All Obituaries

Charles R. Cook, 80 of Dawson, formerly of Divernon, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home. He was born March 19, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Charles Doyle and Alice Mary Backovitch Cook.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Doyle Cook; two sisters, Viola Papai and Anna Louise Katcher; step-daughter, Jeannie Hansen. He married Donna Norman Bea on August 10, 1996. Charlie was employed as a driver’s license examiner for the Secretary of State, a ...

Wanda Lucille Goodin, 76, of Foley, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at SSM Hospital St. Joseph in St. Charles, Missouri. She was born on March 30, 1949, in Springfield, Illinois, and was the daughter of Samuel and Helen Lucille (Crowe) Fishburn. Wanda was united in marriage to Brad Goodin on March 17, 1969, and together they had one son and one daughter. She spent most of her adult life living in Arizona, California and Hawaii. For several years, Wanda worked as a Data ...

Martha Elizabeth “Betty” Carter, 83 of Divernon passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Springfield Suites. She was born January 13, 1943 in Carlinville, the daughter of Jonas and Dorothy Nichols Baker. Betty married Gary D. Carter, Sr on June 23, 1962 and he preceded her in death on April 29, 2022.  Also, preceded in death by her parents; one son, Richard Wade Carter and two sisters, Barb Baker and Patricia Trueblood.  Betty worked as a Postmaster for many ...

April Diane Kaylor, 51 of Girard passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 as the results of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born January 2, 1975 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of Deborah (Bill) Chaudoin Ronda. She married William Kaylor Jr on May 13, 1993.  William and April went on to welcome three children, William (Michael) Pence (Kaylor) of Virden, Ozlynn Kaylor of Virden and Bianca Kaylor of Girard.  Also, surviving are her siblings, Tony Lundstrom, Amy (Kory) ...

Shirley Ann Deheve, 85, passed away after a long battle with cancer and went to be with her Savior on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Colorado Springs. She had bravely confronted and fought a courageous battle with cancer for six and a half years. She has been reunited in Heaven with her loved ones who passed away before her. Shirley was born and raised in Chicago, IL on May 31, 1940, to Oliver and Alice Perry. This is where she met the love of her life, David Angelo Deheve, Sr. whom she was ...

Kenneth Scott Moorman, 59, of Auburn, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Arcadia Care Auburn. He was born May 9, 1966 in Springfield, the son of Kenneth Leon Moorman and Mary Lou Durbin, who proceeded him in death. He married his loving wife, Sharon Jean Simko and they shared 20 years together. Ken enjoyed working as a truck driver for Lincoln Land Concrete. He loved his dogs, among most recently lost were Ryken and Docket. Ken and Sharon also loved to ...

Harry McMurl, 86 of Chatham passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his home. He was born July 31, 1939 in Campbell’s Island, IL; the son of Herman “Dutch” and Ruth Lovell McMurl.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Jeff McMurl and Jarrod Perce; three granddaughters, Kelsie, Samantha and Alyson; great-grandson, Bryson; two brothers, Bob McMurl and Paul McMurl; two sisters, Margaret Beutin and Hennie Barker. Harry married Marilyn Sommers on November ...

William R. Muncy, 83 of Springfield passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Mill Creek. Bill was born October 9, 1942 in Pawnee, the son of Chester and Irma Moose Muncy.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Marilyn Franklin. He married Janet Gregurich on June 3, 1961. He retired from the US Postal Service after 30 years as a rural mail carrier.  Bill loved all sports, the Green Bay Packers, St. Louis Cardinals and the Fighting Illini.  He loved to ...

Linda Stelte, born November 15, 1946, to Harry and Pearl Barrowman, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Larry Boblitt. Linda is survived by her husband of nearly sixty years, Frank “Tom” Stelte, whom she married on October 15, 1966. She is lovingly remembered by her children, Jeffrey (Sarah) Stelte and Michelle (Hallie Leitch) Stelte; her grandchildren, Frances and Jessie Stelte; ...

Howard Bowen, 81 of Auburn passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Memorial Hospital. He was born August 11, 1944 in Springfield, the son of Samuel and Clarine Dale Bowen.  He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Michael and Tommy; and brother-in-law, Jim Sergent. Howard married Patricia “Patsy” Riecks on November 21, 1975. Howard worked for Fiat-Allis until they closed.  He worked as an EMT and was a past president for the Sangamac Ambulance ...