All Obituaries

Dean Allister Currie of Des Plaines, IL passed away peacefully Thursday January 4,2024 on his 77th birthday. He was born January 4, 1947, in Springfield IL, the son of Thomson M. Currie and Marjorie (Beynon) Currie. He was the beloved husband of Carol L. (Vieira) Currie. Dear father of Brian Dean and Michaeal Thomson (Erica) Currie. Dearest grandfather of Emma Michele and Ryan Michael Currie. Loving brother of Thomson B. Currie Debra L. Smith, the late David R. and Betty Gregurek, uncle of...

Georgie I. Heisler, 83 of Springfield, formerly of Auburn, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Bridge Care Suites. She was born August 7, 1940 in Auburn, the daughter of Charles and Dora VanHoos. Georgie married Bill Heisler and he preceded her in death.  Also, preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Francis Dambacher. Surviving are a son, Richard Warrington of San Antonio, TX; two brothers, Louie VanHoos of Springfield and Chuck VanHoos of Auburn. Services will be held at...

Norma Lucille (Vivian) Beard, 96, formerly of Divernon and Auburn, IL passed away April 12, 2024 surrounded by members of her family.  She was born October 17, 1927 in Virden, IL the daughter of Harry and Helen Rice Vivian. Norma married Dwight “Barney” Beard in 1946 at Virden, IL and he preceded her in death on August 20, 2004. Norma is survived by her 4 loving children, Deborah (Jim) Nation, Rhonda (Dennis) Vannote, Douglas (Cindy) Beard, and David (Danita) Beard. She...

Charles H. Sharp, 80 of Chatham passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his daughter’s home. He was born August 10, 1943 in Chicago, the son of Russell and Ethel Fox Sharp.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Eddie Joe and Lonnie Edward; and one nephew, Christopher Ahrendt. Chuck married Jessica Gilreath on October 20, 1979 in Springfield. Charles was enlisted in the Air Force and served at Williams AFB, Arizona from 1964-1968. He then went on to earn a Bachelor’s of...

Mary Louise (Coker) Rimini, 88 of Litchfield, formerly of Springfield passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Litchfield Health and Rehab Center. She was born Oct. 1, 1935 in Auburn, the daughter of William and Florence Gilmore Coker, Sr.  Mary Louise worked for Federated Funeral Directors and State of Illinois (CMS) before retiring in 2002.  After retiring, Mary Louise enjoyed traveling and watching her grandsons play ball. Surviving are one son, Alan (Mary Ann) Rimini; two...

Carol J. Stockdale, 97, of Springfield, formerly of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Concordia Village. She was born April 9, 1926 in Springfield, the daughter of Clarence and Alice Grundmeier Pare. She married Charles Hoyt Purdom in 1945 and he preceded her in death in 1963.  She later married James Stockdale in 1973 and he preceded her in death in 2012.  Also, preceded in death by one son, Paul Hoyt Purdom in 2000. Carol was very active in her church and...

Nancy H. Emerson, 78 of Divernon passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital. She was born February 4, 1946.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ward and grandmother, Lizzie Ward. Nancy married Richard Emerson on November 2, 1968.  Nancy was a beautician for over 30 years until her retirement.  She worked at Kohl’s after her retirement. She was an active member of Divernon High School Band Boosters for 25 years.  Nancy enjoyed word...

Martin “Marty” Forgas, 65 of Auburn passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Marty was born March 19, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Paul and June Krug Forgas.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Marty married Jeannette Yacup on July 19, 1980 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Auburn. He worked for the Department of Revenue for 30 years retiring in 2014.  Marty was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.  He enjoyed...

William Arnold Albers, 73, of Pawnee passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born October 27, 1950 in Celina, OH, the son of Cletus and Irene Wenning Albers.  He was preceded in death by his parents. William served in the U.S. Army.  He was an avid fisherman and loved living his best life with his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Ron (Denisha) Albers, Shannon (Chris) Hasquin, Dawn (Brandon) Jones, William (Chasity)...

Stephen Lynn Ladage, 74, of Waverly peacefully entered his Father’s Kingdom of Heaven the morning of Sunday, March 3.  Steve was born July 10, 1949, to Russell and Geraldine (Aubrey) Ladage.  After graduating from Waverly High School in 1967, Steve voluntarily enlisted with the US Army where he went on to serve three tours in Vietnam between July 1968 and October 1970.  Upon his return from military service, Steve stayed in the Waverly area and worked as a truck driver...