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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,...
Glen E. McCabe
Jan 24, 2025
Glen Edward McCabe, 78, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 11:26 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2025, at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, IL.
Glen’s family will gather in April at Jordan Cemetery, near Shelbyville, for a graveside service. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance and mailed...
Jacob W. Highland
Jan 22, 2025
Jacob Wayne “Jake” Highland, 93, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:52 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing of Normal, IL with his family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Nathan Jesse officiating. Visitation will be from...
Richard Joseph "Joe" Elam
Jan 19, 2025
Richard Joseph “Joe” Elam, 72, of Mendota, IL, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025, in Allure of Mendota.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Debbie Hamilton officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be in...
Stephen L. Palmer
Jan 19, 2025
Stephen Leslie “Steve” Palmer, 74, of Gays, IL, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family.
A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. A second visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – noon on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Glendale...
Dirk M. Isley
Jan 16, 2025
Dirk Michael Isley, 70, of Mode, IL, passed away Thursday January 16, 2025, in his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. In lieu of...
Kevin D. Ray
Jan 16, 2025
Kevin D. Ray was born on February 17, 1949, in South Bend Indiana to Eugene V. and Carolyn (Smith) Ray.
Kevin married Linda M Reynolds on August 17, 1969, in Shelbyville, Illinois.
Kevin graduated from Shelbyville High School in the Class of 1968. He attended Lincoln Christian College and University where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Church History.
Kevin’s...
Delbert E. Trimble
Jan 13, 2025
Delbert E. Trimble, 88, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Eastview Terrace, Sullivan, IL with family by his side.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, and from...
Debbie D. Myers
Jan 10, 2025
Debbie D. Myers, 68, of Pana, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, in Hickory Estates Memory Care, Pana, IL. She was born June 1, 1956, in Greensburg, IN, to the late Barbara (Hart) and Jerry Myers.
Debbie was a graduate of Taylorville High School. She worked at Shelby County Community Services for 40 years, only retiring due to COVID. She was...
Richard E. "Dick" Helton
Jan 7, 2025
Richard E. “Dick” Helton, 73, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:37 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12, 2025, in the First Christian Church, 202 S. Broadway St., Shelbyville, IL 62565. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday in the church. Memorials may be given...
Kevin Fox
Jan 6, 2025
David “Kevin” Fox, 67, of Mode, IL, passed away at 10:13 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2025, in BJC Christian Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
A Celebration of Kevin’s life will be held from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. The celebration will continue at 6:00 p.m. Friday at V.F.W. Post #4829...