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Sarah R. Morse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

E. Eloise Alton

E. Eloise Alton

Feb 28, 2024

E. Eloise Alton

(September 13, 1929 – February 28, 2024 )

E. Eloise Alton , 94, of Tower Hill, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed into eternity at 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2024, in Pana Health and Rehabilitation Center, Pana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at noon...

Daniel S. Cutler

Daniel S. Cutler

Feb 27, 2024

Daniel S. Cutler

(April 15, 1955 – February 27, 2024 )

Daniel Scott “Danny” Cutler , 68, of Charleston, IL, formerly of Findlay, IL, passed away at 6:37 pm Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00...

Donna L. Rodman

Donna L. Rodman

Feb 26, 2024

Donna L. Rodman

(March 14, 1937 – February 26, 2024 )

Donna L. Rodman , 86, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:22 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2024 in her residence.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Shelby Christian Church, Shelbyville,...

Dennis D. Hendrix

Dennis D. Hendrix

Feb 25, 2024

Dennis D. Hendrix

(April 1, 1949 – February 25, 2024 )

Dennis Dale “Denny” Hendrix , 74, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:44 a.m. Sunday, February 25, 2024 in his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 in Howe and Yockey...

Charles E. “Gene” Steers

Charles E. “Gene” Steers

Feb 22, 2024

Charles Eugene “Gene” Steers , 78, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Shelbyville Manor.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Brother Darrell Best officiating.  Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, February 26,...

Frankie D. Brandt

Frankie D. Brandt

Feb 15, 2024

Frankie Dee Brandt , 85, of Stewardson, IL, passed away at 2:43 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.

Private family services will be held at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Strasburg, IL, with Pastor Van Brooks officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Strasburg, IL.  In lieu of flowers,...

Barry G. Evans

Barry G. Evans

Feb 10, 2024

Barry Gene Evans , 61, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:51 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2024 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Greg Breeden officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m....

Geraldine A. Larson

Geraldine A. Larson

Feb 6, 2024

Geraldine Anne “Jerry” Larson , 96, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of Charleston and Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2024 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Nathan Woolery officiating....

Tara J. Hudson

Tara J. Hudson

Feb 1, 2024

Tara Jean Hudson , 49, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2024 at her residence in Shelbyville, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Nathan Woolery officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m....

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