We extend our condolences to Dr. Cynthia Maskey, dean, health professions, on the passing of her mother, Sandra “Sandy” King Koebler, March 3. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 7 from 9-10:45 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Springfield. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., and burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Read the obituary.

Our condolences also to Dr. John Vinzant, professor, political science, on the passing of his mother, Bonnie Jean (Samson) Vinzant on March 1 in Centerville, Iowa. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6 at First United Methodist Church in Centerville. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation and an Eastern Star ceremony took place on Monday, March 5. Read the obituary.

Our sympathy to family and friends of Dr. William M. Cross, former LLCC adjunct faculty member in history from 2008-2016, who passed away March 2. A memorial ceremony will be held Friday, March 9, 11:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Read the obituary.