All Obituaries

Gerald George Davis, 76, of Phelan, CA, formerly of Litchfield, passed away Mon., Nov. 12, 2018 at 8:38 p.m. in Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, CA.  He was born on Aug. 28, 1942 in Litchfield, IL, a son of Stanley Otto & Irene Elizabeth (Kunz) Davis.  Mr. Davis was a Veteran with the U.S. Navy during peacetime.  He graduated Litchfield Community High School & was employed as a truck driver.  Gerald is survived by: 2...

Sandra Ellen Brauer (Coffman), 86, of Concordia Village in Springfield, Illinois, passed away in her sleep on Sunday November 11, 2018. She and her late husband Wayne P. Brauer, who passed on January 1, 2011, were long time residents of Litchfield, Illinois. Sandy was born on July 26, 1932, the oldest daughter of Lloyd E. and Margaret P. (West) Coffman of Roodhouse, IL. She was preceded in death by her sister Margaret (Peg) Ferguson, on May 17, 2012. Sandy was a graduate of Washington...

Floyd Earl Stanton, 91, of Donnellson, passed away on Sun., Nov. 11, 2018 at 12:40 p.m. in HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.  He was born on June 30, 1927 in Bond County (Lagrange Township), IL, a son of Wilbur Allen & Bertha Viola (Wilderman) Stanton.  Floyd was a Veteran of WWII with the U.S. Navy.  He graduated Greenville High School with the Class of 1946.  He was employed as a truck driver with Clark Oil Refinery in Wood River/South Roxana.  Floyd was...

Kopelyn Beth Friend, infant daughter of Kyle & Kazz (McKnight) Friend, of Litchfield, passed away on Nov. 1, 2018 at 2:30 a.m. in HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by: 1 brother, Kegean Friend at home Maternal grandparents,              Clarence (Christina) Cushing of...

Barton L “Bart” Rogers, 85, of Litchfield, IL, formerly of Virden, passed away Tues., Oct. 30, 2018 at 5:17 p.m. in his home.  He was born on March 17, 1933, a son of George Washington and Dorothy Alice (Hanley) Rogers. Mr. Rogers attended Litchfield Schools and was presented with his diploma at the Veterans Day ceremony, November 11, 2011 at Litchfield Community High School.  Mr. Rogers attended Lincoln Land Community College for 2 years.  Mr. Rogers Served in...

Catherine Ruth Flynn, 90, of Litchfield, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at 6:21 p.m. at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care in Litchfield. Born January 24, 1928, A daughter of George William and Ruth Emma (Wilson) Flynn. She graduated from Litchfield Community High School and worked for several years in the dietary department at St. Francis Hospital.  She was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church.  She enjoyed music, playing the piano, sports and talking...

72-year-old, Samuel Rosarieo Fontana, Jr., of Hornsby, passed away Friday afternoon, October 26, at 12:28 p.m. at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Born July 10, 1946 in Sacramento, CA.  A son of Samuel Rosarieo and Eva Pauline (Willis) Fontana.  Mr. Fontana was a civil service employee of the U.S. Government and was a carpenter at military bases. He then was a driver for United Couriers until he retired.  Mr. Fontana enjoyed fishing, woodworking and doing...

Deacon Grim Krefft, Infant son of Dustin and Stephanie (Slusser) Krefft, of Litchfield passed away Thursday, October 25. 2018, at 9:24 a.m., at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. In addition to his parents, other surviving family members are; Maternal Grandparents; Nancy (Michael) Houlihan of...

Joan Hendrix Whitlock, 93, of Litchfield, passed away on Sat., Oct. 20, 2018 at 3:37 p.m. in Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care in Litchfield.  She was born on June 30, 1925, in Columbus, IN, a daughter of Raymond & Hazel (Talkington) Hendrix.  Joan grew up in Indianapolis, IN and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School.  She also studied music at Arthur Jordan Conservatory while in Indianapolis.  Joan graduated from Greenville College in 1947 with a B.S....

Helen Marie Millburg, 89, of Litchfield, passed away Thurs., Oct. 18, 2018 at 1:57 p.m. in Heritage Health Therapy & Senior Care in Litchfield.  Born in her grandparents home in Litchfield on Apr. 28, 1929, the daughter of Josh & Esther E. (Deming) White.  Helen assisted her husband Cecil in downtown Litchfield for many years; first as he managed Barenholtz Exchange from 1963-1978, and later as co-owner of Millburg Furniture from 1978-1990.  She was a life-long member...