Mar 29, 2022

Betty Anderson

CHARLESTON – Betty J. Anderson, a lifelong Charleston resident, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Mattoon, surrounded by daughters, Jo Ann and Glee, and loving granddaughter Kelly Westmoreland at her bedside.

Betty was born December 29, 1924 in Charleston to Glee and Dorothy (Ryan) Fogleman.  She married Jack...

Mar 26, 2022

Frank Hatten

CHARLESTON, IL – Frank E. Hatten, 99, of Charleston, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Arbor Rose of Charleston, with family at his side.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at First Church of God, 1225 Montgomery Drive, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard. ...

Mar 12, 2022

Joanne Dongu

CHARLESTON – Joanne Rose Dongu, 90, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at her home, with family by her side.

Joanne was born July 12, 1931 in Charleston, daughter of Cecil and Ruth (Daniels) Burrus.  She married Roman Dongu, January 21, 1951 in East Chicago, Indiana.  He passed away in 1990. ...

Mar 12, 2022

Stacy Baker

WESTFIELD – Stacy Neil Baker, 50, of Westfield, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at SBLHC, surrounded by his family.

His graveside funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Stacy was born September 10, 1971 at Charleston, son of...

Feb 25, 2022

Norma Updegraff

ASHMORE – Norma J. Updegraff, 80, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at SBLHC.

A joint Celebration of her Life, as well as her daughter Lana's, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Ashmore Baptist Church.  Memorials: Camp New Hope or the Ashmore Baptist Church.

Feb 20, 2022

Virginia Foreman

CHARLESTON – Virginia Lee Foreman, 95, of Charleston, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her Villas of Hollybrook home, with family at her side.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Southards officiating.  Burial...

Feb 16, 2022

Stanley Carpenter

CHARLESTON – Stanley G. Carpenter, 71, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at SBLHC.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 28, 2022 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with Father Braden Maher officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

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Feb 14, 2022

Betty Olmstead

MATTOON – Betty Lou Olmstead, 93, of Mattoon, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Mattoon.

Betty was born December 26, 1928 at Toledo, Illinois, a daughter of Arthur Benjamin and Faye Ida (Stewart) Olmstead.  She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by...

Feb 10, 2022

Frances (Sue) Norlee Graves

CHARLESTON – Frances (Sue) Norlee Graves, 88, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, Illinois.

Sue was born on January 20, 1934 in Lerna, the daughter of Harold and Gertie (Neese) Horn.  She married the love of her life, Clarence (Gene) E. Graves on

Feb 3, 2022

Larry Shumard

CHARLESTON – Larry Shumard, 78, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Stewardson Cemetery, Stewardson, Illinois.  Visitation will be Wednesday evening from...

Jan 31, 2022

Larry Lang

CHARLESTON – Larry Lang, 69, of Charleston, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at SBLHC.

Larry was born April 26, 1952 at Charleston, son of Oliver and Marjorie (Drum) Lang.  He is survived by his lifelong companion, Martha Satterlee of Charleston, children, Shelly R. Bednarz, Dolly E. Bednarz, Shannon Trail, Edward Carpenter, and...

Jan 21, 2022

Lana Updegraff

ASHMORE – Lana Jean Updegraff, 51, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at her home.

A joint Celebration of her Life, as well as her mom Norma's, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Ashmore Baptist Church.  Memorials: Camp New Hope or the Ashmore Baptist Church....

Jan 20, 2022

Donald Walters

CHARLESTON – Donald L. Walters, 84, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Arbor Rose of Charleston.

His funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home, Charleston.  Burial will follow in Zion Hill Cemetery, rural Mattoon, Illinois.  Visitation will be Monday evening from...

Jan 16, 2022

Jerry L. Gordon, Jr.

MATTOON – Jerry Lee Gordon, Jr., 67, of Mattoon, passed at 6:14 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston.  His funeral will begin at 5:00 p.m. at...

Jan 10, 2022

Larry Coartney

ASHMORE – Larry A. Coartney, 81, of rural Ashmore, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at home, with family at his side.

His funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Marsh officiating.  Burial, with military rites by Westfield American Legion Post...

Jan 10, 2022

Marian Finch

CHARLESTON – Marian Pearl Finch, 85, of Charleston, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon, with Pastor Brad Brown officiating.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Marian was born December 13,...

Jan 7, 2022

Allen Houston

ASHMORE – Allen Houston, 72, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

His funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Maranatha Baptist Church, 3400 DeWitt Avenue, Mattoon, with Dr. Dan Haifley officiating.  Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial...

Jan 6, 2022

Gwin Metzler-Weiscope

CHARLESTON – Gwin Ann Metzler-Weiscope, 60, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home

Gwin was born April 25, 1961 at Charleston, daughter of Frances Ruth (McCord) and Wayne Metzler.  She is survived by a daughter, Kesha Davie of Mattoon, grandson, Demitiri Davie of Mattoon, and three sisters, Cathie Halbrook,...

Dec 31, 2021

Larry Barron

CHARLESTON – Larry E. Barron, 71, of Charleston, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

His funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Wood officiating.  Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will begin at 10:00...

Dec 25, 2021

Brenda King

CHARLESTON – Brenda J. King, 81, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Brenda was born August 17, 1940 in Charleston, daughter of Gerald and Esther (Adams) King.  She is survived by one son, Troy Cuppy and wife Jeanie of Overland Park, KS; five grandchildren,...