All Obituaries

Everett Johnson, 72 of Taylorville passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Nokomis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Nokomis, IL. He was born on April 16, 1947 in Springfield, IL the son of Roy Larue and Helen (Lomprez) Johnson. Everett was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and he served in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his Long time companion Rhonda Reeter-Beck, Daugters: Jeri (Phil) Brown of Ft. Wayne, IN, Amanda (Dale) Henkes of Cresco, IA, Sons: Steven (Becky)...

Geraldine “Geri” M. Myers, 98 of Springfield, formerly of Morrisonville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 7:15 a.m. at her home in Springfield, IL. She was born on December 30, 1920 in Christian County, the daughter of Henry and Lola Hertel. She married Nyle Myers in 1941 and he died in 1971. Mrs. Myers was a graduate of Morrisonville High School and Illinois Business College. She retired from SIU School of Medicine as a Medical Transcriptionist in 1994. She...

Virginia E. Eller, 91 of Nokomis passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 1:39 p.m. at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, IL. She was born on June 26, 1928 in Christian County, IL the daughter of Vernie and Wilma (Boyd) Masters. She married Roy R. Eller Sr. on February 17, 1946 and he preceded her in death on December 18, 2005. Virginia was an avid bowler, played golf and she loved weekend cookouts with her family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nokomis, IL. She is...

Francis Neil Lacey; 87 of Jonesville, South Carolina, formerly of Palmer, IL passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home in Jonesville. He was born in Arthur, Illinois on July 4, 1932 to Ruby Opal (Gibson) and Clyde Oscar Lacey. After graduating from Arthur High School in 1950 he enlisted into the United States Navy.  His enlistment encompassed the time period of the Korean War. After being honorably discharged he returned to Central Illinois.  It was in Decatur,...

Scott Eric Neal, 47 of Taylorville passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 1:25 a.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on May 14, 1972 in Springfield, IL the son of Glen and Janis Neal. He married April Shiree Miller on July 17, 1992 in Taylorville, IL. He was the owner and operator of Neal’s Termite and Pest Solutions and he was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 1425. Scott enjoyed spending time with his family especially his...

Juanita Buckles, 96 of Taylorville passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 9:40 p.m. at Life’s Journey Senior Living Center in Taylorville, IL. She was born on July 21, 1923 in Taylorville, IL the Daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Likens) Hunt. She married Henry Raymond Buckles on March 22, 1941 in St. Charles, MO and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters: Connie (Buckles) Oller of Taylorville, IL, Judy (Buckles) and husband Dave Hill of Taylorville, IL;...

Melissa Diane Morgason, 45 of Taylorville passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 9:48 a.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital  in Taylorville, IL. She was born on March 3, 1974 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Frederick and Diane (Wicker) DuBay. She married Chris Morgason in Taylorville, IL. She is survived by her Husband: Chris Morgason of Taylorville, IL; Father: Fred DuBay of Taylorville, IL; Sisters: Tonya DuBay, Shelly DuBay, Alexandrea DuBay, Ariel DuBay, Aspen DuBay, Alivia DuBay...

Judith A. Stanley, 79 of Pana passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at 4:50 a.m. at Heritage Manor in Pana, IL. She was born on June 10, 1940 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Fritz and Waneta (Church) Radzimanowsky. She married Ralph Stanley on September 9, 1956 in Carbondale, IL and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2014. She is survived by her Son: Bradley (Linda) Stanley of Pana, IL; Daughter: Belinda Shelly Patton of Pana, IL; Grandchildren: Eric Stanley, Aaron Stanley, Whitney...

Juanita Fern Cassidy, 88 of Keysport, IL formerly of Nokomis, IL passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 11:30 p.m. at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. She was born on December 15, 1930 in Hillsboro, IL the daughter of Drexel and Romelta “Becky” (Beckmeier) Neisler. She married James Leo Cassidy on November 15, 1947 in Mayfield, KY and he preceded her in death on January 7, 2019. Juanita worked as a Farmwife and a CNA for 30 years at St. Vincent’s Hospital...

Ralph James Fiaoni, 93 of Taylorville passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 12:07 p.m. at his home in Taylorville, IL. He was born on June 13, 1926 in Kincaid, IL the son of Gabriel and Lenora (Giovagnoli) Fiaoni. He married his wife of 69 years, Joan A. Giovagnoli on June 3, 1950 in Taylorville, IL. Ralph retired as a foreman at CIPS after working for 36 years. He proudly served as Corporal in the 30th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division of the 7th Army World War II...