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....

Sep 3, 2018

Larry McCoy, Sr.

CHARLESTON- Larry E. McCoy, Sr., 73, of Charleston, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.

His graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at Union Cemetery, rural Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Larry was born January 24, 1945 at Jefferson County, KY, son of Edd and Georgia (Land)...

Aug 23, 2018

Kenneth Warren

CHARLESTON – Kenneth S. Warren, 73, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Home Church (formerly Salisbury Church – Charleston Campus), with Scott Sims officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn...

Aug 18, 2018

Judith Dornfeld

CHARLESTON – Judith R. Dornfeld, 57, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at her home.

Judy was born August 20, 1960 at Charleston, daughter of Harvey Dale and Norma (Stopher) Courtney.  She married Kent Dornfeld, November 25, 2008; he survives.  Also surviving is one son: Jaymie Blanchard and wife Tanya of...

Aug 14, 2018

Judy Rankin

CHARLESTON – Judith Rae Rankin, 76, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

The memorial service honoring her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 902 Cleveland Avenue, Charleston, with Pastor Ken Hoover officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Craig...

Aug 7, 2018

William Rau

WESTFIELD - William Andrew Rau, 20 months old, of Westfield, was embraced in the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at his home.

His funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Farris officiating.  Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.  Visitation...

Aug 3, 2018

Rosalie Burris

CHARLESTON - Rosalie (Wilson) Burris, 69, of Charleston, passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital, with her daughters by her side, on August 3, 2018.

Her funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Skinner officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. ...

Jul 25, 2018

Elaine Johnson

CHARLESTON – Elaine Johnson, 65, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her home.

Her memorial visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  No service will be held.

Elaine was born January 22, 1953 in Charleston, daughter of...

Jul 22, 2018

David Hart

CHARLESTON – David John Hart, 69, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

David was born November 9, 1948 at Sycamore, Illinois, son of Jerome and Emily (Mockovak) Haughawout.  He is survived by his mother: Emily Kuelbs; one sister: Mary Ellen Smith; and two brothers: John Haughawout...

Jul 19, 2018

Martha Boaz

CHARLESTON - Martha R. Boaz, age 91, passed peacefully into her eternal life on Thursday, July 19, 2018 surrounded by her devoted family.

Services honoring her life will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Caudill-King Funeral Home in Charleston, IL.  Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 12:00pm with service immediately following...

Jul 11, 2018

Ronald Durbin

CHARLESTON – Ronald Lee Durbin, 55, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home.

His graveside memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Ronald was born July 19, 1962 at Mattoon, son...

Jul 10, 2018

Caroline Christian

CHARLESTON – Caroline A. Christian, 101, of Charleston, passed away July 10, 2018.

Her memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Wesley United Methodist Church 2206 Fourth Street, Charleston, with Reverend Tom Corum officiating.  Memorials: The Charleston Community Band, Wesley United Methodist Church, or donor's choice.  If...