Jan 14, 2024

Melvina Anna Lading , 91, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 6:54 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 2024, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m....

Jan 8, 2024

Dwane Edward Hartman , 94, of Stewardson, IL, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024 at his home.

Dwane was born on January 18, 1929 at the home farm, the son of Lydia Louise (Rincker) and Edward John Fred Hartman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Strasburg,...

Jan 8, 2024

Erma Nardi , 94, of Shelbyville, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at Arc Nursing Home in Normal, Illinois. She was born on January 11, 1929, in Reading, Ohio to parents Hubert and Zelma Bullock.

She married James Nardi in 1947 and they started their life together in their home on Main Street in Shelbyville where...

Jan 6, 2024

Stephen Douglas “Steve” Matheny , 67, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 2:24 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Smyser Cemetery, Gays, IL, with Jacob Daniels officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Shelby County Honor...

Jan 6, 2024

Margaret Ellen “Maggie” Garner , 73, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:36 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.  Memorials may be given to Saving Orphaned...

Jan 3, 2024

Catherine Ann Ross , 93, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in her residence.

2024

Grace Lavonne (Strohl) Reider , 88, of rural Shelbyville, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at her residence.

In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.  Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL.

Dec 19, 2023

Patricia K. “Pat” Gidcomb , 84, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, Il, with Pastor John Curtis officiating. Visitation will be from...

Dec 15, 2023

Ruth M. Stewart

(May 16, 1929 –  December 15, 2023 )

Ruth May Stewart , 94, of Decatur, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 5:24 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023 in Mt. Zion Health and Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Zion, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m....

Dec 12, 2023

Larry L. Litz

(February 7, 1944 –  December 12, 2023 )

Larry Lee Litz , 79, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Muncie, IN, passed away at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in Shelbyville Manor.

In keeping with Larry’s wishes, no services are being planned.  Memorials may be given...

Dec 11, 2023

Janie M. Wicker

(September 25, 1950 –  December 11, 2023 )

Janie Marie Wicker , 73, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2023 in Shelbyville Manor.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Glenwood Cemetery (Division 7), Shelbyville,...

Dec 11, 2023

Darin Stevens

(November 4, 1965 –  December 11, 2023 )

Ralph “Darin” Stevens , 58, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 2:20 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2023 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Cowden...

Dec 11, 2023

Suzanne Robison

(January 24, 1947 –  December 11, 2023 )

Suzanne “Suzie” Robison , 76, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 11:34 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Glenwood Cemetery...

Dec 9, 2023

Mary “Joan” Arthur

(October 7, 1932 –  December 9, 2023 )

Mary “Joan” Arthur , 91, of Findlay, IL, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Howe &...

Dec 9, 2023

Robert J. Bosgraaf

(November 22, 1963 –  December 9, 2023 )

Robert J. Bosgraaf , 60, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:07 p.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023 at Howe...

Dec 9, 2023

James W. Brackney

(July 20, 1934 –  December 9, 2023 )

James Willis “Jim” Brackney , 89, Washington, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:37 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Peoria, IL.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December...

Dec 5, 2023

Donna Jean “Boots” Taylor

(March 12, 1946 –  December 5, 2023 )

Donna Jean “Boots” Taylor , 77, of Mode, IL, formerly of Dacono, CO, passed away at 4:24 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

Boots was born on March 12, 1946...

Dec 3, 2023

Terry E. Gaddis

(September 1, 1960 –  December 3, 2023 )

Terry Eugene Gaddis , 63, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:13 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Glenwood...

Dec 2, 2023

Marvin M. Elder

(October 4, 1954 –  December 2, 2023 )

Marvin M. Elder , 69, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:56 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Howe &...

Nov 25, 2023

William E. “Bill” Martz

(December 31, 1934 –  November 25, 2023 )

William E. “Bill” Martz , 88, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 4:23 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Graveside services will be held at noon on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in...