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Gary J. Herzog

Gary J. Herzog

Jul 12, 2024

Gary Joe Herzog , 86, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 11:43 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Findlay Cemetery, Findlay, IL, with Pastor Richard Hargrave officiating. Arrangements are by Howe & Yockey Funeral Home,...

Edie J. Wittenberg

Edie J. Wittenberg

Jul 10, 2024

Edie Jane Wittenberg , 14, of Strasburg, IL, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:42 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev....

Karly M. Wetherell

Karly M. Wetherell

Jul 10, 2024

Karly Michelle Wetherell , 13, of Stewardson, IL, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Funeral services for Karly will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating.  Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024,...

Keith A. Lay

Keith A. Lay

Jul 4, 2024

Keith A. Lay , 46, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2024, in his residence.

Keith was born on September 3, 1977, in Lexington, KY, the son of Clinton R. Sr. and Karen Louise (Metzger) Lay. Keith graduated from Central A&M High School and later earned his HVAC certification. Keith...

Betty J. Dawkins

Betty J. Dawkins

Jul 4, 2024

Betty Jean Dawkins (nee: Gordon, Lower) passed away at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Shelbyville Manor.

She was born at home on December 23, 1932, the daughter of Elmer “Bud” and Lois M. (Tate) Gordon in Shelbyville, IL. She attended all eight grades in a one room schoolhouse (Dugout) and graduated from Shelbyville...

Lela M. Ostermeier

Lela M. Ostermeier

Jul 3, 2024

Lela M. Ostermeier , 97, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Circle of Life in Bentonville, AR.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Strasburg, IL with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating.  Visitation will be from  10:00-11:00 a.m....

Daniel K. Brewer

Daniel K. Brewer

Jul 2, 2024

Daniel K. Brewer

(August 1, 1945 – July 2, 2024 )

Daniel Kenneth Brewer , 78, of Findlay, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:09 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Shelbyville Manor.

Dan was born on August 1, 1945, in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Kenneth and Loraine (Bartimus) Brewer.  He...

Joe Helton

Joe Helton

Jun 23, 2024

Joe Helton

(December 13, 1929 – June 23, 2024 )

Clarence Joseph “Joe” Helton , 94, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:21 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Howe and Yockey Funeral...

Fred L. “Freddy” Mahnke

Fred L. “Freddy” Mahnke

Jun 23, 2024

Fred L. Mahnke

(January 25, 1940 – June 23, 2024 )

Fred Leroy “Freddy” Mahnke , 84, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:37 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Shelbyville, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024, at...

George W. Underwood

George W. Underwood

Jun 22, 2024

George W. Underwood

(January 23, 1931 – June 22, 2024 )

George Wayne Underwood , 93, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 5:17 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, IL,...

Michael B. “Mike” Lehman

Michael B. “Mike” Lehman

Jun 20, 2024

Michael B. “Mike” Lehman

(July 12, 1953 – June 20, 2024 )

Michael Blaine “Mike” Lehman , 70, of rural Assumption, IL, passed away on Thursday morning, June 20, 2024, at his home after a battle with cancer.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024, in...

Mary H. Beckman

Mary H. Beckman

Jun 17, 2024

Mary H. Beckman

(June 28, 1935 – June 17, 2024 )

Mary Helen Beckman , 88, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Momence, IL and Siberia, IN, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024, in Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. (CST) Friday,...

Rose Marie Allsop

Rose Marie Allsop

Jun 11, 2024

Rose Marie Allsop

(June 17, 1930 – June 11, 2024 )

Rose Marie Allsop , 93, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville,...

Virginia K. Cain

Virginia K. Cain

Jun 9, 2024

Virginia K. Cain

(August 23, 1924 – June 9, 2024 )

Virginia Katherine Cain , 99, of Cowden, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Heartland Christian Village, Neoga, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, at First Christian Church of Cowden,...

Emalea A. Sohaney

Emalea A. Sohaney

Jun 8, 2024

Emalea A. Sohaney

July 27, 1936 – June 8, 2024 )

Emalea Ann Sohaney , 87, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 1:52 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Immaculate...

Lorraine R. Galvin

Lorraine R. Galvin

Jun 3, 2024

Lorraine R. Galvin

February 2, 1930 – June 3, 2024 )

Lorraine Rose Galvin , 94, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away at 10: 29 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2024, at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.

Lorraine was born on February 2, 1930, in Chicago, IL, the...

Ira Robert “Bob” Peadro

Ira Robert “Bob” Peadro

Jun 2, 2024

Ira Robert “Bob” Peadro

June 19, 1949 – June 2, 2024 )

Ira Robert “Bob” Peadro , 74, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 1:22 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024, in Howe...

Robert Jay Miller

Robert Jay Miller

May 31, 2024

Robert Jay Miller

September 8, 1931 – May 31, 2024 )

Robert Jay “Jaybird” Miller , 92, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:07 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Howe...

Roger W. Hubner

Roger W. Hubner

May 25, 2024

Roger W. Hubner

May 27, 1949 – May 25, 2024 )

Roger William Hubner , 74, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024, in his residence, with his family by his side.

Roger was born on May 27, 1949, in Pana, IL, the son of Roscoe...

Angelia M. Parks

Angelia M. Parks

May 22, 2024

Angelia M. Parks

July 14, 1962 – May 22, 2024 )

Angelia Marie Parks, 61, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:10 am Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville,...

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