All Obituaries

Rebecca  Ann  Doss, 78, of Mattoon, Illinois passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, in the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.  She was born February 17, 1944 in Mattoon, Illinois, daughter of Loyal C. and Violet Louise (Elliott) Heath.  Rebecca married Wallace Doss December 31, 1994 in Trilla,  Illinois. Mrs. Doss worked as a L.P.N. in various doctor’s offices and as a plant nurse for Trailmobile and Blaw Knox.  She was also a long-term private home...

Dianna Louise Albin, age 78, of Neoga, passed away peacefully at home at 1:54 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2022.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with a Celebration of Life following at 7:00 pm. Memorials in her honor may be made to Lincoln Land Hospice at SBLHC. The Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home in Neoga is handling arrangements. Dianna was born October 13, 1943, in Kankakee, the oldest daughter of Ammon and Agnes...

Genevieve Elaine Byers, 93, of Neoga, Illinois formerly of Effingham, Illinois passed away May 16, 2022 in the Heartland Senior Living Center in Neoga, Illinois. Genny was born April 19, 1929 in Smithboro, Illinois to Raymond and Aline (Leever) Keeler. Her two siblings were Lois and Clyde.  Genny married Hira "Bud" Byers on November 21, 1948.  They were happily married for almost seventy-four years.  Their children are Brenda (Lou) Haskett of Neoga, Illinois, Nancy...

Ruth Agnes Hoene, age 92, passed away peacefully at her Effingham home May 13, 2022. Ruth was born May 7, 1930 in Teutopolis to Gertrude and Frank Pruemer.  Ruth married John Hoene May 11, 1949.  Together they raised 6 children on the family farm in rural Sigel. Thomas, Joseph (Jeanne), Kenneth (Dawn), Mary Rose (Art), Paul (Martha) and Mark (Joyce).  Her remaining siblings are Larry Pruemer, Norma Jean Apke,(Alice Pruemer) and Mary Ellen (John) Kremer.  Ruth had a heart...

Keith Paul Petard, 60, of Effingham, Illinois, formerly Neoga, Illinois passed away at 10:41 pm Tuesday May 3, 2022 in his residence.  He was born April 25, 1962 in Effingham County, Illinois  the son of Paul C. And Sue Ann (Rotramel) Petard. Mr. Petard worked and retired as a Assistant Engineer for the Shelby County Illinois Highway Department. Keith married Judy Martin in 1981 in Indiana.  He was a member of the Church Of God in Effingham and was a former Scoutmaster for the...

Rebecca Sue "Becky" Banning 70, of Mattoon, Illinois formerly of Neoga, Illinois passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born June 19, 1951 in Shelby County, Illinois daughter of Roy and Deloris (Nippe) Navis.  Becky married Robert "Wayne" Price and later married Gary Ballinger who passed away January 13, 1996. She then married James "Jim" Banning September 24, 2011 in Mattoon, Illinois.  Mrs....

Glenna Kay Groves 75, of Effingham, IL. passed away at 10:50 am Saturday April 23, 2022 at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.  She was born May 6, 1946  in Paradise Township, Coles County, Illinois the daughter of Rev. Glen E and Vera B. (Phelps) Groves.  Kay was employed at Crawford Shoe Company in Mattoon, Illinois, a secretary for  World Gospel Mission in Marion, Indiana and a Care Giver in Effingham, Illinois.  She is...

Suzanne R. McKerrow 83 of Neoga, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in her residence.  She was born June 22, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Roman and Izell (Helm) Klaja.  She married Rob McKerrow January 26, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. Suzanne was a housewife, a mother, she taught religion classes in the Catholic Church, and was a Church Sacristan for many years.  She was a member of the St. Mary Of The Assumption Church and the Women’s Council both...

Timothy Paul Mueller, 55, of Neoga entered into heaven at 5:15am April 12, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Tim was born on July 10, 1966, in Effingham, Il to Earl and Doris (Stuemke) Mueller. After graduating from Effingham High School and finishing a degree in automotive at Lake Land College, Tim married Lisa Nichols on a very hot August 18, 1990.  Later, they were blessed with two girls, Allison and Rebecca (Allison he liked the best and Rebecca well they stopped at perfection...

James Arthur Titus 73, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 20, 1948 in Charleston, Illinois the son of Gerald Titus Sr. and Marjory (Moody) Titus.  James married Melody Conner February 2, 1973 in Mattoon, Illinois. Mr. Titus worked as a self-employed Delivery Contractor and a Groundskeeper at Jenning's Park in Neoga, Illinois.  Jim proudly served in the United States Marines in Vietnam and was a member...