All Obituaries

Deloris Cooper     CHARLESTON – Deloris June Cooper, 90, of Charleston, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Care Center.   Deloris was born August 2, 1930 at Charleston, daughter of Albert T. and Minerva (Conley) Cooper.  She is survived by three children: Dana L. Miller of Concord, NH, Ted Miller and wife Wendy of Mattoon, and Tammy D. Miller-Craig and husband Tony of Charleston.  Two grandchildren: Zachary Miller and...

Ralph Cox   CHARLESTON – Ralph E. Cox, 85, of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Charleston Rehab.   His graveside funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Salisbury Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.   Ralph was born September 21, 1935 at Charleston, son of Robert N. and Winifred G. (Nelson) Cox.  He married Diana Fletcher, September 9, 1955; she survives.  Also surviving are their children:...

John Boyd   CHARLESTON - John Eugene Boyd, 86, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   His graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Union (Greasy Point) Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Arrangements: Caudill-King Funeral Home.   John was born January 27, 1934 at Rardin, son of Adolphus and Delpha (McCormick) Boyd.  He married Viola Marie Morgan,...

Jessie Pearcy   CHARLESTON – Jessie L. Pearcy, 86, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at SBLHC.         Her graveside funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.   Jessie was born August 13, 1934 at Franklin County, TN, daughter of Roy and Alberta (Lewis) Nippers.  She married Kenneth L. Pearcy, September 6, 1952 at...

Russell Alan Shick   CHARLESTON - Russell Alan Shick, 68, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at SBLHS.   His graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Janesville Cemetery, with Pastor Eric Harmon officiating.  Arrangements: Caudill-King Funeral Home.   Alan was born August 27, 1952 at Charleston, son of Ronald and Loretta Jean (White) Shick.  He is survived by the love of his life, Sheila Shick of...

Linda Rutan   CHARLESTON – Linda Sue Rutan, 61, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.   Her graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.   Linda was born August 13, 1959 at Charleston, daughter of Charles F. and Susan R. (Decker) Rutan.  She married John Peel, May 17, 1980; he passed away March 26,...

Sharon Zahnd   DANVILLE, IL - A light has gone out, with a small flicker.  All we have left is the precious memories of how brightly burned and warmth she gave us.  Sharon K. Willison (Fox) Zahnd passed away on September 3rd, 2020.    Sharon was born on January 2, 1947 to Roy and Irene (Thompson) Willison.       Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, John Fox (Florida), Carl Fox (Clinton, IN), Jim Fox (Kemah, TX), granddaughter...

Dale Jenkins, Jr.   ASHMORE – Dale Eugene Jenkins, Jr., 41, of Ashmore, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville, IL.   His visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with a graveside funeral immediately following at Craig Cemetery, 18108E CR 1140N, Charleston.    Dale was born March 22, 1979 at Mattoon, son of Alice Mae (Donley) and Dale Eugene...

Rebecca Millage   CHARLESTON – Rebecca Ann Millage, 54, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her home.   Rebecca was born September 23, 1965 at Charleston, daughter of Jean Velma (Oakley) and Max Ronald Mills, Sr.  She married Roger A. Millage, Jr.,   March 1, 2000; he survives.  Also surviving are their children: Ashley May (Joshua Alan Klingler) Millage, Jennifer Nicole Millage, Brandon Dale Mills, and Andrew Lee Mills; six grandchildren:...

Lila Klitzke   KENOSHA, WI – Lila Mae (Sims) Klitzke, 85, of Kenosha, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Alliance Hospice House, Pleasant Prairie, WI.   Her graveside funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Hurricane Cemetery, rural Charleston, with Reverend Stephen Rutherford officiating.  Arrangements: Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Memorials in her honor made to your local animal rescue/shelter.   Lila was born May 5, 1935...