Leroy Harold Marburger, 87, of Macon, formerly of Palmer, passed away at 2:47 pm on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan.

Leroy was born January 11, 1935, in Taylorville, the son of Elmer W and Elsie Mae (Nash) Marburger.  He married Lois Ann Voorhees on January 26, 1957, in Detroit, MI, and they have enjoyed over 65 years of marriage.

Leroy was a skilled welder, and a talented carpenter and furniture maker.  Leroy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Taylorville, where he helped Lois clean the church.  He was instrumental in the start-up and maintenance of Shadow Home. He was a volunteer fireman for the Morrisonville-Palmer Fire Protection District for 28 years, served on the Palmer Village Board and was a Trustee for Anderson Cemetery for several years.  Leroy enjoyed hunting, fishing, vegetable gardening, training bird dogs and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister and brother-in-law, Bill and Dolores Doyle.

Leroy is survived by his wife, Lois Ann Marburger of Macon; children, Harold (Tricia) Marburger of Taylorville, and Kathryn (Glen) Hardeman of Macon; grandchildren, Austin Marburger, Bradlee (McKenzi Whitehead) Marburger, Blake (Katie Goethals) Hardeman, Nathan Hardeman, Matthew Hardeman, and Mikayla Hardeman; and several nieces and nephews.

Leroy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the Eastview Terrace staff for their excellent care and attentiveness to Leroy.

Visitation & Funeral Ceremony: The family will receive friends from 9:00-11:00 am on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church, 930 Haner Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.  The funeral ceremony will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Michael Branch officiating.

Interment will follow the funeral ceremony at Anderson Cemetery in Palmer.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvary Baptist Church, 930 Haner Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.

The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with ceremonies.

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Ronald Eugene Hughes, 89, of Taylorville, passed away at 11:22 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

Ronald was born April 29, 1933, in Taylorville, the son of John E. and Leah Fern (Rhodes) Hughes.  He married Patsy “Pat” O. Donoho in Pocahontas, AR.  She preceded him in death on August 3, 2016.

Ronald worked for over 30 years for Peabody Coal, where he received the nickname, “Blackie”. He also assisted his father-in-law for many years with his plaster business. There was nothing that Ronald enjoyed more than working.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Taylorville.  Ronald was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Walter Gerald Hughes.

Ronald is survived by his sons, Rickie E. (wife, Susan) Hughes of Taylorville, Kevin L. (wife, Faye) Hughes of Taylorville, and Ronnie L. (wife, Janet) Hughes of Quinlan, TX; daughter, Laurie (husband, Gene) Compton of Mattoon; 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; brothers, Herman Edward (wife, Doris) Hughes of Taylorville, and Marvin L. (wife, Judy) Hughes of Mt. Zion; and many nieces and nephews.

A private, family graveside service will be held at Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald’s family.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Ronald, or to offer condolences to his family.

Bernard “Bert” Martin Clark passed away peacefully at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield. 

Born the fifth son of a farmer, at St. Vincent Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, on August 26, 1943 to James Wilbur and Bertha Agnes (Howard) Clark.  Bert attended Oklahoma State University and graduated in 1965 with a BS in Agriculture.  He married a beautiful girl, Jane Sue Criner, on August 19, 1965 at St. Maurice Church in Morrisonville, IL and celebrated 47 years of marriage together.

Bert worked as a farmer, carpenter, school teacher, self-employed contractor, agriculture chemical plant manager, crop insurance, certified crop advisor, and security for the State of Illinois.  He was also active in the St. Maurice, St. Rita, and St. Mary’s Catholic churches.  Bert also served as a school board member and president for the St. Maurice and the local public school district.  In 1960, he was awarded the State Farmer Degree from the Future Farmers of America.

He was preceded in death by his wife Janet Sue Clark; parents, James and Bertha; brothers, James L., John A., and William Howard; and sisters, Louise, Lillian, Bernadette and Rose Ann.

Bert is survived by his 4 sons, Matthew (wife, Tabetha) Clark of Springfield, Timothy Clark of Mt. Dora, FL, Nicholas (wife, Glenda) Clark of Edinburg, and Samuel Clark of Valier; sisters, Margaret (husband, John) Latimer of Jasper, IN, Monica Grant of Vancouver, WA, Lenora Spencer of Elizabethtown, KY; brother, Joseph H. (wife, Shirley) Clark of Taylorville; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home, 304 Carlin Street, Morrisonville, IL 62546.

Memorial Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022 at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 706 SE 4^th Street, Morrisonville, IL 62546, with Rev. Florent Kanga as celebrant.

Inurnment will follow the mass at St. Maurice Catholic Cemetery in Morrisonville.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Maurice Catholic Church, PO Box 45, Morrisonville, IL 62546, or Loving Arms Crisis Pregnancy Center, 500 N. Walnut Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.  Donations of food may be brought to the Knights of Columbus Hall in Morrisonville on Friday morning.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Bert, or to offer condolences to his family.

Gertrude “Trudy” Lucille Calandro, 98, of Taylorville passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Trudy was born August 10, 1923, in Thayer, the daughter of Mr. Dominick and Mrs. Gertrude (Bermes) Berta.  She married Tom Calandro on October 22, 1946 and celebrated their 75^th anniversary with their four children and extended family and friends last October.

Trudy is survived by her husband, Tom; sons, Thomas J. (wife, Sheila) Calandro of Austin, TX., Jerry (wife, Rochelle) Calandro of San Diego, CA, and David (wife, Amy) Calandro of Naples, FL; daughter, Mary Ann Calandro of Waukesha, WI; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and one sister, Edith Ronchetto of Palmer. Her parents, three brothers, and three sisters preceded her in death.

Trudy was a devoted wife and mother.  She enjoyed preparing and serving many delicacies to her friends and family.  Trudy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she was active in the Catholic Daughters of America and other various social endeavors.

Visitation: The visitation will begin with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m. and following, the family will receive friends until 7:00 p.m. at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.

Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 108 W. Adams Street, Taylorville, IL 62568, with Rev. Piotr Kosk as celebrant.

Interment will follow the funeral mass at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 108 W. Adams Street, Taylorville, IL 62568, or to Christian County Senior Citizens, 701 W. Adams Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Trudy, or to offer condolences to her family.

Kenneth R. Mahan, 88 of Taylorville passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 5:29 a.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on February 8, 1934 in Taylorville, IL the son of Dessie E. and Effie (Stephens) Mahan. He married Freda I. Hunt on February 12, 1955 in Taylorville, IL. He worked as a Machine Repairman at Caterpillar in Decatur, IL where he retired. Kenneth was a Veteran in the United States Navy. He loved hunting, the outdoors and painting.

He is survived by his Sons: Dale (Debbie) Mahan of Rochester, IL; Jon (Marcia) Mahan of Taylorville, IL; Lance (Sheila) Mahan of Paducah, Ky; Grandchildren: Lauren (Matt) Oppliger, Megan (Cody) Miller, Drew (Marissa) Mahan, Tyler Mahan and companion Aryn Dobrinick; Great-Grandsons: Archer Miller, Oliver Miller and Theodore Miller; Brothers: Ronald Mahan and Richard Mahan and Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings: Helen Mahan, Dale Mahan, Robert Mahan and Shirley (Mahan) Clark.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Memorial Service will be held immediately following the visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Tim Milligan, J.C. Milligan, Lance Mahan and Ted Chapman officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. 
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Born January 17, 2022, Gabriel Lucius Green, cherished son of Sarah Albers and Taylor Green of St Louis, MO, was called to heaven on July 6, 2022. Gabriel was like the morning sun that brought the light to all those who knew him every day. As a baptized child of God he is now basking in the light of his Heavenly Father. So easy to smile and laugh, Gabriel resisted naps and bedtime for fear that he might miss something. He was mesmerized by the outdoors, wide eyed when his feet touch the water of a stream while hiking with Mom and Dad or watching the leaves move in a breeze from the front porch swing at Oma and Opa’s. A ferocious eater of fingers and fists, Gabriel loved to engage with the world around him. In a contest of skill with Finnegan his dog, Gabriel came out on top with his superior drool capabilities. He forever loved the first toy he ever locked eyes on, his precious Monkiki. Gabriel and his monkey were tumultuously locked in battle, with one trying to avoid being swallowed whole and the other desperate to make it work somehow. He forever loved his Dad, in spite of all the times said individual decided that it would be appropriate to fly mister Gabriel around his home at Mach 4. He fervently loved his Mom, even after all the times she just wouldn’t get the spoon full of peas fast enough in his mouth! Affectionately given too many names to count, the name given most was “Sweet Baboo”, which somehow seemed to fit even better than his own name. His parents are sure he figured that was his name instead.

Gabriel was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Harvel, IL. Baptized there on April 10, 2022.

Besides his parents, surviving family include his Grandparents Terri and John Albers of Harvel, IL, Great Grandparents Becki and Gerald McDaniel of Danville, IL, Aunt Abby (Billy Frazier) Albers of St. Louis, MO, Aunt Jessica Albers of Springfield, IL, Uncle Jason (Gina) Albers of Springfield, IL, Cousins Asher McCormick and Lucy Albers and many Great Aunts and Uncles and cousins.

Preceding him in death were Grandmother Karen K. Thomas of Horn Lake, MS, Great Grandmother Vera Thomas of Southaven, MS, Great Grandparents Fred and Joan Albers of Mt Olive, IL.

Services Wednesday July 13, 2022 at Becker and Son Funeral Home Mt Olive, IL. Visitation 10 AM to 11. Service at 11 with internment at Mt Olive Lutheran Cemetery. Lunch to Follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church Mt Olive, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations for Gabriel’s memorial stone would be appreciated.
 

Mary Jane Woodard, 79, of Morrisonville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 14th, 2022 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

Janie was born on October 2, 1942, in East St. Louis, to George D. and Devonna Marie (Emmons) Davis.
 

She is survived by her husband, Jerry of Morrisonville; sons, Steve Shinneman of Morrisonville, and Brian Shinneman of Taylorville; siblings, Gloria Romine of Arizona, Bonnie (husband, Jerry) Ross of Nokomis, Jerry Davis of Nokomis, Mary Davis of Langleyville, and Sarah Hayes of Oregon; grandchildren, Christopher Shinneman of Taylorville, Joseph Shinneman of Taylorville, and Michael Shinneman of Pontoon Beach; 6 great grandchildren; step-mother, Edith Petska of Nokomis; nephew, Darcy Metcalf and many more nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Michael Shinneman. Siblings Charles Davis, Junior Ewing Davis, George Davis and Verne “Tom” Davis, sister Lela May Metcalf Williamson.
 

Janie graduated from high school in Herrick. She worked for many years as a hairdresser, operating her own salon in Bement. She enjoyed crocheting, and spending time with her family. Janie will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.
 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Janie or to offer condolences the family.

Ms. Greta J. Andrighetti, 95, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life at 3:30 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2022 at Taylorville Care Center.

She was born in Taylorville, IL Monday, December 6, 1926 the daughter of Joseph and Albina (Piacenti) Guerrini.

Greta married James Andrighetti February 24, 1951 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Kincaid, IL.  He preceded her in death.

Mrs. Andrighetti worked as an inspector at the Ford plant in Chicago during WWII making B-29 airplane engines.  Following the war, she worked at Simplicity Frocks in Kincaid and later at the Rothley Garment Factory in Taylorville, IL.  Greta was a long time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Taylorville, IL.

She is survived by a daughter Sandra D. Andrighetti of Taylorville and various nieces and nephews.
Greta was also preceded in death by a brother and sister Joseph and Amelia Guerrini in infancy, a step-brother Gene Margelli and 3 step sisters Elide and Anne Margelli and Elena Hubert.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 15, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL.  Fr. Piotr S. Kosk will officiate.  Masterson Funeral Home in Kincaid is honored to be assisting her family with arrangements.

Gregory A. Verbiski, 60, of Blair, OK formerly of Jeiseyville, IL, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. of pancreatic cancer. He was born on May 29, 1962 in Taylorville, IL the son of Ronald L. and Priscilla A. (Grobosky) Verbiski of Bulpitt, IL. He married Michele R. (Johnson) Verbiski in July of 1985 in Reno, NV. Greg retired out of Scott AFB, IL Headquarters as a Senior Master Sergeant after 21 years of service as a C-141 Loadmaster in the United States Air Force. Throughout his career, he traveled the world and was part of many operations including Operation Deep Freeze (Antarctica). After his military career, he then retired from the Department of Natural Resources for the State of IL in June 2022 after 20 years. Greg enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic cars, and gardening. Greg is survived by his wife Michele of Blair, OK; son Gregory R. (Amy) Verbiski of Altus, OK; granddaughters Peyton and Payslee Verbiski of Altus, OK; sister Mary Baker (David C. Daigh) of Owanaco, IL; nephew Evan German and daughter Rory of Murrells Inlet, SC. as well as many cousins and aunts. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and several aunts and uncles. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, July 31st at the South Fork Gun Club Rt 104, Kincaid Lake from 1:00-5:00 p.m. with military honors. Casual wear requested. Bib overalls welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to JCMH Hospice P.O. Box 1139 Altus, OK 73521 “In memory of Gregory A. Verbiski” (checks only). Masterson Funeral Home in Kincaid, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ms. Heather G. (Sebben) Hudson, 44, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life at 1:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Taylorville, IL Friday, December 9, 1977 the daughter of John & Betty (Smothers) Sebben. 

Heather graduated from South Fork High School with the Class of 1996.  She was currently attending college.  Ms. Hudson worked as a Teachers Aid at CEFS HeadStart and as a caregiver at Taylorville Estates.  She enjoyed: playing Bingo, Riding Motorcycles, eating at Charro’s and especially spending time with her daughters, family and her friends.

Surviving are her companion Dean Bailey of Taylorville, IL 2 daughters Alyssa Hudson of Jacksonville, IL and Jayde Hudson of Taylorville, IL her mother Betty Fabian of Taylorville, IL her father John Sebben of Tovey, IL a best friend Danette Newlin of Taylorville, IL her maternal grandmother Helen Smothers of Kincaid, IL 2 sisters Jackie Sebben of Kincaid, IL Shannon (husband Ray) Melton of Edinburg, IL 2 nieces Stephanie Johnson and Courtney McClintock a nephew Brad-Lee Melton and her daughters father Brandon Hudson of Jacksonville, IL.

She was preceded in death by 2 sons in infancy Darian Sebben Williams, Brayden Hudson, step mother Ada Tanner, paternal grandparents Roberta and Victor Sebben, and her maternal grandfather Everett “Dusty” Smothers and a nephew Chad Melton.

A celebration of her life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Masterson Funeral Home in Kincaid and will conclude with a short prayer service at 1:00.

Ella Mae Bates Lomprez, 68, of Taylorville, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.

Ella was born February 12, 1954, in Chester, the daughter of Ernest and Viva (Smith) Bates.  She graduated from Edinburg High School with the Class of 1972 and went on to work for over 35 years as an account analyst for Franklin Life Insurance and then AIG.  Ella was a longtime member of the Moose Lodge #1516 in Taylorville and was a past treasurer for Red Bland Little League.  Her greatest joy in life was irritating her children.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Wanda Bottoms; and two brothers, Bill and Jim Bates.

Ella is survived by her daughters, Angela (husband, Kenny) Stewart of Taylorville, Dawn (fiancé, Nick Durbin) Pease of Taylorville, and Alicia Daily of Owaneco; grandchildren, Haley Stewart, Coady Stoldt, Courtney Stoldt, Dezaree Daily, Alliyah Daily, Kylee Craft, Wyatt Craft, Bella Kail, and Bre Bottoms; brother, Galen (wife, Linda) Bates of Edinburg; sister, Lola (husband, Jim) Kail of Litchfield; sister-in-law, Marsha Bates of Taylorville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and hundreds of bonus children.

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.

Graveside Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Sharpsburg, with Pastor Gerald McPhillips officiating.  A celebration of life will follow at the Moose Lodge #1516, 720 McAdam Drive, Taylorville, IL 62568.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Ella, or to offer condolences to her family.

John Gregory Scott, 77 of Taylorville passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 3:15 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on October 15, 1944 in Liberty, KY the son of John E. and Ruth (Cochran) Scott. He married Juanita Sinnard on March 28, 1966 in Taylorville, IL. He worked as an Electrician and Repairman at the Carlinville Coal Mine for 33 years. John was a member of the United Mine Workers Association.

He is survived by his Wife: Juanita of Taylorville, IL; Daughters: Margie (Richard) Phelps of Taylorville, IL; Linda Roemer and companion Gerry Ess of Taylorville, IL; Betty (Kyle) Ellinger of Taylorville, IL; Julie (Nate) McGrath of Taylorville, IL; Anita Scott and Companion Jeremy of Taylorville, IL; Grandchildren: John, Madison, Kaitlyn, Kaylene, Logan, Kirsten, Maeghanne, Brittany, Seymone, Jack, Ian, Henry, Trevor and Kolby; Great-Grandchildren: Arabella, Blaze, Zaydin, Berkley, Mason, Aiden, Grady, Asher and Sebastion; Brothers: James Scott of Kentucky and Lonnie (Maggie) Scott of Langleyville, IL; Sisters: Shirley Olsen of Taylorville, IL; Eva (Carl) Albright of Taylorville, IL; Mary Alsup of Taylorville, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and Brothers: Wayne Scott, Leonard Scott, Larry Scott, Jerry Scott, Bobby Scott and Vernon Scott.    

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Dayle Badman officiating. Burial will be in Mt., Auburn Cemetery in Mt. Auburn, IL.

Memorials may be made to Ethridge Animal Hospital 1604 W. Spresser St. Taylorville, IL 62568. 

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Burl L. Felty, 93 of Taylorville passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 9:40 a.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL. He was born on February 22, 1929 in Luka, IL the son of Lawrence Otto and Pearl (Cook) Felty. He married June O’Brien and she preceded him in death. He then married Ruth Durbin Rever on December 2, 1983 in Taylorville, IL. Burl worked as a self employed over the road truck driver and was a veteran of the United States Air Force During the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Taylorville Eagles Club and the Raymond, IL American Legion #299. 

He is survived by his Wife: Ruth Felty, Children: Wesley (Kim) Felty, Janet Anderson and Joy Felty; Step-Children: John (Jodi) Rever, Rob (Mary) Rever and Rhonda Beck and Numerous Grandchildren, Great- Grand Children, Great- Great- Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first Wife: June Felty, Granddaughter Juneanne Marie Leetham, Brother: Burnice Felty and Sister: Wanda Ross.  
Upon Burl’s wishes, he will be created and there will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements. 

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