Aug 22, 2021

Rebecca Traughber

CHARLESTON – Rebecca L. Traughber, 52, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her home.

Rebecca was born September 17, 1968 at Danville, Arkansas, daughter of Charles E. and Ruby H. (Underwood) Traughber.  She is survived by two children, Ethan (Samantha) Traughber and Kayla McConnell and significant other, Michael Watkins; sisters,...

Aug 21, 2021

Randy Jackson

CHARLESTON – Randy Eugene Jackson, 68, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

His visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  His funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Wesley...

Aug 15, 2021

Noel Swinford

CHARLESTON – Noel Truman Swinford, 88, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at SBLHC.

His burial was private in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Noel was born January 19, 1933 at Charleston, son of Carsey and Avarilla (Prince) Swinford.  He married Linda Lou Hudson, June 1, 1952 at First...

Aug 15, 2021

Katie Kerns

MATTOON – Jean Kathleen "Katie" Kerns, 93, of Mattoon, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at SBLHC.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Ashmore Cemetery, Ashmore, Illinois.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Katie was born May 19, 1928 at Ashmore, daughter of Dale and Thelma (Toops)...

Aug 13, 2021

Dylan Renz

CHARLESTON – Dylan Eric Renz, 27, of Charleston, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN.

Dylan was born October 14, 1993 in Ottawa, Illinois, son of William E. and Julie Anna (Mitchell) Renz.  He is survived by his mother, Julie Renz of Charleston, brother, Kyle Eddie Roy Renz...

Aug 13, 2021

Jerry Walton

CHARLESTON - Jerry Daniel Walton, 95, of Charleston, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

His graveside Memorial Service with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post 1592 and Charleston American Legion Post 93 will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Mound Cemetery,...

Aug 9, 2021

Barbara Green

ASHMORE – Barbara Ann Green, 78, of Ashmore, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m....

Aug 6, 2021

Norma Jean Neal SEPTEMBER 22, 1926 – AUGUST 6, 2021 CHARLESTON - Norma Jean Neal was born on September 22, 1926 to Lois (Walker) and Thomas Baumgartner in Charleston, Illinois. She graduated from Charleston High School in the Class of 1944. Norma was married to Johnnie Neal on July 1, 1944. Two children were born to that union: Robert...

Jul 20, 2021

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...

Jul 19, 2021

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. ...

Jul 5, 2021

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...

Jun 19, 2021

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...

Jun 19, 2021

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...

Jun 14, 2021

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. ...

Jun 7, 2021

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:...

Jun 6, 2021

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...

Jun 5, 2021

Robert Easton

MATTOON - Robert Duane Easton, age 81 of Coal City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born September 27, 1939, in Mattoon, IL., to the late Omer O. & Inza B. (Reagin) Easton. He married his soul mate, Nancy Louise Titus, on October 19, 1968...

Jun 5, 2021

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...

Jun 5, 2021

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)...

Jun 4, 2021

Sharon Nickles

WESTFIELD – Sharon Ann Nickles, 68, of rural Westfield, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at SBLHC, with her family at her side.

The graveside funeral service honoring her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Embarrass Cemetery, rural Redmon, with Pastor Matt McGregor officiating.  Memorials may be...