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...

Jun 23, 2018

Teal Leonard

ASHMORE – Teal Leonard, 91, of Ashmore, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 under the care of Lincolnland Hospice.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home, 1117 Jackson, Charleston, with Pastors Vance Oliver and Walt Truex officiating.  Burial will...

Jun 22, 2018

Carolyn Smitley

CHARLESTON – Carolyn E. Smitley, 81, of Charleston, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one...

Jun 21, 2018

Russell Pankey, Sr.

CHARLESTON - Russell Ray Pankey, Sr. of Sun Lakes, Arizona, born on July 6, 1935, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 21, 2018 in Sun Lakes, Arizona surrounded by family.

Russ was the third child of five born to Ercel James Pankey and Martha Ilean Davis Pankey.  He...

Jun 11, 2018

Marylin Sager

CHARLESTON – Marylin Genevieve Sager, 79, of Charleston, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at Life's Journey of Mattoon.

Visitation will be Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with her funeral to immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Curt Weaver officiating.  Burial will...

Jun 9, 2018

Ky Rardin

CHARLESTON -Ky Eugene Rardin, 48, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at First Church of God, 1225 Montgomery Drive, Charleston, with Pastor Vance Oliver officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Arrangements:...

May 27, 2018

Christophe Welch

ASHMORE – Christophe Henri Welch, 55, of rural Ashmore, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at SBLHC.

Christophe was born September 27, 1962 Juvisy-sur-Orge, France, son of Anthony Douglas Welch and Monique Henriette (Bardou) Welch.  He married Robin Callaway, June 16, 2001 at Strasburg, Illinois; she survives.  Also surviving are his mother and...

May 22, 2018

Marilyn Brady

CHARLESTON – Marilyn Faye Brady, 82, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Scott Sims officiating.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. ...

May 11, 2018

Donald Sager

CHARLESTON – Donald Wayne Sager, 82, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with his graveside funeral to immediately follow at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, with Pastor Curt...

May 10, 2018

Deborah Lewis

MATTOON - Deborah I. Lewis, 66, of Mattoon, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at SBLHC.

Her memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2018 at Friendship Baptist Church, 19709 Harrison Street Road, Charleston, with Pastor Tom Skinner officiating.  Memorials may be given to the family.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

May 8, 2018

Mary Easterday-Mulkey

CHARLESTON – Mary Louise Easterday-Mulkey, 86, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hilltop...

May 3, 2018

Robert McKinney

CHARLESTON – Robert McKinney, 81, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

His graveside funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2018 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston, with Scott Sims officiating.  Masonic Rites will be performed by Charleston Lodge #35.  There will be...

Apr 29, 2018

Joe Abston

CHARLESTON - Joe Abston, 61, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital.

Memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Salisbury Church, 2350 Madison, Charleston, followed by a short tribute at 7:00 p.m., with Scott Sims officiating.  Casual attire would...

Apr 28, 2018

Charles Swart

CHARLESTON – Charles A. Swart, 85, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at his home.

His graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Janesville Cemetery, Janesville, Illinois.  Casual attire would be appreciated.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Charles was born August...

Apr 27, 2018

Roger Smith

CHARLESTON – Roger Dean Smith, 75, of Charleston, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Copper Creek Cottages of Mattoon.

His graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.  NO FLOWERS PLEASE.  Memorials may be made to the SBLHC Cancer...

Apr 6, 2018

Patricia Baines

ASHMORE – Patricia A. Baines, 72, of Ashmore, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at SBLHC.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Fairview Cemetery, rural Kansas, with Pastor Tom Skinner officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.  Memorials: Coles County Animal Shelter.

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