All Obituaries

Kathryn Loretta Roth, 90 of Stonington passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 11:05 a.m. at her home in Stonington, IL. She was born on October 28, 1928 in Moweaqua, IL the daughter of Fred and Bessie Murray. She married William John Roth on October 21, 1947 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stonington, IL and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2014. Kathryn worked as a school teacher and she was a lifelong partner to her husband. She was a lifelong resident of Stonington, IL, she...

Richard Jack Risdon, 72 of Taylorville passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at 10:50 p.m. at Pana Community Hospital in Pana, IL. He was born on May 16, 1947 in Vinton, IA the son of Charles Oliver and Virginia Marie (Jack) Risdon. He married Rietta (Schwab) Howell on January 6, 1996 in Springfield, IL. Richard worked as a Public Inquiry Officer for the Illinois Secretary of State, he was a manager at Gordon Olds in Taylorville and he was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Shirley A. Landers, 92 of Taylorville passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 5:35 p.m. at Meadow Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorville, IL. She was born on September 14, 1926 in Kincaid, IL the daughter of Herbert Taylor and Inez (Hawkins) Sessions. She married Challie “Bud” Landers on August 6, 1946 in Taylorville, IL and he preceded her in death on October 31, 2005. She is survived by her Son: Scott (Dottie) Landers of Taylorville, IL; Daughter:...

Wilda Louise Prater, 90 of Fillmore passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 8:20 p.m. at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylor Springs, IL. She was born on August 3, 1928 in Decatur, IL the daughter of W. Lawrence and Esther M. (Bauer) Walker. She married Norval L. Prater on August 10, 1946 in Fillmore, IL and he preceded her in death on December 19, 2002. Wilda provided tax service for the community for over 55 years and she attended the Fillmore Baptist Church for over 60...

Judie Hansen, 75, of Taylorville passed away on May 23rd at 6:05 pm, at Life’s Journey Senior Living Center in Taylorville. She was born on August 10, 1943 in Lake Forest, IL, the daughter of Mary (Davidson) and James Stephens.  She married Charles Hansen on June 29, 1968, recently celebrating 50 years of marriage. Judie began her career as a high school physical education teacher at Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, IL.  After four years, she paused to start a...

Yolanda Collebrusco, 96 of Taylorville passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 4:21 p.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL. She was born on April 1, 1923 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Attilio and Clara Bertucci. She married Richard R. Collebrusco on December 27, 1944 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2015. Yolanda worked as a homemaker and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville. She...

Darrel Robert Monts, 63 of Kincaid passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 12:15 p.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL. He was born on July 2, 1955 in Taylorville, IL the son of Robert Virgil and Margarett Nell (Lee) Monts. He married Monica Ann Spinner on October 5, 1996 in Kincaid, IL. Darrel worked as a Rural Development Specialist with the USDA and he was a member of Kincaid Methodist Church in Kincaid, IL. He is survived by his Wife: Monica Monts of Kincaid, IL;...

Cecil Howard, 88 of Taylorville passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 10:16 p.m. at his home in Taylorville, IL. He was born on December 15, 1930 in Mud Luck, KY the son of Cecil Monroe and Betty Jane (Bray) Howard. He married Bonnie Howard on September 26, 2002 in Chatham, IL. Cecil was a retired salesman and owner of Naturals and Arlene's Deli on the Taylorville Square. He was a Marine Veteran of the Korean War and he earned a purple heart. He was involved in the Senior Olympics...

William Edward Bland, 90 of Taylorville passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 1:04 p.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on December 21, 1928 in Taylorville, IL the son of Thomas J. and Julia (Smith) Bland Sr. He married Glenna H. Hubler on August 11, 1951 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville and she preceded him in death. Bill worked as a Dairy Farmer for Jeff Bland Dairy, Material Supervisor at Hopper Paper Company and he retired from the...

Patricia “Patty” Richardson, 94 of Taylorville, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019 with her family at her bedside at Life’s Journey Senior Living in Pana, Illinois. Patty was born on March 20, 1925 in Decatur, Illinois the daughter of William and Grace Whalen. She attended Decatur schools. Patty married Gordon E. Richardson on April 28, 1950 and they enjoyed 60 years together. He preceded her in death in August of 2010. Patty Devoted spending numerous hours...