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Joan Lawson Dickens
Apr 26, 2024
Joan Lawson Dickens
(August 15, 1933 – April 26, 2024 )
Joan Lawson Dickens , 90, of Windsor, IL, formerly of Benton, IL, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
Joan was born on August 15, 1933, in East Alton, IL,...
Timothy David Calvert
Apr 16, 2024
Timothy David “Dave” Calvert
(June 27, 1955 – April 16, 2024 )
Timothy David “Dave” Calvert , 68, of Macon, IL, formerly of Blue Mound, IL, passed away at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Lincolnshire Place, Decatur, IL.
A visitation for friends and family will be held from 5:00-7:00...
Norma Rose Huddleston
Apr 13, 2024
Norma R. Huddleston
(February 12, 1927 – April 13, 2024 )
Norma Rose (Crutcher) Huddleston , 97, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Effingham, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, in...
Jeffry L. Price
Apr 11, 2024
Jeffry L. Price
(January 13, 1950 – April 11, 2024 )
Jeffry L. “Jeff” Price , 74, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 11:42 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2024, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Howe and Yockey...
Robert E. “Bob” Sands
Apr 8, 2024
Robert E. Sands
(August 8, 1936 – April 8, 2024 )
Robert Eugene Sands , 87, passed away peacefully in his home in Shelbyville, IL at 2:56 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024, with his loving wife, Shari, by his side.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,...
Delores I. Blackwell
Apr 6, 2024
Delores I. Blackwell
(October 5, 1947 – April 6, 2024 )
Delores Irene Blackwell , 76, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:57 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
Delores was born on October 5, 1947, in Henton, IL, the daughter of Earl C. and Helen Lucille...
Donna A. Bone
Apr 5, 2024
Donna A. Bone
(June 23, 1965 – April 5, 2024 )
Donna Ann Bone , 58, of Watson, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, in her residence, surrounded by her family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 19,...
Lori L. Kircher
Apr 3, 2024
Lori Lee Kircher
(July 19, 1963 – April 3, 2024 )
Lori Lee Kircher , 60, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:26 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home,...
Jackie L. “Jack” Brooks
Mar 21, 2024
Jackie L. “Jack” Brooks
(November 19, 1942 – March 21, 2024 )
Jackie Lee “Jack” Brooks , 81, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 5:21 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon, IL.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 28,...
David D. Beerbower
Mar 17, 2024
Pastor David D. Beerbower
(February 4, 1948 – March 17, 2024 )
Pastor David Dale Beerbower , 76, of Assumption, IL, passed away at 8:09 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2024 in his daughter’s home in Charleston, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:05 a.m on Friday, March 22,...
Sarah R. Morse
Mar 14, 2024
Sarah R. Morse
(June 11, 1927 – March 14, 2024 )
Sarah Ruth Morse , 96, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 10:21 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Private family graveside services will be held in Findlay Cemetery, Findlay, IL with Rev. Nathan...
Harold A. Pinkston
Mar 13, 2024
Harold A. Pinkston
(June 10, 1925 – March 13, 2024 )
Harold Arthur Pinkston , 98, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:08 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Shelbyville Manor.
Graveside services for family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Glenwood...
Louise F. Pruemer
Mar 9, 2024
Louise F. Pruemer
(December 3, 1932 – March 9, 2024 )
Louise Frances Pruemer , 91, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2024 in Immaculate...
Denny R. Patridge
Mar 8, 2024
Denny R. Patridge
(August 30, 1948 – March 8, 2024 )
Denny Ray Patridge , 75, of Strasburg, IL, passed away peacefully at 6:20 pm Friday, March 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with cancer.
In keeping with Denny’s wishes, no services will be...
Melba M. Storm
Mar 8, 2024
Melba M. Storm
(October 4, 1927 – March 8, 2024 )
Melba Mae (Ruff) Storm , 96, of Strasburg, IL, formerly of Windsor, passed away 12:39 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024...
Myrtle Lucille Holthaus
Mar 6, 2024
Myrtle Lucille Holthaus
(October 4, 1935 – March 6, 2024 )
Myrtle Lucille Holthaus , 88, of Shelbyville, formerly of Pana, IL, passed away at 4:14 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024,...
Richard T. Jones
Mar 3, 2024
Richard T. Jones
(February 4, 1944 – March 3, 2024 )
Richard Tallman “Dick” Jones , 80, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon, IL, due to a stroke on February 22, 2024.
Dick’s wishes were...
Carrie E. Tavenner
Mar 3, 2024
Carrie E. Tavenner
(May 17, 1959 – March 3, 2024 )
Carrie Eva (Wheaton) Tavenner, née Hubbard , 64, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 10,...
Donald I. Shoaff
Mar 2, 2024
Donald I. Shoaff
(July 10, 1954 – March 2, 2024 )
Donald “Don” Ireland Shoaff , 69, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL, with his wife and children by his side.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00...
James E. Salmons
Mar 1, 2024
James E. Salmons
(February 10, 1942 – March 1, 2024 )
James Edgar “Jim” Salmons , 82, of Tower Hill, IL, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at...