May 17, 2024

Mary Cline

CHARLESTON – Mary Jane Cline, 75, of Charleston, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family.

Mary was born December 3, 1948 at Diona, Illinois, daughter of Max and Erma Jean (Walters) Lawyer.  She is survived by four children, Jana Glidewell, Thomas "Chris" Jones, Jamie Cunningham, and Kevin Jones,...

May 11, 2024

MARJORIE E. KISSELL

CHARLESTON – Marjorie E. Kissell, 98, of Indianapolis, formerly of Charleston, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Wellbrooke of Avon.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Pate officiating.  Burial will follow in Kickapoo...

Apr 29, 2024

Margaret Phillips

CHARLESTON – Margaret Louise Phillips, 85, of Charleston, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Harmony Center – Odd Fellow Rebekah Home.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with her funeral beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will follow in...

Apr 23, 2024

William Decker

CHARLESTON – William Stephen Decker 70, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Care Center.

His graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024 at Mound Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

William was born November 1, 1953 at Terre Haute, IN, son...

Apr 20, 2024

Ronald Brown

CHARLESTON – Ronald Lee Brown, 76, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at home, surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, with his Memorial service following at 3:00 p.m.   Military rites will be performed by the...

Apr 19, 2024

Karon Fowler

INDIANAPOLIS – Karon Sue Fowler, 81, of Indianapolis, formerly of Mattoon, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at Rosegate Nursing Home, Indianapolis, IN.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Kansas, Illinois, with Father Braden Maher officiating.  Arrangements: Caudill-King.

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Apr 15, 2024

Clyde John Cole

HURDLAND, MO - Clyde John Cole, 85, of Hurdland, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Salt River Nursing Home in Shelbina, Missouri.

Born March 4, 1939 in Etna, Illinois, Clyde was the son of the late Ivan Dale and Cleo (Graham) Cole. He was also preceded in death by one...

Apr 1, 2024

Karen Patrick

CHARLESTON – Karen Marie Patrick, 44, of Charleston, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024.

Karen was born February 28, 1980 in Jacksonville, Florida, daughter of Susan Diane (Miller) and David Lynn Bennett.  She is survived by her daughter, Kaylee Marie Patrick of Charleston, mother, Susan Bennett of Charleston, sister, Janet Hudson and husband...

Mar 30, 2024

Josephine Lee

CHARLESTON – Josephine Ilene Lee, 87, of rural Charleston, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

Her graveside Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Kickapoo Cemetery, rural Charleston, with Pastor Chris Walters officiating.  Memorials in her honor may be given to...

Mar 29, 2024

Kathryn Hayes

MATTOON – Kathryn Louise Hayes, 93, of Charleston, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home – Harmony Center.

Her graveside funeral will be private.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Kathryn was born July 6, 1930 at Westfield, Illinois, daughter of Roy and Myrtle (Heddins) Johnson.  She married Philip Hayes, April...

Mar 27, 2024

Darren Chism

ASHMORE – Darren Chism, 56, of Ashmore, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  His graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at...

Mar 22, 2024

Vicki Shadwell

CHARLESTON – Vicki Louise Shadwell, 71, of Charleston, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House.

Vicki was born January 10, 1953, one of thirteen children born to Frank and Virginia (Mize) Helige.  She married Steve Shadwell; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Patrick Branch, Billy Newton, Crystal Newton,...

Mar 17, 2024

Vera Moreton

CHARLESTON – Vera Irene Moreton, 90, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at home, with her family by her side.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Vera was born April 24, 1933 at Charleston, daughter of...

Mar 13, 2024

Joanne Brady

CHARLESTON – Joanne Brady, 87, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at home, surrounded by family.

Her graveside funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Joanne was born September 1, 1936 at Charleston, daughter of Stella Mae (Sexton) and...

Feb 29, 2024

Richard Cors

MATTOON – Richard A. Cors, 55, of Mattoon, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, Charleston.  His graveside funeral will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Kickapoo Cemetery, rural Charleston,...

Feb 20, 2024

Mary Craft

CHARLESTON – Mary L. Craft, 77, of rural Charleston, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.

Her funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Oakland.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m....

Feb 18, 2024

Terry Roy

CHARLESTON – Terry Lee Roy, 81, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at his home

Terry was born October 8, 1942 at Raleigh, North Carolina. He was the adopted son of Wendell G. and Wilma J. (Robertson) Roy.  His natural parents were the Sellers family from Iowa.  He married Carol D....

Jan 31, 2024

Shirley Dunifer

OLNEY, IL – Shirley Jean Dunifer, 87, of Olney, passed away at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Richland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Shirley was born January 7, 1937 at Charleston, Illinois.  Her parents were Benjamin Franklin Dunifer and Hazel Irene (Downey) Dunifer.  Her siblings were James Dunifer, Dale Dunifer, and Rosalee...

Jan 15, 2024

Albert Duane Kearney

CHARLESTON – Albert Duane Kearney, 81, of Charleston, died peacefully at home Monday, January 15, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his wife and children.

Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Central Christian Church, 915 W. Lincoln, Charleston.  The funeral service honoring his life will follow at...

Jan 10, 2024

Dorothy Bartley

CHARLESTON – Dorothy J. Bartley, 88, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Her funeral will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with...