All Obituaries

Levi Jackson Titsworth 23 of Hillsboro passed away July 14, 2018. He was born May 30, 1995 in Hillsboro IL, to David and Lisa (Hart) Titsworth. He was a 2013 Hillsboro High School Graduate. He enjoyed technology and computers and loved his beagle Sadie. He is survived by his father David, sisters Carrie Liebscher of Hillsboro and Nicole Liebscher of Coffeen one brother Dylan Titsworth of Hillsboro, and half-brother Joshua Titsworth of Chatham and one half-sister Trisha Van Pelt of...

Rebecca (Becky) A. Matli, age 65, of Raymond passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Becky was born in Litchfield, Il on April 22, 1953, the daughter of the Raymond (Jiggs) and Marjorie "Marge" (Trinkle)Hough. She married Dennis Matli on May 27,1972 at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church in Raymond. She is a member of St. Raymond’s Catholic Church and is a member of the Montgomery County Breast Cancer Association, as well as Altar Rosary...

Brenda P. Crays, 56, of Girard passed away on July 9, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 10, 1962, in Carlinville, the daughter of the late Claude Caudle Jr. and Pearl Caudle of Girard. She loved NHRA Drag Racing and spending time with family and friends but especially her grandkids and her beloved dogs Bella and Daisy. besides her mother, She is survived by her companion Art Gustafson two daughters, Sheil (Jerry) Miller of Carlinville and Andrea Gustafson of...

Joel Thomas Monke, age 55 of Springfield, passed away on June 24, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He is of the Lutheran Faith and a member of the Individual Advocacy Group Community in Springfield, IL. He was well loved by his family and friends He was born the son of Charles “Ray” and Hallie Mast Monke in Elgin, IL on January 22, 1962. He is survived by his mother Hallie Monke of Springfield, a sister, Lori Franklin of Springfield and a brother Richard (Betsy)...

Evelyn Eloise Adcock, age 90 of Springfield, passed away on June 24, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center Hospice in Springfield. She was born the daughter of Albert and Alma Walker Ruppe in Mulberry Grove, IL on March 1 1928. She attended High School in Greenville. She married Charles Leigh who preceded her in death in 1975, she then married Thomas Adcock Sr. on July 15, 1978 and he preceded her on March 16, 2009. She is survived by a step son Thomas (Lana) Adcock of Pana,  3 step...

Evelyn Marie (Warren) Ellington 70 of Donnellson passed away June 11, 2018 at Hillsboro Area Hospital. She was born in East St. Louis IL on Jan 25, 1948 to Frederick and Marie (Coalson) Warren. She worked at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taylor Springs. She married Charles Ellington and he preceded her in 2013. She is survived by step children Ruth (Lonnie) Law of Litchfield, Billy Ellington of Florida, Kenny Ellington of Mt. Olive, Ronnie (Connie) Ellington of Sorento and...

Linda Marie Henson age 69 of Goreville died on June 7, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. Linda was born in East St. Louis on Aug. 25, 1948, the daughter of James B. and Patricia Joyce Scherby Summers. She worked as a Truck Driver. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She enjoyed camping and the outdoors. She is survived by her companion Norell “Bud” Walker of Goreville, Children-Dayton Anthony (Daniele) Loyd of Carbondale, Cheryl (Dave) Pope of...

Linda Jane Murphy age 75 of Nokomis died on May 30, 2018 at her son’s home in Cisne. Linda was born in Oklahoma on January 21, 1942, the daughter of Delbert and Alice Scheile Pittman   Married Joe Murphy August 1st, 1964 in Mt. Vernon and he survives.   She is a member of the Christian Church at Cisne IL and attended Nokomis United Methodist Church and the 1st Pentecostal Church at Nokomis.    She worked as a beautician, taught at Mt. Vernon's Beauty...

Nicholas J. Bosen, age 77, of San Diego, CA, passed away on May 14, 2018 at Scripps-Mercy Hospital in San Diego. He was born on February 26, 1941 in Litchfield, the son of the late George Charles and Irma Elizabeth Roberts Bosen. Mr. Bosen   graduated from the University of Illinois in 1963, and University of Chicago Law School in 1966. After graduation he clerked for Justice James R Bryant of the Illinois appellate Court. He was associated with a Chicago law firm for...

Barbara J. Lowery, age 74, of Litchfield passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born June 6, 1943 in Yankton, SD, the daughter of the late Louis and Verna Thomas Anderson. She worked as a CNA for many years. She is survived by one daughter, Milissa (Mike) Jackson of Litchfield, also surviving are 5 Grand Children and 3 Great Grand Children. 1 brother and 4 sisters survive her. A celebration of life will be held on Friday May 25, 2018...