Thelma M (Propst) Carnduff, 87, of Springfield, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday October 10, 2021. Thelma was born in Greenview, IL on June 17, 1934 the daughter of Arthur and Vera (Losey) Propst. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Lee Carnduff; as well as her sister, Patricia and her brother, Ronnie.  Thelma is survived by her son, Mark Carnduff; sister, Linda Pastorius; brother, Richard Propst; grandchildren, Jennifer Carnduff-Lewis...

Samuel Loren Sexton passed away suddenly at home October 12, 2021.  Sam married Angela Merritt December 12, 2012.  Sam is survived by his wife Angie, step daughter Lacey Stephenson (Mark) and three granddaughters he adored, Ava, Savannah and Everly, sister Kandi McCann (Matt).  He is preceded in death by his grandson Kane, mother Nancy and father Jack.  Sam was a graduate of Rochester High School in 1984 where he was the Vice President of his class and a 1989 graduate of...

Joy Davison Sexton, 90, died October 7, 2021 at River Birch Senior Living in Springfield. She was born July 24, 1931, in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of Jess Lloyd and Grace Weaver Davison. She married Clarence A. (Red) Sexton in 1960 and he died in 1989. Preceding her in death were her parents; four brothers, Lloyd, Dale, Max, and George. She was a graduate of Wapello, Iowa High School and Gem City Business College in Quincy, IL. Mrs. Sexton was employed by the Illinois Department of...

Alsie E. Rinehart Bennett Engle of Alton passed away at Regency Care in Springfield IL on October 7, 2021.   Alsie was born in Saluda County, SC on February 21, 1940 the daughter of Kenny L. and Mary Jessie Corley Rinehart.    Alsie was an administrative assistant for her working career and was a member of the Woman’s auxiliary VFW and Moose Lodge. She was an avid bingo player and traveler, with her biggest joy coming from her love of her family and extended...

James T. Wolford, 85, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday October 7, 2021 at his home. James was born in Jacksonville on February 9, 1936 the son of James Charles and Eula (Campbell) Wolford. He married Donna Cass on July 27, 1962 in Springfield; she preceded him in death on December 30, 2012. Mr. Wolford joined the Illinois National Huard on May 15, 1954. He was called to active duty because of trouble in Berlin, from October 1961 to August 1962. He served in the 144th ADC in Fresno,...

Willie “Fox” Carroll, 83, of Springfield, IL passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Saturday October 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. Willie was born in Evanston County, KY on June 16, 1938 the son of Guy and Susie (Childress). On August 4th, 1962 he married his wife, Phyllis Jack. He was a laborer most of his life and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching NASCAR. Willie touched so many lives and was a down to earth kind of guy. He was a wonderful father and...

Michael G Thompson, 58, of Springfield passed on at St. Johns Hospital on September 20th, 2021. Michael was born in Springfield, IL on April 26, 1963 the son of Wilbur Thompson and Sharon (Lauher) Garrison.  On May 21, 1988 he married Joy Treat in Springfield and they had one son, Eric. Michael enjoyed playing wheelchair basketball and participating in wheelchair races. He was a member of the Illinois Jaycees in Springfield. Michael loved his family very much and he also enjoyed...

Gary “Cowboy” Buschon, 82, of Pawnee, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born on June 13, 1939, in Rochester, the only child of John and Marcella (Snodgrass) Buschon. He married Glenda Woodruff on September 5, 1970. He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife of 25 years. Gary is survived by his two daughters; Jacinda (Jason) Roberts, and Shannon (Mark) Iverson; grandson, Colton Roberts; granddaughters Jessica Roberts and Alexandria Loveless, all of Pawnee, several...

  Carleen June Wheeler, 88, of Rochester, IL passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday September 28, 2021. Carleen was born in Kellerville, IL on June 23, 1933 the daughter of Lola M. Hughes; her step father was Carl White. She married William A Wheeler in November of 1953 and they had 2 children. Carleen enjoyed word search puzzles, taking care of her plants, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband William in 1975; her parents, Lola and Carl; and her son,...

ROCHESTER – Mardell K. Taft, 95, of Rochester passed away Tuesday afternoon September 28, 2021 at Regency Care in Springfield.  Mardell was born on August 12, 1926 on a farm near Loami to Anthony and Florence Kieffer.  She married Justin Taft, Jr. of Rochester, Illinois on December 20, 1947.  She moved to Rochester and lived in the Taft family farmhouse where she and Justin raised their family.    Mardell graduated from New Berlin High School.  She then...