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Clint E. Massey

Clint E. Massey

Jul 30, 2024

Clint E. Massey , 64, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 12: 57 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Findlay Cemetery, Findlay, IL, with Pastor Mike Carr officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00...

Violet E. Morrison

Violet E. Morrison

Jul 24, 2024

Violet Ellen Morrison , 74, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:26 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home in Bagdad, KY.

Visitation will be from 2:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.  Memorials may be given to VFW Post #4829 or Moose Lodge #1294...

Regina Ann Franz

Regina Ann Franz

Jul 21, 2024

Our beloved Regina Ann Franz, 67, of Shelbyville, IL passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by her children and her loving companion at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Ann was born on January 4, 1957, in Shelbyville, IL, to parents John and Helen Baker of Shelbyville, IL. She graduated from Shelbyville High School Class...

Ralph Leland Graven

Ralph Leland Graven

Jul 19, 2024

Ralph Leland Graven , 85, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 10:53 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL, with Pastor Doug Fultz officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7: 00...

Benjamin V. Limbert Iii

Benjamin V. Limbert Iii

Jul 19, 2024

Benjamin Vreeland Limbert III , 65, of Strasburg, IL, died at 8:00 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, in his residence.

In keeping with Ben’s wishes, no formal services are being planned.  Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Strasburg, IL.

Ben was born...

Glenn Richard Rodman

Glenn Richard Rodman

Jul 18, 2024

Glenn Richard Rodman , 89, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:35 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in his residence.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in Shelby Christian Church, Shelbyville, IL with Rev. Mark Sanders officiating.  Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL with military...

Donna B. Michael

Donna B. Michael

Jul 17, 2024

Donna B. Michael , 86, of Stewardson, IL, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Effingham, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church in Strasburg, IL with Rev. Kene Whybrew and Rev. Michael Mohr officiating.  Visitation...

Troy A. Gibson

Troy A. Gibson

Jul 16, 2024

Troy Arthur Gibson , 56, of Findlay, IL, formerly of Fancher, IL, passed away at 5:14 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Gallagher Chapel Cemetery, Fancher, IL.  Memorials may be given to the funeral home...

Timothy R. Mcclain

Timothy R. Mcclain

Jul 12, 2024

Timothy Ray “Tim” McClain , 64, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 11:08 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Wednesday in the...

Gary J. Herzog

Gary J. Herzog

Jul 12, 2024

Gary Joe Herzog , 86, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 11:43 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Findlay Cemetery, Findlay, IL, with Pastor Richard Hargrave officiating. Arrangements are by Howe & Yockey Funeral Home,...

Edie J. Wittenberg

Edie J. Wittenberg

Jul 10, 2024

Edie Jane Wittenberg , 14, of Strasburg, IL, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:42 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev....

Karly M. Wetherell

Karly M. Wetherell

Jul 10, 2024

Karly Michelle Wetherell , 13, of Stewardson, IL, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Funeral services for Karly will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating.  Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024,...

Keith A. Lay

Keith A. Lay

Jul 4, 2024

Keith A. Lay , 46, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2024, in his residence.

Keith was born on September 3, 1977, in Lexington, KY, the son of Clinton R. Sr. and Karen Louise (Metzger) Lay. Keith graduated from Central A&M High School and later earned his HVAC certification. Keith...

Betty J. Dawkins

Betty J. Dawkins

Jul 4, 2024

Betty Jean Dawkins (nee: Gordon, Lower) passed away at 6:50 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Shelbyville Manor.

She was born at home on December 23, 1932, the daughter of Elmer “Bud” and Lois M. (Tate) Gordon in Shelbyville, IL. She attended all eight grades in a one room schoolhouse (Dugout) and graduated from Shelbyville...

Lela M. Ostermeier

Lela M. Ostermeier

Jul 3, 2024

Lela M. Ostermeier , 97, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Circle of Life in Bentonville, AR.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2024, in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Strasburg, IL with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating.  Visitation will be from  10:00-11:00 a.m....

Daniel K. Brewer

Daniel K. Brewer

Jul 2, 2024

Daniel K. Brewer

(August 1, 1945 – July 2, 2024 )

Daniel Kenneth Brewer , 78, of Findlay, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:09 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Shelbyville Manor.

Dan was born on August 1, 1945, in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Kenneth and Loraine (Bartimus) Brewer.  He...

Fred L. “Freddy” Mahnke

Fred L. “Freddy” Mahnke

Jun 23, 2024

Fred L. Mahnke

(January 25, 1940 – June 23, 2024 )

Fred Leroy “Freddy” Mahnke , 84, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:37 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Shelbyville, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024, at...

Joe Helton

Joe Helton

Jun 23, 2024

Joe Helton

(December 13, 1929 – June 23, 2024 )

Clarence Joseph “Joe” Helton , 94, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:21 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Howe and Yockey Funeral...

George W. Underwood

George W. Underwood

Jun 22, 2024

George W. Underwood

(January 23, 1931 – June 22, 2024 )

George Wayne Underwood , 93, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 5:17 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, IL,...

Michael B. “Mike” Lehman

Michael B. “Mike” Lehman

Jun 20, 2024

Michael B. “Mike” Lehman

(July 12, 1953 – June 20, 2024 )

Michael Blaine “Mike” Lehman , 70, of rural Assumption, IL, passed away on Thursday morning, June 20, 2024, at his home after a battle with cancer.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024, in...

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