All Obituaries

Patrick Joseph Kane, 86, of Taylorville, passed away at 3:37 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2017 at his residence. PJ was born October 12, 1930 in the Village of Louth, County of Louth, Ireland, the fifth of eleven children to Patrick and Kathleen (Lennon) Kane.  He immigrated to the United States in 1953, sponsored by his sister, Mary (Gib) West.  PJ’s wife, Cecilia Farrell, immigrated to the United States in 1954, and they were wed on April 14, 1954 in Battle...

Kenneth D. Lebeter, 71, of Morrisonville, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 12:53 a.m., at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born January 29, 1946 in Peoria, IL, the son of Albert “Dude” and G. Madeline Harmon Lebeter. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Army.  After his honorable discharge, he worked as coal miner for 33 years, retiring from Crown #2 Mine.  He was a lifetime member of the NRA, member...

Joan Curtis (Hersey) Meyer, 84, Taylorville, passed away at 10:55 pm on September 7, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.  Joan was born on March 21, 1933 in Milton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Earl Gordon and Dorothy Brooks (Jenkins) Hersey. She graduated from Milton High School in 1950, and received her Associate’s Degree from Boston University in 1952. She was employed by the U.S. Naval Academy where she met the love of her life, William J. Meyer, Jr., a lieutenant...

Dorothy “Dot” Davis, 87, of Sorento, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Taylor Springs, IL. Dot was born March 30, 1930 in Reno, IL, the daughter of John W. and Daisy (Hensley) Joplin.  She married Eldon F. Davis, November 15, 1946 at the Assembly of God Parsonage in Reno, IL.  Eldon preceded her in death June 1, 2004. Dot retired from the Utlaut Memorial Hospital in Greenville,...

Sanat Bhole, 26, formerly of Taylorville, passed away at 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his residence in Champaign, IL. Sanat was born October 29, 1990 in Bhilai, India, the son of Shirish and Sonali (Vaidya) Bhole. He attended Taylorville schools through the ninth grade, and would go on to graduate from the Illinois Math and Sciences Academy in Aurora, IL.  Sanat would further his education, by completing his master’s degree in mechanical...

Jerry L. Dobyns, Sr., 73, of Taylorville, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his residence. Jerry was born July 10, 1944 in Taylorville, the son of Thomas and Ailine (Mammen) Dobyns.  He married JoAnne Austin on June 21, 1971 in Taylorville.  Jerry would retire from Peabody Coal Mine #10, after over twenty-five years of service.  He was a member of the United Mine Workers Union.  Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars and...

Helen Fiaoni, 87, of Taylorville, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at her residence. Helen was born Octoberber 26, 1927 in Taylorville, IL, the daughter of Harold and Mildred (Williams) Locke.  She married Angelo Fiaoni on September 4, 1948 in Taylorville.  They were happily married for 68 years.  Angelo preceded her in death, June 8, 2017. Helen was a graduate of Taylorville High School.  She owned and operated Helen’s...

Evelena May Brotherton, 84, of Taylorville, passed away at 2:33 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Evelena was born October 10, 1932 in Noble, IL, the daughter of Harold Henry and Della May (Stanley) Runyon.  She married David Lee Brotherton on July 20, 1956 in Mattoon, IL.  He preceded her in death on July 29, 2008. Evelena graduated from Noble High School, and then continued her education by earning an...

Bernice L. Frigo, 85 of Hillsboro formerly of Panama passed away at 5:13 PM on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at her home. Bernice was born on April 20, 1932 at Sorento the daughter of Aaron and Pearl (Robertson) Steele. She married Bruno Frigo on July 11, 1952 at Edwardsville; he preceded her in death on April 6, 2004.Bernie was preceded in death by her parents, Infant daughter, Crystal Frigo, Sister, Lucille Gruner, Brothers in law, Harold Gruner, Bill Tipsword and Duane...

Elmer Leo Houchlei, 80, of Sorento, IL, passed away at 12:20 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2017 at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville, IL. Elmer was born November 4, 1936 in Edwardsville, IL, the son of Leo and Rosetta (Jordan) Houchlei.  He married Vina Saathoff January 3, 1959, at the Sorento Baptist Church. Elmer graduated from Greenville High School, and went on to work for Laclede Steel for 40 years.  During that time, he helped his father run the family...