Andrea Kathryn “Kathy” (Kappel) Pennock Summers, 72, of Raymond, died on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in her home. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hough … more

Danny Lee Taylor, 66, of Harrisburg, died on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, in Harrisburg. Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro. … more

Donald Groetecke, 70, of Taylor Springs, died on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro. A … more

Christopher M. Costley, 55, of Litchfield, died on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at 8:05 p.m. in his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a long courageous battle with cancer. Per his … more

Thomas Henry “Hank” Hoff, 68, of Hillsboro, died on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, after battling a prolonged illness. Due to the ongoing pandemic, arrangements will be scheduled at a later date. Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Mabel Lore McElroy, 78, of Coffeen, died on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. A visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Ryan Thiele, pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Coffeen, officiating. Interment will be at  Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Coffeen. CDC guidelines will be followed, and mourners are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Gregory “Greg” Len Moore, 67, of Springfield, died on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at 3:52 p.m. at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 5, … more

Anthony Allen Rolland, 37, of Litchfield, died on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at 1:03 p.m. in his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is … more

Virgil M. Wright, 81, of Fillmore, died on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at 8:28 p.m. at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Cremation rites were accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held … more

Russell Owen Young, Sr., 96, of Litchfield, formerly of Tower Hill, died on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. A graveside service will be held Sunday, Sept. … more

Phyllis Irene Burge, 86, of Chatham, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at her residence. Private family ceremonies were held. Butler Funeral Home in Chatham was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Burge … more

Roy Curtis Ginger, 60, of Taylorville, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at 4:13 a.m. in the emergency room at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. He will be cremated and the family will host a Celebration … more

Virgil “Rob” Levern Robbins, age 94, of Litchfield, died at 6:50 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylor Springs. Private family … more

Barbara “Fern” Chance, 91 of Kincaid, died at 2:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Private family graveside services will be held at Oak … more

Wanda June Compton, 89, of Hillsboro, died on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at 2 p.m. at her daughter’s residence in Hillsboro. Visitation was held on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Bass Patton Dean … more

Rosalyn Pellegrini, 90, of Nokomis, died on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at Life’s Journey Senior Living Facility in Pana. Visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. at … more

Philip Ray Cearlock, 65, of Hillsboro, formerly of Taylorville, died at 7:14 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mr. Cearlock will be cremated and no public ceremonies will be held. Shafer-Perfetti and Assalley Funeral Home in  Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. more

William (Bill) Kenneth Dressen, 84, died on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, after battling cancer, at his home with his wife and son, Dan, by his side. A private family burial will be held at a later date with the Macon County Honor Guard providing military funeral rites. more

Jean Lehman, 97, of Nokomis, died at 7:20 a.m. on  Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at Nokomis Rehab and Healthcare. Private family funeral services will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30, at Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis. Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Donald Ray Randle, 94, of Olney, formerly of Walshville, died on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at 9:03 a.m. at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, … more