LaDonna Weatherholt, 59 of Springfield passed away Tuesday, Sept 22, 2020 at her mother’s home. She was born Nov. 24, 1960 in Springfield, the daughter of Charles and Barbara Klein Weatherholt.  She was preceded in death by her father. She retired from CWLP in 2015. Surviving are her mother, Barbara Weatherholt; two brothers, Charles Weatherholt, Jr and Aaron (Shelly) Weatherholt; one niece, Alyssa (Aaron) Shephard; two nephews, Trae (Alyson) Cotner and Joe (Rebekah) Cotner;...

Shirley M. Brooks, 82 of Springfield passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 at Aperion Care Capitol, Springfield. She was born May 29, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of William and Dorothy Crane Kessler, Sr.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, William J. Kessler, JR. She was a member of 4-H. Shirley is survived by one son, Scott (Debra) Brooks of Carlinville; two grandsons, Russell (Karlye) and Robert Brooks; great-grandson, Johnny; one brother, John Kessler;...

Marie “Mickie” Bolash, 95 of Divernon went home to Jesus, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born June 19, 1925 in Lincoln the daughter of John and Rose Donath Tumulty. Mickie married Louis Bolash at St. Joseph’s Church, Springfield on June 1, 1946 and he preceded her in death on January 19, 2015. She was also preceded by her parents. Mickie worked at Sangamo Electric making airplane parts during WWII. She worked for the Department of Public Aid...

William “Bill” Calvin Brewer Jr., 77 of Chatham went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1943 the son of William C. Brewer Sr. and Blanche Turner Brewer. Bill married Barbara Brown on March 15, 1964 and she preceded him in death on March 16, 1993. He was also preceded in death by an infant son and his parents. He married Janet Kay Allen on Oct. 14, 2000. Bill graduated from...

Geraldine (Gerry) Harris Grider, 88 of Auburn went to join her Heavenly Father Friday, August 28, 2020. Gerry was born August 7, 1932 in Auburn, IL to Wayne and Zella Wilson Harris and they preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wayne (Sonny) Harris; sister, Susan Castleman; and son in law, Larry Royer. She was a life-long resident of Auburn and was a former city clerk of Auburn. Gerry was involved in many civic activities and she chaired the building...

Peggy Marie Smith, 76 of Divernon passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home. She was born Feb. 19, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Eldo and Ana Mae Gabbie Eaglan. She married Henry L. Smith on Sept. 18, 1960 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 1998.  Also, preceded in death by one son, Bill Smith. Peggy was a past worthy matron of the Pawnee O.E.S. Chapter 436. Surviving are one daughter, Michell Smith; one son, Bob (Kari) Smith; six grandchildren; three...

Bo Kaylor, 48 of Divernon passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital. He was born Sept. 21, 1971 in Springfield, the son of William Kaylor and Cheri Utinske. Bo married Stephanie Stephens on Dec. 21, 1992 in Nashville, TN. He was a foreman at Langheim Concrete for 18 years.  Bo loved riding his Harley, doing burnouts, his family, kids, grandkids and his dogs, Duke, Blue and Daisey.  He loved music and some of his favorites were Metallica, ACDC, Limp...

Ruth E. Psaute was born on January 22, 1923 in Auburn, Illinois, at the home of her parents, George and Verna Mae (Myers) Psaute. She graduated from Auburn High School.  She went on to earn a BA in English and a BS in Music Education from Olivet Nazarene College as well as a Master’s Degree from the University of Illinois. Her entire career was spent influencing young lives through music education.  She taught at Thawville, Kempton, Gilman and Saunemin, where her high...

Jack W. Morthole, 71 of Divernon passed away Wednesday, Aug 12, 2020 at his home two months after a devastating diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He was born Aug 9, 1949 in Taylorville, the son of Dutch and Aleane Damery Morthole, who preceded him in death. Jack graduated from Taylorville High School in 1967 and earned a bachelor’s degree.  He retired from Gateway Foundation, Springfield as a clinical supervisor in 2015. He had a passion for flower gardening, photography, rock...

Helen C. Black, 95 of Auburn passed away Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at Auburn Nursing and Rehab. She was born May 21, 1925 in Taylorville, the daughter of Glenn and Myrtle Corns Plowman. She married Eugene Black on Sept. 9, 1945 in Vernon, IL and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2014.  Also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. Surviving her are two sons, Phillip Black and Paul (Carolyn) Black both of...