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Bernice I. Cutler
Mar 16, 2026
Bernice Irene Cutler, 101, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:07 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at Shelbyville Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Bob Turner officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in...
Bensyn Ellis Lea Linder
Mar 9, 2026
Bensyn Ellis Lea Linder, infant daughter of Gary and Sophia Linder of Altamont, IL, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Words of comfort will be shared with family and friends...
Paul Dewayne Shonkwiler
Mar 8, 2026
Paul Dewayne Shonkwiler, 83, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, in his home, surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial with military rites will be in Glenwood...
Noel B. Nippe
Mar 5, 2026
Noel Byrl Nippe, 95, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, in the church. Burial with...
Frances I. Williams
Mar 3, 2026
Frances Ilene Williams, 81, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Shelbyville Health Care and Senior Living, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026, with Rev. Nathan Woolery officiating. Visitation will be from noon – 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Ramsey Cemetery,...
Mildred B. Rincker
Mar 3, 2026
Mildred Berniece Rincker, 104, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at St. Anthony Hospital, Effingham, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be...
Lois A. Helton
Mar 3, 2026
Lois Aileen Helton, 86, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:12 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Father Rick Weltin as Celebrant. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial...
Betty J. Brown
Mar 2, 2026
Betty Julia Brown, 102, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, at Shelbyville Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials...
Donald D. Himes
Feb 21, 2026
Donald Duwane Himes, 93, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:49 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Linda Trent officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, in the funeral...
Barbara S. Blickem
Feb 20, 2026
Barbara Sue Blickem, 83, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, in Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
In keeping with Barbara’s wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.
Barbara was born on September 5, 1942, in Bone Gap, IL, the son of Noah James and Waunetta Marie (Correll) Nelson....
Betty L. Fulford
Feb 16, 2026
Betty Lee Fulford, 80, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:19 a.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, in her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. A private family burial will be held later...
Donald E. Ragan
Feb 13, 2026
Donald Ernest “Don” Ragan, 73, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:21 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026, in his residence.
In keeping with Don’s wishes, his life will be celebrated privately. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Saving Orphaned Animals.
Don was born on January 12, 1953, in Shelbyville, IL, the son...
Charles E. Crouch
Feb 10, 2026
Charles Elmer “Charlie” Crouch, 81, of Lakewood, IL formerly of Herrick, IL, passed away at 4:03 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Shelbyville Manor.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in the Cowden First Christian Church, with Pastor Barry West officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – noon Saturday in the church. Burial will...
James F. Reimer
Feb 7, 2026
James Francis “Jim” Reimer, 89, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 11:06 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Shelbyville, IL, with Father Pawel Augustyniak as celebrant. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the...
Annette Bassett
Feb 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Annette Bassett, 76, of Shelbyville IL. Annette passed away at 4:42 pm Friday, February 6, 2026, in her home surrounded by family.
Annette graduated high school from Peoria IL. She attended college at Illinois State University in Bloomington IL. Annette married Larry Brantley in the spring of 1969 and...
Lois J. France
Feb 6, 2026
Lois Jean France of Franklin, Tennessee, previously of Shelbyville, Illinois was welcomed to her Heavenly home and into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 2:21 p.m. at Morning Pointe of Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev....
Linda K. Decker
Feb 3, 2026
Linda Kay (West) Decker, 78, of Mode, IL, passed away at 9:26 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Casual attire is requested. Burial...
Joyce M. Largent
Feb 2, 2026
Joyce May Largent, 83, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, in her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Mike Carr officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in...
Jack L. Harvey
Feb 2, 2026
Jack L. Harvey, 76, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, at Shelbyville Manor.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Masonic Rites by Jackson Masonic Lodge #53 will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, following the visitation. A memorial service will...
Barbara J. Watkins
Jan 30, 2026
Barbara June Watkins, 93, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:19 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, in Shelbyville Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home with Pastor Neva Carter officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial will take place at a...