We extend our condolences to Samuel and Tamie Penning, systems administrator and IT specialist, on the recent passing of Samuel’s father, John Penning of Springfield, on Oct. 31. A wake will be planned for a later date when public gatherings can be held safely. Read the obituary.

Our sympathy to family and friends of Dr. John R. Noak, former LLCC employee, who passed away Oct. 9. He worked at the college for 12 years as coordinator of educator outreach and adjunct in education.  A private memorial ceremony will be held and can be viewed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/33137177 Tuesday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m. Read the obituary.

We extend our condolences to Ben Roth, director, IT systems, on the recent passing of his father, David Roth of Springfield, on Sept. 27. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Read the obituary.

We extend our condolences to Lyndsey Craigmiles-Brooks, administrative assistant, CCTC, on the passing of her father-in-law, Lloyd Brooks, last week. A visitation was held Tuesday, Sept. 15 at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. A graveside service and military rites will be held Monday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. at White Hall Cemetery. Read the obituary.

We extend our condolences to Barry Lamb, director, instructional technology services, on the passing of his father, Fred Lamb, on Sept. 6. A private service will be held next week, with a public celebration of life planned for the future. Read the obituary.

Condolences to family and friends of Maureen Curry, facilities office coordinator, who passed away Aug. 6. The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with services. A private family service will be held, followed by interment at Fraley Cemetery in Taylorville. A livestream of the service of remembrance will be available on Saturday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/94484291. A public celebration of life will be held at a later date, once the family feels it is safe to do so.

Maureen was a longtime member of the LLCC family — joining LLCC in 1999, working in the Foundation and moving to Facilities in 2003. She was named the distinguished service award winner for classified staff in 2002.

Our sympathy to family and friends of Johngylene Stewart, former LLCC employee, who passed away July 26. She worked at the college for 25 years as a student receivables official. Visitation services were held Saturday, Aug. 1 at Union Baptist Church in Springfield. Read the obituary.

We extend our condolences to Neci Faine, duplication and mail center technician, on the recent passing of her brother, Robert Earl Fain Sr., on May 29. Visitation will be held at Revelations Worship Center in Springfield on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and a service will be held from 1-2 p.m. Private interment will follow. Read the obituary.

We send our condolences to Kayla Weitzel, human resources assistant, on the passing of her father-in-law, Tom Weitzel, on Sunday, May 10. Private graveside services will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted. Read the obituary.

Our sympathy to family and friends of Rosemary King, longtime member of the LLCC nursing faculty, who passed away May 6. A visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home in Springfield. CDC and State of Illinois guidelines will be practiced, including visitors wearing masks and maintaining proper social distancing. Funeral services will be private with burial in Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon. Read the obituary.