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Viola Joyce Friel

Viola Joyce Friel

Mar 23, 2024

Viola Joyce Friel, age 84, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 14, 1940 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Edgar and Nellie (Nottingham) Marion.                       

Joyce married Edward W. Friel on May of 1969. He preceded her in death in July...

Carol J. Freeman

Carol J. Freeman

Mar 20, 2024

Carol Freeman, age 88, of Cantrall, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Regency Care in Springfield, Illinois.

She was born on November 13, 1935 in Petersburg, the daughter of Everett and Nellie (Libben) Elliott.

Carol married Jasper Freeman on September 23, 1955 in Petersburg, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on October 14, 1992.

Mourning her passing are a son, Dan...

Marilyn "MJ" Johnson

Marilyn "MJ" Johnson

Feb 23, 2024

Marilyn “MJ” Johnson, age 73, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

 

She was born on November 2, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Mildred (Devocelle) Hinch.

 

Mourning her passing are her daughter, Kim Johnson; cousin, David and Nancy Fuchs, and Carol (Derek) Squires; several other cousins; and many “adopted” children and friends.

 

She...

Joyce Harrell

Joyce Harrell

Feb 20, 2024

Joyce Harrell, age 65, of Athens, passed away on February 20, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

 

She was born on January 10, 1959 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of John and Violet (Malinowski) Harrell.

 

Mourning her passing are her children, Brian Harrell and Jennifer Harrell; grandchildren, Conner and Aiden Harrell, Amiya, Yasmine, Faizah, and Rashad; sister, Judi Harrell-Miller (husband Jerry Miller); nephew,...

Elson L. Nance

Elson L. Nance

Feb 19, 2024

Elson Lee Nance, age 52, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at his residence.

 

He was born January 5, 1972, the son of Thomas and Shirley (Sherren) Nance.

 

Mourning his passing are his daughters, Brianna Heidloff and Adrian Nasi; three grandchildren, Orrin Anderson, Xzavier Newton, and Azariah Lloyd; and several nieces and nephews.

 

He is preceded in death by his...

Agnes May Halcomb

Agnes May Halcomb

Feb 13, 2024

Agnes M. Halcomb, age 82, of Athens, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

 She was born on October 19, 1941 in Shelby County, Illinois the daughter of Charles R. and N. Evelyn (Cox) Keck.

 Mourning her passing are her sons, Brian C. Halcomb of Athens and Dale A. (wife Monica) Halcomb of San Diego, CA; granddaughter, Dakota...

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