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Mableton, Georgia Tracy Jo Prosser 1969 — 2024 Tracy Jo Prosser, age 54 of Mableton passed away February 13, 2024. Tracy was born in Decatur, Illinois and she graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School. She went on to become an administrative assistant for Marcus Family Office. Tracy was an avid Chicago Bulls fan and she adored her two bulldog companions. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was kind to all, always showed compassion, and put others before herself. Tracy is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Norman and Mary Whiteman, and paternal grandparents, Jack and Bertha Lee Mosley. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, David Prosser; parents, Nelson and Lynn Mosley; children, Sydney...

Springfield, Illinois Ruth Anne Wankel 1933 — 2023 Ruth Anne Wankel,90 of Springfield, died Monday, December 4, 2023 at Cedarhurst in Jacksonville. She was born June 28, 1933 in Bluff Springs, the son of Robert Arthur and Mary Katherine Wagner Korte. She married Leo Wankel on July 14, 1951 and he preceded he in death on August 29, 2005. She is survived by her nieces and nephews Thomas (wife Cathy) Flowers, Marcie (husband Don) Herter, Traci Bierhaus all of Beardstown, Doug (wife Sylvia) Wankel of Colorado, Karen ( husband Bill) Hamilton of Hillsboro and Sandi ( husband Jim) Richardson of Ann Arbor, MI; her great nieces and nephews Sam Flowers, Sarah Jibben, Chris Herter and Doug Herter, Lauren Knous, Mark and Joe Baumhardt; and her...

Springfield, Illinois Frances Arlene Honeycutt 1983 — 2023 Mrs. Frances Arlene Honeycutt, 70, entered into rest November 24, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be conducted Saturday afternoon, December 23rd, at 2 o'clock at Grace Lutheran Church, Springfield, IL. The family invites friends to join them for a reception following the service in the church fellowship hall. Mrs. Honeycutt was born August 1, 1953, to the late Richard Arlan Miller and Rose Marie Hopper Miller. She was a lifelong resident of Springfield, IL, and a member of Grace Lutheran Church, where she was actively involved in the prayer group. Mrs. Honeycutt enjoyed spending time with and serving her church family. She had a warm personality and was known as a compassionate lady who...

Springfield, Illinois John E Foshee 1929 — 2023 John Elijah Foshee, 94 of Springfield, died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born September 27, 1929, in Kirby, AR the son of John W. and Dora L. Gay Foshee. He married Aiko Azuma on May 19, 1955 in Yokohama, Japan, and she preceded him in death on December 31, 2013. He is survived by his daughter Ruriko Murray of Springfield; two grandchildren Christine (husband Joe) Lee of Springfield and John (wife Robin) Murray of Pleasant Plains ; three great-grandchildren Joe Lee, Elizabeth Lee, and Samantha Murray; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son-in-law David Murray, and four sisters Magaline...

The Villages, Florida Harry J. McLeod 1941 — 2023 Harry James McLeod, Jr, passed away at the age of 82, on Oct. 21, 2023 in Florida. He is survived by his best friend and the love of his life, Betty Smith McLeod, of The Villages, Florida, to whom he was married for 63 years. The McLeods have three children, Colleen Alderman, husband Shannon, Springfield, IL; James McLeod, wife Becky, Effingham, IL; and Victoria Layton, husband Tony, Chattanooga, TN. Harry was the proud grandfather to 9, Austin (fianc?e Erin) and Alene Alderman; Andy (Alicia), Kayla (Michael Finley), and Zachary (Ashley) McLeod; Melissa Westjohn, Tiffany (Tyson Emmerich), Megan (Rourke Schultz), and Lauren (Austin Axley). He had 15 great-grandchildren. He loved his family...

Cedarburg, WI, Wisconsin Marianne T. Reid 1934 — 2023 (nee Trello) formerly of Springfield. Fri. Oct. 6, 2023, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Reid I. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM on Fri. Oct 13, 2023 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 2000 E. Sangamon Ave. in Springfield. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Fri. at the Church from 10:15 - 10:45 AM. View complete obituary at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.

Columbia, South Carolina Jacob "Jake" Eric Salrin 2000 — 2023 Jacob "Jake" Eric Salrin, 23, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on September 29, 2023 after a tragic vehicle collision while on duty as a Richland County Deputy. Jacob was born on September 4, 2000 to Aimee Jo Smith and Eric Richard Salrin in Springfield, Illinois. Jacob graduated from Washington Community High School in 2019. He decided to pursue a career in law enforcement with the Richland County Sheriff's Department in March of 2022, earning his certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in January 2023. Jacob's desire to help people led him to join this profession and follow his sister's footsteps. He loved being a deputy and working at the Richland County...

Denver, Colorado Mimi Gonulsen 1947 — 2023 Mimi Rutherford Gonulsen, age 76, died in her home in Denver, Colo., on Sept. 28, 2023. She was born on Feb. 11, 1947, in Pike County, Kentucky to Robert and Virginia Rutherford. She grew up in the hills of Kentucky in a religious home with her parents and brother, Bobby David Rutherford. It was there she embraced her lifelong Christian faith and learned from her parents the value of looking after others. She moved to Springfield, Ill., with husband Aydin Gonulsen in the 1970s. The couple had three children, and Mimi was an instrumental part of Aydin's successful career as soccer coach and athletic director at the Sangamon State University and the University of Illinois-Springfield....

Midland, Texas Todd Arthur Larsson 1960 — 2023 Todd Larsson passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023. Todd was born on July 3, 1960, in Mattoon, Illinois and raised in Springfield, Illinois. A Celebration of Life will be held later in Midland, Texas. Please see www.HughesFTC.com for more details and dates.

AIKEN, SC, South Carolina Larry Lee Sapp 1948 — 2023 LARRY LEE SAPP, 75, beloved husband of Lucia Roderick Sapp, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Louisiana, MO, Larry was a son of the late Robert Lee and Dorothy Cliff Sapp. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army. He was a retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. Survivors in addition to his wife, Lucia, include his brother, Tom Douglas Sapp, Aiken; step-daughter, Jennifer Church and grandkids, Lolita L. Church and Jackson R. Church, all of Satellite Beach, FL; nephews, Travis Sapp (Whitney), Kent Sapp (Elizabeth), all of Oklahoma. A private memorial service may be held at a later date. SHELLHOUSE...

Tuscola, Texas Marsha Goldsby 1950 — 2023 Marsha Goldsby, 72 of Tuscola, TX, passed away on March 29th in Abilene, TX A Celebration of Life will be held from 12-4PM, Saturday, July 1st at Indian Creek Farmstead in Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to be made in her honor to Camp Able of Buffalo Gap. Marsha was born in Springfield, IL to Scott E Goldsby and Virginia Lee Koehler on July 1st, 1950. She was a daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin, babysitter and friend to many. She spent 5 years as an operator/secretary with Illinois Bell, and later 15 years as a candy dipper with Pease's Candy. A majority of her life was spent as a homemaker and caretaker for her family, immediate and...

Seymour, Indiana, Indiana Karen Sue Ryan 2023 — 2023 Karen Sue (Baker) Ryan Karen Sue (Baker) Ryan, 59, of Seymour, IN, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on March 8, 2023 from a short battle with lung cancer. She was born in Springfield, Illinois on December 19, 1963, to George Thomas and Margaret Sue (O'Neill) Baker. She married John K. Ryan, August 20, 2001. She is survived by her husband, John; her daughter; Ashley (Justin) Beavers of Seymour; grandchildren; Khloe, Kash, and Karsyn. Brothers, Carl (Frances) Baker, of Jacksonville, Florida; Bob (Karen) Baker of Springfield, Illinois. Sisters, Mary (Wayne) Knight of Hustonville, Kentucky; and Jennie (Wes) Hayes of Springfield, Illinois....

Belvedere, South Carolina Demetra Lathan 1936 — 2023 Ms. Demetra Lathan, age 86, formerly of Springfield IL, entered into eternal rest on Sunday January 8, 2023 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her loving family. Demetra was preceded in death by her children, Cecilia Washington and Demetrius Lathan; while leaving to cherish many memories; four children, Robyn Lathan, Janet Lathan Thomas (George), Judi Lathan, and Timothy C. Lathan (Kim); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; other relatives and loving friends. Friends may call JACKSON-BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, 126 Fairfield St. SE, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-649-6123.

Greendale, Wisconsin Jean R. Baumgardner 1936 — 2022 Jean R. Baumgardner Age 86. Died November 20, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Friday, December 2, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Greenfield, WI (visitation 9:45 AM- 10:45 AM prior to Mass. Internment Service on Saturday, December 3, 11AM at Oak Ridge Cemetery Chapel, Springfield, IL. Please see Max Sass Funeral Home website for further details. Max A. Sass and Sons Funeral Home Greenridge Directors 414-645-4992 maxsass.com

Hurst, Texas Carl Edward Urick 1946 — 2022 Carl Edward Urick was born on September 17, 1946 in Biwabik, Minnesota to the late Rosaline (Indihar) Urick and Carl Martin Urick. He passed away on October 20, 2022 in North Richland Hills, Texas. He was retired commercial airline pilot from American Eagle Airlines. He enjoyed playing golf, painting and collecting model trains. He also loved to travel. Carl was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sandy Urick of Hurst, Texas; daughter, Christine Klein and husband, David of Oakdale, Minnesota; granddaughter, Kayla Klein; brother, Randy Urick and wife, Amy of Sheridan, Wyoming, Anthony...

Waukesha, Wisconsin Edward J. Grunloh 1944 — 2022 On Monday, October 10th, 2022 Edward (Ed) passed away of Alzheimer's surrounded by his family. He was 78. Ed is survived by his wife Norma (nee Ludwig) and his daughter Jill (Edward) DeFrance. He was the proud Grandpa (known as "Buddy Grandpa") to Nick, Jake and Luke DeFrance. Ed has 2 sisters Carolyn (Denny) Isley and Ann (Linus) Schumacher, a sister-in-law Joanie Grunloh, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son Jeffrey, as well as his parents, Albert and Emma and his brother, Kenny Grunloh. Ed loved many things but, his favorites were enjoying life, people and hard work. His favorite place to be was outside and it didn't matter where he was or what he was doing....

Tallahassee, Florida William "Lee" Rust 1944 — 2022 Lee passed away peacefully at home in Tallahassee, Florida on September 16, 2022 one week past his 78th birthday, September 9, 1944. Parents, Franklin and Mary Jane Rust, raised him on a farm south of Bloomington, Illinois along with his older brother, Randall Rust, who currently resides in Wolfesboro, NH and Rebecca Rust, who recently moved from Washington DC back to Tallahassee. Lee attended University High School in Normal, IL then graduated from Lanphier High in Springfield, IL with the Class of 1963. He was a member of their golf and basketball teams. Lee went on to college at Florida Southern University in Lakeland, graduating with a Psychology Degree and was very active in their...

North Augusta, South Carolina Helen M. Greening 1936 — 2022 Helen M. Greening (Toole), formerly of Springfield, IL, left her earthly home for her heavenly home on July 5th, 2022 in Augusta, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Greening, her sister, Edith, and her brother, James. She is survived by two sons, Robert and Michael Atkinson; five grandchildren: Seth, Taylor, Brooke, Elijah, and Dylan; and her sister, Louise. She loved and was loved by her family. She enjoyed the company of her dog, Holly, and she loved to quilt. While living in Springfield, she attended First United Methodist Church. Memorial donations can be made to Annie Armstrong Mission Fund, care of Curtis Baptist Church, 1348 Broad Street, Augusta, GA, 30901.

North Augusta, South Carolina Helen M. Greening 1936 — 2022 Helen M. Greening (Toole), formerly of Springfield, IL, left her earthly home for her heavenly home on July 5th, 2022 in Augusta, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Greening, her sisters, Edith and Louise, and her brother, James. She has two sons, Robert and Michael Atkinson, and five grandchildren: Seth, Taylor, Brooke, Elijah, and Dylan. She loved and was loved by her family. She enjoyed the company of her dog, Holly, and she loved to quilt. While living in Springfield, she attended First United Methodist Church. Memorial donations can be made to Annie Armstrong Mission Fund, care of Curtis Baptist Church, 1348 Broad Street, Augusta, GA, 30901.

Rowlett, Texas Gary Patrick Wood 1962 — 2022 Gary Patrick Wood, 59, of Springfield, Illinois died Friday, April 29, 2022, at Kindred Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Gary was born September 20, 1962, in Peoria, Illinois to Hugh W. and Margaret Bolt Wood. Gary fell and experienced head trauma when he was 12 months old, resulting in epilepsy and seizures throughout his life. Gary attended Peoria schools until 6th grade when his family moved to Springfield, Illinois. He was in the first learning disability class in Peoria but was in mainstream classrooms in Springfield until his graduation in 1982, where he studied data entry during his final year in high school. After graduation, Gary eventually obtained a data entry job with the State of...

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