Mattoon, Charleston & Coles County neighbors: Recently published obituaries
Read through the obituaries published in Journal Gazette/Times-Courier
CHARLESTON -- Melvin Rex Runyon, age 91 of Crawfordsville passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. He was born in New Ross on June 14, 1928 to the late Eugene & Jeanette (Mason) Runyon.
Melvin graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1948 and on May 28, 1948 he married Shirley Ann Hesler, who preceded him in death on June 16, 2014. He worked as a printer at R.R. Donnelley’s for over 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, loved golfing, was a huge Colts, IU, and Pacers fan, and loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by a son, Steve (Julie) Runyon of Charleston IL; a daughter, Jane (Tom) Murray of Crawfordsville; four grandchildren, Aimee (Tanner) Garrison, Aaron Allee, Chris (Ashley) Walsh, and Faith Haugh; five great-grandchildren, Daniel, Elizabeth, Preston, Gage, and Calvin; and his best friend, Larry Lynch.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; a son, Douglas Runyon; two brothers, Kenny & Cecil Runyon; and a sister, Mary Ellen Rader.
There will be a graveside service at Oak Hill North Cemetery, 392 Oak Hill Road, in Crawfordsville on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 2:00pm with Pastor Gary Edwards officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in his memory to the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, 1104 Big 4 Arch Rd, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Sanders Priebe Funeral Care entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com
STONINGTON — Danny Allan Gamble, “Uncle Remus,” 73 of Stonington, died at 10:00 pm. Monday, August 19, 2019 in his residence.
A visitation and memorial service to celebrate Danny's life will be held from 10:30 am to noon on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Salem Baptist Church Decatur, Illinois. Rodney McCroskey will be officiating. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care is in charge of the arrangements.
Danny was born January 20, 1946 in Charleston, Illinois son of Allan and Thelma (Campbell) Gamble. He graduated from Charleston High School and attended Eastern Illinois University. Danny served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for A.E. Staley for twenty-nine years and ADM for sixteen years. He loved his family, St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed playing golf. Danny married P.J. Phyllis Buoy and they were together for thirty-six years.
Surviving are his wife, P.J. Gamble of Stonington, IL., son, Brian (Missy) Gamble of Fenton, MO., daughters, Alicia Gamble of Milwaukee, WI., Kim (Tony) Rauch of Dalton City, IL., Konnie Bates of Mt. Zion, IL., son, Rick Heathcock, sisters, Kay (Myron) Shonkwiler of Arcola, Vicki Irby of Charleston, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and many many “Old Timer” golfer friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kerri, a great granddaughter, a great grandson and brother-in-law, Larry Irby.
Please assign the family guestbook at www.tanzyusloganmemorialpages.com
DAVIS, Stephen Allen, 79, Casey, 1 p.m. at Markwell Funeral Home, Casey.
HUBBART, Golden Leon, 84, Toledo, 10:30 a.m. at NorthStar Church, Panama City Beach, Fla.
MATTOON -- Roy “Ed” Edward Adair, age 89, of Mattoon passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services honoring his life will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Schilling Funeral Home with Ed's nephew, Chaplain Steve Hayes officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow at Dodge Grove Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Ed was born on August 8, 1930 in Mattoon, Illinois the son of Howard Robin and Mildred (Pierce) Adair. He married Naomi Daily on December 2, 1949. She preceded him in death on August 20, 1998. He later married Wilma Kircher in May of 2000. She preceded him in death on October 10, 2017.
Survivors include his children, Mike (Rhonda) Adair of Charleston, Andy (Christine) Adair of Mattoon and Pat (Judy) Adair of Charleston; stepchildren, Lowell Dean (Lori) Kircher of Shelbyville, Cathy (Robert) Pauley of Pana, Sharon (Gary) Smith of Pana, Myron (Kathy) Kircher of Oconee and Michael (Cheryl) Kircher of Herrick; grandchildren, Heidi (Dustin) Chambers, Edwardsville, IL Kristy (Kevin) Hardwick, Ashmore, IL, Dustin Adair of Salt Lake City, UT, Michelle (Michael) Roese of Sullivan, D.J. Webster of Gays, Bailey (Anthony) Maldonado of Mattoon, Sam, (Allie) Adair of Mattoon, Lindsay (Aaron) Shelley of Berwyn, IL; and many step-grandchildren, great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
In addition to Naomi and Wilma, Ed was preceded in death by his daughter, Joy Baumann; three grandchildren, Scotty Adair, Kevin Adair and Carlee Adair; and stepson, Terry Kircher.
Ed was a Korean War Veteran and served honorably in the United States Navy. He was employed by A & B Transfer Trucking, co-owned and operated Lerna Grain for many years alongside his wife Naomi, and was a rural mail carrier for 15 years. Ed was also instrumental in starting Lincoln Fire District.
Memorial donations in his honor may be given to Coles County Habitat for Humanity or Camp New Hope. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page.
CHARLESTON — Wilma Emma Rosebraugh Anderson, 89, of Oelwein, IA passed away Monday, August 19, 2019.
She was born March 2, 1930 at Charleston, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Etta (Skinner) Rosebraugh. Wilma married Carl O. Anderson on June 25, 1955 in Charleston, IL.
She will be remembered by her children Greg (Diane), Oro Valley, AZ; Eric, Manchester: Bruce, Onalaska, WI; Henry (Suzanne) Baxter and Rosetta (Matt) Oelwein, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, many loving nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law Virginia Goecker of Clarinda.
The funeral service will be Saturday, August 24 at 10:30am Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein. Visitation Friday, August 23, Geilenfeld-Buehner Funeral Home in Oelwein from 4-7pm. Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church or Oelwein Public Library Foundation.
MATTOON — John Edward Knox, 85, of Allenville, passed away 8:30 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Bob Vail officiating. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Allenville. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday morning. Memorials are suggested to the Allenville Christian Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Mr. Knox was born November 30, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of John Edward and Earnestine Chaney Knox. John had worked at Brown Shoe Company in Mattoon and later was a supervisor at Vesuvius in Charleston. He was a member and trustee at the Allenville Christian Church. John married Mayme Belle Bathe on April 9, 1955 in Paris, Illinois and she survives.
Also surviving are his daughters Debbie Conlin (Joe Wagner) of Allenville and Susan (Kevin) Horn of Mt. Pulaski; grandchildren Quentin (Beth) Hutchison of Aurora, Colorado and Gretchen Conlin (Chan Bowles) of Ivesdale, Illinois; six great grandchildren; sisters Phyllis (Guy) Seymour of Arthur, Becky (John) Hancock of Mattoon and Brenda Tull of Mt. Zion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
MATTOON — Mrs. Betty Pagliai, 88, of Gulfport, MS, originally of Ogden, Iowa, died Friday August 9th, 2019.
Mrs. Pagliai passed peacefully in her sleep after a short illness. Betty was born on November 5th, 1930, the seventh of eight children. She will best be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Betty had an enormously generous and kind heart and a keen eye for decorating and collecting beautiful things.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Henry Ficken, and her husband Aldo. She is also preceded in death by one sister, Ester, and three brothers, Charles, Joe and Fred.
She is survived by three sisters, Phyllis, Betty Jean, and Evelyn Mae. She is also survived by her sons, Paul (Anne), Kim (Syrma), and one daughter, Robyn (Eduardo), as well as four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Southern MS Funeral Services of Ocean Springs, MS is proud to serve the Pagliai family.
BROWN, Lillian, 94, Charleston, 11 a.m. at Charleston First Baptist Church.
MARSLAND, Emily Mae, 86, Windsor, 11 a.m. at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home, Windsor.
SIMS, Clyde W. Jr., Charleston, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Caudill-King Funeral Home, Charleston.
ADAIR, Roy E., 89, Mattoon, died Tuesday (Aug. 20, 2019). Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon.
FROST, Jack, Mattoon, died Monday (Aug. 19, 2019). Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon.
CHARLESTON — Terry Bayes, 63, of rural Charleston, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer with his loved ones by his side.
Memorial visitation will be Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home. Friends will be invited to share memories in a short service, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Casual attire requested, camo welcomed.
Terry was born February 26, 1956 at Charleston, son of Billy Lowell and Evelyn (Kirkley) Bayes. He married Cindy Hite, September 23, 1989 at Charleston; she survives.
Also surviving are his two beloved Chihuahuas: Tucker and Benson; two brothers: Larry (Kimberly Bryant) Bayes of Logan, WV and Bill Bayes of Redmon, IL; one sister: Sheila (Shawn) Walton of Redmon, IL; mother-in-law: Rosie Hite of Rardin; one sister-in-law: Priscilla (Terry) Parker of Rardin; three brother-in-laws: Randy Hite of Bushton, Roger (Lisa Gordon) Hite of Rardin, and Ryan Hite of Rardin; nieces and nephews: Veronica DePew, Crystal Bayes, Amanda Bayes-Johnson, Zach Walton, Bradley Ryan Walton, Rhett Hite, Terry Parker Jr., Teresa McKinney, and Anthony Parker. Twenty-two great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents: Lester and Doris Bayes, John Henry and Pearl Kirkley; and father-in-law: Rod Hite.
Terry was a Grounds worker at EIU. He was a former member of the Moose and had been recognized as a Master Gardener and Beekeeper. He earned the President's Award at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center while he was employed there.
Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
MATTOON — Kenneth “Ken” E. Gagnon, age 86, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 12:00 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Life's Journey Senior Living surrounded by his wife and five children.
A funeral service in his honor will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church, 10 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL; Reverend Matthew Froeschle will officiate. A committal service will immediately follow in Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon. Military Rites will be performed by Mattoon VFW Post 4325. A visitation will be held Friday evening, August 23, 2019 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938.
Ken was born on July 13, 1933 in Fargo, ND, the son of Norris and Nellie Joy (Brawders) Gagnon. He married Loretta Fish on March 8, 1957 in Washington, DC.
Ken is survived by his wife of 62 years, Loretta Gagnon of Mattoon, IL and five children: Patti (Richard) Lee of Mattoon, IL, Sheri Moberley of Mattoon, IL, Joni (Juan) Montejo of Salt Lake City, UT, Lori (David) Woodyard of Mattoon, IL and Ken Gagnon, JR of Mattoon, IL. He also had seven grandchildren: Jennifer (Matthew) Roth of O'Fallon, MO, Donny (Hanna) Moberley of Cobden, IL, Jolene (Adam) Funk of Mattoon, IL, Anna (Ross) Summerford of Madison, AL, Jeremy Woodyard of St. Louis, MO, Jacob Woodyard of Mattoon, IL, and Hunter Warner of Fort Lejeune, North Carolina. He had five great-grandchildren: Anderson Roth, Samuel Roth, Heinrich Moberley, Friedrich Moberley, and Everly Funk.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Carol Travis and Bonnie Schmidt.
Ken served in the U.S. Navy from June 1951 to May 1972. He served his country in many capacities, including the U.S. Naval Ceremonial Guard in Washington, DC, Corpsman in Key West, FL and on the USS Haven, USS Tawasa and USS Yorktown Pacific Fleets. He also served in Quantico, VA, the Great Lakes, San Diego, CA, Guam and Newport, RI. In 1972 when he retired from the U.S. Navy, he moved his family to Mattoon, IL where he was the Trauma Coordinator for the Illinois Department of Public Health at Memorial Hospital which later grew into Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. When that position was cut due to budget reduction in Public Health, he started up the EMS Training Coordinator at Lake Land College and worked there from 1982 until his retirement in July of 1998. One of his most rewarding experiences while representing the college was when he sat on the board of governors to the National Association of Emergency Medical Trainers and was involved an exchange program with a team of Soviet EMT's that brought new advances in the medical field in Russia and Germany.
Ken was involved with many organizations. He was a member of the Mattoon Lions Club, a past District Governor and an Ambassador of Goodwill for the Lions of Illinois Foundation. He was on the Mattoon Revolving Loan Fund Committee, a Coles County Election Judge, a manager of the Junior Babe Ruth League, an area scouting coordinator of the Boy Scouts of America, and a member of the Finance Committee of the American Association of Physician Assistants. He belonged to the Mattoon First Presbyterian Church where he previously served as a Deacon, Trustee and Elder. While in the Navy he enjoyed participating on several bowling leagues and winning numerous trophies. In later years he donated many of his trophies to Camp New Hope. He was an avid Dodgers baseball and Hoosiers basketball fan. He also enjoyed spending time at various ballgames of his children and grandchildren. He never knew a stranger.
Memorials in his honor are to be made to the Mattoon Lion's Club PO Box 242, Mattoon, IL, Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave #800, Chicago, IL 60631 or the First Presbyterian Church, Mattoon, IL. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.
CHARLESTON — It is with great sadness that the family of Clyde W. Sims, Jr., announces his passing after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.
Clyde leaves his wife of fifty-two years, Cheri McGarry Sims, son Clyde W. Sims III (Trey) and his companion Tara Estrada and their children.
Clyde's parents Clyde W. and Betty J. Sims, and brother Rick Sims preceded him in death.
Clyde was born and raised in Decatur, Illinois and graduated from Eisenhower High School. He continued his education at Eastern Illinois University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a minor in French and a Masters Degree in Art. He taught Art and French in the Jerseyville and Kansas school systems and in his free time gave guitar and French lessons. Clyde dedicated his life to mastering the arts by also pursuing careers in Art and Music. While in High School, Clyde was privileged to be a member of the Eisenhower Panther's basketball team and he continued his passion for sports playing tennis. During his lifelong employment, as an advertising representative, Clyde worked for the Charleston Times-Courier, the Mattoon Journal-Gazette, and the Tuscola Tri-County Journal newspapers. In his early teens, Clyde's passion for the guitar led him being a founding member of the band “The Fugitives”, a widely popular rock band based in Decatur, Illinois. During his years at EIU he was instrumental in co-founding the bands “The Fresh Clover Blues” and “Mother Fox”. In his later music career he was a thirty year member of “The Artistics” band in Charleston, and was able to realize his greatest joy of playing onstage with his drummer son, Trey, when he joined the band. Father and son realized the distinct honor of playing in Las Vegas, a dream both had shared for years. Clyde's family would like to thank all his friends for their acts of kindness during his illness.
Clyde asked that a special thank you be made to his high school buddies who called weekly to cheer him on, to his tennis partners for their treasured visits and to his friends who supplied him with endless Dairy Queen Treats and BBQ dinners.
A private family service will be observed, but those wishing to remember Clyde, can stop by Caudill-King Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or are encouraged to make a donation to the Coles County Animal Shelter in lieu of flowers.
HICKOX, Frances Louise, 95, Casey, 11 a.m. at Markwell Funeral Home, Casey.
CHARLESTON — Lillian Brown, 94, of Charleston, IL passed away at 12:10 A.M. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Mattoon Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 21,2019 at the Charleston First Baptist Church, 2800 University Drive, Charleston, IL. Rev. Pat Murphy and Rev. Tom Skinner will officiate. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Lillian was born on July 17, 1925 in Charleston, IL. She was a daughter to Herman and Bertha Jane (Glasener) Burris. She married John R. Brown on October 23, 1948 in Charleston, IL. He passed away on May 31, 2019.
She is survived by one son: Johnny Ray Brown and his wife Margaret of Hindsboro, IL; two grandsons: Johnny Rancher Brown and his wife Jolynn of Toledo, IL, and Jeremy Lee Brown and his wife Kristi of Hindsboro, IL; five great-grandchildren, Riley Brown, Tristan Brown, Evy Brown, Anna Brown, and Steven Brown; two sisters, Vera Moreton and Marian Finch both of Charleston, IL.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, Bill Burris, Dale Burris and Carlos Burris; three sisters, Mildred Craig, Edna Grissom and Betty Hildebrand.
Lillian was a member of the First Baptist Church in Charleston, IL. She worked at the Brown Shoe Company in Charleston for 15 years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
Memorials may be made to the Charleston First Baptist Church, 2800 University Drive, Charleston, IL.
GAGNON, Kenneth E., 86, Mattoon, died Sunday (Aug. 18, 2019). Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon.
CASEY — Lee Clinton Markwell, age 93, of Casey, IL passed away at 10:04 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL.
He was born July 12, 1926 in Martinsville, IL, the son of Cleone H. Markwell and Bessie Rogene Mitchell Markwell. On October 23, 1948 he married Dola Joyce Whitworth in Charleston, IL. She passed away on November 23, 2005.
Surviving are his children, Marca Joyce Shore and husband Dwight of Marshall, IL and son, Jay Mitchell Markwell and fiancé Sandy Briggs of Casey, IL; sister, Lois Edwards of Scottsdale, AZ; sister in law, Eleanor Markwell of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Douglas Shore and wife Heather of Carmel, IN; Heather Lee Shore Shaffner and husband Lance of Marshall, IL; Megan Markwell Scheff and husband Anthony of Katy, TX; Mitchell Lee Markwell of Evansville, IN; Macy Markwell of Nacogdoches, TX and Brittany Nicholas and husband Ben of Fishers, IN; great grandchildren, Joshua, Hannah Grace, Rachel and Daniel Shore, Madison Shaffner, Maddie Lee Shaffner Grooms and husband Jordan, Spencer Shaffner and fiancé Raven Vicars, Jacob Shaffner and Thomas and Dean Scheff; great great granddaughter, Ivy Shaffner, many nephews and nieces, his Church family, many friends and his special friend of 13 years, Vera Martin of Lafayette, IN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleone and Rogene Markwell; wife, Dola Markwell; son, John Lee Markwell; brother, Cleone L. Markwell and granddaughter in law, Stephanie Markwell.
Lee was a 1944 graduate of Casey High School where he excelled in basketball. He attended the University of Illinois on a basketball scholarship; he transferred to Eastern Illinois University before joining the Merchant Marines during WWII. While attending Eastern Illinois University he met the love of his life Dola while learning to play Bridge. Lee graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1950. He joined his father and brother serving the communities of Casey and Westfield in Markwell and Sons Funeral Home and Markwell Chapel for a funeral service career that spanned over 50 years. He was a proud lifelong member of Illinois Funeral Directors Association. Lee and his brother, Cleone, Jr. founded and operated Birchwood Nursing Home and Casey Monument Works for many years. Lee was a dedicated member of the Casey United Methodist Church, Casey VFW, Casey Lions Club, Casey Country Club, Golf Hammock Country Club in Sebring, FL; a 50 year member of Casey Masonic Lodge and was a honored member of Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame. In retirement, Lee and Dola enjoyed wintering for many years in Sebring, FL, where they made many new and current lifelong friends. They enjoyed playing golf, bridge, dancing and entertaining family and friends. In his later years Lee enjoyed an occasional “Happy Hour” on Jay's front porch.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Fairchild officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL with graveside military rites by Casey VFW and Martinsville American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday evening August 23, 2019 at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorials may be made to the Casey United Methodist Church, PO Box 365, Casey, IL 62420 or Casey VFW, PO Box 276, Casey, IL 62420.To view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
MARKWELL, Lee C., 93, Casey, died Sunday (August 18, 2019). Markwell Funeral Home, Casey.
BROWN, Lillian, 94, Charleston, died Sunday (August 18, 2019). Edwards Funeral Home.
HELLER, Dorothy Joan, Charleston, 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Bloomington.
McFARLAND, Rachel Faye, 37, Mattoon, noon at Friedens United Church of Christ, Farina.
WINDSOR — Emily Mae Marsland, 86, of Windsor, IL passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor, IL with Reverend Richard Eident officiating. Burial will take place in Windsor Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Emily's name to St. John's Lutheran School, 100 Broadway Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938.
Emily was born on October 4, 1932, in Strasburg, IL, the daughter of Paul and Clara (Vogel) Gepford. She was a graduate of Mattoon High School and continued her education at Northwestern University earning her bachelor's degree. She then earned two master's degrees, one at Eastern Illinois University and one at the University of Illinois. Emily married the love of her life, Dean Marsland on December 24, 1955 in Minot, ND and were blessed with 63 glorious years together. Emily taught high school English and Spanish for many years at Windsor High School and at St. John's Lutheran School in Mattoon, IL. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society and served on the Windsor Library Board. Emily was a lifelong learner who enjoyed traveling, crocheting, reading, music, genealogy, and spending time with loved ones.
Surviving are her husband, Dean of Windsor, IL; children: Terrie Hudson of Windsor, IL and Jerry Marsland of Sullivan, IL; seven grandchildren: Angela (Michael) Vonderohe, Jennifer (Ryan) Reynolds, Jill Hudson, Allison Hudson, Marsha (Zach) Friedrich, Clay Marsland and Dakota Marsland; four great-grandsons; sister, Evelyn Aird of Oswego, IL and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Gepford.
Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story in Emily's honor at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.
ELSON, Debra J., 54, Windsor, died Friday (Aug. 16, 2019). Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville.
JOERGENS, Marylin, 84 Arcola, died Friday (Aug. 16, 2019). Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola.
MATTOON — Barbara V. Peterson, age 79 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:15 AM, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon.
A funeral service in her honor will be held at noon, Monday, August 19, 2019 at New Mercy Worship Center, 1208 Moultrie Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938; Reverend Ed Stephens will officiate. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL is in charge of the services.
Barbara was born on November 10, 1939 to the late William R. and Sara L. (Hersberger) Bullard. She married James T. Peterson in 1978 in Mattoon, IL; he preceded her in death. She is survived by her children; one daughter, Phyllis A. Malone on Mattoon, IL; two sons, Brad A. Malone and wife Jennifer of Mattoon, IL, Ralph T. Peterson and partner Laura Golladay of Mattoon, IL; one stepson, Gary Malone of Mattoon, IL; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charles R. Bullard of Daleville, AL. She is preceded in death by one brother, Earl F. Spaulding; one sister, Rosemary Bullard; stepson Phillip Malone; and one grandson, Trey Chaney.
Barbara worked as a telephone operator at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL for twenty-five years. She was a member of New Mercy Worship Center. Barbara was a loyal friend and devoted mother and grandmother. She was a momma to many, loved by all, and will be greatly missed.
Memorials in her honor are to be made to the family.
Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual in her honor or share a memory with the family.
MATTOON — Brenda "Kay" Smith, 76, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 6:22 A.M., Tuesday August 14, 2019, in her residence. Cremation Rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held from 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM Sunday August 25th, 2019 at the Mattoon V.F.W. of Mattoon, Illinois. The Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home of Neoga, IL is assisting with arrangements. For full obituary and to express online condolences got to www.swengel-odell.com
ASSUMPTION — Robert E. Bilyeu, 94, of Assumption, died August 14, 2019, in his home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Assumption First United Methodist Church. Masonic services will begin at 9:00 a.m. with visitation to follow until service time. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Assumption. Memorials may be made to Assumption First United Methodist Church or Bromwell Lodge AF & AM #451.
Robert was born October 14, 1924 in Assumption, IL, the son of Earl P. Mary A. (Thurn) Bilyeu. He married Helen Foley November 19, 1946 in Chicago., IL. She preceded him in death June 18, 2018.
Surviving are his daughters: Michelle Mullendore of Chicago, IL, Ramona (Lon) Stalets and Lesia (Tom) Adcock all of Assumption, IL; six grandchildren: Sasha (Chad) Schaive, Allegra (Michael) Muellner, Adam (Kim) Stalets, Luke (Mandy) Stalets, Adrian (Adam) Kuffel and Weston Adcock; six great-grandchildren: Kaylin Cunningham, Eva and Alex Stalets, Max and Avery Muellner, and Tighe Kuffel; and one sister, Estella Sterling of Decatur, IL.
Preceding him in death are his wife; parents; four brothers: Wallace, Alfred, Donald and Dwayne; and four sisters: Kathryn Kirkbride, Mary Virginia Kaufman, Dorothy Brown and Gladys Anderson.
Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua has been entrusted with the care and service arrangements. Please visit www.seitzfh.com to view expanded obituary and send condolences to the family.
PENNEFATHER, Donald L., 72, Mattoon, noon at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home
WINDSOR — Fern Loraine Rincker, 92, of Windsor, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living in Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor, IL with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Burial will take place in Windsor Cemetery in Windsor, IL. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor, IL. Memorials may be made in Loraine's name to the Windsor FFA, 1424 Minnesota Avenue, Windsor, IL, 61957 or the donor's choice.
Loraine was born August 18, 1926, in Coles County, IL, the daughter of Herb and Fern (Logue) Robinson. She married the love of her life, Carl Rincker on June 2, 1945 and he preceded her in death on September 12, 1999. Loraine attended Greenwood School in Ashmore Township, IL. The Coles County Historical Society moved the Greenwood School to the Eastern Illinois University Campus in 1975. Loraine was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Strasburg, IL. She farmed along side her husband raising cattle, hogs and working the fields. She loved quilting, gardening and cooking for her family.
Surviving are her children: Connie (Rodney) Denham of Strasburg, IL, Mary Lou (Denny) Pine of Martinsville, IL, Russell (Gail) Rincker of Windsor, IL, and Carolyn Rincker of Pontiac, IL; grandchildren: Christine Matlock of Shelbyville, IL, Ryan Denham of Benton, IL, Dr. Denise Pine Mattas of Marshall, IL, Danette Young of Paris, IL, Derek Pine of Paris, IL, Rory Rincker of Windsor, IL, Rusty Rincker of Windsor, IL, and Amanda Syfert of Pontiac, IL, and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Fern Robinson; husband, Carl Rincker; brother, Junior Robinson and grandson, Robert Todd Shafer.
Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story in Loraine's honor at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.
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CHARLESTON -- Melvin Rex Runyon, age 91 of Crawfordsville passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. He was born in New Ross on June 14, 1928 to the late Eugene & Jeanette (Mason) Runyon.
Melvin graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1948 and on May 28, 1948 he married Shirley Ann Hesler, who preceded him in death on June 16, 2014. He worked as a printer at R.R. Donnelley’s for over 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, loved golfing, was a huge Colts, IU, and Pacers fan, and loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by a son, Steve (Julie) Runyon of Charleston IL; a daughter, Jane (Tom) Murray of Crawfordsville; four grandchildren, Aimee (Tanner) Garrison, Aaron Allee, Chris (Ashley) Walsh, and Faith Haugh; five great-grandchildren, Daniel, Elizabeth, Preston, Gage, and Calvin; and his best friend, Larry Lynch.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; a son, Douglas Runyon; two brothers, Kenny & Cecil Runyon; and a sister, Mary Ellen Rader.
There will be a graveside service at Oak Hill North Cemetery, 392 Oak Hill Road, in Crawfordsville on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 2:00pm with Pastor Gary Edwards officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in his memory to the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, 1104 Big 4 Arch Rd, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Sanders Priebe Funeral Care entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com
STONINGTON — Danny Allan Gamble, “Uncle Remus,” 73 of Stonington, died at 10:00 pm. Monday, August 19, 2019 in his residence.
A visitation and memorial service to celebrate Danny's life will be held from 10:30 am to noon on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Salem Baptist Church Decatur, Illinois. Rodney McCroskey will be officiating. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care is in charge of the arrangements.
Danny was born January 20, 1946 in Charleston, Illinois son of Allan and Thelma (Campbell) Gamble. He graduated from Charleston High School and attended Eastern Illinois University. Danny served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for A.E. Staley for twenty-nine years and ADM for sixteen years. He loved his family, St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed playing golf. Danny married P.J. Phyllis Buoy and they were together for thirty-six years.
Surviving are his wife, P.J. Gamble of Stonington, IL., son, Brian (Missy) Gamble of Fenton, MO., daughters, Alicia Gamble of Milwaukee, WI., Kim (Tony) Rauch of Dalton City, IL., Konnie Bates of Mt. Zion, IL., son, Rick Heathcock, sisters, Kay (Myron) Shonkwiler of Arcola, Vicki Irby of Charleston, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and many many “Old Timer” golfer friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kerri, a great granddaughter, a great grandson and brother-in-law, Larry Irby.
Please assign the family guestbook at www.tanzyusloganmemorialpages.com
MATTOON -- Roy “Ed” Edward Adair, age 89, of Mattoon passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services honoring his life will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Schilling Funeral Home with Ed's nephew, Chaplain Steve Hayes officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow at Dodge Grove Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Ed was born on August 8, 1930 in Mattoon, Illinois the son of Howard Robin and Mildred (Pierce) Adair. He married Naomi Daily on December 2, 1949. She preceded him in death on August 20, 1998. He later married Wilma Kircher in May of 2000. She preceded him in death on October 10, 2017.
Survivors include his children, Mike (Rhonda) Adair of Charleston, Andy (Christine) Adair of Mattoon and Pat (Judy) Adair of Charleston; stepchildren, Lowell Dean (Lori) Kircher of Shelbyville, Cathy (Robert) Pauley of Pana, Sharon (Gary) Smith of Pana, Myron (Kathy) Kircher of Oconee and Michael (Cheryl) Kircher of Herrick; grandchildren, Heidi (Dustin) Chambers, Edwardsville, IL Kristy (Kevin) Hardwick, Ashmore, IL, Dustin Adair of Salt Lake City, UT, Michelle (Michael) Roese of Sullivan, D.J. Webster of Gays, Bailey (Anthony) Maldonado of Mattoon, Sam, (Allie) Adair of Mattoon, Lindsay (Aaron) Shelley of Berwyn, IL; and many step-grandchildren, great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
In addition to Naomi and Wilma, Ed was preceded in death by his daughter, Joy Baumann; three grandchildren, Scotty Adair, Kevin Adair and Carlee Adair; and stepson, Terry Kircher.
Ed was a Korean War Veteran and served honorably in the United States Navy. He was employed by A & B Transfer Trucking, co-owned and operated Lerna Grain for many years alongside his wife Naomi, and was a rural mail carrier for 15 years. Ed was also instrumental in starting Lincoln Fire District.
Memorial donations in his honor may be given to Coles County Habitat for Humanity or Camp New Hope. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page.
CHARLESTON — Wilma Emma Rosebraugh Anderson, 89, of Oelwein, IA passed away Monday, August 19, 2019.
She was born March 2, 1930 at Charleston, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Etta (Skinner) Rosebraugh. Wilma married Carl O. Anderson on June 25, 1955 in Charleston, IL.
She will be remembered by her children Greg (Diane), Oro Valley, AZ; Eric, Manchester: Bruce, Onalaska, WI; Henry (Suzanne) Baxter and Rosetta (Matt) Oelwein, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, many loving nieces and nephews and a sister-in-law Virginia Goecker of Clarinda.
The funeral service will be Saturday, August 24 at 10:30am Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein. Visitation Friday, August 23, Geilenfeld-Buehner Funeral Home in Oelwein from 4-7pm. Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church or Oelwein Public Library Foundation.
MATTOON — John Edward Knox, 85, of Allenville, passed away 8:30 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Bob Vail officiating. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Allenville. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday morning. Memorials are suggested to the Allenville Christian Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Mr. Knox was born November 30, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of John Edward and Earnestine Chaney Knox. John had worked at Brown Shoe Company in Mattoon and later was a supervisor at Vesuvius in Charleston. He was a member and trustee at the Allenville Christian Church. John married Mayme Belle Bathe on April 9, 1955 in Paris, Illinois and she survives.
Also surviving are his daughters Debbie Conlin (Joe Wagner) of Allenville and Susan (Kevin) Horn of Mt. Pulaski; grandchildren Quentin (Beth) Hutchison of Aurora, Colorado and Gretchen Conlin (Chan Bowles) of Ivesdale, Illinois; six great grandchildren; sisters Phyllis (Guy) Seymour of Arthur, Becky (John) Hancock of Mattoon and Brenda Tull of Mt. Zion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
MATTOON — Mrs. Betty Pagliai, 88, of Gulfport, MS, originally of Ogden, Iowa, died Friday August 9th, 2019.
Mrs. Pagliai passed peacefully in her sleep after a short illness. Betty was born on November 5th, 1930, the seventh of eight children. She will best be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Betty had an enormously generous and kind heart and a keen eye for decorating and collecting beautiful things.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Henry Ficken, and her husband Aldo. She is also preceded in death by one sister, Ester, and three brothers, Charles, Joe and Fred.
She is survived by three sisters, Phyllis, Betty Jean, and Evelyn Mae. She is also survived by her sons, Paul (Anne), Kim (Syrma), and one daughter, Robyn (Eduardo), as well as four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Southern MS Funeral Services of Ocean Springs, MS is proud to serve the Pagliai family.
BROWN, Lillian, 94, Charleston, 11 a.m. at Charleston First Baptist Church.
MARSLAND, Emily Mae, 86, Windsor, 11 a.m. at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home, Windsor.
SIMS, Clyde W. Jr., Charleston, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Caudill-King Funeral Home, Charleston.
CHARLESTON — Terry Bayes, 63, of rural Charleston, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer with his loved ones by his side.
Memorial visitation will be Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home. Friends will be invited to share memories in a short service, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Casual attire requested, camo welcomed.
Terry was born February 26, 1956 at Charleston, son of Billy Lowell and Evelyn (Kirkley) Bayes. He married Cindy Hite, September 23, 1989 at Charleston; she survives.
Also surviving are his two beloved Chihuahuas: Tucker and Benson; two brothers: Larry (Kimberly Bryant) Bayes of Logan, WV and Bill Bayes of Redmon, IL; one sister: Sheila (Shawn) Walton of Redmon, IL; mother-in-law: Rosie Hite of Rardin; one sister-in-law: Priscilla (Terry) Parker of Rardin; three brother-in-laws: Randy Hite of Bushton, Roger (Lisa Gordon) Hite of Rardin, and Ryan Hite of Rardin; nieces and nephews: Veronica DePew, Crystal Bayes, Amanda Bayes-Johnson, Zach Walton, Bradley Ryan Walton, Rhett Hite, Terry Parker Jr., Teresa McKinney, and Anthony Parker. Twenty-two great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents: Lester and Doris Bayes, John Henry and Pearl Kirkley; and father-in-law: Rod Hite.
Terry was a Grounds worker at EIU. He was a former member of the Moose and had been recognized as a Master Gardener and Beekeeper. He earned the President's Award at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center while he was employed there.
Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriner's Hospitals for Children.
MATTOON — Kenneth “Ken” E. Gagnon, age 86, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 12:00 PM, Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Life's Journey Senior Living surrounded by his wife and five children.
A funeral service in his honor will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church, 10 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL; Reverend Matthew Froeschle will officiate. A committal service will immediately follow in Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon. Military Rites will be performed by Mattoon VFW Post 4325. A visitation will be held Friday evening, August 23, 2019 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938.
Ken was born on July 13, 1933 in Fargo, ND, the son of Norris and Nellie Joy (Brawders) Gagnon. He married Loretta Fish on March 8, 1957 in Washington, DC.
Ken is survived by his wife of 62 years, Loretta Gagnon of Mattoon, IL and five children: Patti (Richard) Lee of Mattoon, IL, Sheri Moberley of Mattoon, IL, Joni (Juan) Montejo of Salt Lake City, UT, Lori (David) Woodyard of Mattoon, IL and Ken Gagnon, JR of Mattoon, IL. He also had seven grandchildren: Jennifer (Matthew) Roth of O'Fallon, MO, Donny (Hanna) Moberley of Cobden, IL, Jolene (Adam) Funk of Mattoon, IL, Anna (Ross) Summerford of Madison, AL, Jeremy Woodyard of St. Louis, MO, Jacob Woodyard of Mattoon, IL, and Hunter Warner of Fort Lejeune, North Carolina. He had five great-grandchildren: Anderson Roth, Samuel Roth, Heinrich Moberley, Friedrich Moberley, and Everly Funk.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Carol Travis and Bonnie Schmidt.
Ken served in the U.S. Navy from June 1951 to May 1972. He served his country in many capacities, including the U.S. Naval Ceremonial Guard in Washington, DC, Corpsman in Key West, FL and on the USS Haven, USS Tawasa and USS Yorktown Pacific Fleets. He also served in Quantico, VA, the Great Lakes, San Diego, CA, Guam and Newport, RI. In 1972 when he retired from the U.S. Navy, he moved his family to Mattoon, IL where he was the Trauma Coordinator for the Illinois Department of Public Health at Memorial Hospital which later grew into Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. When that position was cut due to budget reduction in Public Health, he started up the EMS Training Coordinator at Lake Land College and worked there from 1982 until his retirement in July of 1998. One of his most rewarding experiences while representing the college was when he sat on the board of governors to the National Association of Emergency Medical Trainers and was involved an exchange program with a team of Soviet EMT's that brought new advances in the medical field in Russia and Germany.
Ken was involved with many organizations. He was a member of the Mattoon Lions Club, a past District Governor and an Ambassador of Goodwill for the Lions of Illinois Foundation. He was on the Mattoon Revolving Loan Fund Committee, a Coles County Election Judge, a manager of the Junior Babe Ruth League, an area scouting coordinator of the Boy Scouts of America, and a member of the Finance Committee of the American Association of Physician Assistants. He belonged to the Mattoon First Presbyterian Church where he previously served as a Deacon, Trustee and Elder. While in the Navy he enjoyed participating on several bowling leagues and winning numerous trophies. In later years he donated many of his trophies to Camp New Hope. He was an avid Dodgers baseball and Hoosiers basketball fan. He also enjoyed spending time at various ballgames of his children and grandchildren. He never knew a stranger.
Memorials in his honor are to be made to the Mattoon Lion's Club PO Box 242, Mattoon, IL, Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave #800, Chicago, IL 60631 or the First Presbyterian Church, Mattoon, IL. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.
CHARLESTON — It is with great sadness that the family of Clyde W. Sims, Jr., announces his passing after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.
Clyde leaves his wife of fifty-two years, Cheri McGarry Sims, son Clyde W. Sims III (Trey) and his companion Tara Estrada and their children.
Clyde's parents Clyde W. and Betty J. Sims, and brother Rick Sims preceded him in death.
Clyde was born and raised in Decatur, Illinois and graduated from Eisenhower High School. He continued his education at Eastern Illinois University where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a minor in French and a Masters Degree in Art. He taught Art and French in the Jerseyville and Kansas school systems and in his free time gave guitar and French lessons. Clyde dedicated his life to mastering the arts by also pursuing careers in Art and Music. While in High School, Clyde was privileged to be a member of the Eisenhower Panther's basketball team and he continued his passion for sports playing tennis. During his lifelong employment, as an advertising representative, Clyde worked for the Charleston Times-Courier, the Mattoon Journal-Gazette, and the Tuscola Tri-County Journal newspapers. In his early teens, Clyde's passion for the guitar led him being a founding member of the band “The Fugitives”, a widely popular rock band based in Decatur, Illinois. During his years at EIU he was instrumental in co-founding the bands “The Fresh Clover Blues” and “Mother Fox”. In his later music career he was a thirty year member of “The Artistics” band in Charleston, and was able to realize his greatest joy of playing onstage with his drummer son, Trey, when he joined the band. Father and son realized the distinct honor of playing in Las Vegas, a dream both had shared for years. Clyde's family would like to thank all his friends for their acts of kindness during his illness.
Clyde asked that a special thank you be made to his high school buddies who called weekly to cheer him on, to his tennis partners for their treasured visits and to his friends who supplied him with endless Dairy Queen Treats and BBQ dinners.
A private family service will be observed, but those wishing to remember Clyde, can stop by Caudill-King Funeral Home, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or are encouraged to make a donation to the Coles County Animal Shelter in lieu of flowers.
CHARLESTON — Lillian Brown, 94, of Charleston, IL passed away at 12:10 A.M. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Mattoon Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 21,2019 at the Charleston First Baptist Church, 2800 University Drive, Charleston, IL. Rev. Pat Murphy and Rev. Tom Skinner will officiate. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Lillian was born on July 17, 1925 in Charleston, IL. She was a daughter to Herman and Bertha Jane (Glasener) Burris. She married John R. Brown on October 23, 1948 in Charleston, IL. He passed away on May 31, 2019.
She is survived by one son: Johnny Ray Brown and his wife Margaret of Hindsboro, IL; two grandsons: Johnny Rancher Brown and his wife Jolynn of Toledo, IL, and Jeremy Lee Brown and his wife Kristi of Hindsboro, IL; five great-grandchildren, Riley Brown, Tristan Brown, Evy Brown, Anna Brown, and Steven Brown; two sisters, Vera Moreton and Marian Finch both of Charleston, IL.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, Bill Burris, Dale Burris and Carlos Burris; three sisters, Mildred Craig, Edna Grissom and Betty Hildebrand.
Lillian was a member of the First Baptist Church in Charleston, IL. She worked at the Brown Shoe Company in Charleston for 15 years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.
Memorials may be made to the Charleston First Baptist Church, 2800 University Drive, Charleston, IL.
CASEY — Lee Clinton Markwell, age 93, of Casey, IL passed away at 10:04 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL.
He was born July 12, 1926 in Martinsville, IL, the son of Cleone H. Markwell and Bessie Rogene Mitchell Markwell. On October 23, 1948 he married Dola Joyce Whitworth in Charleston, IL. She passed away on November 23, 2005.
Surviving are his children, Marca Joyce Shore and husband Dwight of Marshall, IL and son, Jay Mitchell Markwell and fiancé Sandy Briggs of Casey, IL; sister, Lois Edwards of Scottsdale, AZ; sister in law, Eleanor Markwell of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Douglas Shore and wife Heather of Carmel, IN; Heather Lee Shore Shaffner and husband Lance of Marshall, IL; Megan Markwell Scheff and husband Anthony of Katy, TX; Mitchell Lee Markwell of Evansville, IN; Macy Markwell of Nacogdoches, TX and Brittany Nicholas and husband Ben of Fishers, IN; great grandchildren, Joshua, Hannah Grace, Rachel and Daniel Shore, Madison Shaffner, Maddie Lee Shaffner Grooms and husband Jordan, Spencer Shaffner and fiancé Raven Vicars, Jacob Shaffner and Thomas and Dean Scheff; great great granddaughter, Ivy Shaffner, many nephews and nieces, his Church family, many friends and his special friend of 13 years, Vera Martin of Lafayette, IN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleone and Rogene Markwell; wife, Dola Markwell; son, John Lee Markwell; brother, Cleone L. Markwell and granddaughter in law, Stephanie Markwell.
Lee was a 1944 graduate of Casey High School where he excelled in basketball. He attended the University of Illinois on a basketball scholarship; he transferred to Eastern Illinois University before joining the Merchant Marines during WWII. While attending Eastern Illinois University he met the love of his life Dola while learning to play Bridge. Lee graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1950. He joined his father and brother serving the communities of Casey and Westfield in Markwell and Sons Funeral Home and Markwell Chapel for a funeral service career that spanned over 50 years. He was a proud lifelong member of Illinois Funeral Directors Association. Lee and his brother, Cleone, Jr. founded and operated Birchwood Nursing Home and Casey Monument Works for many years. Lee was a dedicated member of the Casey United Methodist Church, Casey VFW, Casey Lions Club, Casey Country Club, Golf Hammock Country Club in Sebring, FL; a 50 year member of Casey Masonic Lodge and was a honored member of Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame. In retirement, Lee and Dola enjoyed wintering for many years in Sebring, FL, where they made many new and current lifelong friends. They enjoyed playing golf, bridge, dancing and entertaining family and friends. In his later years Lee enjoyed an occasional “Happy Hour” on Jay's front porch.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Fairchild officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL with graveside military rites by Casey VFW and Martinsville American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday evening August 23, 2019 at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorials may be made to the Casey United Methodist Church, PO Box 365, Casey, IL 62420 or Casey VFW, PO Box 276, Casey, IL 62420.To view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
WINDSOR — Emily Mae Marsland, 86, of Windsor, IL passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor, IL with Reverend Richard Eident officiating. Burial will take place in Windsor Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Emily's name to St. John's Lutheran School, 100 Broadway Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938.
Emily was born on October 4, 1932, in Strasburg, IL, the daughter of Paul and Clara (Vogel) Gepford. She was a graduate of Mattoon High School and continued her education at Northwestern University earning her bachelor's degree. She then earned two master's degrees, one at Eastern Illinois University and one at the University of Illinois. Emily married the love of her life, Dean Marsland on December 24, 1955 in Minot, ND and were blessed with 63 glorious years together. Emily taught high school English and Spanish for many years at Windsor High School and at St. John's Lutheran School in Mattoon, IL. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society and served on the Windsor Library Board. Emily was a lifelong learner who enjoyed traveling, crocheting, reading, music, genealogy, and spending time with loved ones.
Surviving are her husband, Dean of Windsor, IL; children: Terrie Hudson of Windsor, IL and Jerry Marsland of Sullivan, IL; seven grandchildren: Angela (Michael) Vonderohe, Jennifer (Ryan) Reynolds, Jill Hudson, Allison Hudson, Marsha (Zach) Friedrich, Clay Marsland and Dakota Marsland; four great-grandsons; sister, Evelyn Aird of Oswego, IL and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, John Gepford.
Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story in Emily's honor at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.
MATTOON — Barbara V. Peterson, age 79 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:15 AM, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon.
A funeral service in her honor will be held at noon, Monday, August 19, 2019 at New Mercy Worship Center, 1208 Moultrie Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938; Reverend Ed Stephens will officiate. A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL is in charge of the services.
Barbara was born on November 10, 1939 to the late William R. and Sara L. (Hersberger) Bullard. She married James T. Peterson in 1978 in Mattoon, IL; he preceded her in death. She is survived by her children; one daughter, Phyllis A. Malone on Mattoon, IL; two sons, Brad A. Malone and wife Jennifer of Mattoon, IL, Ralph T. Peterson and partner Laura Golladay of Mattoon, IL; one stepson, Gary Malone of Mattoon, IL; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charles R. Bullard of Daleville, AL. She is preceded in death by one brother, Earl F. Spaulding; one sister, Rosemary Bullard; stepson Phillip Malone; and one grandson, Trey Chaney.
Barbara worked as a telephone operator at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL for twenty-five years. She was a member of New Mercy Worship Center. Barbara was a loyal friend and devoted mother and grandmother. She was a momma to many, loved by all, and will be greatly missed.
Memorials in her honor are to be made to the family.
Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual in her honor or share a memory with the family.
MATTOON — Brenda "Kay" Smith, 76, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 6:22 A.M., Tuesday August 14, 2019, in her residence. Cremation Rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held from 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM Sunday August 25th, 2019 at the Mattoon V.F.W. of Mattoon, Illinois. The Swengel-O'Dell Funeral Home of Neoga, IL is assisting with arrangements. For full obituary and to express online condolences got to www.swengel-odell.com
ASSUMPTION — Robert E. Bilyeu, 94, of Assumption, died August 14, 2019, in his home.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 in Assumption First United Methodist Church. Masonic services will begin at 9:00 a.m. with visitation to follow until service time. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Assumption. Memorials may be made to Assumption First United Methodist Church or Bromwell Lodge AF & AM #451.
Robert was born October 14, 1924 in Assumption, IL, the son of Earl P. Mary A. (Thurn) Bilyeu. He married Helen Foley November 19, 1946 in Chicago., IL. She preceded him in death June 18, 2018.
Surviving are his daughters: Michelle Mullendore of Chicago, IL, Ramona (Lon) Stalets and Lesia (Tom) Adcock all of Assumption, IL; six grandchildren: Sasha (Chad) Schaive, Allegra (Michael) Muellner, Adam (Kim) Stalets, Luke (Mandy) Stalets, Adrian (Adam) Kuffel and Weston Adcock; six great-grandchildren: Kaylin Cunningham, Eva and Alex Stalets, Max and Avery Muellner, and Tighe Kuffel; and one sister, Estella Sterling of Decatur, IL.
Preceding him in death are his wife; parents; four brothers: Wallace, Alfred, Donald and Dwayne; and four sisters: Kathryn Kirkbride, Mary Virginia Kaufman, Dorothy Brown and Gladys Anderson.
Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua has been entrusted with the care and service arrangements. Please visit www.seitzfh.com to view expanded obituary and send condolences to the family.
WINDSOR — Fern Loraine Rincker, 92, of Windsor, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Hawthorne Inn Assisted Living in Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor, IL with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Burial will take place in Windsor Cemetery in Windsor, IL. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor, IL. Memorials may be made in Loraine's name to the Windsor FFA, 1424 Minnesota Avenue, Windsor, IL, 61957 or the donor's choice.
Loraine was born August 18, 1926, in Coles County, IL, the daughter of Herb and Fern (Logue) Robinson. She married the love of her life, Carl Rincker on June 2, 1945 and he preceded her in death on September 12, 1999. Loraine attended Greenwood School in Ashmore Township, IL. The Coles County Historical Society moved the Greenwood School to the Eastern Illinois University Campus in 1975. Loraine was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Strasburg, IL. She farmed along side her husband raising cattle, hogs and working the fields. She loved quilting, gardening and cooking for her family.
Surviving are her children: Connie (Rodney) Denham of Strasburg, IL, Mary Lou (Denny) Pine of Martinsville, IL, Russell (Gail) Rincker of Windsor, IL, and Carolyn Rincker of Pontiac, IL; grandchildren: Christine Matlock of Shelbyville, IL, Ryan Denham of Benton, IL, Dr. Denise Pine Mattas of Marshall, IL, Danette Young of Paris, IL, Derek Pine of Paris, IL, Rory Rincker of Windsor, IL, Rusty Rincker of Windsor, IL, and Amanda Syfert of Pontiac, IL, and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Fern Robinson; husband, Carl Rincker; brother, Junior Robinson and grandson, Robert Todd Shafer.
Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story in Loraine's honor at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.
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