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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Oct 14, 2018

Doris Emberton

CHARLESTON – Doris I. Emberton, 92, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Van Voorhis Cemetery, rural Hindsboro.  Visitation will be one hour prior...

Oct 13, 2018

Charlotte Knighten

CHARLESTON – Charlotte Knighten, 53, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at HSHS St. John's Hospital, Springfield.

Charlotte enjoyed spending time with her husband, Herb.  They enjoyed raising their cats and pet birds.  Charlotte also had a special friend, Marcy Valach.  You could see them walking around town grocery shopping and...

Oct 6, 2018

Vivian Carpenter

ASHMORE – Vivian E. Carpenter, 90, of Ashmore, crossed the rainbow bridge to rejoin her beloved husband Tom, Saturday, October 6, 2018 at SBLHC.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2018 at Patsy Mitchell Cemetery, rural Ashmore.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Vivian was born November 3, 1927...

Oct 1, 2018

Ronal Thomason

MATTOON – Ronal Lee Thomason, 74, of Mattoon, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at his home.

Ron was born November 14, 1943 at Charleston, son of Tommy and Shirley (Witters) Thomason.  He married Cynthia Greeson; she preceded him in death.  He is survived by three sons: Todd Thomason of Charleston, Michael Thomason...

Sep 30, 2018

Opal Swart

CHARLESTON – Opal L. Swart, 86, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her family at her side.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Janesville Cemetery, Janesville, Illinois.  Casual attire would be appreciated.  There will be...

Sep 27, 2018

Herbert Norman

CHARLESTON – Herbert A. Norman, 85, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Herb was born February 4, 1933 at Doniphan, MO, the son of William and Mamie (Ball) Norman.  He married Betty A. White, February 4, 1954 at New London, CT; she preceded him in death,...

Sep 21, 2018

Cheryl Smith

CHARLESTON - Cheryl Smith, 68, of Charleston, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at SBLHC.

Cheryl was born May 9, 1950 at Monticello, Illinois, daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Turner) Sievers.  She married John Michael Smith, December 23, 1984; he preceded her in death, January 1, 2013.  She is survived by two daughters:...

Sep 14, 2018

Joan Atwell

LERNA – Joan Atwell, 89, of Lerna, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home, Mattoon.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Pleasant Prairie Indian Cemetery, rural Lerna.  Visitation will be...

Sep 12, 2018

Jane Dawson

CHARLESTON - Emma Jane Peters Dawson 103 of Charleston passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Born in Janesville, Illinois on April 22, 1915, she was the daughter of Joseph Merl and Henrietta Lois Endsley Peters. Jane grew up in Nokomis, Illinois the oldest of three sisters.   She worked in mining, and politics, before marrying Dr....