Springfield, IL Obituaries

Springfield, IL-John K. Maberry, 65, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away at 1:27 am Thursday, December 11, 2025, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. John was born on March 13, 1960, the son of ...

It is with much sadness that we share the loss of our brother, John J. Pohl, 72 of Springfield, IL on Monday, December 8, 2025, at his residence. John was born on July 10, 1953, the son of Conrad J. ...

Donna L. Higgins, 81, of Springfield, IL, departed this life on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 3, 1944...

Kirk Petroski, 41, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his home. He was born in Macomb on December 6, 1984, the son of Mark A. and Tina M. (Hammond) Petroski. Kirk married ...

John Robert Olds, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 27, 1937, John was the son of Doris (Ridgely) and Robe...

Daniel P. Schuering, of Springfield, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, following a short illness. He was a principled, hardworking, and caring man that was deeply loved and will be sorely...

Maureen Teresa Sullivan, 69, of Springfield, passed away on December 6, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born October 8, 1956, in Chicago to William Sullivan an...

Jon “Appy” Appenzeller was, first and foremost, a proud patriot…quick to stand and salute at the appearance of the flag or the first notes of our national anthem. As a child, Jon’s (forever Jonny to h...

Sister Mary Kelly, OSF, (age 93), died on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. at St. Francis Convent, Springfield, IL. Sister Mary was born in Kincaid, IL, on July 27, 1932, the daughter of Claren...

Ingrid Duff, age 85, of Springfield, IL, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Dec. 3, surrounded at home by her family. Ingrid was born on December 19, 1939, in Goppingen, a small town in souther...

Richard “Dick” Yeates, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1937, in Peoria, IL, the son of Forest and Gretchen (Albright) Ye...

Springfield Dominican Sister M. Anita Tapocik, OP, died December 3, 2025, in the 72nd year of her religious profession, at Sacred Heart Convent, Springfield, IL. She was 98 years old. Sister M. Anita...

James “Jim” Hildebrand, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 27, 1940, in Springfield, IL, the son of Halfred Sr. and Hilda (Maurer) Hildebran...

Melinda Vasconcelles, 83, of Springfield, IL, died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at EverTrue Concordia Village in Springfield. The daughter of Walter J. and Dorothy E. (Riley) Lynch. Melinda, or Mind...

Michael Adam Tennenhouse, passed away unexpectedly in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Thursday, November 27th. Michael was born on July 5th, 1990 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Michael was brought to Sprin...

John Joseph Lapiccola, 48, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his home. He was born in Springfield on May 14, 1977, the son of John Lapiccola and Janis Crabb. John lov...

Catherine "Cathy" Derrig passed away peacefully on the morning of November 27, 2025, surrounded by love. Born with a determined spirit and a warm heart, Cathy faced the challenges of living with type...

Nancy Ann (Curtis) Lyon of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Hedrick, Iowa, went to meet her Lord on Friday, November 28, 2025. Nancy was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, on May 26, 1945, the daughter of Geor...

Anna M. Brockhouse, 63, of Springfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 12:56 am Saturday, November 29, 2025, her husband at her side. Anna was born in St Louis, MO, December 25, 1961, t...

Carol S. Pitts, 86, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Regency Care. She was born in Chicago on June 11, 1939, the daughter of John and Lola (Parrish) Richardson. Carol mar...

Jerome "Jerry" P. Freeman, born August 1, 1933, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at home after leading a long and rich life. Jerry was the adored son of Arthur Joseph Sr. and Felice (Sword...

James Michael Rosenthal, Sr., 85, of Springfield, died at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Regency Care. James was born April 20, 1940, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Harold and Helen (M...

Henry Deon Littrell, 78, of Springfield, passed away on November 29, 2025 at his residence. He was born on August 21, 1947 in Rosiclare, Illinois to Clinton Littrell and Dorothy Phillips Littrell. Hen...

Aurzella, fondly known as “Arzy” Staten, age 97, of Springfield, Illinois, peacefully and prayerfully entered into eternal rest on November 29, 2025. Born January 6, 1928, the first of nine children...

Kenneth H. Cycholl, 82, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Arc at Sangamon Valley. He was born in Springfield on September 7, 1943, the son of William and Elsie (Redeker) C...

Jack A. Kanady, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Eldorado, IL on May 29, 1949, the son of Mitchell and Thel...

Paul E. Adami, 75, of New Berlin, passed away on November 25, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital. He was born on October 7, 1950 in Peoria, Illinois to Richard Adami and Dorothy Brock Adami. Paul married Jan...

James “Jim” Lomelino, 81, of Springfield, passed away on November 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 31, 1944 in Carlinville, Illinois to Lawrence Lomelino and Violet Jackson . He marri...

Barbara S. Beam, 79, of Springfield, IL, passed away at 10:16 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her residence. Barbara was born May 15, 1946, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Henry and Ermalene (Bi...

Betty Ruth Hart, 95, of Springfield, passed away on November 24, 2025 at her residence. She was born on November 10, 1930 in Springfield to Amos Allen and Ruth Williams Allen. Betty married Ernest Lym...

Linda S. Ott, 82, of Springfield, IL, died at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family. Linda was born on January 7, 1943, in Spokane, WA, the daughter of Thomas ...

Emery Renée Barnes, beloved daughter of Kelsey Renée Darlington and Daniel Washington Barnes, was born into the arms of Jesus on November 20, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, at ...

Patricia R. Hunt, born on April 12, 1941, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 84. Patricia was a resident of Nokomis, Illinois.

Lynda Kay Kovarik, 72, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, generosity, and unwavering dedication to others. Born in 1952 to...

Patricia Ann Cox, 83, passed away at 1:09 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at The Grove at Kirkwood in Missouri. She was born on January 31, 1942, in Springfield, IL, to Charles A. and Helen (Sk...

Sandra Annette Bilinsky, a devoted mother, grandmother, physician, and educator, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. She was 87. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1938, Sandra, or Dr B. as she was ...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Leistner, age 87, of Springfield, passed on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Springfield, Illinois on January 6, 1938, he was the beloved s...

Judith Weedman, 86, passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 17,2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Leola Mielke of Evansville, Indiana, two brothers and a siste...

Carole Sue (Brunk) Griffith, 77, of Springfield, IL, died at 11:53 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital, with her family right by her side guiding her home. Carole was...

Mischelle Melanie Overby-McMurray, 60, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at her home. She was born in Springfield on October 29, 1965, the daughter of Gerald and Wanda (Goff)...

Paul Jr was born on June 7, 1954, and from that very day, he climbed the mountains of life. Paul was a dedicated member of the U.S. Air Force and was a hero to not only our country, but he took a humb...

Claudia Kieffer Obituary December 10, 1935 ~ November 17, 2025 (age 89) Claudia Marie (Korff) Kieffer was called to be with her Heavenly Father on November 1...

Lakshmi Kanya Kumari Chilukuri, 73, of Springfield, passed away on November 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born on January 15, 1952 in Achanta, Andhra Pradesh, India to Subba Rao Nekkanti and Raja...

Elizabeth J. “Betty Jo” Hasara, 79, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her home. Betty was born on November 2, 1946, to Joseph Hasara and Rose (Kukarola) Hasara in Sparta, I...

Linda K. Stanley, 82, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital. She was born in Springfield on November 4, 1943, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Hunt) S...

Edward N. Schofield, 72, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 20, 1953, in Newark, NJ, the son of Edward and Eleanor ...

Jennifer Jacqueline Kepner, 75, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 9, 1950, in Shelby, NC, the daughter of Millard A. and Lelia P. (Sigmon) Pri...

Richard “Richie” Garst, 74, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1951, in Springfield, IL, the son of Dale and Shirle...

Springfield ……John Merano Jr., 74, died on Monday, November 10, at Memorial Medical Center. Born August 31, 1951 in Springfield, Illinois to John and Jean Merano, John leaves his son, Michael, Spring...

Dennis James Sheley, 70, of Pleasant Plains, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 8, 1955, in Springfield, IL, the son of James H. and Patricia A. (Merriman)...