Sep 12, 2022

Ronald Wohlstein

CHARLESTON – Ronald Theodore Wohlstein, 77, of rural Charleston, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at SBLHC, from injuries sustained in a fall.

Ronald was born September 19, 1944 at Schenectady, New York, son of Frederick F. Wohlstein II and Ellen (Sheward) Wohlstein.  He first married Vonice Hanson in June of 1966.  She...

Sep 4, 2022

Billie Brant

CHARLESTON - On Sunday, September 4, 2022, Billie Jean Brant, of Charleston went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord.

The funeral service honoring her life will take place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charleston, Illinois with Pastor Ken Hoover officiating. A private family...

Sep 2, 2022

Edith Barnes

CHARLESTON, IL – Edith Elnora Barnes, 98, of Charleston, formerly of Jacksonville, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022 at New Mercy Worship Center, 1208 Moultrie Avenue, Mattoon, Illinois, with Pastor Ed...

Aug 29, 2022

Monte Goble

CHARLESTON – Monte L. Goble, 82, of Charleston, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service...

Aug 25, 2022

Jack Andrew "Andy" Price II

January 3, 1965 – August 25, 2022

MATTOON – Jack A. Price II, 57, of Mattoon, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2022 with wife Orphah (Farris) Price and stepson Robert by his side.

Jack was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, son of Jack A. Price I and Phyllis...

Aug 18, 2022

Linda Houston

CHARLESTON – Linda Lou (Cooper) Houston, 80, of Charleston, formerly of Ashmore, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at SBLHC.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Maranatha Baptist Church, 3400 DeWitt Avenue, Mattoon.  Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens,...

Aug 16, 2022

Harold Marts

CHARLESTON – Harold Ray Marts, 76, of rural Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at home, surrounded by family.

The funeral service honoring his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon.  Visitation will...

Aug 9, 2022

John Marquart

CHARLESTON – John Robert Marquart, 89, of rural Charleston, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at his home.

John was born February 3, 1933 in Berrien County, Michigan, son of Herman and Irene Marquart.  He is survived by an adopted son, Robert Wayne Davison, Sr., daughter-in-law, Tina Davison, and three grandchildren, Michael Davison,...

Aug 4, 2022

William Trexler

DANVILLE, IL – William Harper Trexler, 90, of Danville, formerly of Hutsonville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Arcadia Care of Danville, Illinois.

His graveside funeral with military rites by Paul McVey V.F.W. Post #1592 and Charleston American Legion Post #93 will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022...

Aug 3, 2022

Vena Davis

CHARLESTON – Vena I. Davis, 97, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

The funeral service honoring her life will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour...

Jul 30, 2022

Brenda Rogers

CHARLESTON - Brenda Sue Rogers, 59, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Kindred Hospital, Peoria, Illinois.

Brenda was born March 2, 1963 in Charleston, daughter of Russell

Rogers and Barbara (Montz) Shellabarger.  She is survived by four children, Miranda Riley, Gregg (Echo) Riley, Drew (Krystin) Riley, and Brendan...

Jul 27, 2022

Michele Gaffney-LeBeau

CHARLESTON – Michele Ann Gaffney – LeBeau, 62, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Michele was born October 27, 1959 at Ottawa, Illinois, daughter of Richard F. and Lillian M. (Kehne) Gaffney.  As a teenager, she was unofficially adopted by Grandpa Chuck and Grandma Sari...

Jul 26, 2022

Steven Etnire

CHARLESTON - Steven Dale Etnire, 61, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at home, surrounded by family.

Steven was born August 8, 1960 in Charleston, son of Darry and Joyce (Pitcher) Etnire.  He is survived by his son, Jayden Dale Etnire; his father, Darry Etnire; two brothers, Randy (Kay) Etnire and...

Jul 10, 2022

Linda (Snider) Huckstead

GREENUP – Linda Lou (Snider) Huckstead, 78, of Greenup, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

Her graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2022 at Zion Hill Cemetery, rural Mattoon.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Linda was born February 25,...

Jul 4, 2022

Janet Ferguson

CHARLESTON – Janet Joann Ferguson 66, of Mattoon, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 at Mattoon Health Care Center with family at her side.

Janet was born January 2, 1956 at Decatur, Illinois, daughter of James and Lillie (Hayes) Golladay.  She is survived by her children, David Doyle and fiancée Ashley and Christina...

Jun 21, 2022

Caroline Carlisle

ASHMORE – Caroline Sue Carlisle, 65, of Ashmore, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at her home.

Caroline was born September 15, 1956 at Colorado Springs, CO, daughter of Donald and Margie (Sheppard) Wendlowsky.  She married Robert G. Carlisle in 1995 in Colorado Springs; he survives.  Also surviving are her children, Joe Cadreau,...

Jun 13, 2022

Sue McKinney

CHARLESTON -   Sue McKinney passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 2800 University Drive in Charleston.  Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, north of Charleston, near Rardin.  Visitation will be held from...

May 25, 2022

Lewis Mathis

CHARLESTON – Lewis Edward Mathis, 84, of Charleston, formerly of Carrollton, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Lewis was born June 27, 1937 in Chesterfield, Illinois, son of Raymond and Mary Louise (Chism) Mathis.  He married Jo Ann Goforth.  She preceded him in death in 1997.  He is...

May 23, 2022

William Smith

MATTOON – William Paul Smith, 72, of Mattoon, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at SBLHC.

His Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Caudill-King Funeral Home with Pastor Allan Harris officiating.  Inurnment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston.  Visitation will be one hour prior to...

May 16, 2022

Clarence Walker, Jr.

CHARLESTON – Clarence Robert Walker, Jr., 66, of Charleston, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at his home, with family at his side.

His Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the Neoga Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Steve Massengill officiating.  Arrangements: Harper-Swickard.

Clarence...