All Obituaries

Nakita Rose Ahrens 21 of Staunton passed away Nov. 5, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Hillsboro IL on March 29, 1997 to Ada White Grant and David Linville and stepfather Howard McMillin. She attended Gillespie High School.  She worked at Subway restaurant in Staunton. She married Michael Ahrens on March 3, 2017 and he survives. She is also survived by her grandparents James and Margaret “Granny” Doolin of Hillsboro, her mother Ada White Grant, Brothers Alan...

On November 3, 2018 the Londrigans lost a most precious member of the family; Karen, the adored wife of Paul and beloved mother of three children. Gregory, Stephen, and Amy were so lucky to have the gift of loving and devoted parents not only to them but to each other. A 58 year marriage of true love, respect, and partnership. Together they championed all their children through their adventures while enjoying so many of their own. Karen was always warm, gracious, and kind which made her...

Springfield – Clarence “Rusty” Russell Welch, age 68, of Springfield, passed away on Oct. 27, 2018, at his home. Rusty kept any knowledge of his illness to his wife, son and sister, he also requested that there be no public service. He was born on Nov. 2, 1949, in Springfield, the son of Lyle Keith and Mildred Mae Miller Welch. He served in the US Air Force from 1967-71, He also attended the University of Hawaii being stationed in Honolulu. Rusty worked as a clerk for the...

Leora Peggy Brown 81 of Hillsboro passed away Tuesday Oct 23, 2018 at the Cottage at Tremont Ridge Assisted Living. She was born May 18, 1937 in Hillsboro IL to Thomas and Leora M (Safford) Brown. She received her master’s degree in education from Millikin University. She was a retired teacher in Witt IL, Texas and Kentucky. She was a master Gardner and a member of the Kentucky Teachers Retirement, Pi Beta Phi sorority and a lifelong member of The United Methodist Church in...

Michael “Bo” Boehler, age 63, of Highlands Ranch, CO passed in Douglas County Colorado on Oct 23, 2018  Mr. Boehler was born January 22, 1955, in Springfield, the son of Nicholas and Lora Helen (Irwin) Boehler.  He was a 1973 Graduate of Lincolnwood High School, where he was the Pitcher for the 1973 State Baseball team that finished 3rd. He went on to pitch for the U of I and was a member of the Illini “I”, the varsity Letterman’s club. He graduated...

  Carol L. (Lockwood) Baran 73 of Hillsboro passed away Oct. 13, 2018 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.   She was born May 2, 1945 in Litchfield IL to John and Mary (Pianfetti) Lockwood.   She was a graduate of Litchfield High School. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro and taught Sunday school to 1st and 2nd graders for 32years. She worked in Springfield for the Illinois Commerce Commission, She had a licensed daycare, she was the...

Charles “Chuck’ Dykema 68 of Litchfield passed away Oct. 9, 2018 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield. He was born Feb. 10, 1950 in Muskegon MI, to Edward and Nathella (Holbrook) Dykema. He was a cook in KY and at the Litchfield country Club and the Holiday Inn. He was a member of the Oak Lawn Baptist Church in Paducah KY. He was married to Donna Thompson for over 49 years. He is survived by his wife Donna one daughter Leesa Douthitt of Paducah KY and one son...

Gene Adams, age 73, of Raymond, passed away on October 6, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born on September 13, 1945 in Pitman Township, the son of the late Earl R. and Ethel M. Snyder Adams. Gene came from a family of three brothers and five sisters and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He served in the Illinois Army National Guard from November of 1965 until November of 1971, reaching the rank of Sergeant.   Over the years, he was a farm equipment salesman...

Sherry K. Brossard 73 of Hillsboro passed away Sunday September 23, 2018 at her residence. She was born Jan 30, 1945 in Hillsboro to Oral “Matty” and Hazel (Hankins) Matthews. She was the attendant at Carwash City for 15 years. She was married to David Jones and Don Brossard both ending in divorce. She is survived by her companion Noah Uhlry and 2 sons David (Debbie)  Jones of Schram City and Jody (Debbie) Jones of Hillsboro two grandchildren Kaylee Jones...

Karyn S. Larimore 57 of Williamsville passed away Sept. 21, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born March 11, 1961 to Virjean Larimore. She is survived by one Aunt Karen Shafer of Hillsboro and one Uncle Dean Larimore of Pekin IL. She was preceded in death by her Mother and one twin brother in infancy. A Memorial service will be held Friday Oct. 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro with Rev. Randy Sands officiating.