Bonnie J. Carter Anderson, 74 of Pawnee passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at her home. She was born April 4, 1946 in Teheran, IL; the daughter of Michael and Lois Griffin Dutz. She married Terry E. Anderson on Sept. 19, 1964 and he preceded her in death on June 26, 2001.  She then married Ray Carter on Aug. 6, 2005. Bonnie was a member of Pawnee Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Ray; one daughter, Christina McClenagan; three sons, Todd (Gail) Anderson, Scott (Tracy)...

James A. Sexton, 85 of Chatham passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital. He was born Feb. 3, 1935 in Farmersville, the son of Elmer and Helen Gudgel Sexton He married Mary Chandler on Nov. 28, 1954.  He was preceded in death by one son, Eric; one son in law, John Baisden; one sister, Norma Jean Allgood; two brothers, David and Russell Sexton. Surviving are his wife, Mary; one daughter, Pat Baisden; two sons, Bob (Carrie) Sexton and Mark (Belinda) Sexton; seven...

Betty J. Ladage, 87 of Auburn went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Sunrise Manor, Virden. She was born Aug. 12, 1933 in Springfield, the daughter of Lawrence and Vivian McMillan Braker. She married Delmar E. Ladage on Oct. 19, 1952 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 2015.  Also, preceded in death by two sons, David and Lloyd Ladage; one great-grandson, Tyler Komnick and one brother, Larry.  Betty was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Theresa L. McWhinnie, 87 of Auburn passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital. She was born Oct. 26, 1933 in Auburn,  the daughter of Adolph and Jane Couturiaux DeHeve, Sr. She married Robert McWhinnie, Sr in 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Dolly DeHeve; and three brothers, Adolph Jr, Donald, and Louis DeHeve. Theresa was in the American Bowling Hall of Fame, the Fraternal Order of Eagles No....

Antonette L. Wrightsman, 92 of Auburn passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital. She was born July 20, 1928 in Auburn, the daughter of Tony and Mary Norbut Ludek. Antonette married James Bice Moore and he preceded her in death.  She later married Okal Wrightsman and he also preceded her in death.  Also, preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Mickie Ludek. She started working at Franklin Life at the age of 19 as a legal secretary.  She took some time...

Georgianna Hayes, 76 of Auburn passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Heritage Manor in Carlinville. She was born Sept. 21, 1944 in Springfield, the daughter of Perry and Frances (Chorn) Coffey. Surviving are two children, Joseph (Annette) Watkins and Diann (James) Opremchak; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Cremation rites were accorded. No services will be held.

Duane Keith Ladage, 65 of Loami passed into the Eternal on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1955 in Springfield, IL.  He was the son of Orville and Dorothy Kochman Ladage.  He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Diane. Duane married Terri Denham on June 4, 2005 in the Smokey Mountains. Duane was an Architect for the State of Illinois for over 20 years. He was also a member of the AMA, HOG Chapter, A.B.A.T.E., NRA (Lifetime...

David L. Travous, Sr.  81 of Auburn passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 at Auburn Nursing and Rehab. He was born March 5, 1939, the son of George and Elvira Travous. He married Sally Wolfe on Oct. 31, 1964 and she preceded him in death Dec. 7, 2003. Surviving are two sons, Victor (Tammy) Travous and David (Tami) Travous, Jr.; one daughter, Deanna Schwartz; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Travous. Cremation rites were accorded. Graveside services...

Frances Coleman, 87 of Auburn passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born Nov. 23, 1932 in Henryetta, OK the daughter of Ira and Addie (McElhannon) Harris. She married Billy Gene Coleman on Dec. 20, 1951 and he preceded her in death on March 17, 2009.  Also, preceded in death by a son, Mark; daughter, Francie Hardy; grandsons, Aaron Coleman and Jace Coleman; twin brother, John and sister, Gena Rouse. Frances was active in her local church where she...

Leila Kay Crocker, 78 of Divernon passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at her home. She was born Jan. 22, 1942 in New Castle, IN, the daughter of Clarence and Virginia Wolfe Eans.   She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Landis Dwayne and Jackie Eans. She married Floyd “Bud” Crocker, Jr. on Nov. 24, 1960. Leila was a member of the Pawnee Christian Church and a member of the D.A.R. Springfield Chapter.  She and Bud were also foster parents to 23...