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Delores I. Gaddis Crutcher
Dec 28, 2024
Delores I. Gaddis Crutcher, 92, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 1:25 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024, at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville with Greg Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Thursday in the funeral home....
Evelyn Augenstein
Dec 27, 2024
Evelyn Augenstein, 81, of Strasburg, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born on June 16, 1943, to Howard and LaDon (Long) Louthan.
Evelyn graduated from Neoga High School and went on to attend Eastern Illinois University. On January 17, 1965, Evelyn married the love of her life, Kenton Augenstein. Together they built a life filled with...
Alma Eileene Shuck
Dec 17, 2024
Alma “Eileene” Shuck, 89, of Assumption, IL, passed away peacefully in her residence on Tuesday evening, December 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 26, 1935, in Dollville, Illinois, to Warren and Irma (Mathias) Barringer.
On June 19, 1955, Eileene married the love of her life, William “Bill” Shuck, and together they built a life filled with...
Kenneth D. Ward
Dec 12, 2024
Kenneth Dean Ward, 92, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:46 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024, in his residence, surrounded by family.
The burial will be later in Findlay Cemetery, Findlay, IL. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the Food Pantry at the First United Methodist Church, Shelbyville, and mailed to Howe...
Gloria Ann Christner
Dec 10, 2024
Gloria Ann Christner, daughter of Joe D. and Emma (Eigsti) Christner, was born near Corfu, New York, on February 21, 1926. She passed on into eternity on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in rural Roanoke, Illinois. God granted her a life of 98 years, 9 months, and 18 days.
In her youth she accepted Christ as her Saviour, was baptized on confession...
Betty J. Lambdin
Dec 4, 2024
Betty Jean Coventry Lambdin, 97, of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Pastor Mark Bjornbak officiating. Burial will be...
Daniel M. Robbins
Dec 2, 2024
Daniel Mearle “Danny” Robbins, 71, of Mattoon, IL, passed away Monday morning, December 2, 2024, in his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565, with Rev. John Mueth officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorials may...
Steven D. Tucker
Dec 1, 2024
Steven Dale “Steve” Tucker, 71, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Cowden, IL, passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Don “Satch” Thomas officiating and Pastor Ron Tucker assisting graveside. Visitation will be...
Rhonda J. Cole
Nov 24, 2024
Rhonda Jean Cole, 57, of Shelbyville, IL, was eternally healed at 10:23 a.m. Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL, surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Mt. Pleasant Church of God, Assumption, IL, with Rev. Dan Watkins officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – noon Saturday in...
Annette C. Johnson
Nov 18, 2024
Annette Christina Johnson, 52, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2024, in her residence.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565. To assist the family with expenses, memorials may be made to Howe and...
Michael R. Mize
Nov 16, 2024
Michael Ray Mize, 69, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Shelbyville Health Care and Senior Living.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. – noon on Saturday November 23, 2024, at the home of Carolyn Ruff, 216 North Chestnut Street, Shelbyville, IL, 62565. Howe and Yockey Funeral...
Chester R. Reynolds, Jr.
Nov 13, 2024
Chester Ray Reynolds, Jr., 82, of Effingham, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Linda Trent officiating. Visitation will be from noon – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday...
Earl Amerson
Nov 10, 2024
Raymond “Earl” Amerson, 78, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away, Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, in his residence.
Earl was born on April 4, 1946, in Ocala, Florida. He worked as a millwright for Acher-Daniels-Midland (ADM) in Decatur, IL until his retirement.
He is survived by his children.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents.
In keeping with Earl’s wishes, no services will be...
Mary E. Rincker
Nov 5, 2024
Mary E. (Stansberry) Beckman Rincker, 95, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, and 9:00-10:00...
Paula A. Ragan
Nov 4, 2024
Paula Ann Ragan, 74, of Shelbyville, IL, went to be in the loving arms of Jesus at 10:30 p.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at Pana Health and Rehab Center, Pana, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Mike Tapscott officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00...
Joanne M. Shasteen
Nov 4, 2024
Joanne Marie Shasteen, 92, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s residence at 7:00 p.m. on November 4, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Shelby Christian Church, Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Mark Sanders officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before service time on Saturday from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. Burial will...
Delores J. Adams
Nov 4, 2024
Delores J. Adams, 91, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Hawthorne Inn, Shelbyville, IL.
Private family services will be held. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to MAPS (Mid-America Preparatory School) in Herrick, IL and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway,...
M. Kathleen "Kathy" Butler
Nov 4, 2024
M. Kathleen “Kathy” Butler, 64, of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 11:06 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL, surrounded by her family.
In keeping with Kathy’s wishes, a graveside service for family and friends will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, at Humboldt Township Cemetery, Humboldt, IL, with Rev. Bud Hance...
Lewis Ernest Wasson
Nov 4, 2024
Lewis Ernest “Ernie” Wasson, 86, of Herrick, IL, passed away at 12:47 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2024, in his residence, surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at First Christian Church of Herrick, IL, with Rev. Paul Dickerson officiating. Visitation will be from noon – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will...
Jeannie A. Mahnke
Nov 3, 2024
Jeannie A. Mahnke, 82, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Ron Newman officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the funeral...