Mrs. Anne M. Denning, 85, of Taylorville, IL formerly of Bulpitt, IL passed from this life at 12:50 P.M. Monday, January 6, 2020 at Taylorville Care Center. She was born in Taylorville, IL November 28, 1934 the daughter of William and Helen (Youshka) Mollusky.  Anne graduated from South Fork High School and went on to marry Donald C. Denning May 27, 1961 in Kincaid, IL.  Mr. Denning preceded her in death February 8, 1966. Mrs. Denning worked for Franklin Life and later Horace...

Mr. Gary Glen Best, 55, of Tovey, IL passed from this life at 12:30 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan, IL.  He was born in Arlington Heights, IL February 2, 1964 the son of Henry “Pick” and Rosalie (Hardt) Best.  Gary had worked as a Union Laborer at the Com Ed / Dynergy Power Plant, Kincaid Generation Station.  He was a friend to everyone he ever met.  Surviving are a daughter Kylie Best of Danville, IL a son Dustin Martin of...

Mrs. Marilyn Dulakis, 70, of Tovey, IL passed from this life at 2:59 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2019 at Taylorville Care Center. She was born in Batchtown, IL May 3, 1949 the daughter of Paul and Rosalie (Pluester) Funk.  Marilyn married Gus Dulakis, Jr. April 3, 1971 in Springfield, IL. Mrs. Dulakis briefly worked for the State of Illinois.  She was a member of St. Rita’s Catholic Church, and The Kincaid American Legion Post #905 Ladies Auxiliary.  She enjoyed playing...

Mrs. Dolores L. DeRocchi, 88, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life on Friday, November 15, 2019 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Jeisyville, IL September 28, 1931 the daughter of August and Angelina (Cambruzzi) Castellani.  She married Bruno A. DeRocchi June 28, 1952 in Kincaid, IL and he preceded her in death June 5, 2011. Mrs. DeRocchi enjoyed playing Bocce Ball, going to the riverboats and spending time with family and friends.  She worked for many...

Mr. Robert E. Tyler, 82, of Tovey, IL passed from this life at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. He was born in Taylorville, IL September 20, 1937. Robert married Jeannine Gage and she preceded him in death several years ago. Mr. Tyler was a member of the Kincaid Church of God.  He retired from Mine #10 after many years. Surviving are 3 sons Robert Tyler of Litchfield, IL Mike Tyler and Mark Tyler both of Tovey, IL along with 1...

Mr. James Edgar Dipert, 72, of Taylorville, IL, passed away Saturday, November 9th in the comfort of his home. His family is grateful to Jaclyn Pugsley for her kind, faithful care that made this possible and to Hospice for providing extra support during his final two weeks. Jim was born January 5, 1947, in Michigan City, Indiana, the son of Orlo and Jean (Killingbeck) Dipert. He married Cynthia Marie Hartwig on June 29, 1968, in Michigan City, and they shared 46 wonderful years before her...

Tim R. Emerson, Sr. 78, of rural Moweaqua, IL formerly of Taylorville, IL passed away at 9:00 P.M. Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home. He was born December 2, 1940 in Taylorville, IL the son of Jacob and Edith (Reber) Emerson. Mr. Emerson married Connie Kroener on March 2, 1966 in Taylorville, IL and she survives. Also surviving are a son Tim (wife Kim) Emerson Jr of Taylorville, IL a daughter Rhonda (Todd) Henderson of Moweaqua, IL, a step Daughter Sherri (Mike) Christine...

Tiffiany J Stengel, 37, of Kincaid passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. She was born July 6th, 1982 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Mildred “Midge” (Gudgel) Willett of Kincaid and the late Richard “Rick” Stengel of Springfield. Tiffiany graduated from South Fork High School in Kincaid and worked as a caretaker.  She enjoyed visiting with her mom who was her best friend and enjoyed the times they would have going to lunch,...

Dalynn Kee, 21, of Taylorville, IL passed from this life at 7:10 P.M. Thursday, October 17, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. She was born in Taylorville, IL July 24, 1998 the daughter of Aubrey Smith and Amanda Kee. Surviving are 2 children Alaina and Alex, a sister Kelsey and 2 brothers Dundra and Adam along with her mother Amanda Kee, grandmother Pamela Kee and many other relatives. Cremation rites have been accorded.  Masterson Funeral Home & Cremation Service...

Mr. Steve “Tanky” Merano, 62, of Kincaid, IL passed from this life at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at his home in Kincaid, IL. He was born in Taylorville, IL the son of Frank and Norma (Painter) Merano.  Steve married Gina Cappellin on July 7, 1990 in Kincaid, IL. Mr. Merano was a graduate of Kincaid High School with the Class of 1975.  He enjoyed Golfing and Bocce Ball and was one of the original founders of the Kincaid Bocce Club. ...