All Obituaries

74, of Shelbyville, Illinois, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Mattoon, Illinois.  She was born January 11, 1946 in Oakland, California, the daughter of Roger and Hattie (Hoit) White.   LaVerne married Larry McMullen on November 30, 1968 in Mattoon, Illinois. She was a homemaker when her children were school-age and then later worked as a cake decorator for several area bakeries.  LaVerne loved gardening, sewing, crafting, and spending time with her...

LUKE BRISTOW SIMMONS Infant son of Jason and Sara (Whitaker) Simmons of Tuscola, Illinois passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Luke was born November 29, 2020 in Urbana, Illinois, and spent his short life in the care of the incredible doctors and nurses at the Carle Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). He is survived by his parents, Jason and Sara (Whitaker) Simmons of Tuscola, Illinois;...

97, Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 12:58 AM Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the Heartland Senior Living Center of Neoga.  She was born May 29, 1923 in Moweaqua, Illinois the daughter of Jacob Ray and Odessa Amanda (Poole) Kirk.  She married Richard R. Coen January 31, 1943 in Neoga and Mr Coen passed away April 21, 1990.  Ruth was a Farm Wife and also worked at Crawford Manufacturing in Mattoon and Kerns Manufacturing in Neoga.  Mrs. Coen enjoyed reading, gardening ,...

92, of Mattoon, Illinois,  formerly from Neoga, Illinois passed away at 5:15 AM, Thursday, December 24, 2020 in the Odd Fellow Rebekah Nursing Home in Mattoon, Illinois.   She was born September 19, 1928 in Chicago,  Illinois the daughter of Forrest and Margaret (Hilmer) Smith. Arline married Herald Crockett, October 19, 1947 in Neoga, Illinois and Mr. Crockett passed away November 25, 1983. She was a former employee of Kern Manufacturing in Neoga, Illinois and loved Arts and...

JANE  E. KINGERY 74, of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 PM Thursday, December 24, 2020 in her home.   She was born October 24, 1946 in Jasper County,  Illinois the daughter of Donald and Mary (Rogers) Wilson. Jane married Robert "Bob" Kingery July 3, 1966 in Paris, Illinois and she worked as a Dental Assistant for Dr Griffiths in Charleston, Illinois. Jane loved flowers and going to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for her birthday and especially being with her...

71, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 7:05 PM Monday, December 21, 2020 in the Mattoon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Mattoon, Illinois.  She was born June 7, 1949 in Ozark,  Illinois the daughter of Clyde and Betty (Simpson) Hanners. Before retirement Donna was a Certified Nursing Assistant working in home care. Donna was a member and former officer of the Neoga American Legion Auxiliary a Board Member of the Neoga District Library and the Neoga Days Committee all of...

91, of Windsor, Illinois, formerly of Neoga, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 14, 2020 in Coles County, Illinois.  Ruth  was born October 7, 1929 in Chatham, Illinois, the daughter of Archie and Violet (Bray) Dearman.  She married Aubrey D. Lane December 16, 1946 the love they had for each other provided with four beautiful children, Mike Lane  (Pandora) of Toledo, Illinois,  Gary Lane (Linda) of Paris, Illinois Karla Prince (Chuck) of Windsor,...

JESSE  L. SANDERSON 83, of Neoga, passed away at 12:47 AM, Wednesday December 2, 2020 in the HSHS St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.  He was born May 26, 1937 in Tuscola, Illinois, the son of Luther and Nettie V (Hendrix) Sanderson.  Jesse married Barbara White in March of1957.  He was a Union Iron Worker in Local #380 of Champaign, Illinois.  Jesse attended the Zion Hill Methodist Church in Paradise TWP. Coles County, Illinois and was a member of the...

89, of Neoga, Illinois passed away at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center in Mattoon, Illinois. She was born November 21, 1931, in Champaign County, Illinois, the daughter of Benjamin and Elsie (Bales) Thompson. Elsie married Gene Cole March 12, 1955 and Mr. Cole passed away December 16, 1985.  She later married Albert Orsborn January 2, 1988 and Mr. Orsborn passed away September 28, 2013. Mrs. Orsborn leaves her sons, Michael Cole (Jodi) of...

61, of South Weber, Utah passed away at 8:00 PM, Friday, November 20, 2020, at Mckay-Dee  Hospital in Ogden, Utah. She was born February 9, 1959, in Mattoon, Illinois, the daughter of Mirl and Hazel (Beals) Dallas.  Mirlene married Jeff Howard September 26, 1981 in Mahomet, Illinois.  Mrs. Howard was an Insurance Agent for Beneficial Insurance Company and a member of Elevation Church in Clearfield, Utah.  Mirlene leaves her husband, Jeff Howard of South Weber, Utah;...