Theodore Allan Danley, 73, of Mauldin, SC, died on November 21, 2022, after a 3-year battle with dementia. He was born in Springfield, IL to Theodore Elmo Danley and Viola Marie Anderson. He was married to Barbara Ann Mulberry on February 14, 1981, and they lived in Lynchburg, VA and Bloomington, IL for the majority of their 41-year marriage. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marilyn Kay Danley. He is survived by his wife, two children, Shawna Leone Pearl (Donald) of...

Mary F. Powell, 95 of Auburn passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 7, 1927 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Glen and Mary Elizabeth Park Howard. Mary graduated from Decatur Centennial High School in 1944 She married Joseph 0. Powell of Auburn on July 3, 1947. The couple lived on a farm west of Auburn. She worked for the Auburn School District for 37 years as cook and head cook. Family was very important to her and she enjoyed...

Sandy L. Zimmerman, 60 of Divernon passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1962 in Decatur the daughter of Paul and Iris Dyke Shaffer. She married Kevin Zimmerman on May 19, 1990. Sandy or Sam as she was known to her friends, graduated from Glenwood High School in 1980 and went to work alongside her mom at AC & R in Chatham. She was a devout Pittsburgh Steelers fan whose greatest joy was spoiling her grandbabies. Sandy had a soft...

Barbara Jean Jones, 68 of Auburn passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born Nov. 30, 1953 in Springfield, the daughter of Edward and Irene Berndt Stroisch. Barb married Alan Neal Jones in Sept. 5, 1976 and he preceded her in death on July 2, 2018.  Also, preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Chuck and Merle Stroisch. She worked for Wells Fargo and Memorial Medical Center.  Barb was a member of a Wednesday night volleyball club...

Ronald Hefer, 86 of Auburn passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 at his home. He was born Feb. 29, 1936 in Staunton, the son of John and Eva Mull Hefer.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Judy Ealey. Ron married JoAnn Janowiak on Nov 17, 1959. Ron serviced in the Navy Reserve.  He was a member of St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Chatham and Knights of Columbus.  He was employed at Bunn Capitol and Brakebush Brothers retiring in 2005.  Ron enjoyed...

Liam Edward Landers born on Oct. 27, 2022 at 8:13 a.m. passed away peacefully in his mothers arms at 1:05 a.m. on Oct. 29, 2022 at St. John’s NICU in Springfield, IL. He is survived by his mother, Devyn Rodden; father, Chaz Landers and twin sister, Eila Landers all of Auburn. Graveside service will be held at 10am, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at Auburn Cemetery.

George Donald Becker, 89, died October 23, 2022 at his home in Divernon, surrounded by his children. Don was born December 28, 1932, son of Harold H. "Grinny" and Edith (Lamar) Becker. He married the love of his life, Barbara on November 18, 1953 and was married for 61 years until her death in 2014. Surviving are his children, Steven (Terri), Stanley (Dianne), Todd (companion Rhonda), Kelly Burtle (Mark), and Susan Vorreyer (Mike). Eight grandchildren, Shannon Hampton, Cale...

Larry J. Trigg, 73, of Auburn peacefully passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 29, 1948 in Mattoon, the son of Warren and Mary Katherine Allen Trigg. Larry was married to Jeanie Wheeler for 30 years.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved dog, Eli. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Medical Material Specialist, serving in Turkey during Vietnam. He retired as a Sergeant on Dec. 5, 1971.  He graduated from...

Cynthia Ann Fischer, lovingly called ‘Catfish’, 61 of Springfield passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 3, 1961 in Chicago and moved to the Springfield as a young girl.  She is preceded in death by her parents,  Ralph and Penny Lee Fischer.  Cindy graduated from Glenwood High School.  She retired from Horace Mann Insurance Co. Cindy was a beloved mom, nana, and friend. She is survived by two...

David Wayne King, 67 of Auburn passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. He was born April 19, 1955 in Springfield, the son of Robert Wayne and Meda Jane Crowe King. He was preceded in death by his father. David graduated from Auburn High School in 1973 and from DeVry University in 1978. He was employed at Dickey-john in Auburn for 23 years and later was self-employed till he retired. David was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in...