Nov 10, 2020

John Wiley

CHARLESTON – John Trist Wiley, 64, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

John was born August 1, 1956 at Memphis, TN, son of R. Glen and Wanda (Luttrell) Wiley.  He is survived by his significant other: Leta Zane of Charleston; his children: Tim Wiley and wife...

Nov 5, 2020

Michael Kirkley

LAKE MATTOON - Michael K. Kirkley, 54, of Lake Mattoon, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home.

Michael was born May 19, 1966 in Charleston, son of Jack Montz and Nora Jan (Brister) Montz.  He is survived by his children: Nathan Kirkley of Indiana and K'e'le Kirkley of Kentucky; his parents:...

Oct 20, 2020

John "Butch" Hamilton

CHARLESTON – John Carl "Butch" Hamilton, 76, of rural Charleston, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his home.

John was born December 17, 1943 at Kankakee, Illinois, son of John George Hamilton and Lola Valena (Sexton) Hamilton-Lawyer.  He married Wilma E. Bennett; she preceded him in death, June 11, 2008.  He...

Oct 12, 2020

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...

Oct 8, 2020

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....

Sep 19, 2020

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,...

Sep 12, 2020

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...

Sep 8, 2020

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,...

Sep 3, 2020

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....

Sep 3, 2020

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....

Sep 1, 2020

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,...

Aug 23, 2020

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...

Aug 19, 2020

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...

Aug 17, 2020

Barbara Rogers

LOXA – Barbara Jean Rogers, 67, of Loxa, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Barbara was born February 2, 1953 at Charleston, daughter of Joan Ellen Myers.  She was raised by her mother and step-father, Donald Leon Winnett.  She married Walter Russell Rogers, June 1, 1979.  He preceded...

Aug 16, 2020

Dennis Kessler

CHARLESTON – Dennis Garner Kessler, 79, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his home.

Dennis was born August 22, 1940 at La Porte, IN, son of Glen and Mary (Garner) Kessler.  He married Joyce Erlene ODell, February 26, 1983 at Westminster, CO: she survives.  Also surviving are their children: Melissa...

Aug 12, 2020

June O'Hair Senteney

CHARLESTON – June O'Hair Senteney, 80, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Villas of Hollybrook, Charleston.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Prayers will be led by her grandson, Alex McCullough.  Burial will...

Aug 8, 2020

Dale Flaugher

MATTOON – Dale Burton Flaugher, 83, of Mattoon, formerly of Decatur, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Mattoon.

Dale was born January 22, 1937 at Decatur, Illinois, son of Albert and Kate (Nichols) Flaugher.  He is survived by two children: Jody Shambo of Spartanburg, SC and Shawn Dooling...

Jul 27, 2020

Donald Smith

ASHMORE – Donald Eric Smith, 57, of Ashmore, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at home.

Don was born January 12, 1963 at Danville, Illinois, son of Mary (Bernard) and Donald Roy Smith.  He married Doris Erlene Bloxom, July 7, 2017 at Ashmore; she survives.  Also surviving are his children: Tashya Smith, Nicole...

Jul 16, 2020

Alan Lord

CHARLESTON – Alan Lord, 68, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Drive through visitation will be held under the canopy at Home Church, 2350 Madison, Charleston, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2020.  His graveside funeral with military rites will be held at...

Jul 15, 2020

Sharon Zuniga

CHARLESTON – Sharon M. Zuniga, 77, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at SBLHC.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Union Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Please respect CDC guidelines by wearing masks and observing social distancing.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.

Sharon was born August...