Jan 18, 2019

Joanna Lawyer

LERNA – Joanna L. Lawyer, 88, of Lerna, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at Heartland Christian Village, Neoga.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Pleasant Prairie (Indian) Cemetery, rural Lerna.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Jan 12, 2019

Gary Hunter

KANSAS – Gary Hubert Hunter, 74, of Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at home.

Gary was born May 6, 1944 at Vandalia, Illinois, son of Hubert H. and Iona B. (Berkel) Hunter.  He married Wanda Louise Steiner; she survives.  Also surviving are three sons: Max Hunter and wife Sheri of Charleston,...

Jan 12, 2019

Joe Winnett, Sr.

CHARLESTON – Joe Kent Winnett, Sr., 83, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at SBLHC.

His funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Salisbury Church, 2190 County Highway 5, Charleston, with Michael Stewart officiating.  Burial will follow in Beavers Cemetery in Hutton Township.  Visitation will...

Jan 8, 2019

Jacqueline Tryon

CHARLESTON – Jacqueline M. Tryon, 71, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at SBLHC.

Jacqueline was born May 11, 1947 at Decatur, Illinois, daughter of Verl and Leona (Gripeman) Laws.  She married Delmas E. Tryon, Sr., November 28, 1967; he survives.  Also surviving are their children: Carla Tryon, Michael Tryon, Debbie...

Jan 7, 2019

Bill Shafer

CHARLESTON – Bill Shafer, 91, of Charleston, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

His memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Inurnment with military rites will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour...

Jan 3, 2019

Charles Coleman II

CHARLESTON – Charles E. Coleman, II, 34, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at SBLHC.

His funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. til 12:00 p.m.  Memorials...

Jan 1, 2019

Susie Carlen

ASHMORE - Cynthia "Susie" (Hamilton) Carlen, 75, of Ashmore, Illinois, passed Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Susie was born to Jesse and Bessie (Warman) Hamilton, November 22, 1943, in Charleston, Illinois. She was married to Larry Lee Carlen and they lovingly spent the last 30 years together in Ashmore,...

Dec 28, 2018

Patty Edwards

CHARLESTON – Patty Joan Edwards, 78, of Charleston, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Sims officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. ...

Dec 23, 2018

Wesley Turner, Sr.

CHARLESTON – Wesley Owen Turner, Sr., 76, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at home.

Wesley was born July 25, 1942 at Marshall, Illinois, son of Henry and Leona (Abrams) Turner.  He married Sharon Ann Young, August 9, 1966; she passed away March 12, 2017.  He is survived by two...

Dec 23, 2018

Patricia Ingram

CHARLESTON – Patricia Lee Ingram, 76, of rural Charleston, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at SBLHC.

Patricia was born February 13, 1942 in Hutton Township, daughter of John R. and Oral B. (Malcom) Ingram.  She is survived by two sisters: Norma Jean Sellett and Virginia Joan Corrie; three nieces: Lynn Irvin, Lisa...

Dec 21, 2018

Mary Jo Dumoulin

CHARLESTON – Mary Jo Dumoulin, 81, of Charleston, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Her Memorial Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with Father Hyland Smith officiating.  Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island,...

Dec 19, 2018

William O'Brien

CHARLESTON – William Joseph "Joe" O'Brien, 71, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at SBLHC.

His Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mattoon, with Father John Titus officiating.  Inurnment with military rites will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will...

Dec 7, 2018

Thomas Price, Sr.

CHARLESTON – Thomas E. "Peanut" Price, Sr., 78, of Charleston, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

His funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Vance Oliver officiating.  Burial will follow in Craig Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Visitation...

Dec 3, 2018

Mary Garrett

CHARLESTON – Mary A. Garrett, 64, of Charleston, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Mary was born November 15, 1954 in Charleston, daughter of Darrell "Doc" and Barbara Jeanne (Whalen) Pearcy.  She married Jerry E. Garrett, April 27, 1974 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; he survives.  Also...

Nov 28, 2018

Nicole Dill

CHARLESTON – Nicole Ann Dill, 34, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home.

Her funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Bluegrass Church of God, 17990 Bluegrass Road, Martinsville.  Burial will follow in Bluegrass Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. ...

Nov 26, 2018

Bill Boaz

CHARLESTON - Bill E. Boaz, 94, of Charleston entered his heavenly home on Monday, November 26, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family.

Services honoring his life will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Harper-Swickard Funeral Home in Charleston. Visitation will be held from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm with the...

Nov 18, 2018

Kenneth James

KANSAS – Kenneth David James, 59, of Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Kenneth was born October 6, 1959 at St. Louis, MO, son of Jack and Velma (Dalton) James.  He married Loretta Gale Finney, August 12, 1996 at Ft. Mills, SC; she survives.  Also surviving is...

Nov 18, 2018

Ronald Hildebrand

CHARLESTON – Ronald Dean "Rapid" Hildebrand, 72, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Ronald was born November 14, 1946 in Charleston, son of Owen "Boots" and Dorothy E. (Drumm) Hildebrand.  He is survived by two daughters: Missy (Greg) Starwalt of Christiana, TN and Jenny...

Nov 15, 2018

Georgia Story

CHARLESTON – Georgia A. Story, 56, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at home.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Charleston Elks Lodge, 720 Sixth Street, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, November 25, 2018.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Georgia was born February 4, 1962 at Charleston, daughter of Pete...

Nov 10, 2018

Velma Spence

CHARLESTON – Velma Joanne Spence, 84, of Charleston, went to her Heavenly home Saturday, November 10, 2018 at SBLHC.

Her memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Sharon Patton officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Urn bearers will be...