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Judith P. Vollmer

Judith P. Vollmer

May 22, 2024

Judith P. Vollmer , age 81, of Bridgeport, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Aperion Care in Bridgeport, Illinois. She was born on March 09, 1943, in Aberdeen County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert Price and Virginia (Westervelt) Price Cox. She married Ronald Rimovsky, and together they had two children. She then married Richard...

Christine Compton

Christine Compton

May 22, 2024

Christine Compton

November 12, 1949 – May 22, 2024 )

Christine Compton , 74, of Pana, IL, passed away at 4:18 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home,...

Sylvia C. Lochbaum

Sylvia C. Lochbaum

May 21, 2024

Sylvia C. Lochbaum

(November 25, 1928 – May 21, 2024 )

Sylvia Marie (Chatt) Smith Lochbaum , 95, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Shelbyville Manor.

Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL....

Joyce Thompson

Joyce Thompson

May 7, 2024

Joyce Thompson

(May 19, 1927 – May 7, 2024 )

Joyce Thompson , 96, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville,...

Kenneth E. Kessler

Kenneth E. Kessler

May 6, 2024

Kenneth E. Kessler

(May 29, 1943 – May 6, 2024 )

Kenneth E. Kessler , 80, of Stewardson, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at home. He was born May 29 th , 1943, to Oscar and Melva Kessler. He married Marilyn A. Durbin on June 16, 1963. They were married...

Richard J. Fischbach

Richard J. Fischbach

May 3, 2024

Richard J. Fischbach

(August 7, 1931 – May 3, 2024 )

Richard James Fischbach , formerly of Shelbyville, died in Vero Beach, Florida on May 3, 2024, at the age of 92.

He was born in Pasadena, California on August 7, 1931. After receiving an Associate of Arts degree at Pasadena...

Lois J. Bly

Lois J. Bly

Apr 30, 2024

Lois J. Bly

(June 29, 1976 – April 30, 2024 )

Lois Jane Bly , 47, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Cowden, IL.

A time for giving thanks and celebrating the life of Lois Bly will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024,...

Joan Lawson Dickens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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