Nov 4, 2024

Delores J. Adams, 91, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Hawthorne Inn, Shelbyville, IL.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to MAPS (Mid-America Preparatory School) in Herrick, IL and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway,...

Nov 4, 2024

M. Kathleen “Kathy” Butler, 64, of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 11:06 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL, surrounded by her family. 

In keeping with Kathy’s wishes, a graveside service for family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, at Humboldt Township Cemetery, Humboldt, IL, with Rev. Bud Hance...

Nov 4, 2024

Lewis Ernest “Ernie” Wasson, 86, of Herrick, IL, passed away at 12:47 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, in his residence, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at First Christian Church of Herrick, IL, with Rev. Paul Dickerson officiating. Visitation will be from noon – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will...

Nov 3, 2024

Jeannie A. Mahnke, 82, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Ron Newman officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the funeral...

Nov 3, 2024

Stacey Lynn Hudson, 70, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024, in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Glenwood Cemetery, Division 6, Shelbyville, IL with Virgil Haynes officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N....

Oct 31, 2024

Marlene Sue Compton, 71, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Darin Hansen officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the funeral...

Oct 24, 2024

Marcia K Krile, 71, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024, at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Howe and Yockey Funeral...

Oct 24, 2024

Mary Ellen Naber, 86, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Shelbyville Manor.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 28, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Kevin Woods officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday October 27, 2024, in the funeral home. Burial...

Oct 22, 2024

Eloise Rozella Robison, 105, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL. 

Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Debbie Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will...

Oct 20, 2024

Sandra Kay Kessel, 74, of Lakewood, IL, passed away at 9:54 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2024, in her residence, surrounded by her family. 

Private family services will be held with burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Arrangements are by Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the Shelby County Senior Center or Shelbyville Area Community Foundation...

Oct 17, 2024

Benjamin Blake Keller was born to Rick and Dana Keller on October 18, 1985, and left this life on October 17, 2024. He is greatly loved and missed by his parents; brother, Brendan Keller and wife Brittney; sister, Blair Smith and husband Aaron; and his much-loved nieces and nephews, Emmalin & Evan Smith and Caden & Lowen Keller. 

He was baptized...

Oct 11, 2024

Joseph E. Hicks, 60, of Pana, IL, passed away Friday evening, October 11, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident near Pana, IL.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2024 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. A flag presentation will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday,...

Oct 10, 2024

Debra Jean “Debbie” Perryman, 72, of Mt. Zion, IL, passed away at 4:13 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2024, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. 

Graveside services will be held at noon on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Debbie Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – noon in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville,...

Oct 9, 2024

Barbara Lou Stortzum, 92, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at home in the presence of family. 

Barb was born on July 24, 1932, in Effingham, IL, the daughter of Thomas Benton and Ada A. (Starner) Rinehart. She graduated from Effingham High School in the Class of 1951 and attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston,...

Sep 29, 2024

LCpl Conner Austin Robertson, 20, of Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Shelbyville, IL, with Father Pawel Augustyniak and Father Don Wolford as Concelebrants. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, in...

Sep 22, 2024

Marshall Dane Lawrence Thomas passed away at 11:27 a.m. Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago while in his mother’s loving arms.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2024, in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Monday in...

Sep 15, 2024

Gary Wayne Howard , 64, of Findlay, IL, passed away at   9:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in his home with his wife, two sons, and two dogs at his side.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Tim Uphoff...

Sep 12, 2024

Kenneth Edgar “Chuck” Charles , 87, of Effingham, IL, passed away at 12:48 a.m., Thursday, September 12, 2024, in his residence.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Rodney Burton officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:45...

Sep 11, 2024

Jack DeWayne Getz , 81, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL, with his loving family by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Mike Reynolds...

Sep 10, 2024

Kohen Lei Rain Binnion passed away in the presence of family on September 10, 2024, in his home.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Don Jefferies officiating.  Visitation will be from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.  Memorials...