William “Cobbs” Otto Leigh, 85, of Decatur, passed away October 1, 2022 at 8:03 A.M. at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL. He was born on April 6, 1937 in Ramsey, IL, a son of the late Earl and Mary (Hill) Leigh. He graduated from Ramsey High School with class of 1955. He married Fonda Scott, they later divorced. He then married the former Janice Ross on May 29, 1978 in Maroa, IL. She survives. He retired as a Millwright at Caterpillar in Decatur, IL and was a...

Diana Lea Durbin, 73, of Nokomis, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence in Nokomis, IL. She was born on January 29, 1949 in Taylorville, IL, a daughter of Bill Eggihman and Bertie Walch. She was a housewife and a member of the Lutheran Faith. She married Melvin Durbin on April 19, 1969 in Taylorville, IL, he survives. She is survived by children, Randy Durbin of Nokomis, IL, Dawn Durbin of Nokomis, IL, Mary (Jerry) Rider of Arthur, IL, Carol (Rick) Gudausky of Witt, IL,...

   Connie R. Oke peacefully passed away at the age of 78 on Friday, September 30, 2022 at her home. She was born to Glen and Mary (Lewiski) Cole in May of 1944.  She grew up in Nokomis with her seven siblings, Barbara, Brenda, Roger, Ronnie, Fred, Marla, and Buck.  On June 15, 1963, she married the love of her life, Ronald (Os) Oke, in Nokomis. Os and Connie had one daughter, Missy and built their life at their country home, south of Nokomis. They were the creators...

Guy M. Moroff, 56, of Springfield, IL passed away September 18, 2022 at his residence in Springfield, IL. He was born on June 28, 1966, a son of the late Stan F. and Elizabeth Ann (Koyak) Moroff. Guy married the former Lois Ann Stewart on August 29, 1992 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Springfield, IL. She survives. He is also survived by his daughter, Gina (Cory) Ryan of Valley Park , MO, sister, Chris (Greg) Jacobs of Taylorville, IL & Neice, Crystal Jacobs of Taylorville,...

Rick D. Seagle, 64, of Assumption, IL passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 1:04 P.M. at his residence. He was born on October 16, 1957 in Pana, IL, a son of the late Dale and Lois (Lankford) Seagle. Rick graduated from Nokomis High School and went on to work for Sloan’ s and Caterpillar as a mechanic. He was a member of the Christian Church in Witt, IL and was a Masonic Lodge member for over 33 years.  Rick is survived by his children: Brandi (Dustin) Holliday of...

Cheryl L. Skinner, 77, of Nokomis, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family Services for Mrs. Skinner will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home in Nokomis.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, prior to the service at the funeral home. Cheryl was born November 21, 1944 to Norma (Carlock) and Cledis Sanders who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of the Nokomis High School with the class of...

Randy F. Katzmarek, 62, of Irving passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Graveside services for Randy Katzmarek will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Twin Pines Cemetery, Pana, Illinois.  Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home of Nokomis is assisting the family with arrangements. Mr. Katzmarek was born August 18, 1959 in Sorento, Illinois to Robert and Betty Jean (Ives) Katzmarek and they preceded him in death.  After leaving the military he became...

Julia Theresa Lesko, 101, of Nokomis passed away Wednesday August 17, 2022, at 6:29 PM at Nokomis Rehab and Health Care. Funeral Mass for Mrs. Lesko will be Saturday, August 27, 2022 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis at 11:00 AM with Father Michael Meinhart presiding.  Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the church.  Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home of Nokomis is assisting the family. Mrs. Lesko was born August 13, 1921, in LaPorte, Indiana to Adam and Frances...

Kathy L. Bolte, 66, of Nokomis passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 with her family by her side. Services for Kathy Bolte will be held Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home of Nokomis.  Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm prior to the service.  Burial will be Kettelkamp Cemetery in rural Nokomis.  Kathy was born August 14, 1956 to Kenneth and Thelma (Jones) Singler in Hillsboro and they preceded her in death.  She was a Nokomis High...

Judith Lee Ernst, 82, of Nokomis, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family at her side on August 16, 2022, at Montgomery Nursing and Rehab in Taylor Springs. Funeral services for Judy Ernst will be held Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11:00 am. at St. Louis Catholic Church, Nokomis.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am.  Stiehl Dawson Funeral Home of Nokomis is assisting the family. Mrs. Ernst was born to Lester and Betty...