All Obituaries

Kathy Ann Oglesby, 61 of Kincaid, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 3:00 a.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born on June 6, 1959 in Vandalia, IL the daughter of Ira S.and Betty J. (Mullen) Oglesby Sr.  She was a CNA for several years. She is survived by her fiancée of over 30 years, James M. Timm of Kincaid, IL, Daughter: Stacey A. Nance of Taylorville, Grandchildren: Angela N. McKinnon of Kincaid, IL and Kelly A. McKinnon of...

David Glee Haynes, 69 of Tovey passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 8:38 a.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on May 20, 1951 in Trimble, TN the son of Willie Newt and Betty Ruth (Morris) Haynes. He married Madonna Graham on June 28, 1976 in Union City, TN and they renewed their vows in June of 2020. He worked as a Machine Operator at R&R in Girard, IL. He loved to ride his motor cycle, on the river run and riding in other charity runs. He loved spending...

Mark E. Pearse, 51 of Taylorville passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at 4:09 a.m. in rural Taylorville, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born on November 14, 1969 in Hillsboro, IL the son of Larry Pearse and Gloria Barclay. He married Terressa Fox on September 25, 1997 in Stonington, IL. He recently retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections after working there for over 30 years. He also served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. Mark loved to play cards,...

Virginia Lynn “Ginny” Lukach, 43 of Taylorville passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 7:55 a.m. at her home in Taylorville, IL. She was born on March 30, 1978 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Frank and Phyllis (Zeiter) Lukach. She worked at Christian County Mental Health Workshop for a short time. She is survived by her parents Frank and Phyllis Lukach of Taylorville, IL; sisters: Myra Duby, Bobbi (Larison) Droke; brothers: Rik Duby, Mark Duby, David Scott Duby; aunts:...

George Arthur Lumb III, 74 of Taylorville passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 6:30 a.m. at his home in Taylorville, IL. He was born on October 28, 1946 in Springfield, IL the son of George A. (Natalie) Lumb II and Rosemary Yusko. He married Joanne Brown on March 23, 1968 in Taylorville, IL. He was the owner and operator of Lumb Trucking and he was a member of the 40 MPH Club.George loved to travel in his semi. He also loved to collect trains, antiques, and to do puzzles. He enjoyed...

Lee Roy DeLay, 81 of Taylorville passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 4:52 a.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL. He was born on August 8, 1939 in Taylorville, IL the son of Hobert and Agness (Seward) DeLay. He married Beverly Ann Brown on September 18, 1960 in Taylorville, IL and she preceded him in death on June 4, 2009. He worked as an Engineer for Illinois Department of Transportation where he retired in 1995. He was also the Owner of DeLay Land Surveying where he...

Kenneth Eugene Cook, 77 of Witt passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 10:43 p.m. at his daughters’ home in Moweaqua, IL. He was born on June 26, 1943 in Granite City, IL the son of Robert and Myrtle (Graves) Cook. Kenneth married Kay Havera on September 2, 1982 in Clayton, MO. He was a proud father, grandfather and would never pass up the opportunity for a family get together. He had many hobbies, but loved nothing more than to brag on his kids and grandbabies. Ken has always loved...

Roger Gale Patton, 59 of Taylorville passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home at 7:28 p.m. in Taylorville, IL. He was born on September 25, 1961 in Pana, IL the son of Robert W. and Peggy D. (Billerman) Patton. He worked as a maintenance man at Meadow Manor Nursing Home for 13 years. He is survived by his Wife: Linda Patton of Taylorville, IL; Daughter: Whitney (Jeremy) Lebon of Pana, IL; Mother: Peggy Patton of Taylorville, IL; Grandchildren: Trevor, Vincent and Nova Lebon; Bailey...

Haley Anne Shoot, 19, of Taylorville passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11:04 p.m. as the result of a motor vehicle accident in Taylorville Township, IL. She was born on September 30, 2001 in Mattoon, IL the daughter of Wade Obanion and Ashley Woods. Haley worked as an associate at Walmart in Taylorville. Words cannot begin to describe who Haley was.  She was a wonderful daughter, best sibling in the world, and the bestest best friend in the world. She was a force to be reckoned...

Bernard DeClerck, 91 of Stonington passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 5:36 p.m. at his home in Stonington, IL. He was born on January 20, 1930 in Assumption, IL the son of John and Mary (Adams) DeClerck. He married Ida Matthews on March 10, 1951 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville. He worked as a farmer and as the Stonington Township Road Commissioner. He is survived by his Wife: Ida DeClerck of Stonington, IL; Daughters: Carol DeClerck of Stonington, IL; Julie Swigert...