All Obituaries

79, of Mattoon, formerly of Toledo, passed away at 8:44 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in the Heartland Senior Living Center in Neoga.  She was born February 14, 1941 in Mattoon the daughter of Joseph and Stella (Carlen) Balch.  She married Loren C. White October 31, 1964 in Mattoon.  Sharon was a Retired cook for the Heartland Senior Living Center in Neoga and for Knowles Cafeteria In Mattoon for over 30 years. Sharon enjoyed playing Dominoes and cards. Mrs. White leaves her...

(97) formerly of Sigel, IL, passed away at the Aperion Care Nursing Home in St. Elmo, IL, on Friday, October 9, 2020 after a lingering illness.  She was born at home in Loudon Township on April 2, 1923 the daughter of Lemuel and Wreatha Lilly.  She was married to Loren Wright who preceded her in death in 1976.  She is survived by her step-daughter Linda Wright, sisters Mary Lewis and Betty Kruzan, sister-in-law Alice Lilly and numerous nieces and nephews.  Her parents,...

86, passed away at 7:05 AM Friday, October 9, 2020 in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.  He was born April 3, 1934 in  Neoga, Illinois, the son of Raymond A. and Velva (Pardieck) Walk. He married Marilyn J. Scott April 10, 1955 in Mattoon, Illinois Marilyn passed away May 26, 2016. Roy served in the United States Army, he was a lifelong farmer and an exceptional wood worker building everything from wooden toys to fine furniture.  He also enjoyed...

80, of rural Neoga, Illinois passed away at 7:30 PM, Monday, October 5, 2020 in the Heartland Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Casey, Illinois.  She was born October 7, 1939, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of John and Alice (Nixon) Kirkwood.  Sarah was a retired seamstress for Kern Manufacturing in Neoga, Illinois.  She married Dale O. Thompson June 6, 1957 in Sullivan, Illinois. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Neoga Free Methodist Church of Neoga, Illinois.  She...

David Harold Buggar was born in Dyess, AR on Sunday, July 11, 1943 and passed away Monday October 5, 2020 in Urbana, Illinois.  He was the son of Otis and Cordelia (Phillips) Buggar and they preceded him in death. He married Carole Rider Buggar on September 15, 2000 in Urbana, IL and she survives. They made a comfy little nest at Lake Mattoon. His Carpentry skills shined there whether it was adding rooms or building furniture, both of which he enjoyed. They celebrated 20 wonderful years...

97, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, at the UnityPoint Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. Lorraine was born October 21, 1922, in Elgin, Illinois, the daughter of Elvin and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Andrews. Lorraine married Ralph R. White on June 25, 1942, in Alexandria, Louisiana. Mr. White passed away October 28, 2008. Mrs. White was a teacher and once a state finalist for the Outstanding Illinois Educator award.  She began her teaching career in a one-room...

73, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 7:33 PM Thursday, March 19, 2020 in the HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.  She was born April 7, 1946 in Effingham, Illinois. She was the daughter of Betty Yakey, and was raised by her grandparents Orville and Lena Cohea.  She married Daniel R. Sparling in 1963 and later married her lifelong friend James "Pete" Buenker on May 25, 2002 in Neoga, Illinois and Pete passed away April 30, 2007.  Before...

ROLLA  "DALE"  SMITH 69, of Rural Trilla, Illinois passed away at 11:44 AM, Sunday, September 13, 2020 at home.  He was born November 25, 1950 in Effingham, the son of Oral E. and June (Rawdin) Smith.  Dale married Carol St. John December 31, 1982 in Coles County, Illinois.  He was a farmer and also known for his Daylilies.  Dale is survived by his wife, Carol of Trilla; daughter, Cindy Olmstead (Paul) of Trilla; son, Jeff Closson of Paris; brother,...

75, of rural Neoga, Illinois passed away at 3:10 PM, Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born December 20, 1944, in Douglas County, Illinois, the daughter of George and Mary (Reed) Santrock.  One day she decided she was going to start liking Roscoe Nichols and they were married on May 10, 1964 in Trilla, Illinois.  Together they had a life filled with love, laughter, and joy.  Loretta was a member of the Good Prospect...

58, of Neoga, passed away at 7:40 PM, Monday, September 7, 2020 at home.  He was born March 30, 1962 in Effingham, the son of Robert G. Sr. and Audrey (Wendt) Walk.  Phil married Lori Willenborg November 22, 1997 in Sigel.  He was a Fuel Sales and Delivery representative for South Central FS.  Mr. Walk was member of the St. Mary Of The Assumption Church and the St. Mary Knights Of Columbus both in Neoga and a longtime 4-H leader in Cumberland County Work And Play. He...