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Michael L. Johnston, Jr.
Apr 3, 2021
Michael L. Johnston, Jr. (December 28, 1978 – April 3, 2021)
Michael Lynn Johnston, Jr. , 42, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, in the home of his parents in Shelbyville, IL.
Mike was born on December 28, 1978, in Effingham, IL, the son of Michael Lynn, Sr. and Cecelia...
Richard P. Bryant
Mar 25, 2021
Richard P. Bryant (August 24, 1931 – March 25, 2021)
Richard Powell Bryant, 89, of Effingham, IL, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Shelbyville, IL.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home,...
Lena A. Selstad
Mar 21, 2021
Lena A. Selstad (February 14, 1938 – March 21, 2021)
Lena Ann (Keebler) Selstad, 83, of Shelbyville, IL, died Sunday, March 21, 2021, at her home, with family.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Shelbyville, IL with Father Pawel Augustyniak...
Delbert W. Stortzum
Mar 20, 2021
Delbert W. Stortzum (August 17, 1931 – March 20, 2021)
Delbert Wayne “Del” Stortzum , 89, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away suddenly at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021 in the ER at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Del was born on August 17, 1931 in Clay...
Neil L. Storm
Mar 19, 2021
Neil L. Storm (October 1, 1949 – March 19, 2021)
Neil L. Storm, 71, of Lakewood, IL, passed away on March 19, 2021 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may...
Jeanne Gray
Mar 11, 2021
Jeanne Gray (April 7, 1930 – March 11, 2021)
Jeanne Gray , 90, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Mt. Carmel, IL, passed away at 1:46 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Shelbyville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Shelbyville, IL.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 1:00...
Helen A. Williams
Mar 9, 2021
Helen A. Williams (November 8, 1927 – March 9, 2021)
Helen Ann Williams , 93, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 2:00 a. m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Charleston, IL.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. Su...
Ronald K. Koehler
Mar 9, 2021
Ronald K. Koehler (January 23, 1943 – March 9, 2021)
Ronald Keith Koehler , 78, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 6:47 am on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his residence.
Private family services will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Burial...
Tina K. Smith
Mar 8, 2021
Tina K. Smith (March 9, 1973 – March 8, 2021)
Tina Kay Smith , 47, of Herrick, IL, passed away at 12:44 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation...
Darrell E. Powers
Mar 7, 2021
Darrell E. Powers (June 2, 1934 – March 7, 2021)
Darrell Eugene Powers , 86, of Findlay, IL passed away at 11:44 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville,...
Lonnie D. Jackson
Mar 3, 2021
Lonnie D. Jackson (May 19, 1972 – March 3, 2021)
Lonnie Dale Jackson , 48, of Shelbyville, IL passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in his residence.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Windsor Cemetery, Windsor, IL, with Pastor Mike Reynolds officiating. Family and...
Keith W. Wilhour
Feb 23, 2021
Keith W. Wilhour (October 11, 1933 – February 23, 2021)
Keith Wilson Wilhour , 87, of Beecher City, IL, passed away at 10:03 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Kaskaskia Church in Beecher City, IL,...
Carol A. Ulmer
Feb 23, 2021
Carol A. Ulmer (July 7, 1965 – February 23, 2021)
Carol Annette Ulmer, 55, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 11:51 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in her residence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon on Friday, February 26, 2021 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Shelbyville, IL with Father Pawel Augustyniak...
Lorene M. Roadarmel
Feb 22, 2021
Lorene M. Roadarmel (June 25, 1921 – February 22, 2021)
Lorene Roadarmel , 99, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 7:23 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2021 in Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Cowden First Christian Church in...
Glenn H. Pieper
Feb 20, 2021
Glenn H. Pieper (January 18, 1934 – February 20, 2021)
Glenn H. Pieper , 87, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church...
Dolores Fisher
Feb 19, 2021
Dolores Fisher (March 25, 1923 – February 19, 2021)
Dolores Fisher, 97, of Roseville, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:29 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2021 in Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care in Roseville, IL.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2021 at Glenwood...
Marjorie J. Macari
Feb 17, 2021
Marjorie J. Macari (February 24, 1935 – February 17, 2021)
Marjorie Jane Macari , 85, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Villas of Holly Brook, Shelbyville, IL.
Private family graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Knobs Cemetery, near Tower...
Elsie C. Fogal
Feb 16, 2021
Elsie C. Fogal (July 19, 1957 – February 16, 2021)
Elsie C. Fogal, 63, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, IL. Arrangements are by Howe and...
Ramona K. Matlock
Feb 9, 2021
Ramona K. Matlock (March 27, 1962 – February 9, 2021)
Ramona Kay “Mona” Matlock, 58, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in her residence.
In keeping with Mona’s wishes, no services will be held. Arrangem ents are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may...
Barbara J. Wells
Feb 9, 2021
Barbara J. Wells (June 14, 1931 – February 9, 2021)
Barbara June Wells, 89, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 1:21 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 in First Christian Church, Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Kevin Ray officiating. Visitation will be...