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Trenouth Dwight Phares
May 11, 2026
Trenouth “Dwight” Phares, 99, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:12 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Virden, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Betzy Elifrits Warren officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m....
George "Dean" Warfel
May 11, 2026
George “Dean” Warfel, 85, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 3:00 a.m. Monday, May 11, 2026, in his residence.
In keeping with Dean’s wishes, his family will celebrate his life privately. Burial will be in Plato Center Cemetery, Plato Center, IL. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the Findlay United Methodist Church...
Michael Wayne Prosser
May 8, 2026
Michael W. “Mike” Prosser, 60, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:43 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Kenny Morell officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home....
Joshua D. Stinson
May 1, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joshua Dwight Hudson Stinson. He was born July 20, 1985, in Decatur, IL, at St. Mary’s Hospital, the son of Toby Stinson and Mary Hudson.
Joshua had many adventures in his life. He served in the Navy and traveled to Japan, he rode many trains and had adventures with his...
Euna L. Wheat
Apr 28, 2026
Euna Lee Wheat, 83, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:08 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Linda Trent officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Burial will be...
Sheila M. Yockey
Apr 28, 2026
Sheila Marie Yockey (née Gallivan), 92, of Monticello, Illinois, formerly of Rushville, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Sheila was born on November 21, 1933, the daughter of William F. and Catherine A. (Cantwell) Gallivan. She graduated from Bement High School in the Class of 1951. Sheila continued her education first at the University of Illinois...
Regina A. McManaway
Apr 27, 2026
Regina Alma McManaway, 94, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Cowden and Pana, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at Shelbyville Manor.
Regina was born on August 6, 1931, in Wurzburg, Germany, the daughter of Josef and Lizzie Metzger. She grew up in Germany alongside her five siblings. Regina met her future husband while he was stationed in Germany...
Scott L. West
Apr 24, 2026
Scott L. West, 69, of Lakewood, IL, went to be with his Heavenly Father, surrounded by his wife and children at 7:15 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026, at New Hope Church, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Darin Hansen officiating. In recognition...
Stanley W. Kouns II
Apr 22, 2026
Stanley W. Kouns II, 52, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 4:13 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Praise Assembly of God near Charleston, IL with Pastor Ryan Mulvaney officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Saturday in the church. Memorials may...
Gary D. Hayes
Apr 20, 2026
Gary Dean Hayes, 80, of Lakewood, IL, passed away at home on Monday morning, April 20, 2026.
Gary was born on December 12, 1945, in Jefferson County, IL, the son of Elijah Wilson and Reba (Connelly) Hayes. Gary grew up in Mt. Vernon, IL, before joining the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Following...
Susan M. Stockman
Apr 15, 2026
Susan Marie Stockman, 72, of Arcola, IL, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at The Haven of Arcola, Arcola, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Lakeside Addition of Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL, with Father Pawel Augustyniak officiating. Family and friends are invited to meet at Howe and Yockey Funeral...
Grace Feller
Apr 7, 2026
Grace Feller, 90, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in her residence.
Grace was born on January 11, 1936, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Anthony James and Rose Marie (St. George) Mancuso. She married Lee Feller on April 25, 1987. Grace and Lee moved from California to Shelbyville in 2003. Grace enjoyed reading and...
James Beverley Hudson, Jr.
Apr 3, 2026
James Beverley Hudson, Jr., 74, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2026, in his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday April 8, 2026, at Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Military rites will be conducted by the Shelby County Honor Guard. Memorials may be given to Shelbyville V.F.W. Post #4829. Arrangements are by Howe...
Floyd Charles Nelson
Apr 1, 2026
Floyd Charles “Charley” Nelson, 97, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Pueblo West, Colorado. Born in Moweaqua, Illinois, Charley graduated from Moweaqua High School before beginning a life defined by service, devotion, and quiet strength.
In 1946, Charley began his military career, proudly serving in both the United States Army and Navy during the World War II & Korean...
Ramona J. Radloff
Mar 18, 2026
Ramona June Radloff, 96, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Shelbyville Healthcare and Senior Living.
A memorial graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in St. Paul Cemetery, Strasburg, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Memorials may be given to Ramona’s family in care of Howe and Yockey Funeral...
Bernice I. Cutler
Mar 16, 2026
Bernice Irene Cutler, 101, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:07 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at Shelbyville Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Bob Turner officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in...
Bensyn Ellis Lea Linder
Mar 9, 2026
Bensyn Ellis Lea Linder, infant daughter of Gary and Sophia Linder of Altamont, IL, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Words of comfort will be shared with family and friends...
Paul Dewayne Shonkwiler
Mar 8, 2026
Paul Dewayne Shonkwiler, 83, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, in his home, surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial with military rites will be in Glenwood...
Noel B. Nippe
Mar 5, 2026
Noel Byrl Nippe, 95, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, in the church. Burial with...
Frances I. Williams
Mar 3, 2026
Frances Ilene Williams, 81, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Shelbyville Health Care and Senior Living, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026, with Rev. Nathan Woolery officiating. Visitation will be from noon – 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Ramsey Cemetery,...