All Obituaries

90, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 AM Sunday, July 18, 2021 in the Heartland Senior Living Center in Neoga, Illinois.  She was born September 1, 1930 in Dixon, Illinois the daughter of Emil and Matilda (Schulte) Flessner. She married Robert E. Joyce December 3, 1949 in Kankakee, Illinois and he passed away February 13, 1978.  Rosa was a retired Cook at several restaurants and stores.  She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Champaign, Illinois, a Life...

59,  of rural Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 9:01 AM Tuesday July 13, 2021 in his residence.  He was born June 29, 1962 in Mattoon, Illinois the son of Gerald and Sharon (Greeson) Coy.  Jamie leaves his brothers, Robert (Teresa) Coy of Maryville, Tennessee, Bradley Coy of Neoga, Illinois and Brian (Megan) Coy of Neoga, Illinois; sister, Brenda (Tim) Nees of rural Toledo, Illinois; several neices, nephews, cousins and special cousin, Rita Stewart of Neoga, Illinois; aunt,...

77,  of rural Neoga, Illinois, passed away July 11, 2021 in his residence. He was born September 14, 1943 in Cumberland County, Illinois the son of Delman and Eleanor M. (Wolke) McClellan. Michael served in the United States Army and was retired from the Meadowgold Company in Champaign, Illinois. He was a member of the St. Michael, The Archangel Church in Sigel and a life member of the V.F.W. of Mattoon, Illinois Mr. McClellan leaves his brothers, Thomas (Shirley) McClellan of Toledo,...

78, of Neoga, Illinois passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at her residence. She was born October 16, 1942 in Danville, Illinois the daughter of Michael and Betty (Lamb) Davis.  She married Walter L. White October 15, 1961 in Charleston, Illinois, Mr. White passed away June 17, 1996.  Elva was a retired cook for the Coles County Airport Restaurant in Mattoon, Illinois.  Mrs. White is survived by sons, Michael (Kimberly) White of Neoga, Illinois and Walter L (Gayle) White Jr of...

66,  of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 7:57 PM, June 14, 2021 in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.  He was born September 11, 1954 in Windsor, Illinois the son of Thomas D. and Lillie Belle (Orsborn) Flick.  He worked and retired as a Powder Coat Painter for the Agri-Fab Company in Sullivan, Illinois.  Mr. Flick leaves one daughter, Pamela (Willy) Bunton of Shumway, Illinois; special friend, Debbie Rardin of Mattoon, Illinois; brothers, John D....

Age 89 of rural Neoga, IL passed away at 6:46 pm, May 24, 2021.  He was born April 29, 1932 in Augusta, Georgia the son of Otis W. Blackburn and Evelyn (Holland) Blackburn. He was a graduate of the Georgia Military Academy and joined the U.S. Navy with an Honorable discharge in 1955.  He married Sara “Sally” on February 27, 1955 and were married for almost 63 years. Mr Blackburn worked for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft as a Flight Test Section Chief for 32 years. Gene was...

95, Effingham, Illinois, formerly of Neoga,  passed away at 2:15 PM, Monday, May 24, 2021 in the Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center of Effingham.  She was born January 8, 1926 in Cumberland County, Illinois the daughter of James and Ella (Hatten) Cooper.  She married Lawrence Phillips December 17, 1944 in Toledo, Illinois.  Mr Phillips Passed away October 30, 1990.  Elsie was a retired assembly worker from the General Electric Mattoon Lamp Plant in...

77, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 8:11 PM Sunday, May 30, 2021 in the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.  She was born January 26, 1944 in Effingham, Illinois the daughter of Noble E. and Eleanore (Hutmacher) Teets.  Mary was a retired seamstress at the Kern Manufacturing in Neoga, Illinois.  She married Donald Willenborg June 5, 1965 in Effingham, Illinois and was a Member of the St. Mary Of The Assumption Church and the St. Mary’s Women’s Council...

29, of Shelbyville, Illinois passed away 12:08 AM, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Tyler was born on October 18, 1991 in Effingham, Illinois, the Son of Richard Hardesty and Michelle (Baker)  Campbell.  He is survived by his Father, Richard (Angela) Hardesty of Windsor, Illinois; Mother, Michelle (Greg) Campbell of Sullivan, Illinois;  Son, Layne Tyler Hardesty, age 2 of Neoga, Illinois; Daughter, Aubrie Ann-Marie Hardesty, age 4 of Yale, Illinois; Sister, Nicole (Derek) Newburn of...

86, Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 9:16 AM, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.  She was born November 13, 1934 in Coles County, Illinois the daughter of Clayton and Josephine (Prichard) Figgins.  She married James R. Thomas, April 4, 1959 in Mattoon, Illinois.  Mr Thomas passed away March 11, 1992.  Ruth was a retired Hostess and Waitress for the D & W Restaurant in Mattoon, Illinois.  She was a member of the...