![]() Sandra's commitment to her family was unparalleled. Sande loved her business & working with her employees. For 45 years, she led this venture with unmatched passion and dedication, making it a symbol of comfort and reliability in the community. They turned a dream into a reality by establishing a chain of La-Z-Boy furniture franchises. Sandra's journey as an entrepreneur began with her partnership with her husband, Larry, and later with her son, David Hilst. She was a friend to many and a stranger to none, touching lives with her innate warmth. Born into a nurturing family in Ohio, Sandra blossomed into a remarkable woman. ![]() Sandra was not just an amazing mother, friend, and businesswoman she was a living embodiment of grace and compassion. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, and an unshakeable spirit of entrepreneurship. Sandra Hilst, a beacon of love and generosity in the Springfield community, passed away surrounded by her loving family early Wednesday morning. The family ask memorials be directed toward Coats for Kids or Montgomery County Paws Care. A private interment of ashes will be held at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery in Litchfield. Coatney will be conducted Saturday, Januat 12:00 Noon at the Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield, with cremation to follow the service. Coatney is preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Steve Szczepanski, Grandparents Earl and Alva Coatney, Otto and Pearl Bierbaum. Four grandchildren Matthew, Felisity, Josie and Dalton Coatney. Survivors include his two sons Michael and his wife Carmen of Curryville, MO., Kevin and his companion Lacey Dwyer of Litchfield, IL., Two sisters Karla Bononi of Hudson, FL., Karen and Husband Tom Franzen of Litchfield, IL. He was an avid Bowler having bowled several “300” perfect games over the years. Coatney was a 36-year member of the Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department, VFW Post #3912, American Legion Post #436. He owned and operated Denny’s Bait and Liquor for 20 years in Litchfield. of Corrections and the Illinois Dept of Revenue. Coatney was employed over the years at the Litchfield Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, served as a police officer for the City of Mt. He married the former Peggy JoAnn Roberts and they later divorced. Navy and serviced during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Litchfield Community High School, Class of 1965. Born in Litchfield, the son of Karl Edwin and Helen Marie (Bierbaum) Coatney. ![]() Show moreĭennis Edwin Coatney, 76, of Litchfield, IL., passed away Tuesday, Januat 6:35 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home with Pastor Shane Baker officiating. until the time of a funeral service at 11 a.m. The unofficial family historian, Ron left behind numerous VHS tapes and DVDs of footage he recorded during family gatherings for his family to enjoy for years to come.Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. His family have fond memories of summers spent swimming, fishing, and riding in the boat. ![]() He and June raised their family on Lake Petersburg in a house Ron designed himself and built with help from his father and father-in-law. He enjoyed playing poker, card games, fishing, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events, spending time and taking trips with his family, and solving crossword puzzles. Ron was preceded in death by his parents brother-in-law, Ron Ames and sister-in-law, Janet Hoffman.Ron worked as a communications technician for Illinois Bell Telephone Company (AT&T) for 40 years, retiring in 2004. She survives, along with his sister, Sue Ames, of Springfield daughters Colette (Trent) Knoles and Heather (Russ) Witmer of Athens grandchildren, Jessie (North Joffe-Nelson) Knoles of Urbana Emily (Austin) Smith of Sherman Luke (significant other, Elizabeth) Witmer and Jenna Witmer two great-grandchildren, Leo and Rowan Smith a sister-in-law, Carolyn Lippa, of Springfield one uncle, Glenn (Nancy) Gasaway of California and several nieces and nephews. He married Dorothea June Hoffman on October 27, 1963. John’s Hospital.He was born August 11, 1941, in Springfield, to George Elmer Rose and Amy Jane (Gasaway) Rose. Ronald Lee Rose, 82, of Springfield, died at 3:13 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at St.
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