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Mark W. Chandler
Jan 27, 2026
Mark W. Chandler, 54, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away January 27, 2026.
Mark was born on August 27, 1971, in Decatur, IL. Mark grew up in Decatur and worked as a journeyman carpenter for 30 years. In recent years, Mark owned and operated his own home inspection company, A&M Inspection. Mark lived a simple life and kept to himself. In his...
Frederick A. Naber
Jan 26, 2026
Frederick Allen “Fred” Naber, 88, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:54 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Cornerstone Community Fellowship Church in Shelbyville with Kevin Woods officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, in the church....
James E. Peterson
Jan 24, 2026
James Edward “Jimmy” Peterson, 53, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:57 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, in his residence.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Burial will follow in Swedish Lutheran Cemetery, near Neoga, IL. Casual attire is requested.
Jimmy was born on August 21, 1972, in Effingham,...
David A. Glick
Jan 22, 2026
David Ansel "Dave" Glick, age 68, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Springfield, Illinois. Born on June 28, 1957, in Pana, Illinois, David lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and a profound love for all living beings.
He was the son of Victor Halstead Glick and Sarah Mae Godfrey Glick, both of whom preceded him in death....
Ervin C. Schultz
Jan 21, 2026
Ervin C. Schultz was born on January 17, 1933, in Windsor, Illinois, to the late Clarence A. and Celia Kull Schultz and died peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Ervin graduated from Windsor Community High School, Class of 1951. He began his career with Young Radiator Company, where he worked...
William C. "Bill" Orr
Jan 18, 2026
William Curtis “Bill” Orr, lovingly known as “Uncle Willy”, 82, of Strasburg, IL, formerly of Hanna City, IL, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL with Pastor Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will...
Roberta R. Menis
Jan 14, 2026
Roberta Rose Menis, 81, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in her residence with her son by her side.
A memorial mass will be held at a later date at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Shelbyville, IL, with Father Pawel Augustyniak as celebrant. Memorials may be given to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Howe...
Carole A. Stretch
Jan 13, 2026
Carole Arlyne Stretch, 92, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:26 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Shelbyville Manor.
Visitation will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. A memorial service honoring Carole’s life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday with Rev. Mark Sanders officiating. Memorials may be...
Helen Joan Graham
Jan 13, 2026
Helen “Joan” Graham, 92, longtime rural Raymond resident and beloved matriarch to many, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by the love of family.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Community of Faith Church in Raymond, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – Noon on Saturday in the church. Burial will...
Rosemary E. Schlechte
Jan 11, 2026
Rosemary E. Schlechte, 93, of Strasburg, IL, was lovingly surrounded by her family as she peacefully passed away at 1:11 a.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026, at StoneBridge Memory Care, Effingham, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Strasburg, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m....
Kenton R. Augenstein
Jan 1, 2026
Kenton Ray Augenstein, 83, of Strasburg, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026. He was born on June 2, 1942, to Charles and Geraldine (Fouste) Augenstein.
Kenton graduated from Stewardson-Strasburg High School and went on to attend Sparks Business College and graduated with a degree in business. Kenton joined the Army after high school where he was a locomotive...
Thelbert L. Drake
Dec 25, 2025
Thelbert L. Drake, 92, transitioned to his eternal home on December 25, 2025.
He was the son of Lawrence and Ara (Owen) Drake of Terra Haute, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donald E. Drake; and his wife, Suzanne V. (Eversole) Drake.
Thelbert earned his baccalaureate degree from Indiana State University (1955), and the Masters (1960) and Doctoral...
Katherine I. Claar
Dec 23, 2025
Katherine Isabel (Crouch) Claar, 73, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Windsor, IL, passed away at 11:49 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Katherine’s life will be celebrated privately. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville, IL.
Katherine was born on July 1, 1952, in rural Windsor, IL. She graduated from Windsor High School and...
Dennis R. Walden
Dec 18, 2025
Dennis Ray Walden, 76, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:34 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with flag presentation at 7:00 p.m. by the Shelby County Honor Guard. Arrangements are by Howe...
Nelson E. Wiley
Dec 18, 2025
Nelson Edward Wiley, 88, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:25 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Shelbyville Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Tim Yankee officiating. Visitation will be from noon – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial with military rites...
Charlotte A. Wafford
Dec 14, 2025
Charlotte Ann Wafford, 87, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 6:53 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Shelbyville Manor.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon Friday, December 19, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Shelbyville, IL, with Father Pawel Augustyniak as Celebrant. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - noon Friday in the church. A private family burial...
Daniel J. Ruff
Dec 12, 2025
Daniel Joseph “Danny” Ruff, 76, of Fancher, IL, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2025, at Shelbyville Healthcare and Senior Living, Shelbyville, IL.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Flag Presentation by the Shelby County Honor Guard will be held at 4:00 p.m. Casual attire is...
Donna J. Grunder
Dec 12, 2025
The best “Nana”, Donna Jo (Goers) Grunder, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Shelbyville, Illinois. Donna was born on May 11, 1959, in Shelbyville, Illinois to Richard and Arlene (Laatsch) Goers. Donna attended Shelbyville High School and graduated from St. Mary of the Woods College.
Donna’s life was focused on her two daughters- Jennifer Anne (Lloyd)...
David B. Bernstein
Dec 11, 2025
David Blake Bernstein, 68, of Findlay, IL, passed away at home on Thursday, December 11, 2025, leaving a legacy of hard work, warmth and strength.
David was born on February 16, 1957, the son of Betty Jane Nichols and Lonnie Samuel Bernstein. David graduated from Findlay High School in the Class of 1976. He married his high school sweetheart, Julie Messmore,...
Gladys L. Beals
Dec 9, 2025
Gladys Loraine Beals, 92, of Stewardson, IL, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Willow Breeze Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice House, Mattoon, IL, surrounded by the love of her family.
Gladys was born on September 21, 1933, in Toledo, IL, a day that marked the beginning of a long and beautiful life filled with joy, generosity,...