Mar 4, 2019

Donald Jenkins

CHARLESTON – Donald Eugene Jenkins, 93, of Charleston, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Casey Health Care Center.

His graveside funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, with Whit Lauwers officiating.  Military rites will be performed by Paul McVey V.F.W. and Charleston American Legion. ...

Feb 22, 2019

Carolyn Cushman

CHARLESTON – Carolyn Kay Cushman, 74, of rural Charleston, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at her home.

Carolyn was born October 19, 1944 at St. Louis, MO, daughter of Albert and Margaret Sue Niffen.  She married William R. Cushman, January 19, 1968 at Joliet, IL; he died September 23, 1993.  She is...

Feb 6, 2019

Clinton Brown

CHARLESTON – Clinton Laverl Brown, 97, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Brookstone Estates of Charleston.

His funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Ferris officiating.  Burial with military rites will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will...

Feb 5, 2019

Erlene Shaffer

ASHMORE – Erlene Shaffer, 86, of Ashmore, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Mattoon.

Her funeral will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Brian Wilson officiating.  Burial will follow in Ashmore Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to...

Jan 30, 2019

Donald Haughawout

CHARLESTON – Donald Joseph Haughawout, 94, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Charleston, with Father Hyland Smith officiating.  Visitation will be on hour prior...

Jan 25, 2019

Marsha Lang

CHARLESTON – Marsha Lynn Lang, 68, of Charleston, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at her brother's home surrounded by her loving family.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.  Memorials: Alzheimer's Association.

Marsha...

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...