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Beverly J. Spencer

Beverly J. Spencer

Jan 30, 2024

Beverly Jean Parton Spencer , 89, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville, IL. A graveside service will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville, IL,...

Junior Evans

Junior Evans

Jan 26, 2024

Dale Junior Evans , 101, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024 at GreenTree at Mt Vernon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2024 at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Greg Breeden officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. –...

Aaron G. Boltz

Aaron G. Boltz

Jan 24, 2024

Aaron Gregory “Buckwheat” Boltz , 25, of Tower Hill, IL, passed away at 1:43 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday February 1, 2024 at Tower Hill Christian Church, Tower Hill, IL, with Pastor Derrick Ritchie officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m....

Wilma G. Small

Wilma G. Small

Jan 23, 2024

Wilma Geniece Small , 88, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 11:42 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Gary Crowder officiating.  Visitation will be from...

William E. Lecrone Jr.

William E. Lecrone Jr.

Jan 22, 2024

William Edward “Bill” LeCrone , Jr. 78, of Effingham, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Jared LeCrone officiating and...

Audrey J. Lucas

Audrey J. Lucas

Jan 22, 2024

Audrey Joan Lucas , 86, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 1:11 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2024 in Aspen Creek of Sullivan, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2024 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Richard Hargrave officiating.   Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. –...

Sandra L. Hossler

Sandra L. Hossler

Jan 16, 2024

Sandra Lee Hossler , 39, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be from noon – 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Memorials may be given...

Melvina A. Lading

Melvina A. Lading

Jan 14, 2024

Melvina Anna Lading , 91, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 6:54 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2024, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m....

Dwane E. Hartman

Dwane E. Hartman

Jan 8, 2024

Dwane Edward Hartman , 94, of Stewardson, IL, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024 at his home.

Dwane was born on January 18, 1929 at the home farm, the son of Lydia Louise (Rincker) and Edward John Fred Hartman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Strasburg,...

Erma G. Nardi

Erma G. Nardi

Jan 8, 2024

Erma Nardi , 94, of Shelbyville, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at Arc Nursing Home in Normal, Illinois. She was born on January 11, 1929, in Reading, Ohio to parents Hubert and Zelma Bullock.

She married James Nardi in 1947 and they started their life together in their home on Main Street in Shelbyville where...

Stephen D. Matheny

Stephen D. Matheny

Jan 6, 2024

Stephen Douglas “Steve” Matheny , 67, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:24 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Smyser Cemetery, Gays, IL, with Jacob Daniels officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Shelby County Honor...

Margaret E. Garner

Margaret E. Garner

Jan 6, 2024

Margaret Ellen “Maggie” Garner , 73, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:36 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.  Memorials may be given to Saving Orphaned...

Catherine A. Ross

Catherine A. Ross

Jan 3, 2024

Catherine Ann Ross , 93, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in her residence.

Grace L. Reider

Grace L. Reider

2024

Grace Lavonne (Strohl) Reider , 88, of rural Shelbyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her residence.

In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.  Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.

Patricia K. Gidcomb

Patricia K. Gidcomb

Dec 19, 2023

Patricia K. “Pat” Gidcomb , 84, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, Il, with Pastor John Curtis officiating. Visitation will be from...

Ruth M. Stewart

Ruth M. Stewart

Dec 15, 2023

Ruth M. Stewart

(May 16, 1929 –  December 15, 2023 )

Ruth May Stewart , 94, of Decatur, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:24 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023 in Mt. Zion Health and Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Zion, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m....

Larry L. Litz

Larry L. Litz

Dec 12, 2023

Larry L. Litz

(February 7, 1944 –  December 12, 2023 )

Larry Lee Litz , 79, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Muncie, IN, passed away at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in Shelbyville Manor.

In keeping with Larry’s wishes, no services are being planned.  Memorials may be given...

Janie M. Wicker

Janie M. Wicker

Dec 11, 2023

Janie M. Wicker

(September 25, 1950 –  December 11, 2023 )

Janie Marie Wicker , 73, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2023 in Shelbyville Manor.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Glenwood Cemetery (Division 7), Shelbyville,...

Darin Stevens

Darin Stevens

Dec 11, 2023

Darin Stevens

(November 4, 1965 –  December 11, 2023 )

Ralph “Darin” Stevens , 58, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2023 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Cowden...

Suzanne Robison

Suzanne Robison

Dec 11, 2023

Suzanne Robison

(January 24, 1947 –  December 11, 2023 )

Suzanne “Suzie” Robison , 76, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 11:34 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Glenwood Cemetery...

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