Charles Todd Beard “Todd” passed away Monday, May 22, 2023.  He was born July 11, 1969 in Springfield IL, the son of Cheryl J Millett Beard and Bernie R Beard.  He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal grandparents, Emmabelle and Herbert Millett and paternal grandparents, Norma and Charles Beard. Todd worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation for 35 years, retiring July 31, 2022.  He was also a member of the International Alliance of...

John O. Klein, 81, of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Mr. Klein was born on May 20, 1941, in Springfield, IL, to Mildred and Oliver Klein. He worked as a Resident Engineer for IDOT for 30 years and made numerous contributions to the transportation industry in Illinois. He is survived by his children, Janie (David) Dellinger and Bridget (Richard) Widmaier, and step-children, Greg (Kerrie) Hutcheson, Doug (Sissy) Hutcheson, Warren...

Margaret J. Keller, 89 of Girard passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital. She was born Aug. 7, 1933 in Litchfield, the daughter of Herbert and Mary Leahan Keller.  She was preceded in death by brother, James Keller and sister, Rosemary Hoelting. Surviving are one brother, William Keller of Carlinville; three nephews, Terry Hoelting, Ron (Angela) Keller and Tom Keller. Visitation will be from 9am till time of funeral mass at 10am, Monday, May 22, 2023 at St. Mary...

Joan M. McCrady, 85 of Springfield, formerly of Divernon passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Springfield Memorial. She was born July 4, 1937 in Woodside Township, the daughter of Clifford and Opal Phillips Cawley. Joan married Ken McCrady on April 27, 1957 and he preceded her in death on September 24, 2020.  She was also preceded in death by one sister, Ann Piper. Joan worked for the Divernon News for over 25 years.  She also worked for Oak Terrace Retirement Community and sold...

Paul Thomas Hunley, 79 of Auburn passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his home. He was born in Springfield on July 20, 1943 to Paul and Mary Jayne Hunley. He married Lynn Schuster on February 2, 1964 and she survives.  I am writing this obituary when my physical health is ok. My doctor put an expiration date on me which really shocked me. Though a strong believer in Jesus Christ and life hereafter, I was hoping this would not be happening so soon. Now is the time I am supposed to...

Hazel Louise Purdom, 92 of Divernon passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital. She was born Jan. 12, 1931 in Springfield, the daughter of Arthur and Hazel Kizer Barnes. She married Harold Purdom on Jan. 12, 1952, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 2008. Surviving are one daughter, Dianne (Mark) Bernet; four grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation will be from 10am till time of services at 11am, Friday, April 28, 2023 at Bramley Funeral Home, 150 Riechert...

Addie C. Anderson, 68 of Auburn passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was born April 14, 1955 in Shawnee, OK; the daughter of Billy and Francis Harris Coleman.  She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister. She married Tom Anderson. Addie loved to bake, cook, and spend time with family and friends. Surviving are her husband, Tom; three daughters, Kylee (Michael) Robinson, Taryn (Trevor) Edwards and Makynsee Anderson; five...

Carol Joy Bumgarner, 75 of Chatham passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at her home. She was born December 9, 1947 in Springfield, the daughter of Edsel and Mary Margaret Clark Gilreath.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Geneva Clem. Carol worked at Horace Mann for over 30 years until her retirement.  She volunteered at Lincoln Memorial Gardens and St. John’s  Hospice. Surviving are her son Matthew Bumgarner; daughter, Mandie (TJ) Henson; two...

Carol Jean Woodruff, 92, of Auburn, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep before sunrise on Easter morning, April 9, 2023.  Carol Jean was born May 4, 1930, in Assumption, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Beulah (Cole) Wempen.  She married William F. Woodruff on June 19, 1949 and he preceded her in death on February 6, 2021. Also, preceded in death by her youngest son, Bob; her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Betty Jo Wempen; and her sister and brother-in-law, Eloise and Warren...

Agnes Otella (Bell) Harrison passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.  Otella was born on June 21, 1927 to Charles Sr. and Hazel Bell, who had preceded her in death. Also, preceded in death by  her son, Greg Harrison, of Auburn.  Otella was a lifelong church member and enjoyed playing the piano and organ. She retired from Panhandle and also managed her own daycare, but her greatest accomplishment was her children and grandchildren.  Otella is...