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Gracie D. Neal
Mar 25, 2025
Gracie D. Neal, 87, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:02 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Shelbyville Manor.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Blyman Addition of Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Tina Miller officiating. Memorials may be given to the Shelbyville Moose Lodge #1294 and mailed to...
Sandra K. Taylor
Mar 24, 2025
Sandra Kay Taylor, 76, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 6:44 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Greg Breeden officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial...
Barbara J. Allred
Mar 21, 2025
Barbara Joan Allred, 92, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away peacefully at 2:40 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home with Bishop Chris Hawk officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday in...
Rosemary May Cloe
Mar 20, 2025
Rosemary May (McDonald) Cloe, 88, of rural Tower Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, March 20, 2025, in her home surrounded by her children and several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Matt Brown officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. -...
Jeanine A. Standley
Mar 19, 2025
Jeanine Arlene Standley, 87, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 1:34 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in her home.
A visitation will held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home, with Pastor Debbie Hamilton officiating. After a luncheon,...
Dana L. Garlick
Mar 17, 2025
Dana Lynn Garlick, 64, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:59 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, in her home, following the passing of her husband, David, on the preceding Friday.
Dana was born on April 14, 1960, in Harvey, IL, the daughter of Harvey Graham Treible, Jr. and Ruth Elaine (Degenhart) Treible. She grew up in Woodstock, IL, and graduated...
David C. Garlick
Mar 14, 2025
David Christopher Garlick, 66, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, IL. His death preceded the passing of his wife, Dana, the following Monday, March 17, 2025.
Mr. Garlick was born on January, 19, 1959, in Chicago, IL, the son of Gerald Dominick Garlick and Mary Jane (Jendrzjeczyk) Garlick. In...
Vicki Joan Williams
Mar 14, 2025
Vicki Joan Williams, of Joliet, passed away peacefully at the age of 74, on Friday, March 14, 2025, surrounded by family. Vicki was born on July 18, 1950, the daughter of the late Fred P. Sr. and Isabelle Joan (nee Clucas) Thacker. Born in Shelbyville, she was raised in Decatur and was a graduate of Lakeview High School and received...
Donna J. Tynan
Mar 14, 2025
Donna Josephine Tynan, 85, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:37 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025, in her residence.
Donna was born on June 20, 1939, at home in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of John Robert and Delilah Mae (Foor) Tynan. Donna was always very close to her brothers, Robert and Jack. She is survived by her brother, Jack (Susan) Tynan...
Wanda L. Trimble
Mar 10, 2025
Wanda Lou Trimble, 78, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:25 a.m., Monday, March 10, 2025, at Pana Health and Rehab, Pana, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Nathan Woolery officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home....
Robert D. Kensil
Mar 1, 2025
Robert Dean “Bob” Kensil, 88, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Tina Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, in the funeral...
Lyndell L. "Beaver" Cole
Mar 1, 2025
Lyndell Leon “Beaver” Cole, 86, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:53 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Beaver was born on March 13, 1938, in Hull, IL, the son of J.O. and Wilma (Kunzeman) Cole. He graduated from Payson High School and enrolled in the United States Marine Corps. He was honorably discharged in...
Robert L. "Bob" Wood
Feb 28, 2025
Robert L. “Bob” Wood, 84, of Tower Hill, IL, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2025, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, Terre Haute, IN.
Robert was born on July 7, 1940, in Windsor, IL, the son of Donald and Louise (Kasey) Wood. He graduated from Tower Hill High School in the Class of 1958. Bob married Janis M. Glick...
Doris Ann Cazel
Feb 26, 2025
Doris Ann Cazel, 83, of Sullivan, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2025, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Rev. Bob Vail officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025, in the funeral home. Burial...
Gary W. Williams
Feb 22, 2025
Gary W. Williams, 68, of rural Shelbyville, IL, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, in his home surrounded by family.
He was a loving, amazing, and wonderful son, brother, husband, daddy, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend.
Gary was born on November 27, 1956, in Decatur, IL, to Virgil and Donna (Reynolds) Williams. He married Judy L. Hood on June 5, 1976, and they...
Larry E. Thrall
Feb 18, 2025
Larry E. Thrall, 69, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 1:03 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at a later date. Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville is assisting the family. Memorials may be given to Saving Orphaned Animals and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home,...
Phyllis G. Feken
Feb 10, 2025
Phyllis Grace (Eversole) Feken, age 86, died on Monday, February 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She resided at Shelbyville Manor since moving from her home in Shelbyville in 2023.
She was born on September 30, 1938, to Everett Boyd and Frances Lucille (Weakly) Eversole. She graduated from Millikin University in 1960 and began teaching instrumental music in Plymouth, Illinois....
Anna Joy Daugherty
Feb 8, 2025
Anna “Joy” Daugherty, 92, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:55 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Shelbyville Manor.
A family memorial service will be held later with burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Cornerstone Community Fellowship and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home,...
Robert E. Banning
Feb 7, 2025
Robert Eugene “Bob” Banning, 91, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, in Shelbyville Manor.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2025, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Linda Trent officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in...
Christopher A. Riley
Jan 31, 2025
Christopher Allen Riley, 46, of Pana, IL passed away at 12:49 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones by his side.
Born on April 14, 1978, Christopher led a life marked by devotion, both to his family and his faith. He graduated from Stephen-Decatur High School in 1997 and furthered his education at Virginia College in Huntsville, AL.
After,...