Obituaries
Death of Paula Joy Jones
Paula Joy Jones, 66, of Litchfield passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Fort Riley, KS, on June 26, 1957, a daughter of Harold E. and Nancy M. (Suits) Kirby.
Paula graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1976 and also attended Capital Area Vocational Center’s nursing program. Paula dedicated her life to caring for others, bringing joy, and enriching the lives of her children, grandchildren, and hundreds of patients during her career as a licensed practical nurse, most recently with Aperion Care in Litchfield.
Paula was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, and enjoyed crocheting, singing karaoke, camping, fishing, and Facebook.
Paula is survived by three sons, Shaun Weller of Litchfield, Dr. Jason (Alison) Weller of Bridgewater, MA, and Bryan Weller of Litchfield; brother, Michael Kirby of Aubrey, TX; two sisters, Beth Law of Litchfield and Rhonda Foster of Bradenton, FL; and five grandchildren, Bryan Weller, Jr., Lucas Weller, Madyson Weller, Fredchesca Lemaster, and Zaviar Weller.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents and her loyal canine companion, George.
Private family services will be held. Plummer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Ruth Ardella Marie (Frerichs) Cranford, 93 of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 4:14 a.m. at Litchfield Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 23, 1931, in Litchfield a daughter of Edward and Emma (Sewing) Frerichs.
She graduated from Litchfield High School. Ruth married Robert C. Cranford March 31, 1951, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2014. Ruth baked many wonderful desserts at The Gardens Restaurant in Litchfield during her 26 years of employment there.
Prior to that, she was a dedicated homemaker and candled eggs at the Litchfield Egg Warehouse. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. She loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals, NASCAR, and game shows. She enjoyed playing Bingo and playing the lottery.
She is survived by a son, Kevin (Connie) Cranford of Springfield; a daughter, Debra (Mike) Peters of Elburn; a granddaughter, Kristine Cranford of Milwaukee, WI; a step-grandson, Mike Peters of Montana; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by a son, Roger Allen Cranford; three sisters, Lucille Frerichs, Viola McKimmey, and Marie Morris; four brothers, George Frerichs, Benjamin Frerichs, John Frerichs, and infant brother Roy Frerichs.
Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 12 noon on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Rev. Fred Kraemer will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family suggests memorials to Zion Lutheran School, 1301 N. State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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Thomas Leo Roach Sr., 52 of Litchfield, passed away at home on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born in Litchfield on November 21, 1972, a son of Charles W. and Christine M. (Trader) Roach.
He attended Hillsboro High School. He was employed as a professional truck driver by D. B. Customs in Antioch. Mr. Roach was a Harley Davidson enthusiast who loved riding his Harley and he loved his family. He enjoyed playing poker, darts, remote control hobbies, and was willing to drive any route assigned to him while at work.
Mr. Roach is survived by his father, Charles W. Roach of Farmersville; sons, Thomas L. (Payton) Roach Jr. of Princeville, Charles J. “CJ” (Tiffany) Roach of Apple Creek, OH, Richard J. (Britney) Roach of Hillsboro, and Maxwell C. Roach of Litchfield; stepson, Tristen Hancock of Litchfield; daughter, Tori-Lee (James) Roach of Benld; stepdaughter, Lauren (Benjamin) DeLong of Saco, MT; brothers, Rexdon (Melissa) Boliard of Fillmore and Gabriel (Shauna) Cochran of Litchfield; sisters, Catherine Roach of Farmersville and Shanee (Jacob) Jones of Litchfield; and grandchildren, Khai Gurley, Malcolm Gurley, Savannah Viviano, Calliope Roach, Kiara Aikens, Carly Compton, Avery DeLong, Benjamin DeLong Jr., Tucker DeLong and Shoal DeLong.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine M. (Trader) Fosnock, and a stepdaughter, Sheridan Compton.
A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Family and friends are encouraged to wear Harley-Davidson themed clothing, or associated colors of black and orange. The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Thomas L. Roach, Jr., to help cover funeral expenses.
