All Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Tracy L. Freeman, 55 of Auburn passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was born December 11, 1968 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Richard and Sharon Endicott Weinhoeft. She was preceded in death by her father. Tracy married Michael Freeman on May 17, 1997. Surviving are her husband, Michael; two daughters, Aubrey (Joe) Johnson and Ashtyn (Logan) Ponsler; one son, Blake (Karlee) Freeman; eight grandchildren; mother, Sharon Weinhoeft; several aunts,...

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)...

Howard J. Fouks, 66 of Springfield, IL passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital. He was born May 16, 1957 in Ramsey, MN the son of Arvid and Mary Ann VanErp Fouks. Howard was preceded in death by his mother and brother. Howard married Mary Bowman on June 12, 2021 in Modesto. He was the Chief Engineer at WLUJ for over 35 years. Surviving are his wife, Mary; father, Arvid Fouks; two sisters; and two nieces. Cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life...

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...

Pam Friel, 74 of Chatham passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at her home. She was born September 16, 1949 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Ellsworth and Opal Stafford Marshall. She married Jim Friel on June 6, 1970.  She is preceded in death by her parents, three grandchildren, Caitlyn and Caydon Ihlenfeldt and Logan Grossner. Pam graduated from Illinois State with a bachelor’s degree in special education.  She was a teacher spending most of her time at Pawnee Jr. High...