, IL passed away at 9:12 am, Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Trustwell Living Center, he was the son of Mary K. Richman McHenry and Bert...Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

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