We extend our sympathy to Gailyn Draper, assistant to the vice president, student services, on the passing of her father, Lawrence J. Sowter, on Nov. 30. A memorial service will be held after the first of the year.
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Our sympathy to Greg Walbert
We extend our sympathy to Greg Walbert, graphic design manager, on the passing of his father, Donald William Walbert, on Oct. 25. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Nov. 4, starting at 10:30 a.m., with remarks from the family starting at noon. Inurnment will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Read the obituary.
Our sympathy to Matt and Toni Hurt
We extend our sympathy to Matt and Toni Hurt, owners/managers of the LLCC Quiznos, on the passing of Matt’s father, Mike Hurt, Sept. 14. In lieu of services, Mike suggested a random act of kindness be performed in his memory. Read the obituary.
Our sympathy to colleagues, friends and family of Dick Dhabalt
Dick Dhabalt, LLCC founding athletic director, coach and faculty member, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11. LLCC’s first sports team, basketball, was formed when Dhabalt was hired in 1968 as athletic director, coach and physical education instructor. Dhabalt also started the baseball, track and tennis teams in spring 1969. He retired in 1993 and was an adjunct faculty member from 1994 to 2010. In his honor, the LLCC Dick Dhabalt Athlete of the Year Award was established in 2015 and is presented to the college’s two top athletes annually. The award acknowledges Dhabalt’s dedication to education, athletics and LLCC students.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15, 4-7 p.m. at Butler Funeral Home in Springfield. A funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. Read the obituary.
Our sympathy to family and friends of Jim Coup
Our sympathy to family and friends of James “Jim” Coup, former dean of student services at LLCC, who passed away Sept. 1. He worked at the college from 1968-1997. A visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, 9-10:30 a.m., at Mott and Henning Funeral Home in Athens, and a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Joel Hall Cemetery. Read the obituary.
Our sympathy to Megan McCann
We extend our sympathy to Megan McCann, database and financial reporting analyst, on the passing of her mother-in-law, Margaret McCann, on Sept. 1. A visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. at McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville followed by a funeral service and burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Read the obituary.
Our sympathy to Mary Dellert
We extend our sympathy to Mary Dellert, executive assistant and secretary to the Board of Trustees, on the passing of her father, James Mayfield Sr., on Aug. 28. A visitation will be held Aug. 31, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, followed by a funeral mass at the church and a burial at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted. Read the obituary.
Our sympathy to family and friends of Jeanne Blackman
Our sympathy to family and friends of Jeanne Blackman, former LLCC Trustee. She served on the Board from 1989-1997 and as ICCTA president for 1992-1993. Read the obituary.
Our sympathy to Barb Benardi
We extend our sympathy to Barb Bernardi, professor of biology, on the passing of her brother, Bruce Bernardi, on July 16. A visitation was held July 22 at Butler Funeral Home in Springfield and a funeral mass on July 23 at St. Katharine Drexel Parish at Sacred Hearth Church in Springfield. Read the obituary.
Our sympathy to Barb Benardi
We extend our sympathy to Barb Bernardi, professor of biology, on the passing of her brother, Bruce Bernardi, on July 16. A visitation will be held Friday, July 22, 5-7 p.m. at Butler Funeral Home in Springfield. A funeral mass will take place Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Parish at Sacred Hearth Church in Springfield. Read the obituary.