All Obituaries

Sue Henke, 85, of Panama, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at her residence. Sue was born March 26, 1933 in Clarence, MO, the daughter of James and Alma (Sisk) Sportsman.  She married Norton Henke on November 17, 1951 in Hillsboro, IL. Sue graduated from Hillsboro High School.  She was formerly employed by Hillsboro Glass Factory, Roller Derby, and the bakery in Granite City, but spent most of her adult life as a homemaker.  Sue was a...

Mary Ann Noren of Taylorville, passed away at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Mary Ann was born in Taylorville, IL, the daughter of Richard and Myrtle Mallonee Reish.  She married James A. Noren on September 16, 1949 in Springfield, IL. Mary Ann worked for the Secretary of State’s office for many years, before becoming the proud owner of “Mary Ann’s Fashion House” in Taylorville.  She was a...

Alberta M. Jarman, 95, of Litchfield, IL, passed away at 12:52 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018 at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, IL. Alberta was born September 2, 1922 in New Douglas Township, IL, the daughter of Sam and Sophia (Hagerman) Guthals.  She married John William “Jack” Jarman on April 7, 1942.  He preceded her in death on February 12, 1981. Alberta attended Pleasant Hill Grade School.  She spent most of her life as a homemaker...

Jessica Dale Tucker, 31, of Sorento, IL, passed away at 3:56 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton, IL. Jessica was born April 7, 1987 in Hillsboro, IL the daughter of Delbert Dale and Sharon Kay (Halter) Tucker.  She attended Sorento and Greenville schools, completing her CNA certification at HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville.  Jessica worked as a CNA for Faith Countryside, and Highland Healthcare in Highland, IL.  She...

Barbara Jean Millburg, 87, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 1:47 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.   Barbara was born April 14, 1931 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Vincent and Maria (Jones) McKinney.  She married Glenn E. “Kelly” Millburg on January 10, 1952 at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Springfield, IL.  Glenn preceded her in death on May 22, 1993. Barbara graduated from...

Arthur Lewis Brandt, 82, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 2:18 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Heritage Health in Springfield, IL.   Arthur was born November 23, 1935 in Green County, IL, the son of Lewis and Mary (Hardwick) Brandt.  He married his beloved wife, Edna Mae Smith, on August 29, 1954 in Green County, IL. Arthur attended Greenfield High School, and then went on to work for Lessor’s Trucking in Palmyra, MO as a semi-truck driver. ...

Stuart Lee Maguire, 31, of Hillsboro, passed away at 1:55 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at his home. Stuart was born June 9, 1986 in Hillsboro, IL, the son of Arthur Lee and Marlene (Walters) Maguire.  He married Jamie Darlene Miller on March 29, 2008 at the Assembly of God in Hillsboro. Stuart graduated from Hillsboro High School in 2005, where he played football.  He worked for the Deer Run Coal Mine in Hillsboro, as a concrete worker.  Stuart is a past...

Larry G. Miller, 73, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 11:14 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his residence.   Larry was born December 17, 1944 in Taylorville, IL, the son of William Edward and Alma Anna (DeWerff) Miller.  He married Claudia Davis-Skinner on September 8, 1970 in Morrisonville, IL.  They later divorced. Larry graduated from Taylorville High School, and then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army.  He...

Robert Ray German, 69, of Taylorville, passed away at 10:29 a.m. on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his residence. Bob was born August 12, 1948, in Taylorville, the son of William Mervin and Irene (Funderburk) German.  He married Penny Swedick on March 30, 1979. Bob graduated from Taylorville High School in 1966, and then went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army, during Vietnam.  He served two tours of duty as a supply delivery driver between...

Ava Monroe Denbow, was born at 8:54 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018, the first child of David Denbow and Brianna Buttrey, and she passed away at 2:40 a.m., on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at St. John’s Hospital, in Springfield, IL.   She was preceded in death by her great grandmothers, Ruth Denbow and Kimberly Passoni. Ava Monroe is survived by her parents, David Denbow and Brianna Buttrey of Kincaid, IL; maternal grandparents, Jack Buttrey of Taylorville, IL...