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Edward L. Tope
Apr 13, 2023
Edward L. Tope
(March 25, 1948 – April 13, 2023)
Edward Lee “”Ed” Tope , 75, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:27 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023 in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023 at...
Jeannie E. Distefano
Apr 13, 2023
Jeannie E. Distefano
(January 29, 1954 – April 13, 2023)
Jeannie E. Pryer-Bly-Distefano, 69, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023 in OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, IL.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2023 at Howe & Yockey...
Connie S. Fowler
Apr 9, 2023
Connie S. Fowler
(March 10, 1966 – April 9, 2023)
Connie Sue Fowler , 57, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2023 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Howe & Yockey...
Toddia M. Cook
Apr 9, 2023
Toddia M. Cook
(November 21, 1947 – April 9, 2023)
Toddia M. Cook , 75, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
In keeping with Toddia’s wishes, no services will be held.
Arrangements are by Howe &...
Tona P. Buhrmester
Apr 7, 2023
Tona P. Buhrmester
(November 28, 1942 – April 7, 2023)
Tona P. Buhrmester , 80, of rural Shelbyville, IL passed away at 2:25 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Glenwood Cemetery, Lookout Addition...
Donna J. Johnson
Apr 7, 2023
Donna J. Johnson
(July 20, 1928 – April 7, 2023)
Donna Jewell Johnson , 94, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:55 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2023 in her residence with her family by her side.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023 in Howe &...
Julie A. Kneller
Mar 26, 2023
Julie A. Kneller
(March 19, 1963 – March 26, 2023)
Julie Ann Kneller , 60, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2023 in her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023 in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home with Rev. Mark...
Larry L. Arthur
Mar 23, 2023
Larry L. Arthur
(March 22, 1954 – March 23, 2023)
Larry Lynn Arthur , 69, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2023 in his residence.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may...
Paula M. Jones
Mar 22, 2023
Paula M. Jones
(June 24, 1956 – March 22, 2023)
Paula M. Jones , 66, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 3:52 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.
Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Howe and...
Juanita J. Compton
Mar 21, 2023
Juanita J. Compton
(October 18, 1927 – March 21, 2023)
Juanita Juvae Compton , 95, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Lakewood, IL, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in The Villas of Holly Brook in Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March...
Goldie C. Ragan
Mar 20, 2023
Goldie C. Ragan
(December 3, 1924 – March 20, 2023)
Goldie Caroline Ragan , 98, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:53 a.m. Monday, March 20, 2023 in Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2023 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home,...
Dale “Aaron” Dilley
Mar 19, 2023
Dale “Aaron” Dilley
(March 5, 1975 – March 19, 2023)
Dale “Aaron” Dilley , 48, of Shelbyville, IL, departed his life at 2:13 a.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Aaron was born on March 5, 1975 in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Dale Eugene and...
Ruby A. Wheat
Mar 19, 2023
Ruby A. Wheat
(January 17, 1924 – March 19, 2023)
Ruby A. Wheat , 99, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023 in Shelbyville Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with...
Chad E. Wilcox
Mar 12, 2023
Chad E. Wilcox
(August 26, 1968 – March 12, 2023)
Chad Everett Wilcox , 54, of Mode, IL, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023 in his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Glenwood Cemetery, Bluff Addition, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may...
Rodger D. Banning
Mar 8, 2023
Rodger D. Banning
(July 28, 1942 – March 8, 2023)
Rodger Dean Banning , 80, of rural Pana, IL, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in Pana Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023 in the First Christian Church of Cowden,...
Alta Fern Horn
Mar 7, 2023
Alta Fern Horn
(January 3, 1947 – March 7, 2023)
Alta Fern “Momma Fern” Horn , 76, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Howe and Yockey...
Travis L. Wildman
Mar 2, 2023
Travis L. Wildman
(May 17, 1970 – March 2, 2023)
Travis Lance Wildman , 52, of Paris, IL, formerly of Findlay, IL, passed away at 9:37 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2023 in Findlay...
Christine M. Brandt
Feb 24, 2023
Christine M. Brandt
(February 25, 1938 – February 24, 2023)
Christine Marie Brandt , 84, of Stewardson, IL, passed away at 4:48 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023 in Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.
Private family graveside services will be held in St. Paul Cemetery, Strasburg, IL with Mike Giertz officiating. ...
Dennis L. Harris
Feb 24, 2023
Dennis L. Harris
(June 27, 1947 – February 24, 2023)
Dennis L. “Denny” Harris , 75, of Shelbyville, IL, passed from this earth at 8:20 p.m., Friday, February 24, 2023 in his home with loved ones present.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 in...
Lisa K. West
Feb 21, 2023
Lisa K. West
(September 10, 1955 – February 21, 2023)
Lisa Kay Wes t, 67, of Long Lane, MO, formerly of Mode, IL, passed away at 9:57 a.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023 in Trinity Lutheran...
