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Burkhead, Edward

Burkhead, Edward

Mar 20, 2009

Edward Burkhead, age 82, of Springfield, formerly of Rock Island, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.

Survived by:Wife-Viola Son:Dale Edward (Randa) Burkhead of Muscatine, Iowa Two Daughters-Kathy of Rock Island– Diane of Tennessee Three Step-daughters-Mary Jo Lornitis of Springfield -Verna (Ralph) McGee of Springfield -Patty Herron of Columbus, Georgia Several Grandchildren and...

Wells, Ernest Wayne

Wells, Ernest Wayne

Mar 20, 2009

Wayne Wells, age 65, of Athens passed away on Friday March 13, 2009 in Destin, Florida.

Survived by:Wife : Janet Children :Brian (companion, Amy Hankley) Wells of Athens Pam Richards of AthensTwo sisters – Patty (Stan) Tobias of Athens Cheryl (Larry) Fitchen of Athens 4 Grandchildren- Jake, Jared, Jack Richards Kylie Naylor

Several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins

Wayne was born...

Trainor, Bettie

Trainor, Bettie

Mar 16, 2009

Bettie Trainor age 82, of Springfield passed away on March 12, 2009 at Villa East Health Care in Sherman surrounded by her loved ones.

Survived by:Three Daughters – Judy (Mike) Forgas of Manchester, Tennessee Jeanne (Jeff) Miller of Springfield Jill (Mike) Loeser of Springfield

Five Grandchildren : Michael, Andrea, Amanda, Libby & Kelsey Three Great-grandchildren : Kylee, Natalie &...

Behl, Richard

Behl, Richard

Mar 13, 2009

Richard Behl age 73, of Athens, passed away on March 9, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center.

Survived by:Spouse : Ruby Children : Benny (Schelly) Behl of Dallas, TXJanice (Companion: John) Behl of Kempner, TX Karen (Jeff) Stott of Athens Kevin (Heather) Behl of Rochester2 Brothers4 Sisters 10 Grandchildren 3 Great Grandchildren Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Behl was born on...

Wethington, Anna

Wethington, Anna

Mar 10, 2009

Anna Louise Wethington, age 89, of Athens passed away on March 6, 2009 at St. John’s Hospice.

Survived by: Children : Dorothy (Stanley) Miller of San Antonio, TX Robert Wethington of Petersburg Marilyn (Brent) Kirkton of Gridley Carol Ann (Rex) Himebaugh of Rockford, MI

Sister- Cecilia Murphy of Greenview

8 Grandchildren 9 Great Grandchildren

Several Nieces & Nephews

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Smith, Ellis

Smith, Ellis

Mar 5, 2009

Ellis Fay Smith, 90, of rural Petersburg, died at 8:30 p.m, Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at St. John’s hospice.

He was born February 24, 1919, in Ellis (Sangamon County), Illinois, the son of Luther James Smith and Eva Anna Fay Smith. He married Harriett Estell Primm in St. Charles, Missouri, on May 11, 1940. He was predeceased by his...

Campbell, Leroy

Campbell, Leroy

Feb 25, 2009

LeRoy Campbell age 81, of Greenveiw passed away on February 21, 2009 at his residence.

He is survived by: Wife : Dorothy Two Sons – Bruce ( Judy) of Greenview Mark (Teresa) of Mason City Grandchildren – Anna, Emma, Laurie, Ellen, Karenda, and Mark Great-grandchildren – Hailey Jane, Chloe Marcy, Payton Rose and RyanBrother : Dale Campbell of Petersburg Sister...

Smith, Alice

Smith, Alice

Feb 23, 2009

Alice Ruth Smith, age 99, of Cantrall, passed away on Saturday, February, 21, 2009 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg.

She is survived by: Son- Donald (Joan) Smith of Cantrall Grandson : Vince E. (Molly) of Springfield Three Great Grandchildren- Josh, Emma & Lauren Many Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews

Alice was born on April 2, 1909 in...

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