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June O'Hair (Mccord)  Senteney

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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