Donna J. Fedor, 82 of Auburn passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Reflections Memory Care, Chatham. She was born April 9, 1937 in Auburn, the daughter of Pete and Stella Tater Yakus. She married Edward A. Fedor on March 17, 1952 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 2012.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Patricia Neville. Donna worked at Cinderella Beauty Salon in Auburn for many years.  She was a member of St. Benedicts Catholic Church,...

Robert W. Britz Sr, 83, of Divernon, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was born on Oct. 30, 1935 the son of Nicholas G. Britz and Ruby (Bounds) Britz-DeLay. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Hilda Britz; daughter, Pamela Britz-Freer; brother, Frank Britz; sister, Martha Kaydus; and his step-father, Charles DeLay. He owned and operated Robert W. Britz Painting Company for 60 years and co-owner of the antique malls for many years. Bob...

Edward E. Seifert, 84 of Springfield, formerly of Auburn, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1934 in Springfield, IL the son of Walter and Henricke Helmerichs Seifert. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Traci Carlson, a brother, Richard and step-mother, Ruth. Ed married Betty A. Jeffers on May 18, 1996. Ed served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Airforce. He was a life long farmer and was a member of several farming...

Michael (Mike) Theodore Moe, 64, of Chatham, passed into Heaven on Friday, June 28, 2019 after a battle with cancer. He was born February 3, 1955 in Springfield, the son of Theodore and Edith Moe. Preceding him in death are his parents and his son, Theodore (Ted) Charles Moe. Mr. Moe is a 1973 graduate of Lanphier High School. He recently sold his family business, Capitol Tool and Design, after 38 years and retired to work on his model railroad layout. Surviving is his wife Charlene Moe,...

Jeanine Ann Knippenberg “Nan”, 78 of Pawnee passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at her home. She was born May 27, 1941 in Pekin the daughter of Robert and Cecilia Weghorst Rahn. Jean married Dale Knippenberg on Sept. 12, 1959 in Pekin and he preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 2006.  Also, preceding her in death a grandson-in-law, Cody Dunham. She was a member of St. Benedict’s Church.  She loved playing cards, fishing, dancing, sewing, reading and following her...

Richard L. “Dick” Schnapp, 87, of Pawnee passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at his home. He was born June 4, 1932 in Pleasant Plains, the son of Paul and Josephine Irwin Schnapp. He married Karen Sanders on March 29, 1997 and she preceded him in death on July 22, 2018.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister and one step-son. Surviving are two sons, Don and David (Bonnie) Schnapp; one step-daughter, Kendra (Nick) Steele; five...

Mildred Lu Taylor, 76 of Divernon passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born Nov. 16, 1942 in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas and Bess Davis Taylor.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Mary Jane Cody. Mildred was retired from the State of Illinois.  She was a member of the Divernon Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two nieces, Shari McGowan and Dee Dee (Keith) Fanning; one nephew, Paul T. Cody; several...

Vivian Marie Whitnall, Sr., 93 of Springfield formerly of Divernon passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Heritage Health Hospice. She was born August 13, 1925 in Springfield, the daughter of Adam and Christina Seymoure Gray. She married Clarence Whitnall, Jr. on August 7, 1943 and he preceded her in death.  Also, preceded in death by one son, William and one sister, Dorothy Harbaur. Surviving are one daughter, Vivian Marie (David) Schlumpberger of Washington; three sons, Robert...

Cecil L. Carnett, 86, of Auburn passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Auburn Nursing and Rehab. He was born July 14, 1932 in Harrisburg, IL, the son of Lawrence and Murley Sonheaver Carnett.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bill Carnett; one daughter, Cheryl Winn; one grandson, Chad Spires; four brothers, Nolen, Walter, Bill and Bob Carnett and 4 sisters, Halleen Carnett, Mary Patton, Kathleen Drumm and Ilene Lear. He married Dora Gonzales on April 19, 1953 in...

Louis E. Ferris, 76 of Springfield passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1942 in  Carlinville, the son of Louis and June Manetz Ferris. He married Ruth Ann Skeen on June 15, 1968. Louis is retired from I.E.M.A and Fry Farms Inc. He was a member of Rochester Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Ann; two sons, Brad (Mary Ann) Ferris and Brian (Angela) Ferris; seven grandchildren, Neil (Mary), Madeline, Sarah, Andrew, Ellie, Sam...