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The Dignity Memorial® online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family.

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David Ayers

David A. Ayers

07/26/1937 – 09/18/2024

“The light has gone from my world when my husband David Alan Ayers, 87, of Springfield, passed away on September 18, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital.” He was born on July 26, 1937 in Lincoln to Elbert...

Jan Kessinger

Jan Thomas Kessinger

09/04/1933 – 09/15/2024

Jan Kessinger, of Springfield, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on September 15, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on September 4, 1933, in Aurora, Illinois, to Icle M. and Dorothy B. Kessinger. Jan...

Ronald Burns

Ronald C. Burns

07/05/1933 – 09/13/2024

Ronald C. Burns, 91, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at The Bridge Care Suites. He was born on July 5, 1933 in Springfield, the son of the late Albert and Mary (Stephens)...

Patricia Kemp

Patricia Ann "Pat" Kemp

09/23/1942 – 09/12/2024

Springfield, IL-Patricia Ann “Pat” Smith Kemp, 81, of Springfield, formerly of Virden and Chatham, passed away at 2:40 am Thursday, September 12, 2024 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. Pat was born in...

Ruth Lofgren

Ruth Ann Lofgren

05/15/1956 – 09/10/2024

Ruth Ann Lofgren, 68, of Helendale, California, formerly of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on September 10, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born on May 15, 1956 in Quincy...

Robert Dermont

Robert Lee Dermont

05/21/1938 – 09/10/2024

Robert Lee Dermont “Honda Bob”, 86, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 21, 1938 in Persia Township, NY the son of the...

Virginia Ruyle

Virginia Ann "Ginger" Ruyle

11/28/1950 – 09/09/2024

Virginia Ann “Ginger” Ruyle, 73, of New Berlin, passed away on September 9, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 28, 1950 in Jacksonville, Illinois to Charles Burger and Delmo...

Karen Heintzelman

Karen S Heintzelman

10/12/1934 – 09/08/2024

Springfield, IL-Karen S. Heintzelman, 89, of Springfield, passed away at 3:31 am Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Cedarhurst of Springfield. Karen was born in South Bend, IN October 12, 1934 the...

Ronald Gregory

Ronald Roy Gregory

01/31/1951 – 09/07/2024

Ronald Roy Gregory, age 73, of Springfield, Illinois passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his home. He was born in St. Louis, MO January 31, 1951 the son of Chester and Joan Anna (Meyer)...

Doris McLean

Doris A McLean

02/26/1945 – 09/06/2024

Chatham, IL-Doris A. McLean, 79, of Chatham, passed away at her home, Friday, September 6, 2024 at 12:15 pm. Doris was born in Springfield, February 26, 1945 the daughter of Raymond and Thelma L....


Obituaries celebrate and honor unique lives

Today’s obituaries are more than simple funeral announcements and a list of the names of family members. Modern obituaries include treasured memories, funny stories and important details that showcase the joys and moments of a life lived. A great obituary tells a unique story and reflects the personality of the person it commemorates.

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Obituaries give visitation, funeral and memorial details

Funeral services that include a viewing or wake are usually held within a few days of a death, but a funeral or memorial service can sometimes take place much later. Some families choose to hold a visitation before the service, while others may prefer a more low-key or private family service. A memorial service can take place at a funeral home, chapel or another location that was meaningful to the loved one. Preferences vary, and an obituary lets friends and family know where to go and when. The online obituary also allows you to sign up for reminders about services to provide assurance that you don't miss an important memorial event.

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Send flowers or gifts directly to the service or family's home

Along with words of condolence, sending flowers or a small gift is a wonderful way to show you care. With the Dignity Memorial online obituary, it's simple to order a bouquet or another token of care and have it delivered directly to the funeral service or the family’s home.

Online obituaries let you leave words of support

It's important not to underestimate the power of a simple message or cherished photo to bring support and comfort to those who are grieving. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Your condolences and kind words will remain with the obituary and be included in an available printed memory book, providing comfort for the family for years to come.

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