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Darin Stevens
Dec 11, 2023
Darin Stevens
(November 4, 1965 – December 11, 2023 )
Ralph “Darin” Stevens , 58, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2023 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Cowden...
Suzanne Robison
Dec 11, 2023
Suzanne Robison
(January 24, 1947 – December 11, 2023 )
Suzanne “Suzie” Robison , 76, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 11:34 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Glenwood Cemetery...
Mary “Joan” Arthur
Dec 9, 2023
Mary “Joan” Arthur
(October 7, 1932 – December 9, 2023 )
Mary “Joan” Arthur , 91, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Howe &...
Robert J. Bosgraaf
Dec 9, 2023
Robert J. Bosgraaf
(November 22, 1963 – December 9, 2023 )
Robert J. Bosgraaf , 60, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:07 p.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023 at Howe...
James W. Brackney
Dec 9, 2023
James W. Brackney
(July 20, 1934 – December 9, 2023 )
James Willis “Jim” Brackney , 89, Washington, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:37 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Peoria, IL.
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December...
Donna Jean “Boots” Taylor
Dec 5, 2023
Donna Jean “Boots” Taylor
(March 12, 1946 – December 5, 2023 )
Donna Jean “Boots” Taylor , 77, of Mode, IL, formerly of Dacono, CO, passed away at 4:24 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
Boots was born on March 12, 1946...
Terry E. Gaddis
Dec 3, 2023
Terry E. Gaddis
(September 1, 1960 – December 3, 2023 )
Terry Eugene Gaddis , 63, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:13 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Glenwood...
Marvin M. Elder
Dec 2, 2023
Marvin M. Elder
(October 4, 1954 – December 2, 2023 )
Marvin M. Elder , 69, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:56 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Howe &...
William E. “Bill” Martz
Nov 25, 2023
William E. “Bill” Martz
(December 31, 1934 – November 25, 2023 )
William E. “Bill” Martz , 88, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:23 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Graveside services will be held at noon on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in...
Lynn K. Doty
Nov 23, 2023
Lynn K. Doty
(September 23, 1957 – November 23, 2023 )
Lynn Kyle Doty , 66, of Tower Hill, IL, formerly of Shelbyville and Strasburg, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, November 23, 2023 in his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2023...
Joan Banning
Nov 20, 2023
Joan Banning
(May 15, 1929 – November 20, 2023 )
Joan Banning , 94, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2023 at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home,...
Nancy A. Slifer
Nov 19, 2023
Nancy A. Slifer
(July 2, 1938 – November 19, 2023 )
Nancy Ann Slifer , 85, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023 at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. December 1, 2023 at Howe &...
Janet I. Wise
Nov 18, 2023
Janet I. Wise
(April 24, 1939 – November 18, 2023 )
Janet I. (Dugger) Fox Wise , 84, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:37 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023...
Iris D. Venters
Nov 15, 2023
Iris D. Venters
(September 19, 1942 – November 15, 2023 )
Iris Diane Venters , 81, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Private graveside services will be held in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Arrangements are by...
Keith D. Mars
Nov 12, 2023
Keith D. Mars
(September 19, 1954 – November 12, 2023 )
Keith D. Mars, 69, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2023 in his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November...
Diane L. Paraiso
Nov 11, 2023
Diane L. Paraiso
(June 6, 1947 – November 11, 2023 )
Diane Lyn Paraiso , 76, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 5:18 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in St. Paul’s...
Rodney E. Wade
Nov 10, 2023
Rodney E. Wade
(July 30, 1936 – November 10, 2023 )
Rodney Earl “Jake” Wade , 87, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2023 in...
James K. Dunaway
Nov 6, 2023
James K. Dunaway
(February 24, 1956 – November 6, 2023 )
James Kendall Dunaway , 67, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Monday, November 6, 2023 in Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 a.m. – noon on Friday,...
Betty A. Rincker Giberson
Nov 6, 2023
Betty A. Rincker Giberson
(May 23, 1933 – November 6, 2023 )
Betty Ann Rincker Giberson , 90, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:18 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2023 in Carriage Crossing Senior Living, Decatur, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14,...
Michael A. Cummins
Nov 5, 2023
Michael A. Cummins
(August 6, 1953 – November 5, 2023 )
Michael A. “Mike” Cummins , 70, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 4:53 a.m. Sunday, November 5, 2023 in his residence.
Mike was born on August 6, 1953, the son of Carl and Norma Jean (Gruber) Cummins in...