Jul 17, 2026

SPRINGFIELD – Audrey L. Jenkinson, 91, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

She was born in White Hall on January 26, 1935, to Earl and Nydia (Smith) Allen, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Harlan Jenkinson on February 12, 1961 at Ft. Bragg, NC. She was preceded in death by...

Jul 11, 2026

SPRINGFIELD - Bona Marie Kollars, 71, died Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Lakeside Health and Rehab in Carlinville.

She was born in Chicago on January 24, 1955, the daughter of Harold R. and Marie (Dalton) Kollars, both of whom preceded her in death.

Bona was a graduate of Blackburn College in Carlinville graduating with a...

Jul 10, 2026

SPRINGFIELD – Bette K. Jack, 81, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at St. John's Hospital.

She was born January 18, 1945, to James and Mary (Woodruff) Baldwin; both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Baldwin.

Bette was a CNA and retired from St. John's...

Jul 8, 2026

Jacqueline "Jackie" Dolores (nee Kwasniewski) Graham passed away peacefully at her home in Chatham, Illinois, on July 8, 2026, with her loving husband Frank at her side.  Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Angeline and Chester, and her loving sister-in-law, Elaine.  She is survived by her devoted husband, Frank, with whom she was married to for over...

Jul 6, 2026

AUBURN – Michael John Miller, 59, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 28, 1967, to Donald and Florence (Scott) Miller. He married Donna Bingham on December 23, 2023, at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Auburn. He was preceded in death by his father; and half-brother, Donald Ray.

Michael...

Jul 6, 2026

SPRINGFIELD – Bernadine Lynne Stoddard, 74, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026.

Bernie was born May 15, 1952, in Springfield, the daughter of Otto W. and Barbara J. (Slusser) Krone.

She graduated from Girard High School. She retired from Illinois Bell/AT&T and volunteered at St. John's Hospital.

She was preceded in death by...

Jul 4, 2026

Jacob Williamson, 49, of Ottawa, IL died at his home on July 4, 2026. Jacob was born on September 3, 1976, to Rex and Susan (Spohr) Williamson in Springfield. Jacob attended Deer Park Grade School and Ottawa Township High School. He then pursued careers as a semi-truck driver and in fiber optic installation.

Jake was an avid...

Jul 3, 2026

SPRINGFIELD – Janet F. Milbourn, 87, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at St. John's Hospital.

Born to Reverend Fines and Florence Weiss Main in Murrayville, Illinois on August 18, 1938.

Loving mother of Elizabeth (Travis) Wilson and Jeffrey (Monica) Ford. Proud grandmother of Jessica (Donnie) Turner, Kaleb (Katie) Ford, Marcus (Meaghan) and Tim (Mary...

Jul 3, 2026

David N. Barthel, 80, passed away July 3, 2026, at his home.

He was born June 16, 1946, to Clifford and Mary (Sargent) Barthel, both of whom preceded him in death.

David was a US Army veteran. He retired from the State of Illinois. He was a member of the VFW and Eagles Club. He...

Jul 3, 2026

SPRINGFIELD – Sharese Renee Watson, 39, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at her home.

She was born in Gary, Indiana on September 16, 1986, to Daron and Minnie (Benson) Watson. She married Louis Griffin in Chicago on May 17, 2019, and he survives.

She is also survived by her parents, Daron and Minnie Watson;...