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...

Nov 2, 2018

Linda Imlay

WINDSOR - Linda Kay Imlay, 61, of Windsor, formerly of Tuscola and Charleston, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Linda was born December 19, 1956 at Charleston, daughter of Lloyd and Virginia (Brant) Matteson.   She is survived by two children: Jason Imlay of Danville and Amanda...

Oct 29, 2018

Dirinda Coartney

CHARLESTON – Dirinda M. Coartney, 74, of Charleston passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at SBLHC.

Her funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, rural Kansas, Illinois.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Thursday at the funeral...

Oct 28, 2018

Phyllis Rainey

MATTOON – Phyllis E. Rainey, 85, of Mattoon, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Heartland Christian Village, Neoga.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Ramsey Cemetery, Ramsey, Illinois, with Bishop Thomas Suey officiating.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Elaine was born on June 11, 1933...

Oct 20, 2018

Ruby Shafer

CHARLESTON – Ruby Shafer, 92, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her home.

Her memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Burial of ashes will be at a later date.  If you...

Oct 17, 2018

Robert Leonard, Jr.

CHARLESTON – Robert Lee Leonard, Jr., 73, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Mattoon Health Care Center.

His memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Wednesday at the funeral home.

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