Deborah Sue (Matteson) Moore

Feb 6, 2021

Deborah Moore

CHARLESTON – Deborah Moore, 66, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021.

Deborah was born May 20, 1954 at Ashmore, daughter of Lloyd and Virginia (Brant) Matteson.  She married Michael Allen Moore, April 30, 1986; he died June 15, 2011.  She is survived by a daughter: Cary Case of Charleston and a...

Sandra Kay (Haddock) Hildebrand

Jan 30, 2021

Sandra Hildebrand

CHARLESTON – Sandra Kay Hildebrand, 76, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2020 at Hurricane Cemetery, rural Charleston.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Sandra was born June 29, 1944 in Mattoon, daughter...

Anita May (Kramer) Brazzell

Jan 30, 2021

Anita Brazzell

CHARLESTON – Anita May Brazzell, 71, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home.

Anita was born June 28, 1949 at Pesotum, Illinois, daughter of Henry and Mary (Roedl) Kramer.  She married Jerry Brazzell, December 31, 1999 in Charleston; he survives.   Also surviving are her children: Patrick J. Pruitt and...

Pamela Kay (Potts) Harmon

Jan 30, 2021

Pam Harmon

KANSAS – Pamela Harmon, 73, of Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Newburgh, IN, surrounded by her three children.

The memorial service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Kansas Christian Church, with Bret Hammond officiating.  Memorial visitation will be...

M. Therese (Whalen) Rardin

Jan 29, 2021

M. Therese Rardin

CHARLESTON - M. Therese Rardin, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 at St. Charles Boromeo Catholic Church, Charleston, with Father Braden Maher officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery. She has requested...

Ronnie Max Ferguson

Jan 26, 2021

Ronnie Ferguson

MATTOON – Ronnie Max Ferguson, 67, of Mattoon, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

His funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Sweeney officiating.  Casual attire would be appreciated.  Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery, rural...

Paul Edward Mcclure

Jan 25, 2021

Paul McClure

MATTOON – Paul Edward McClure, 63, of Mattoon, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home.

Paul was born July 28, 1957 at Paris, Illinois, son of Crandall and Florence (Ramsey) McClure.  He is survived by five siblings: Joyce (Robert) Carrow of Moscow Mills, MO, Linda McClure of Mattoon, Elizabeth Roeper of...

Calvin Harold Smith

Jan 19, 2021

Calvin Smith

CHARLESTON – Calvin Harold Smith, 61, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home.

His service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial with flag presentation by the Illinois Army National Guard Military Honors Team will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. ...

Robert Dean Wilson

Jan 18, 2021

Robert D. Wilson

CHARLESTON – Robert Dean Wilson, 93, of Charleston, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at SBLHC.

Bob was born October 19, 1927 in Coles County, Illinois, son of Allen and Retha (Lewis) Wilson.  He married Goldie Pauline McNary, September 1, 1949 at Corinth, MS; she survives.  Also surviving are their children: Sonja...

Frank Allen Bensley

Jan 18, 2021

Frank Bensley

WESTFIELD – Frank Allen Bensley, 88, of Westfield, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital.

His graveside funeral with military rites will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.

Frank was born August 26, 1932 in Cumberland...

Henry L. Craft

Jan 12, 2021

Henry Craft

CHARLESTON – Henry L. Craft, 78, of rural Charleston, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

His graveside funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Oakland.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Memorials in his honor may be given to Lincolnland...

John Wayne Lang

Jan 12, 2021

John Lang

CHARLESTON – John Wayne Lang, 74, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at home, with his loving family at his side.

John was born December 22, 1946 in Charleston, son of Oliver and Marjorie Maxine (Drumm) Lang.  He married Carole Ann Wade, November 18, 1964; she survives.  Also surviving are their...

Carolyn Mae (Craig) Keefer

Jan 9, 2021

Carolyn Keefer

CHARLESTON – Carolyn Mae Keefer, 81, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Her service will be private.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

Carolyn was born April 16 1939, daughter of James and Letha (Craig)...

Robin Sara Hubbartt

Dec 30, 2020

Robin Hubbartt

CHARLESTON – Robin Sara Hubbartt, 55, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2020 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, Illinois.

Robin was born November 24, 1965 in Shelbyville, IL, daughter of Jerald and Doris (Edwards) Hubbartt.  Robin attended Beecher City High School.  Robin had worked as a state construction worker, and owned...

Ralph Edward Kerans, Sr.

Dec 30, 2020

Ralph Kerans, Sr.

CHARLESTON – Ralph Edward Kerans, Sr., 76, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at SBLHC.

Ralph was born December 8, 1944 in Oakland, Illinois, son of Joseph and June Rose (Walden) Kerans.  He married Jackie Lea Musson, January 7, 1972 in Mattoon; she survives.  Also surviving are their children: Paula...

Berndina Marie (Day) Hickenbottom

Dec 25, 2020

Berndina Hickenbottom

CHARLESTON – Berndina M. Hickenbottom, 93, of Charleston, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Her service will be private.  Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston.

Nancy Sue (Poulter) Smith

Dec 6, 2020

Nancy Smith

CHARLESTON – Nancy Sue Smith, 71, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at SBLHC.

Nancy was born July 3, 1949 at Charleston, daughter of James Wesley and Marjorie Ellen (Tipsword) Poulter.  She married William Paul Smith, May 25, 1974 at First Church of God, Charleston; he survives.  Also surviving are their...

Karen Ann Deremiah

Nov 15, 2020

Karen Deremiah

CHARLESTON – Karen Ann Deremiah, 80, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Karen was born January 5, 1940 at Peoria, Illinois, daughter of George and Beatrice (Rhoden) Epperson.  She married Mark Steven Deremiah, July of 1976 at Mattoon; he survives.  She is also survived...

Suzanne (Davis) Parrott

Nov 14, 2020

SuzAnne Parrott

LOVINGTON – SuzAnne Parrott, 70, of Lovington, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at her home.

SuzAnne was born September 22, 1950 in Hillsboro, Illinois, daughter of James Robert and Roxie LaVerne (Cheatham) Davis.  She is survived by her sons, Cameron (Beth) Parrott of Charleston, Terry Parrott of Wildwood, MO, Jim (Felicia) Parrott...

Judith Kathryn (Thompson) Campbell

Nov 10, 2020

Judith Campbell

CHARLESTON – Judith K. Campbell, 78, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at SBLHC.

Judy was born December 26, 1941 at Casey, Illinois, daughter of Rio and Lorraine (Mumford) Thompson.  She is survived by one son: Colin Campbell of Charleston and one brother: Randy Thompson of Texas.  She was preceded in...