Erma L. McKinnie, 93, of Morrisonville, died on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Taylorville. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, at the First …more 7/29/24 |
Kristal Kay Krisinger, 71, of Litchfield, died on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at her residence in Litchfield. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Litchfield Family …more 7/29/24 |
Anthony Gerard Gutierrez, 70, of Venice, FL, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side. Funeral arrangements will be private. Mr. Gutierrez …more 7/28/24 |
Robert Hardin, 75, of Harvel, died Thursday, July 25, 2024, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. Hardin was born in Toledo, OH, on Jan. 21, 1949. He was a …more 7/28/24 |
Donna May Vogel, 86, of Hillsboro, died on Friday, July 26, 2024, at 10:50 p.m., at Greenville Nursing and Rehab in Greenville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. at …more 7/28/24 |
Nancy Jo Flowers, 78, of Hillsboro, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, July 29, at 12 p.m. at First Baptist Church …more 7/28/24 |
Geraldine M. “Gerry” Vancil, 96, of Hillsboro, formerly of Nokomis, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2024. Services will be held Wednesday, July 31, at 10 a.m. at Stiehl-Dawson …more 7/28/24 |
Raymond John Sievers, 66, of Meppen, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord in thearms of his loving wife and surrounded by family and friends on July 27, 2024. Raymond fought hard for 8 …more 7/28/24 |
Helen E. (Catalano) Thomas, 66, of Witt, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at her residence. Visitation will be Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro. …more 7/24/24 |
Mitchell David Abbott, 26, of Hillsboro, died Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 7:18 p.m. at his residence. Visitation will be on Friday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home in …more 7/23/24 |
Glenda Rae Robertson, 85, of Benld, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:01 p.m. at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Private family services will be held. Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge …more 7/22/24 |
Debra Kay Fritzsche, 71, died Friday, July 5, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Virden. Graveside services will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at …more 7/22/24 |
Sister Patricia Stark, 77 of the Springfield Dominican Sisters died Monday, July 8, 2024, at Sacred Heart Convent, during the 59th year of her religious profession. A funeral mass was held at 6:30 …more 7/22/24 |
Le Roy E. Carney, 63, of Litchfield, died at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at 5:43 am. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 27, at 1 p.m. at Gillespie Cemetery. Kravanya …more 7/21/24 |
Sharon Elizabeth Wimberly, 71, of Litchfield, died at 9:11 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. Funeral services for Mrs. Wimberly will be held …more 7/21/24 |
Cheryl Ruth Gracey, 77, of Hillsboro, died on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Hillsboro Health. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 26, at 11 a.m. at Hough Funeral Home in Hillsboro, with a …more 7/21/24 |
Lorraine Ann Maroney, 88, of Hillsboro, died at 2:06 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Hillsboro Health in Hillsboro. A visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. …more 7/21/24 |
James W. Leslie, 60, of Springfield, IL, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at his home in Springfield. There will be no services. Mr. Leslie was born Feb. 15, 1964, in Springfield, a son of Freddie and …more 7/17/24 |
Greg House, 59, formerly of Raymond, died on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 12:20 p.m. at Lacon Nursing and Rehab. No services are planned at this time. He was born on Feb. 20, 1965, the son of Lindsey …more 7/17/24 |
Kenneth Schlomann, 92, formerly of Litchfield and Mt. Olive, died on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at his home in Campbell, CA. His wife,Virginia (Ginny) Schlomann, 91, died on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, …more 7/16/24 |
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Need help publishing an obituary in Daytona Beach News-Journal? Obituaries can also be telephoned to our support team at +1 (800) 917-9207 or sent by email to gannettobits@obituaries.com.
Where did the word obituary come from? ›
The noun obituary, which appears in English in the early 18th century, comes from the Latin obīre, where ob- means "toward," and īre, "to go," suggesting a "going toward" one's death.
What is the meaning of obituary in a sentence? ›
(oʊbɪtʃuɛri ) Word forms: plural obituaries. countable noun. Someone's obituary is an account of their life and character which is presented in a newspaper or broadcast soon after they die. His obituary was published in one edition of his own newspaper before it was discovered that he was alive.
What is it called in a newspaper when someone dies? ›
An obituary (obit for short) is an article about a recently deceased person. Newspapers often publish obituaries as news articles.
How do I submit an obituary to the local newspaper? ›
Most newspapers will have links on their websites directing people to submit a paid death notice, usually under the heading “Obituaries” or “Obits.” While some newspapers manage their own obituary submission and management processes, many newspapers work with the obituary and death notice website Legacy.com.
How do you write an obituary notice for a newspaper? ›
The pertinent information that is commonly included in a death notice or obituary is:
- The full name of the deceased; nicknames or maiden names can be included.
- Date and location of death.
- The cause of death if you wish to disclose it.
- Names of surviving family members (optional)
Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.
Is it normal to read the obituary at a funeral? ›
It serves as a way to inform the community about the individual's passing and to honor their memory. During a funeral or memorial service, it is common for someone to stand up and read the obituary to the attendees. This reading may be performed by a family member, a close friend, or a designated individual.
Why don't people write obituaries? ›
Why might someone not have an obituary. There are several reasons why a person might not have an obituary: Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one. Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable.
What is the last sentence of an obituary? ›
Concluding Message
Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one. Phrases like “We will always carry your memory in our hearts,” or perhaps a favorite quote of your loved one are heartfelt and personal.
Announcing the Death
“Passed away”, “ended a long battle with…”, “died”, “surrounded by family” are all common and acceptable expressions to use. Remember to use verbiage you feel comfortable with.
How long after death do you write an obituary? ›
There is no specific rule that requires you to publish an obituary right away. In most cases, people aim to publish an obituary 1-2 weeks following the passing of a loved one. However, publishing it months or even a year after a loved one's death is completely okay.
How do you say no funeral in an obituary? ›
Obituary Example: No Funeral or Memorial. [Full name] sadly passed away on [date of death] at their home in [place of passing]. They always spread joy and happiness wherever they went. As per [first name]'s request, no funeral or memorial service will be held.
What is the paper they give you at a funeral called? ›
A funeral program is a treasured printed memorial for a loved one and can be referred to as an obituary program, funeral pamphlet, or funeral bulletin. Funeral programs are printed keepsakes that highlight a loved one's memory by including information and photos within its contents.
Why do obituaries cost so much? ›
Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.
How do I contact the Daytona News Journal? ›
You can cancel at any time by calling Customer Service at 1-877-777-6673.
How do you cite an obituary online? ›
Legacy.com obituaries usually have the original source at the bottom of the page – hardly any of them are unique to legacy.com. If it originally came from a newspaper, I might cite it like this: "John Lastname", Newspaper Name; City, State; Publication date, via legacy.com (Link to legacy obituary, accessed date).
How do you fill out an obituary? ›
How to Write an Obituary
- Their age upon death.
- Birthday.
- Birthplace.
- A list of the surviving relatives.
- The date of death.
- The location (city/state) where they died.
- Details about the funeral service: date, time, place.
- Full name.
To place an obituary, use our online form, fax the notice to 714-796-4973 or email it to obituaries@ocregister.com. If you wish to include a photo, email the picture as a jpg or pdf attachment.
