All Obituaries

Frank Butler   RARDIN – Frank Butler, 86, of Rardin, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at home surrounded by family.   Frank was born January 26, 1935 in Ashmore, to Frank and Dorothy (Ogle) Butler.  He married Robbie Wilson in February of 1957; she passed away July 12, 2002.  Survivors include five children, Frank (Teresa) Butler of Villa Grove, IL, Sue (Karl) Dion of East Peoria, IL, Vicki Butler of Charleston, Chris (Julie) Butler of Charleston, and Teresa...

Stephen “Ambrose” Hammond   CHARLESTON - Stephen E. “Ambrose” Hammond, 74, of Charleston, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at SBLHC.   The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home with Nicole Davis officiating.  Burial with military rites will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral...

David Truesdale   CHARLESTON – David Truesdale, 76, of Charleston, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family.   David was born January 15, 1945 at Belfast, Northern Ireland, son of David and Rosena (Mann) Truesdale.  He married Janet Barbara Ringer, July 4, 1970, she survives.  Other survivors include their children, Erin Gillespie and husband Matt and Jim Truesdale and wife Teresa, all of Charleston, grandchildren, Madisson Gillespie,...

Stanley Patterson   CHARLESTON – Stanley Mac Patterson, 86, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   Stanley was born March 13, 1935 at West Concord, MN, son of Lee E. and Leatha B. (Johnson) Patterson.  He married Vanessa Leigh Patterson, September 23, 1965 at Alton, IL.  She passed away June 21, 2006.  He is survived by one son, Lee Patterson II and wife Teresa Byars of Charleston, and one...

Louise Kurr   MATTOON – Louise Kurr, 92, of Mattoon, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home.   The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Ray Finney officiating.  Burial will follow in Dodge Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.   Louise was born December 15, 1928 at Westfield, Illinois,...

Jeannine Manning   CHARLESTON – Jeannine Manning, 92, of Charleston, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at SBLHC.   Her graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2021 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.   Jeannine was born January 16, 1929 in Charleston, daughter of Thomas E. and Mildred (Justice) Newell.  She married Raymond H. Manning; he passed away September 28, 2001.  She is survived by...

Gary Shepherd   CHARLESTON – Gary J. Shepherd, 56, of Charleston, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.   His graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Craig Cemetery, rural Charleston.  IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorials may be given to the Coles County Animal Shelter.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Gary was born November 17, 1964 in Mattoon, son of Oscar and Winona (Baumgartner)...

Stephen Hurt   CHARLESTON – Stephen Ernest Hurt, 71, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at home surrounded by family.   His graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Steve was born August 29, 1949 at Greenup, son of Ernest and Maxine L. (Burwell) Hurt.  He married Hazel R. Cunningham, February 4, 1973 at...

Mary Ann Foreman   CHARLESTON – Mary Ann Foreman, 86, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at SBLHC.   Mary Ann was born February 3, 1935 at Charleston, daughter of George and Freda (Hunt) Foreman.  She is survived by one sister, Eleanor Simonton of Ankeny, IA, one sister-in-law, Virginia Foreman, nieces and nephews, Jane (Joe) Baptist, Nancy (Ron) Tippitt, Judy Young, Mike (Susan) Simonton, Donna Mae (Ron) Thomas, George (Diana) Foreman, Janice...

Thomas Potter   CHARLESTON – Thomas Wesley Potter, 62, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, Illinois.   Memorial Visitation will be Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Memorials may be directed to the family.    Thomas was born January 26, 1959 at Hannibal, MO, son of Johnny B. and Sarah P. (Hill) Potter.  He married Beverly Sue Miller, April...