All Obituaries 

Ann Tobin Hart passed on Sunday April 7, 2024.  She was 83. Like her late husband of 56 years, Richard (Dick) Hart, Ann was Springfield through and through.  Born to J. Willard and Ruth Tobin in Springfield on November 3, 1940, she attended Springfield High School and the University of Illinois, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and earned an undergraduate and a master degree. Ann was a registered jeweler and served as president of Tobin Jewelers for over thirty...

R. “Mike” Welter, 79, of Cantrall, IL passed away on Monday April 22, 2024 at home in the company of his wife. Mike was born in Midway, Utah on February 24, 1945 and was the son of Robert and Thora Welter. He married Carol L. Wegner on April 22, 1967 in Fort Benning, Ga. Shortly before his marriage, Mike Joined the United States Army. He served for 20 years retiring as a Lt. Colonel from the military. During his time in the Army, Mike received various decorations including a...

Samuel Lester Rogers, 62, of Illiopolis, IL passed away on April 20, 2024, at home. Sam was born August 3, 1961, the seventh and youngest child of Jesse and Leola Dellomo Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Beverly Pfiefer and brother-in-law Terry Upp Sam is survived by his brother Jesse L. Rogers (Sharon), and sisters Rita Calbow (Jerry), Leola (Micki) Hildebrandt (Mike), Vickie Upp, and Tina Miller (Joe), 16 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. As a...

Tom Summerlin, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, drummer, and friend, passed away peacefully in Springfield, IL, on April 13th, surrounded by his loving family. He was 66 years young. Born in Atlanta GA, on March 7th 1958, Tom was the beloved son of Aurelia Watkins and Carter Summerlin AKA Diddy. Tom’s Stepfather, Dave Watkins was his hero. Tom cherished his siblings Lisa Summerlin, Jim Summerlin, and he is reunited in heaven with his brother Joe Summerlin. Tom was the devoted...

Jimmy Ross McRill, 73, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2024. Jimmy was born in Mt. Vernon, IL on August 8, 1950 and was the son of Hubert and Ruby McRill. He was married to Mary McRill who he is still survived by. Jimmy enjoyed watching Illini Basketball, Calvary Basketball, and Chicago Cubs baseball. One of his favorite things to do was to attend as many of his kids and grandkids sporting events while they were growing up. He loved his family and he had an amazing...

Gregory Alexander Wacaser, 69, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital, in Springfield, IL. Greg served as a United States Navy Sailor and worked for the State of Illinois for over 20 years. He is survived by his “P.W.” Linda McIntyre; two daughters, Rachel and Lisa; sisters, Liz Dorn and Carol Wacaser. Greg enjoyed music and loved the outdoors. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer...

Mary Jayne Turner, 86 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Jayne was born on May 16, 1937 in Vandalia, IL. the daughter of Hiram and Goldie (Kirkman) Miller. She married David Elles Turner and he preceded her in death on August 27, 2014. She enjoyed camping and traveling. She is survived by preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Hiram Miller, Jr., and grandson Joshua Schleyhahn. Jayne is survived by her three daughters, Mary...

Ralph Waldo Baker, Jr. 94, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at The Villas of Hollybrook in Springfield, IL. Ralph was born in Keokuk, IA, on March 8, 1930, the son of Ralph W. Baker Sr. and Blanche (Youngberg) Baker. He married Rose Marie Wilson on June12 1952 and she preceded him in death on April 4, 2021. Ralph enjoyed golfing, model airplanes and loved spending time with his family and traveling. He was a member of Sugar Creek United Methodist Church. He is...

Steven Wayne Leach, 80, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Regency Care in Springfield. Steve was born July 3, 1943, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Alice Mae (Strode) Leach.  He married Nancy Lee Bischoff on August 6, 1966, in Granite City, Il. He was preceded in death by son Scott Leach and daughter Laurie Farmer. Steve graduated from Rochester High School and received his Accounting Degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.  At...

Roseann Fry, 65, of Springfield, IL passed away on Monday April 8, 2024. Roseann was born in Springfield on May 6, 1958 and was the daughter of Harlen and Rosemary Fry. Cremation Services are being accorded through Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home in Springfield. Roseann’s family will be holding a Celebration of Life in the future.