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June O'Hair (Mccord) Senteney
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...
Dale Burton Flaugher
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...
Donald Eric Smith
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...
Alan Lord
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...
Sharon M. (Pedigo) Zuniga
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...
Charlotte Ann (St. John) Johnson
Jul 12, 2020
Charlotte Johnson
CHARLESTON – Charlotte A. Johnson, 85, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Charlotte was born September 1, 1934 at Mattoon, daughter of Floyd and Georgia (Reed) St. John.
No service is planned. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.
Clarissa Ann (Schumacher) Heise-Elzy
Jul 11, 2020
Ann Heise-Elzy
CHARLESTON – Clarissa Ann Heise-Elzy, 77, of Charleston, passed away at 1:02 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at Newman Center, Charleston, with Father Braden Maher officiating. Interment will be private. Visitation will begin...
Maggie A. (Lawyer) Childress
Jul 5, 2020
Margaret Childress
CHARLESTON - Margaret A. "Maggie" Childress, 99, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Her graveside funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. Please respect the CDC guidelines by wearing masks. Arrangements: Caudill-King. Memorials in her honor...
Mary Nevada (Rauch) Hickenbottom
Jul 5, 2020
Mary Hickenbottom
CHARLESTON – Mary N. Hickenbottom, 94, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at SBLHC.
Private burial will be in Mound Cemetery, Charleston. Arrangements: Caudill-King. In lieu of flowers, memorials: Northside Baptist Church.
Mary was born May 27, 1926 to Clint and Mabel (Williams) Rauch at their home in Cumberland...
O. Yvette (Boaz) Brown
Jul 3, 2020
O. Yvette Brown
CHARLESTON - O. Yvette Brown, age 73, passed peacefully into her eternal life on Friday, July 3, 2020 with family by her side.
A memorial service honoring her life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Northside Baptist Church, 414 North 5 th Street in Charleston, IL. The...
Penny Ann Bloxom
Jun 30, 2020
Penny Bloxom
CHARLESTON – Penny A. Bloxom, 47, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at SBLHC.
Penny was born March 12, 1973 at Charleston, daughter of Ralph Gerald and Rita Dian (Shick) Bloxom. She is survived by her mother of Ashmore; one son: Christopher Hughes of Ashmore; and one granddaughter: Arianna Hughes of...
Martha "Marty" Joan (Dick) Togtman
Jun 12, 2020
Marty Togtman
COOKS MILLS – Martha Joan "Marty" Togtman, 55, of Cooks Mills, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at her home.
Her graveside funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.
Marty was born August 7, 1964 at Charleston, daughter of Dannie Eugene and...
Beverly Sue (Rardin) Craig
Jun 11, 2020
Beverly Craig
CHARLESTON – Beverly Sue Craig, 71, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Her graveside memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Janesville Cemetery with Pastor Vance Oliver officiating. Arrangements: Caudill-King.
Bev was born May 11, 1949 at...
Roland Dale Bennett
Jun 10, 2020
Roland Bennett
KANSAS – Roland Dale Bennett, 64, of Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home.
His graveside funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery, Kansas. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.
Roland was born April 7, 1956 at Paris, Illinois, son of Laura May (Kirkham) and John...
Ronald Nelson Delude
Jun 4, 2020
Ron DeLude
CHARLESTON – Ronald Nelson DeLude, 65, of rural Charleston, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at home surrounded by family.
Ron was born May 17, 1955 at Kankakee, Illinois, son of Raymond and Nina (Pombert) DeLude. He married Cheryl Raye Denault, July 8, 1978 at Bradley, Illinois; she survives. Also surviving are their...
Emmett Edward Nichols
May 29, 2020
ED NICHOLS
KANSAS - Emmett Edward Nichols left this world and walked through Heavens Gates on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 12:45 pm. Ed was born December 21, 1936 to Eldon Monroe and Nona Faye (Summers) Nichols at their home near Wapella, IL. He lived in and around Wapella all of his childhood. He graduated from Waynesville,...
Joan Ellen (Myers) Winnett
May 24, 2020
Joan Winnett
CHARLESTON – Joan Ellen Winnett, 84, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020.
Her graveside funeral will be private. Arrangements: Caudill-King. Memorials in her honor may be made to the donor's choice.
Joan was born February 13, 1936 in Jamestown, North Dakota, daughter of Rose Ellen Myers. She was raised...
Robert B. Stites
May 15, 2020
Robert Stites
MATTOON – Robert B. Stites, 79, of Mattoon, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at his home.
Robert was born May 3, 1941 at Kansas, Illinois, son of Charles and June (York) Stites. He is survived by two children: Bonnie Wilson and husband Don of Charleston and Chuck Stites and wife Mary Ellen...
Lucille (Chism) Ferguson
May 14, 2020
Lucille Ferguson
URBANA – (Margaret) Lucille Ferguson, 99, of Urbana, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living, Urbana.
Her private graveside funeral will be held at Enon Cemetery, rural Ashmore. Arrangements: Harper-Swickard, Charleston. Memorials: Brookdale Senior Living, 1706 E. Amber Lane, Urbana, IL 61802, Glenwood Assisted Living, 1709 S. Division, Mahomet, IL ...
Barbara Lee (Woodfall) Ames
May 7, 2020
Barbara Ames
CHARLESTON – Barbara "Barb" L. Ames, 63, passed away at her home Thursday, May 7, 2020.
Barbara was born March 31, 1957 at Charleston, the daughter of Robert L. and Delora (Adams) Woodfall. She is survived by a son: Chris Ames and his children; and two sisters: Doris Hamilton of Charleston and Dorothy...

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