Louis E. Ferris, 76 of Springfield passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1942 in  Carlinville, the son of Louis and June Manetz Ferris. He married Ruth Ann Skeen on June 15, 1968. Louis is retired from I.E.M.A and Fry Farms Inc. He was a member of Rochester Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Ann; two sons, Brad (Mary Ann) Ferris and Brian (Angela) Ferris; seven grandchildren, Neil (Mary), Madeline, Sarah, Andrew, Ellie, Sam...

Helen Day Mullen, 83 of Pawnee formerly of Sunset Lake, Girard passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at her daughter’s home. She was born June 29, 1935 in Taylorville, the daughter of George and Goldie Akley Day. She married Robert Mullen and he preceded her in death.  Also, preceded in death by one son, Ron Ervin, four sisters and four brothers. Helen was retired from Franklin Life Insurance. She deeply loved her family, St. Louis Cardinals, video gaming and a cold...

Ethel Rule Myers, 99, of Auburn passed away Monday, April 29, 2019 at The Villas of South Park, Chatham. She was born Jan. 6, 1920 in Moline, the daughter of Lee and Della May Rule.  She married Robert Myers on Nov. 3, 1940 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 1986.  Also preceded in death by five brothers and sisters, Calvin Rule, Bernice Compton, Kenneth Rule, A.R. “Pete” Rule and Lee Rule, Jr. and great-grandson, Sullivan Hemberger. Ethel was a member of the...

Kenneth Murphy, 96 of Farmersville, IL died April 29, 2019 at Regency Nursing Home in Springfield.  Kenneth was born at home on a farm south of Harvel, IL.  He was the only child of William and Kathryn (Langen) Murphy.  He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a graduate of Lone Elm School and Harvel High School. As a young man, he frequently sang solos at community gatherings and weddings.  He married Mildred Weitekamp in 1942 and...

Frances C. Dambacher, 80 of Divernon passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her home. She was born Feb. 21, 1939 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Charles and Dora VanHoos. She married David Dambacher on Jan. 15, 1956. Frances was a past President of the Divernon School Board, Republican Precinct Committeeman and served on the Sangamon County Regional Board of Trustees. She was a member of the Divernon United Methodist Church and was employed by the State of Illinois and Sangamon...

Esther J. Hensley, 75 of Pawnee passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital. She was born October 12, 1943 in Peoria, the daughter of Kurt and Dora Schoolman. She married William R. Hensley, Jr. on November 24, 1963 in Peoria. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, William Clay Hensley, and her husband. Surviving are her daughters, Melanie (Kevin) Lindsey of San Antonio, TX and Janel (Paul) White of Pawnee; eight grandchildren, Morgan, Hannah, Adam, and...

Michael Anthony Freitag, 61, of Auburn passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1957 in Springfield, the son of Charles and Mildred Dipple Freitag. Mike and Sandy married in January of 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Kelli. Mike worked at Freitag’s Red Fox in Pleasant Plains from age of 8 until December 31, 1983. He worked at Department of Corrections for 26 years. He was Correctional Officer of the Year in 1991...

Sandra L. Spoon, 79, of Virden passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Auburn Nursing and Rehab. She was born February 15, 1940 in Elsberry, MO.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Thomas Fielder, one son, Dan Spoon and great-grandson, Tyler Cox. She retired from the State of Illinois in 1999 after 35 years of service.  Sandra loved reading, animals and being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are one daughter, D-anna (Jerry) Handy of Springfield;...

Musician, angler, and mower of lawns. Ted Chase passed away April 6, 2019. He is born May 29, 1932 in Quincy, the beloved and loving son of E. Werner and Sylvia Taylor Chase. He was a beloved brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. He is survived by Jean (Stout) his wife of 65 years, brother Steven, sons Jim (Lisa), Robert (Andrea), and Steven (Cindy); and seven grandchildren Zachary, Kirstie, Taylor, Mazzy, Chloe, Adam, and Luke; Ted instilled love and appreciation of music,...

Terri L. Ostermeier, 55 of Chatham passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Heritage Health, Springfield. She was born November 11, 1963 in Springfield, the daughter of William and Marie Exum Abner.  She is preceded in death by her father. Terri was a registered nurse for St. John’s Hospital in the cardiopulmonary unit for many years. Surviving are her mother, Marie Abner; siblings, William Abner, Gary (Janice) Abner, Earl (Connie) Abner, and Julie (Joe) Kelley; several nieces and...