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Donald L. Dragovan, Sr.
Jun 11, 2026
Donald Lee Dragovan, Sr., 74, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Shelbyville Manor.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on June 25, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Send condolences...
David P. Boyer
May 22, 2026
David Paul Boyer, 78, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 6:44 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, in his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Strasburg Community Church, Strasburg, IL with Pastor Steve Harder officiating. Visitation will be from noon – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial...
Catherine E. Welton
May 20, 2026
Catherine Elizabeth “Cathy” Welton (Kidd) born February 14, 1972, to Roy and Carol Kidd of Westervelt. Cathy was a 1990 graduate of Shelbyville High School and in that same year married her high school sweetheart, C. Dewayne Welton, in September of 1990. Cathy worked for Shelby Memorial Hospital and Shelby Area Ambulance service where she earned her EMT Intermediate while...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Lavelle
May 19, 2026
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Lavelle, 69, of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:00 am, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be from Noon – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral...
Travis J. Vonderheide
May 15, 2026
Travis James Vonderheide, 55, of rural Shumway, IL, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Friday, May 15, 2026, in St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, IL.
In keeping with Travis’s wishes, his life will be celebrated privately at a later time.
Travis was born on June 26, 1970, in Springfield, IL, the son of James Henry and Mary Lou (Ruholl) Vonderheide. He graduated from...
Charles M. Vincent
May 14, 2026
Charles McKinley Vincent, age 78, of Olney, passed away on May 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 8, 1948, in Burkesville, KY, to Paul and Mary Vincent.
Charles was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who never met a stranger. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma Vincent, whose unwavering love...
Milton Alfred Hendrickson, Jr.
May 13, 2026
Milton Alfred Hendrickson, Jr., 70, of Shelbyville, IL, passed on May 13, 2026, at 7:20 pm in Shelbyville Manor with his wife and grandchild at his side.
Milton was born on November 21, 1955, in Cambridge, England, the eldest child of Milton Alfred Sr. and Dorreen Willcott Hendrickson. His father’s USAF career took the family from England to North Carolina to...
Joan Odell Walden
May 12, 2026
Joan Odell Walden, 85, of Ramsey, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:53 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Shelbyville Manor.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Todd Ater officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home....
Trenouth Dwight Phares
May 11, 2026
Trenouth “Dwight” Phares, 99, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:12 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Virden, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Betzy Elifrits Warren officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m....
George "Dean" Warfel
May 11, 2026
George “Dean” Warfel, 85, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 3:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, in his residence.
In keeping with Dean’s wishes, his family will celebrate his life privately. Burial will be in Plato Center Cemetery, Plato Center, IL. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the Findlay United Methodist Church...
Michael Wayne Prosser
May 8, 2026
Michael W. “Mike” Prosser, 60, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:43 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Kenny Morell officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home....
Joshua D. Stinson
May 1, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joshua Dwight Hudson Stinson. He was born July 20, 1985, in Decatur, IL, at St. Mary’s Hospital, the son of Toby Stinson and Mary Hudson.
Joshua had many adventures in his life. He served in the Navy and traveled to Japan, he rode many trains and had adventures with his...
Euna L. Wheat
Apr 28, 2026
Euna Lee Wheat, 83, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:08 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Linda Trent officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Burial will be...
Sheila M. Yockey
Apr 28, 2026
Sheila Marie Yockey (née Gallivan), 92, of Monticello, Illinois, formerly of Rushville, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Sheila was born on November 21, 1933, the daughter of William F. and Catherine A. (Cantwell) Gallivan. She graduated from Bement High School in the Class of 1951. Sheila continued her education first at the University of Illinois...
Regina A. McManaway
Apr 27, 2026
Regina Alma McManaway, 94, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Cowden and Pana, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at Shelbyville Manor.
Regina was born on August 6, 1931, in Wurzburg, Germany, the daughter of Josef and Lizzie Metzger. She grew up in Germany alongside her five siblings. Regina met her future husband while he was stationed in Germany...
Scott L. West
Apr 24, 2026
Scott L. West, 69, of Lakewood, IL, went to be with his Heavenly Father, surrounded by his wife and children at 7:15 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026, at New Hope Church, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Darin Hansen officiating. In recognition...
Stanley W. Kouns II
Apr 22, 2026
Stanley W. Kouns II, 52, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 4:13 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Praise Assembly of God near Charleston, IL with Pastor Ryan Mulvaney officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the church. Memorials may...
Gary D. Hayes
Apr 20, 2026
Gary Dean Hayes, 80, of Lakewood, IL, passed away at home on Monday morning, April 20, 2026.
Gary was born on December 12, 1945, in Jefferson County, IL, the son of Elijah Wilson and Reba (Connelly) Hayes. Gary grew up in Mt. Vernon, IL, before joining the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Following...
Susan M. Stockman
Apr 15, 2026
Susan Marie Stockman, 72, of Arcola, IL, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at The Haven of Arcola, Arcola, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Lakeside Addition of Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL, with Father Pawel Augustyniak officiating. Family and friends are invited to meet at Howe and Yockey Funeral...
Grace Feller
Apr 7, 2026
Grace Feller, 90, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in her residence.
Grace was born on January 11, 1936, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Anthony James and Rose Marie (St. George) Mancuso. She married Lee Feller on April 25, 1987. Grace and Lee moved from California to Shelbyville in 2003. Grace enjoyed reading and...