All Obituaries

Harold Eugene Bruntjen, age 85, of Harvel, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 in Springfield. Harold was born May 22, 1937 in Harvel, the son of Melvin Edward and Helen Anna (Johnson) Bruntjen. He married Darlene House on September 13, 1958 at St. James Lutheran Church in Harvel. He was a farmer his whole life and also taught school in Waggoner where he was also the Principal. He served in the US Air Force ROTC Program during the Berlin Crisis of 1961. He was a graduate of...

Nancy McCormick, 72, of Coffeen, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at Montgomery Nursing and Rehab in Taylor Springs. She was born December 13, 1949, the daughter of Horace W.M. and Laura Eleanor (Green) Hanner in Coffeen, Illinois. After graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1968, Nancy went on to work as a salesperson for the Montgomery County News. She then went on to work for The Hillsboro Journal and eventually retired from The Journal News. Nancy married Darrell...

Evelyn Ruth Young 70 of Brighton but formerly of Litchfield passed away Nov. 9, 2022 at Robings Manor in Brighton IL. She was born March 16, 1952 in Steubenville OH to Paul and Bessie (Everhart) Young. She attended to nursing schools and graduated from Capitol Area Vocational School. She was a nurse at several places. She is survived by three children Shannon (Dennis) Dey of Brighton, Matthew David (Julie) VanCuren of Litchfield and Francine VanCuren of Taylorville, 9 grandchildren...

Services for 87 year old, Nora Belle Law, of Litchfield, will be held at Noon Friday at the Walshville Baptist Church in Walshville with the Wayne Fenton, officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery, Sorento. Friends may call from 10 to 12. The family suggests memorials be directed to the Walshville Baptist Church. Mrs. Law died at 10:00 pm Wednesday November 8, 2022 in St John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born on April 14 1935 in Walshville the daughter of Edward Addison...

Roger Lee Wolford 79 of Irving passed peacefully in his home in the early hours of November 7, 2022, in the presence of his family. He was born in Lincoln Nebraska to Clayton and Lucille (Knodle) Wolford on March 22, 1943. He was raised in rural Witt and Fillmore townships. He attended Fillmore grade school and graduated from Nokomis High School in 1961. He attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale for two years and was a founding member of the SIU-C Sport Parachute Club. Roger...

Roger Dale Hopwood 79 of Bingham passed away Nov. 1, 2022 at Montgomery Nursing and Rehab. He was born Dec. 26, 1942 in Fillmore IL to Clarence and Pauline Hopwood. He attended Fillmore Grade school and a graduate of Nokomis High School. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was a member of the Fillmore United Methodist church and Am-Vets of Nokomis, he was commander from 91-92 He is survived by one son Jeff (Michelle) Hopwood of Canton IL and one daughter Paula Hopwood of Lewistown...

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Thomas of Farmersville passed away at her home on November 1st. She was born June 2, 1958 in Wood River, IL the daughter of Merle and Pauline (Angel) Moore. She was a homemaker and worked as a CNA during her lifetime. She married Harold Thomas on July 7, 2007 and he survives. Also surviving are children; Heather Robbins of Carlyle Lake, Bill (wife Autumn) Cobb Jr of Standard City, Amanda (husband, Kenneth) Witt of Standard...

James L. "Jim" Storck, age 75, of St. Elmo passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham. He was born the son of Eldon F. and Charlene M. Jenkins Stork in St. Peter, IL on July 5, 1947. He had worked in the oil fields and also as a concrete finisher before retiring. He served 7 years in the US Army two tours in Viet Nam from Dec 68-Dec 69 and Jun71- Feb72 during this time he received a Bronze Star. He was instrumental in the Illinois Patriot Guard...

Dylan Michael Mellenthin Jr., 2 of Pocahontas Passed away Oct. 27, 2022 at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 21, 2020 in Breese IL to Dylan Mellenthin Sr. and Jennifer Cravens. He was strong, brave and quite a ladies man. He loved to throw a kiss. Through the Make a Wish Foundation he was able to enjoy Disneyworld and all things Mickey Mouse. He is survived by his parents, grandmother Mary Hutchinson and step grandfather Don Brumberlow and grandparents Richard and...

Harold Louis Benning, 93, of Raymond, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was born February 16, 1929, to his parents Louis Martin and Emma Iona (Hudson) Benning in Raymond, Illinois. After graduating from Raymond High School, Harold served in the US Army and received the rank of corporal. He was deployed overseas which earned him a Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars and a United Nations Service Medal. When his service was complete, Harold returned home to work on the...