Sangamon County Coroner's Office

08/24/2026

We were please to welcome Illinois State University nursing students to our new facility. The students enjoyed presentations and a tour of the regional facility, gaining valuable insight into the role of the Coroner’s Office and the work we do in our community. Thank you for visiting and for your interest in our important field of service!

08/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Sangamon County Coroner's Office team!

Today, Investigator Katie Keller was officially sworn in by Sangamon County Clerk Don Gray, marking the beginning of her service to the citizens of Sangamon County.

Katie will now begin a year-long training program as she works toward earning her ABMDI (American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators) certification. We are excited to have her on our team and look forward to the dedication, professionalism, and compassion she will bring to our office.

Congratulations, Investigator Keller, and welcome to the Sangamon County Coroner's Office!

07/04/2026

06/26/2026

Update! Mr. Satterfield’s family has been located! Thank you all for all of your help!

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon is asking for the public’s assistance in locating the next of kin of Michael Satterfield, 66, of Springfield.

Mr. Satterfield was found on June 18 near a construction site in the 1000 block of North Grand Avenue East in Springfield. The Sangamon County Coroner’s Office was notified and responded to the scene. Mr. Satterfield was pronounced deceased at the scene at 8:15 a.m.

Preliminary autopsy findings indicate Mr. Satterfield died from a cervical spine fracture consistent with a fall. The death remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office and the Springfield Police Department.

The Coroner’s Office has been unable to locate Mr. Satterfield’s next of kin. Investigators have checked multiple previous addresses in both the Chicago area and Springfield area, called numerous phone numbers associated with possible emergency contacts, and searched available law enforcement databases, but have not been able to identify or contact a relative.

Anyone with information regarding Mr. Satterfield’s next of kin is asked to contact the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office at 217-753-6610.

A photo of Mr. Satterfield is being released to assist with identification and notification of family.

06/18/2026

The Sangamon County Coroner’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Death Investigator II. If you are interested in a career supporting medicolegal investigations and public service, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more about the position and submit an application, scan the QR code or visit sangamonil.gov/Departments/D-L/Human-Resources/Apply-for-a-Job.

06/18/2026

The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, has confirmed the death of a 66-year-old male resident of Springfield, who was found near a construction site in the 1000 block of North Grand Avenue East earlier today. The Coroner's Office was notified and responded to the location. The 66-year-old man was pronounced deceased at the scene at 0815am. An autopsy is scheduled to take place today. The deceased individual's name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The death remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Springfield Police Department.

06/05/2026

Press Release 6/5/2026

The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, can confirm the identity of the 69-year-old female that died after being transported by EMS to St. John’s Hospital from the scene of a motor vehicle collision near the intersection of S. 7th St. and East Laurel yesterday afternoon. Donna Northcutt, 69, from Roodhouse, IL died from multiple blunt force in injuries she sustained in the collision. The death remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Springfield Police Department. 

06/04/2026

Press Release 6/4/2026

The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, can confirm the death of a 69 year-old woman from Roodhouse, Illinois. The victim was transported by EMS to HSHS St. John’s Hospital, from the scene of a motor vehicle collision, near the intersection of S. 7th St. and East Laurel in Springfield. The victim was pronounced deceased at 2:51 PM, in the emergency room, shortly after her arrival. The identity of the deceased is being withheld, pending next of kin notification. An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow. The death remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Sprinngfield Police Department.

06/02/2026

Press Release 6/2/2026

The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, can confirm the identity of the man who was transported by EMS to HSHS St. John’s Hospital’s emergency room after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a truck near the intersection of 9th Street and Carpenter Street yesterday. JB Logan, 77, of Springfield was pronounced dead at 2:54pm, shortly after his arrival to the emergency room. An autopsy was done today and preliminary findings show Mr. Logan died from blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. The death remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Springfield Police Department.

06/01/2026

Press Release 6/1/2026

The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, can confirm the death of a 77 year old Springfield man that was transported by EMS to HSHS St. John’s Hospital, after sustaining injuries, when his motorcycle collided with a pick up truck, near the intersection of 9th Street and Carpenter Street in Springfield today. The victim was pronounced deceased at 2:54 PM, by emergency room staff, shortly after his arrival. The identity of the decedent is being withheld, pending next of kin notification. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow. The death remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner and the Springfield Police Department.