Robert N. “Bobby” Burton, 63 of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2022, in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida.  Bobby was born July 31, 1958, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the son of Robert and Donna May MacMurdo Burton.  He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, Jesse and Ona Burton and Bob and Mary Lucille (Bill) MacMurdo; two uncles, Jack Burton and John MacMurdo; and one aunt, Beverly Ervin. He married Kim Parkhurst on August 21, 1993, in Auburn,...

Thomas “Tom” E. Maupin, 67 of Pawnee passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital. He was born Oct. 1, 1954 in Springfield, the son of Ted and Mary Pike Maupin. He married Inez McEvers in 1974 and she preceded him in death in 2005.  Also, preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Frances Maupin and step-father, Art Stevens; granddaughter, Myrissa Lockhart. Tom lived and worked in Pawnee all of his life.  He was a volunteer for the Pawnee Fire...

Gary D. Carter, Sr. 81 of Divernon passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at his home. He was born Oct. 13, 1940 in Divernon, the son of John and Eleanor Parker Carter.  He was preceded in death by one son, Richard Wade Carter; sister, Jackie Kopp. He married Betty Baker on June 23, 1962. Gary taught at Divernon School for 3 years and Lincoln Land teaching Data Processing.  He later work for Franklin Life Insurance before retiring. Gary enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and his...

Lana L. Swain, 75 of Divernon passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home. She was born Feb. 11, 1947 in Danville, the daughter of Warren and Monta Norris Potter.  She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dallas Potter. Lana worked at Fiat-Allis for 10 years, Honeywell-Hobbs for 23 years and retired after owning the Corner Bar in Divernon for 17 years.  She had a kind heart and would donate or help out anyone in need. Surviving are one son, Kevin (Jeanne)...

Thomas R. “Tom” Miller, 85 of Auburn passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born Jan. 30, 1937 in Auburn, the son of Vern and Lora Fraley Miller.  He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, James, Robert and David; two sisters, Anna Day and Alma Tomarelli. He married Ida Eller on March 28, 1958. Tom served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 till 1959.  He was a union painter for Fritz and Sons for over 40 years prior to his retirement. Surviving are his...

Marylyn K. Rabideau, 85 of Hot Springs Village, AR, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away Wed., April 13, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. She was born Dec. 18, 1936 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Arthur and Arlinn Fuchs Cross. She married Richard T. Rabideau on May 13, 1956 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 2006. Surviving are three daughters, Debbie (Chris) Rabideau Hand, Tina D. (Ernie) Butler, and Lisa (DeWayne) Peebles; two sons, Mark S. (Cindy) Rabideau and...

Dorothy L. Flentje, 88 of Thayer passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Virden. She was born Feb. 26, 1934 at home in rural Taylorville, the daughter of Roy Edward and Iona Lulu Smith Bryant. She married Norman Flentje on June 29, 1952 and he preceded her in death on Aug 2, 2020.  Also preceded in death by two infant children, Rebecca and Dennis; one son-in-law, Mike VanBebber; three brothers, Edward “Jack” Lewis Bryant, Robert Lee...

Chase Lee Claycomb-Disbrow 18, of Divernon passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital. He was born April 7, 2003 in Springfield, the son of Serena Disbrow and Mark Claycomb. Surviving are his mother, Serena Disbrow; father, Mark Claycomb; grandma, Iva Wimberly; several aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 1pm till 5pm at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL.

Bruce Rouland Eldridge, 81 of Virden passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital. He was born Dec. 3, 1940 in Springfield, the son of Loren and Gladys Rouland Eldridge.  He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Phyllis Garst, Wanda Micheli and Donna Baggerly. Bruce married Marjorie Yasinski on Jan. 21, 1966. He graduated from Auburn High School in 1958.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965 where he learned to be a diesel mechanic which...

Anna L. Holder, 74 of Virden passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the Bridge Care Suite, Springfield. She was born March 21, 1947 in Springfield, the daughter of Mary and Robert Gibson. She married Marvin Holder in 1965 and he preceded her in death in 2011.  Also, preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, William “Bill” and Michael “Mikey” Gibson. Surviving are two daughters, Connie (Mark) Cox and Kristy (Don) McConnell; three grandsons, Joshua...