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Kenneth Dobbe Springfield
Kenneth H. Dobbe, 92, passed away at his home in Concordia Village on May 21, 2019. Kenneth was born on August 6, 1926 to Milton and May Irene (Thompson) Dobbe in his cherished home town of Huxley, Iowa. He was the third child of five and had a long term reputation as the town paperboy. He graduated from Huxley High School in 1944, whereupon he soon received the expected draft notice for World War II. He was selected for the Navy and shipped via San Francisco to the...
Kenneth H. Dobbe, 92, passed away at his home in Concordia Village on May 21, 2019. Kenneth was born on August 6, 1926 to Milton and May Irene (Thompson) Dobbe in his cherished home...
Nancy Estill Springfield
Nancy Estill, 73, at Springfield Illinois passed away at her residence on May 15, 2019.
Nancy was born in Springfield Illinois, on June 11, 1945 the daughter of Nina Wells Foreman.
She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Bongo Club, and especially love being retired and working outside in her garden during the summer and spring months.
Nancy is survived by her three sons James, Thomas, and Anthony Miller.
Cremation will be a...
Nancy Estill, 73, at Springfield Illinois passed away at her residence on May 15, 2019.
Nancy was born in Springfield Illinois, on June 11, 1945 the daughter of Nina Wells...
James (Jim) Fry Springfield
James T. Fry, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away surrounded by his family and friends in his home on May 19, 2019.
Jim was born on January 18, 1955 the son of Thurman and Ethel-June (Clement) Fry, here in Springfield. On November 25, 1980 he would marry his wife Sallie (Stroh) Fry, and the two would go on to have a beautiful marriage together.
Jim loved music and was a fantastic drummer. He also enjoyed gardening, racing, the Seattle Seahawks, and the St. Louis Cardinals.
He was...
James T. Fry, 64, of Springfield, IL passed away surrounded by his family and friends in his home on May 19, 2019.
Jim was born on January 18, 1955 the son of Thurman and Ethel-June (Clement)...
Lindsay Hedgepath Springfield
Lindsay Anne “Linz” Hedgepath, 38, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born January 8, 1981 in Springfield to surviving parents Valerie (Malensky) of Springfield and Richard Hedgepath of Anaheim Hills, California. She is also survived by her sister and brother- in-law, Allyson and Kyle Bartlett, step-sister April Wilson, cousin Todd Malensky, niece Sydney Bartlett, nephew Seth Hedgepath, second cousin T.J. Malensky, aunts...
Lindsay Anne “Linz” Hedgepath, 38, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born January 8, 1981 in Springfield to surviving parents...
Albert McKenzie Springfield
Albert McKenzie, 91, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at St John's Hospital.
Albert was born on December 16, 1927, in Springfield, the son of Charles and Ruth (Patton) McKenzie. Albert married Alice Kavirt on October 10, 1950; she preceded him in death in 2010.
He was a dedicated worker for Allis-Chalmers and Fiat Manufacturing and retired as Senior Auditor after 42 years of service. Albert loved camping, traveling, was a member of the Springfield Ski &...
Albert McKenzie, 91, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at St John's Hospital.
Albert was born on December 16, 1927, in Springfield, the son of Charles and Ruth (Patton)...
Zackery Emert Illiopolis
Zackery Skyler Emert, 27, of Illiopolis, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Zackery was born on October 8, 1991 in Decatur, the son of Troy Allen and Kimberly Emert. He married Samantha Hunziker on June 19, 2010 at Riverton Christian Church.
Zackery graduated from Sangamon Valley High School and was a certified welder-fabricator. He was a loving husband, father, son and friend who loved making other people laugh. He loved the outdoors, nature and spending time with his...
Zackery Skyler Emert, 27, of Illiopolis, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Zackery was born on October 8, 1991 in Decatur, the son of Troy Allen and Kimberly Emert. He married Samantha...
Donald Waters Jr. Springfield
Donald E. Waters Jr., 68, of Springfield, Illinois passed away in the comfort of his home on May 3rd, 2019.
Don was born on August 7, 1950 in Springfield, the son of Donald Waters Sr. and Anita C. (Revis) Waters/ Varble.
He will be greatly missed by both family and friends.
Cremation is planned to take place, and services are being planned by Donald's family for a later date.
Donald E. Waters Jr., 68, of Springfield, Illinois passed away in the comfort of his home on May 3rd, 2019.
Don was born on August 7, 1950 in Springfield, the son of Donald Waters Sr. and...
Robin Wilcox Chesterfield
Robin J. Wilcox, 62, of Chesterfield, IL passed away at St. Louis University Hospital on April 30, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on October 27, 1956 in Joliet, IL the daughter of Robert Gardner and Nancy Krochmal.
Robin was a huge fan of karaoke, bingo, attending auctions and antiquing, and riding motorcycles. In conjunction with her late husband, she was also a huge part of the Carlinville and Gillespie Illinois VFWs. She was also a past President of the American...
Robin J. Wilcox, 62, of Chesterfield, IL passed away at St. Louis University Hospital on April 30, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on October 27, 1956 in Joliet, IL the daughter...
Esther Kirby Buffalo
Esther M. Kirby, 91, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
Esther was born on April 15, 1928 outside of Taylorville, the daughter of Roy and Eleanor (Mayden) Patton.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Earl Kirby; son, Alan E. Kirby; and her brother, Roy Patton.
She is survived by her children, Kenneth T. Kirby (wife, Polly), Donald C. Kirby (wife, Jacqie), and Cindy K. Kiser (companion, Don G. Pruitt); as...
Esther M. Kirby, 91, of Buffalo, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 25, 2019.
Esther was born on April 15, 1928 outside of Taylorville, the daughter of Roy and Eleanor...
Julie “JULES" Quinlan Springfield
Julie “JULES" Michelle Quinlan, age 51 of Springfield Illinois, passed away April 14, 2019 peacefully at St. John's Hospital in Springfield Illinois.
Jules is the daughter of Shirley Quinlan and Charles Barker (deceased). She worked in health care for over 10 years. She enjoyed crocheting, arts and crafts, as well as an avid reader of Danielle Steel books. Jules’ chili will be missed on Halloween as well as her chicken and noodles. She loved her fiancé,...
Julie “JULES" Michelle Quinlan, age 51 of Springfield Illinois, passed away April 14, 2019 peacefully at St. John's Hospital in Springfield Illinois.
Jules is the daughter...
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