Richard J. Masterson, 80, of Kincaid, IL passed from this life at 10:50 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2022, in his home.  He was born Saturday, September 27th, 1941, in Taylorville, IL the son of James R. and Anna (Schmelzer) Masterson Sr.   He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School and Taylorville High School with the class of 1959.  He attended Eastern Illinois University, and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, IL. He married Judy K....

Mr. John W. Allgood, 77, of Springfield, IL passed from this life at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab. He was born August 8, 1944, the son of Stewart Lee and Mattie Jane (Sain) Allgood.  John grew up in Virden and lived most of his adult life in Springfield.  Mr. Allgood honorably served in the U.S. Army.  John married Norma Sexton on April 8, 1988 in Chatham and they celebrated 28 years together before she passed away on December 6,...

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...

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...

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...

Mr. Kevin Bruce Evans, 63, of Kincaid, IL passed from this life at 7:45 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2022 at home. He was born in Taylorville, IL July 9, 1958 the son of Raymond A. and Ava Jean (Kemmerling) Evans. Kevin was a friend to many.  He enjoyed NASCAR, and racing in general.  He worked as a mechanic most of his life at his father Ray’s Service Station and for himself at the family farm.  He had also worked: as a Meat Cutter at Kincaid Food Mart and briefly...

Ms. Rosemary Lemanski, 95, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life with family by her bedside, at 2:08 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Carriage Crossing Living Center, Taylorville, IL. She was born in Taylorville, IL December 23, 1926 the daughter of John and Clara (Kolb) Lemanski.  She grew up in the Kincaid area.  Rosemary graduated from Kincaid High School in the Class of 1944.  She graduated from St. John’s School of Nursing in the Class of 1948.  Ms....

Mrs. Wanda Virginia (Torricelli) Melvin, 94, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life at 10:55 P.M. Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Taylorville Care Center. She was born in Tovey, IL September 11, 1927 the daughter of Joseph and Virginia (Vignocchi) Torricelli.  Wanda married Kenneth Vernon Melvin November 8, 1946 in Kentucky.  Mr. Melvin preceded her in death on March 28, 2022. Wanda was a member of the Christian County Home Extension.  She enjoyed cooking, especially Italian...

Mrs. Margaret M. Puccetti, 86, of Tovey, IL passed from this life at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 at home with family by her side. She was born in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Joe and Helen (Barci) Pop, Sr. Margaret graduated from South Fork High School. She married Albert Puccetti June 9, 1956 in Taylorville.  They were looking forward to celebrating 67 years together. Margaret retired from the State of Illinois Comptrollers Office after 24 years of service.  She served...

Ms. Lisa June (Graham) Kimble, 57, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life at 3:15 am Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. Graveside committal services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 30, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville.  Lisa was born in Taylorville, IL June 14, 1964 the daughter of Otis P. “Bob” and Wanda J. (Harris) Graham. Lisa grew up in Tovey, IL graduated from South Fork High School and attended 2 years of college at Lincoln...