All Obituaries

David “Dave” Allan Jones, 66, of Litchfield, passed into eternal life on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Bria of Mascoutah Nursing Home in Mascoutah, IL. He was born December 11, 1956, in Litchfield, IL, the son of Donald L. and Betty L. (Wright) Jones. He was a graduate of Litchfield High School, Class of 1975. Mr. Jones was a roofer for the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, & Allied Workers Local 112, in Springfield, IL. He enjoyed raising horses in his earlier years,...

Leonard Milton Holmgrain, 90, of Litchfield, IL, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023, at Carlinville Rehab and Nursing in Carlinville. Mr. Holmgrain was born January 5, 1933 in Gordon, NE, a son of Floyd Harold and Lela (Lockwood) Holmgrain.  He graduated from Gordon High School, obtained his undergraduate degree from Chadron State College  and the University of Nebraska with a Masters Degree in Business and Hospital Administration. Mr. Holmgrain proudly served in...

Misty Lynn Anglin, 48, of Litchfield, passed away Thursday September 7, 2023, at Lake Kaho, IL. She was born in Dallas, TX, January 10, 1975, a daughter of Michael Brashear and Sharon Kilpatrick. Misty and Phillip Anglin were married in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas. He survives. As a homemaker, she enjoyed keeping a nice house, crafting, was an excellent cook, enjoyed crafts and music. She especially loved her dogs, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. In addition to her husband, Phillip,...

    Linda “Kay” Burdell, 71, of Litchfield, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at 5:45 p.m., at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  She was born in Hopkinsville, KY, on January 19, 1952, to Wilbur V. and Mary K. (Wilson) Smith.  Mrs. Burdell took pride in her number one job of raising her children in the ways of the Lord. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking for her family, planting flowers, and caring for her...

Gerald Rolland Rogers, 95, of Litchfield, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 7:35 p.m. at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born in Litchfield, Illinois May 10, 1928, a son of Clay and Florence (Ellington) Rogers. He attended Litchfield schools, and proudly served his country during WWII. He was stationed in Guam in the South Pacific Theatre, and served on the U.S Navy aircraft carrier, Antietam. He and the former Fern Marie Hittmeier were married November 14, 1948 in Mt....

Marilyn Isabell Caveny, 94, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. at Litchfield Health and Rehab Center. She was born February 10, 1929, a daughter of Lyle and Ema (Cummings) Duncan. She graduated from Shipman High School with the Class of 1947, where she was a cheerleader. She and Joseph Emmett Caveny were married April 29, 1950 at St. Denis Parish in Shipman, with Fr. Walsh officiating. Emmett preceded her in death Jan. 9, 2000.   As a young woman,...

Brandon Scott Leonard, 35, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born in Litchfield January 5, 1988, a son of Denis Sam and Donna Jean (Deck) Leonard. He graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 2006, and went on to obtain degrees from Greenville College with a degree in Pastoral Studies, and from St. John’s School of Nursing. He was in the process of becoming a Nurse Practitioner. Brandon was...

Donna Mae Henninger, 87, of Litchfield, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at 3:14 a.m. at Hillsboro Rehab and Health Center. She was born January 26, 1936, in Good Thunder, MN, a daughter of Ervin and Evelyn (Schubbe) Dalluge. She and Fred Werner Otto Henninger were married September 1, 1956 in Good Thunder, MN. He preceded her in death September 19, 2013. Mrs. Henninger was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed watching game shows, playing cards, gardening, and making homemade soup. Most...

  Rosemary Cecelia Anna Mattli, 95, of Litchfield, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 8:08 p.m. at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.  Rosemary suffered from a fall from which she never completely recovered. Fortunately, all her family gathered to celebrate her birthday earlier in August. She was born August 27, 1928, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of John William and Lelah Anna (Holmer) Mattli. Her parents preceded her in death. She graduated from Notre Dame High...

Mark Elmo Parish, 66 of Litchfield, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. He was born January 28, 1957, in St. Louis, MO, a son of James Junior and Hazel Harrison Parrish. Mark graduated from Litchfield High School with the Class of 1975. Throughout his life, he was employed as a general laborer by several different companies. Mark attended First Apostolic Church in Greenville, IL, was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed watching...