Jul 30, 2023

Kenneth M. Stokes

(November 26, 1958 – July 30, 2023)

Kenneth M. Stokes , 64, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:27 a.m. Sunday, July 30, 2023 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.

In keeping with Kenneth’s wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements are by Howe &...

Jul 23, 2023

Norma Jane Kresin , 70, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 12:23 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2023 in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 in Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Satch Thomas officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m....

Jul 22, 2023

Karen Lynne Schwerman , 79, of Shelbyville, IL, went to be with her Lord at 3:50 pm Saturday, July 22, 2023 in the Lutheran Care Center, Altamont, IL.

A private service will be held at a later date with burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home. Memorials may...

Jul 20, 2023

Baird E. Reider, Sr. , 84, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:28 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

In keeping with Baird’s wishes, no services will be held.  Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.  Memorials may be given to the Shelbyville Boosters Foundation and mailed...

Jul 11, 2023

Gregg Dee Long , 58, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:02 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in his residence.

Gregg was born on November 14, 1964, in Carthage, IL, the son of Dannie Gene and Imogene “Jean” Fern (Wilson) Long. Gregg served in the United States Navy for six years, serving on the USS...

Jul 7, 2023

Kerry L. Thompson

(May 11, 1950 –  July 7, 2023)

Kerry L. “Odie” Thompson , 73, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2023 in his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023             in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville,...

Jul 6, 2023

Marlene A. Wirth

(March 31, 1948 –  July 6, 2023)

Marlene Ann Wirth , 75, of Sullivan, IL, formerly of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 4:17 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Medical Center, Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13,...

Jun 28, 2023

Janice S. Johnston

(May 1, 1955 – June 28, 2023)

Janice Sue Johnston , 68, of Shelbyville, IL, passed to her heavenly home at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2023 at Howe and...

Jun 27, 2023

Delmar E. Hudson

(October 11, 1928 – June 27, 2023)

Delmar E. Hudson , 94, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL with...

Jun 26, 2023

Della “Joyce” Little

(June 18, 1944 – June 26, 2023)

Della “Joyce” Little , 79, of Findlay, IL, formerly of Urbana, IL, passed away Monday June 26, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Joyce was born on June 18, 1944 in Champaign, IL, the daughter of Fred Earl and Prochia...

Jun 23, 2023

Leona “Cheryl” Williams

(August 27, 1949- June 23, 2023)

Leona “Cheryl” Williams , 73, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:27 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville,...

Jun 22, 2023

Teresa J. Chandler

(December 23, 1936 – June 22, 2023)

Teresa J. Chandler , 86, of Herrick, IL passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1936 in Monticello, IL to the late Francis “Raymond” & Ruth (Goodmon) Hardimon.

Teresa began...

Jun 22, 2023

Zola B. Sturgill

(January 15, 1924 – June 22, 2023)

Zola B. (Koehler) Sturgill , 99, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Vandalia, IL, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Hickory Estates Memory Care, Pana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2023...

Jun 20, 2023

Barney R. Melvin, Jr.

(January 4, 1924 – June 20, 2023)

Barney Ray Melvin, Jr., 99, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:27 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Howe & Yockey Funeral...

Jun 9, 2023

William C. Land

(June 25, 1929 – June 9, 2023)

William Clark “Bill” Land , 93, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Mt. Zion, IL, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023 in his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Howe...

Jun 6, 2023

Verla M. Tomlinson

(May 23, 1931 – June 6, 2023)

Verla M. Tomlinson , 92, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in her residence.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation...

Jun 6, 2023

James M. Perry

(July 12, 1949 – June 6, 2023)

James Michael “Jim” Perry , 73, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Howe &...

Jun 3, 2023

Janet L. Wallace

(August 25, 1934 – June 3, 2023)

Janet Lee Wallace , 88, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away Saturday evening, June 3, 2023 in her residence.

Janet was born on August 25, 1934 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Roy Christopher and Geneva Winifred (Finch) Stanley. Janet...

Jun 2, 2023

Jackie R. Johnston

(May 31, 1938 – June 2, 2023)

Jackie Richard Johnston , 85, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Fox, AR, passed away Friday morning, June 2, 2023 in his residence.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the...

May 29, 2023

Agnes Grace “Dixie” Wingo

(July 24, 1924 – May 29, 2023)

Agnes Grace Wingo “Dixie” went to be with Jesus about 5:00 am on May 29, 2023. She was born July 24, 1924 in East Hampton, Long Island, New York, the daughter of George Dayton Payne II and Veola Teel Payne. She attended...