All Obituaries

Judith S. Brown, 74 of Taylorville passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 4:30 a.m. at Prairie Rose Health Care Center in Pana, IL. She was born on August 18, 1944 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Floyd and Geneva (Jones) Tirey. She married Glenn Brown on July 10, 1963 in Taylorville, IL and he preceded her in death on July 1, 2016. She was the owner and operator of the Greenhouse in Moweaqua, IL. She is survived by her Sons: Billy Brown of Taylorville, IL; Derrick Brown of...

Nancy Ruth Jay, 68 of Vandalia passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at 10:05 p.m. at her home in Vandalia, IL. She was born on January 30, 1951 in Hillsboro, IL the daughter of Clifford C. and Doris (Porter) Snider. She married Floyd E. Jay Sr. in 1985 in and he preceded her in death on January 11, 2017. Nancy worked at Fedders and was a Social Member of the American Legion Post #1021 in Keysport, IL and Teamsters. She is survived by her Granddaughters: Brianna Maness and Brittney Frailey...

Robert W. Wilke, 64 of Taylorville passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 8:41 a.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL. He was born on February 22, 1955 in Flora, IL the son of Raymond and Betty (McGrew) Wilke. He married Dawn Durbin on September 15, 2009 in Manistee, MI. Robert was a retired gauger and truck driver for Country Mark Co-op and was a member of American Legion Post 14 in Flora, IL. He is survived by his wife: Dawn Wilke of Taylorville, IL; brother: William...

Janice M. Kroenlein, 79 of Nokomis passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 4:01 p.m. at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL. She was born on April 2, 1940 in Witt, IL the daughter of Ralph and Evelyn (Williams) Degg. She married Lyle Kroenlein on June 23, 1962 in Witt, IL and he preceded her in death on September 7, 2013. Janice worked as a homemaker and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Witt and the Sewing for Missions. She is survived by her Daughter: Kristi Kroenlein and...

Mildred Ippolito, 84 of Springfield formerly of Witt, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was born on November 23, 1934 the daughter of Joseph and Dorcas Lapsansky. Millie had an associates degree in Liberal Arts from Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield and an associates degree in Horticulture/landscape design from Kishwaukee College in Malta. She worked for the military and naval department for eleven years and later...

Carolyn Hunt, 81 of Nokomis passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 12:50 p.m. at her home in Nokomis. She was born on July 14, 1937 in Pana, IL the daughter of Harry and Martha (Carter) Hunt. She worked as a CNA at Golden Manor in Nokomis for 17 years. Surviving are her Brothers: Wilbur Hunt of Chatham, IL; Wesley Hunt of Canyon Lake, TX; Sisters: Barbara Fehrman of Nashville, IL; Patricia Hunt of Nokomis, IL; Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. She was preceded in death by her Parents,...

Chester R. Bassana, 83 of Taylorville passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 9:20 a.m. at his home in Taylorville, IL. He was born on September 1, 1935 in Langleyville, IL the son of Chester and Lucille (Fassino) Bassana. He married JoAnn Wilson on June 2, 1956 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Chester worked at PPG Industries, he was a member of St. Mar’s Catholic Church in Taylorville, he was a lifelong cub fan and animal lover. He is survived by his wife of 62 years JoAnn...

Debra Lynn Cline, 64 of Taylorville passed away on Saturday April 6, 2019 at 4:08 a.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 10, 1954 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Alvin and Margie (Nance) Sparling. She married John Cline on January 9, 1970 in Kincaid, IL. Debra worked as a homemaker. She is survived by her Husband: John Cline of Taylorville, IL; Sons: Rodney (Diana) Cline of Nokomis, IL; Grandchildren: Byron Woodrow (Hannah) Cline of Chatham, IL, Anthony...

Nancy Elizabeth Kaylor, 68 of Antioch TN formerly of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 2:07 a.m. at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville, TN. She was born on June 6, 1950 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Robert E. and Jane Elizabeth (Harris) Timm. She married Richard Kaylor and they later divorced. Nancy worked as a nurse in Nashville, TN for several hospitals, she was an auxiliary member of the American Legion Post #88 and Hillcrest United Methodist Church in...

Jack Roland Pearce, Jr. 55, of Taylorville passed away on April 2, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 2, 1963 in Taylorville, the son of Jack R. and Susan R. (Brooks) Pearce. Jack married Jill Taylor on November 13, 1993 at the Taylorville Country Club. Jack graduated from Taylorville High School in 1981 and attended Rochester Community College, Rochester, MN. He was a diehard Minnesota Vikings football fan. Many remember Jack from Ray’s Place and McCarty’s restaurants...