All Obituaries

John Walter Bogan, Jr., 79 of Taylorville, IL, was called home to our Lord’s heavenly angel band at 5:55 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Heritage Health in Springfield, IL. John was born December 13, 1939 in Springfield, IL, the son of John Ludwig and Catherine Louise (Pekol) Bogan, Sr. Both of his parents were accomplished musicians. John Sr., a concert violinist and maker of violins and violas, taught at the Springfield College of Music and gave private lessons as well. Catherine...

Joyce Ann Thacker, 74, of Sorento, IL, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her residence. Joyce was born August 24, 1944 in Clinton, KY, the daughter of John and Juanita (Moser) Vance.  She grew up in New Douglas, IL with her eleven siblings.  Joyce married David W. Thacker on October 23, 1968 in Hillsboro, IL.  She was a homemaker, and enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening.  Joyce loved the outdoors, spending much of her free time camping, fishing,...

Ruby Pearl Tipsword, 95, of Panama, IL, passed away at 11:33 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Ruby was born September 1, 1923 in Sorento, IL, the second oldest daughter of Aaron “Red” and Pearl (Robertson) Steele.  She married Marvis Duane Tipsword on June 10, 1950 in Hillsboro, and they had no children.  He preceded her in death on January 29, 2012. Ruby worked as a mail clerk, starting at the Sorento Post Office, then...

Ruth H. Nessl, 101, of Sorento, IL, passed away at 1:20 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Cedarhurst of Greenville. Ruth was born July 12, 1917 in Reno, IL, the daughter of Bessie M. (Edwards) Bills.  She was raised in Reno by her grandparents, Albert and Nancy Edwards.  Ruth married Carl Smith in February of 1934, and he preceded her in death.  She then married Harold Nessl in May of 1946, and he too preceded her in death.   During World War II, Ruth worked for...

Everett Thomas Smoot, 89, of Donnellson, IL, passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Hillsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Everett was born June 10, 1929 in Granite City, IL, the son of Thomas Stanley and Rose Evelyn (Phillips) Smoot.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during World War II as a radar technician.  Following his service, he worked as a wiring technician for McDonald-Douglas and for the State of Indiana Highway...

Susan Frances Simmons, 80, of Taylorville, IL, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Prairie Rose Healthcare Center in Pana, IL. Susan was born June 13, 1938 in Standard City, IL, the daughter of Brian and Hazel (Goodwin) Lazenby.  She graduated from Urbana High School in 1956, and shortly after she married Amos L. Simmons on June 13, 1956 in Taylorville, IL.  He preceded her in death on June 19, 1997.  Susan was a homemaker, devoting her time to raising her...

Peter Thomas Parish, 71, of Taylorville, IL passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 1:30 a.m. surrounded by his family at Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello, IL.    Pete was born on February 14, 1948 in Chariton, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Blanche (Plew) Parish of Chariton, Iowa.  He married Rhonda (Goodman) Younker on January 1, 1995 and they later divorced.     He graduated from Chariton High School in 1967. He then went on to play football in college at...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Moulton, 95, of Taylorville, IL passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Prairie Rose Health Care Center in Pana, IL. Betty was born June 15, 1923 in Carrollton, IL, the daughter of Harlan and Dorothea (Mills) Farrow.  She married Harry Willard Moulton on May 15, 1941 in Union, MO.  Harry preceded her in death on May 24, 2000. Betty attended Taylorville High School, and graduated from Carrollton High School.  She was a...

Drew Michael Pettijohn, 19, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his residence.   Drew, known by his closest friends and family as “Drew Boo” and “Elmo”, was born December 4, 1999 in Las Vegas, NV, the son of Shawna M. Matthews and David M. Pettijohn.  He had a great sense of humor, and always knew how to cheer someone up when they were having a bad day.  Drew loved his family dearly, and was especially protective...

Wanda Blount, 93, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Wanda was born October 4, 1925 in Taylorville, IL, the daughter of William and Nellie (Patterson) Vidmar.  She married Charles Russell “Shorty” Blount on October 31, 1945 in Taylorville, IL.  He preceded her in death on August 27, 1998. Wanda graduated from Taylorville High School in 1943.  In her younger years, she worked for H & R...