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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.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Cowden Free Methodist Camp or Tower Hill Free Methodist Church and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway,...
Stacey L. Hudson
Nov 3, 2024
Stacey Lynn Hudson, 70, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:08 a.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024, in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Glenwood Cemetery, Division 6, Shelbyville, IL with Virgil Haynes officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N....
Marlene S. Compton
Oct 31, 2024
Marlene Sue Compton, 71, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Darin Hansen officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the funeral...
Marcia K Krile
Oct 24, 2024
Marcia K Krile, 71, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024, at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Howe and Yockey Funeral...
Mary E. Naber
Oct 24, 2024
Mary Ellen Naber, 86, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:10 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Shelbyville Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 28, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Kevin Woods officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday October 27, 2024, in the funeral home. Burial...
Eloise R. Robison
Oct 22, 2024
Eloise Rozella Robison, 105, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Debbie Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to noon Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will...
Sandra K. Kessel
Oct 20, 2024
Sandra Kay Kessel, 74, of Lakewood, IL, passed away at 9:54 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2024, in her residence, surrounded by her family.
Private family services will be held with burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Arrangements are by Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the Shelby County Senior Center or Shelbyville Area Community Foundation...
Benjamin B. Keller
Oct 17, 2024
Benjamin Blake Keller was born to Rick and Dana Keller on October 18, 1985, and left this life on October 17, 2024. He is greatly loved and missed by his parents; brother, Brendan Keller and wife Brittney; sister, Blair Smith and husband Aaron; and his much-loved nieces and nephews, Emmalin & Evan Smith and Caden & Lowen Keller.
He was baptized...
Joseph E. Hicks
Oct 11, 2024
Joseph E. Hicks, 60, of Pana, IL, passed away Friday evening, October 11, 2024, as the result of an automobile accident near Pana, IL.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2024 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. A flag presentation will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday,...
Debra J. Perryman
Oct 10, 2024
Debra Jean “Debbie” Perryman, 72, of Mt. Zion, IL, passed away at 4:13 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2024, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL.
Graveside services will be held at noon on Monday, October 14, 2024, in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Debbie Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – noon in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville,...
Barbara L. Stortzum
Oct 9, 2024
Barbara Lou Stortzum, 92, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at home in the presence of family.
Barb was born on July 24, 1932, in Effingham, IL, the daughter of Thomas Benton and Ada A. (Starner) Rinehart. She graduated from Effingham High School in the Class of 1951 and attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston,...