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Charlotte Ann (St. John)  Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

C. Daniel Hutton

C. Daniel Hutton

May 2, 2020

Dan Hutton

CHARLESTON – C. Daniel Hutton, 78, of Orange City, FL, formerly of Charleston, went to his Heavenly home, Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Advent Health Fish Memorial Hospital, with his wife Janice and son Robert at his side.

His graveside funeral will be private.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Dan was born August 29,...

Ralph Gerald Bloxom

Ralph Gerald Bloxom

Apr 29, 2020

Ralph Bloxom

ASHMORE - Ralph Gerald Bloxom, 72, of Ashmore, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Ralph was born September 16, 1947 at Charleston, son of Herbert L. and Iona E. (Larrabee) Bloxom.  He married Rita Dian Shick, February 24, 1970 at Ashmore; she survives.  Also surviving is...

Donald Eugene Spence

Donald Eugene Spence

Apr 26, 2020

Donald Spence

CHARLESTON – Donald Eugene Spence, 87, of Charleston, went to his Heavenly home Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Brookstone Estates of Charleston.

His graveside memorial service will be private.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.  Memorials: Old State Road Christian Church.

Don was born May 18, 1932 in rural Charleston, son of Bert G. and...

John H. Honn

John H. Honn

Apr 23, 2020

John Honn

CHARLESTON - John H. Honn, 76, of Charleston, IL passed away Thursday April 23, 2020 at SBLHC.

John was born on December 18, 1943 at Paris, IL.  He was the son of Arthur and Loma (Gilbert) Honn.  He is survived by his daughters, Kara (Toba) Honn Zaritsky of Denver, CO and Kimberly (Erik)...

Barbara Ann (Coartney)  Coleman

Barbara Ann (Coartney) Coleman

Apr 21, 2020

Barbara Coleman

CASEY – Barbara Coleman, 81, of Casey, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN.

Barbara was born September 23, 1938 at Ashmore, daughter of Carlos A. and Louise (Beavers) Coartney.  She married Robert E. Hacker, September 15, 1957; he passed...

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