All Obituaries

Robert E. Protko, 93 of Taylorville passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 12:48 a.m. at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born on June 27, 1927 in Lovington, IL the son of Marko and Opal (Cook) Protko. He married Kathleen Cook on September 22, 1946. After she passed away, he married Norma Richardson on December 15, 1991. She preceded him in death in August of 2015. He is survived by his Sister, Sherry Morgan of Taylorville, IL; Daughters: Gail Daniel (Jeffrey Brewer)...

Keith Eldon Shoemaker, 81 of Nokomis passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 9:50 a.m. at his home in Nokomis, IL. He was born on December 11, 1938 in Hillsboro, IL the son of James Robert and Juanita (Smith) Shoemaker. He Married Judith Ann Wright on May 18, 1963 in Nokomis, IL. Keith worked as a machine operator at Caterpillar Inc. He was a member of the Nokomis Sportsmen’s Club and the owner and operator of Shoemakers Shooters Supply. Keith Served in the United States Army where...

Rudy Pete Riva 71 of Kincaid, IL went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Marilyn and son Tony on November 13th 2020 at 8:23pm at Memorial Hospital in Springfield IL with his two sons by his side. Rudy was born to John Pete Riva and Wreatha (Redfern) Riva on July 19th, 1949.  He graduated high school from Kincaid, IL in 1967 and then went on to Grier Technical College in Chicago IL for Automotive Mechanics.  He worked at Borg Warner as a mechanic and then started working at the...

Dale L. “Blunder” Simmons, 75 of Mt. Auburn, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 10:04 a.m. at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born one of six boys to Samuel & Estella (Parrish) Simmons on November 14, 1944 in Taylorville, IL. He served in the US Navy and later married Vicki Shartzer on June 5, 1985 in Benton, KY. Dale loved playing cards, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was a member of the VFW Post #4495 in Taylorville,...

Joanne B. Krug 74 of Taylorville passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Joanne was born on August 26, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Nicholas and Florence (McClellan) Marolis. She married Robert Krug on July 2, 2003. Joanne was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Taylorville and volunteered at the Shadow Home and for Dinner Seasoned With Love. She was a dedicated wife and mother and a friend to many.   Joanne...

Jacob Richard Loman, 32 of Springfield passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 5:32 a.m. at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born on April 29, 1988 in Springfield, IL the son of Mike and Cindy (Miller) Loman. Jake worked as the General Manager in the restaurant business. He is survived by his Parents: Mike and Cindy (Miller) Loman; Daughter: Eva Rose Loman of Springfield, IL; Brother: Christopher Michael (Karena) Loman of Springfield, IL; Sisters: Brittney Leigh...

Patricia “Pat” Trulock 80 of Taylorville passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Pat was born on January 26, 1940 in Pekin Illinois. She was a graduate of Pekin High School and then attended Western Illinois University (WIU).  While at WIU she met and married her husband, Gray Trulock who preceded her in death.  Pat was a dedicated wife and mother. Additionally she was a past member of the Taylorville Unified School Board District.  Uniquely, she was a school...

Gail Doyle, 75 of Taylorville passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 7:10 p.m. at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylorville. Gail was born on June 18, 1945 in LaCrosse, WI, the daughter of John W. and Evelyn (Wedeking) MacLaren. She married Thomas E. Doyle Jr. on October 9, 1981 in Taylorville. Gail graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire, WI and then attended University of Wisconsin at EauClaire earning a bachelor’s degree with majors in both...

Patricia Everhart Reese, 84, of Taylorville Ill. passed away in the presence of her family on November 3, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.  Patricia was born in Flora, Illinois on January 22, 1936. She was raised in Taylorville by her parents Edith and Ernest Everhart. She graduated from Taylorville High School in 1954 and attended college at University of Illinois and Illinois State University. She resided in Taylorville at 513 West Main Cross for the last 60 years.  She is survivedby her...

Barbara Workman, 92, Moorhead, MN, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at her home, under care of Ethos Hospice, surrounded by family and friends. Barbara Carol Ping was born September 15, 1928, in Springfield, IL, to George Clifford and Elsie Marie (Hurley) Ping.  She graduated from Auburn Illinois High School in 1945 and worked for 2 years as a secretary at Auburn High School and 3 years at Auburn Bank.  She also taught Sunday School at Auburn Christian Church.  On...