Our sympathy to Tony Rothering

We extend our condolences to Tony Rothering, professor of biology, on the passing of his father, Galen “Mick” Rothering, on Nov. 30. A visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 5, 9:30-11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. at Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial will be in West Rutledge Cemetery. Read the obituary.

Funeral Arrangements for Tony Young

Our condolences go out to the family of Tony Young, a former adjunct instructor in LLCC’s Truck Driver Training program who unexpectedly passed away on Oct. 30, 2024. Tony spent the past twenty years as a CDL examiner with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, continuing to work closely with the LLCC program.

Funeral services and visitation are Thursday,  Nov. 7 at Union Baptist Church, 1405 East Monroe Streeet in Springfield. Read the obituary online.

  • Visitation: 9-10 a.m.
  • Service: 10-11 a.m.

We extend our condolences

We extend our sympathy to Samuel and Tamie Penning, systems administrators in information technology, on the loss of Samuel’s mother Debra Sue Smith Penning on Oct. 7. A private remembrance is being planned for a later date. Read the obituary.

Additionally, we offer our condolences to Sara Bachmann, instructor of nursing, on the passing of her brother, Joseph Duncan Irwin, on Oct. 14. Read the obituary.