All Obituaries

75, of rural Sigel, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in her home.  She was born October 10, 1944 in Stewardson, the daughter of Truman and Edith (Tarrant) Rentfro. She married Clifford Koester on Oct 27, 1962 near Makanda, Illinois, Mr. Koester passed away June 5, 2010.  Deloris was a retired School Bus Driver for the Stewardson-Strasburg School District 5A for 22 1/2 years. She was an avid genealogist. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...

93, of Okeechobee, Florida formerly from Neoga, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019, in his residence. Mr. Bush was a retired from the Postal Service in Mattoon, Illinois. As per Dean's wishes there will be no services. To express online condolences go to www.swengel-odell.com

72, of Sigel, Illinois, passed away at 8:40 AM, Thursday September 19, 2019, in HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. She was born November 9, 1946, in Mattoon, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond J. and Thelma (McClellan) Wolke. Rita was a retired Bookkeeper after many years in St. Louis, Missouri and a member of the St. Michael, The Archangel Church of Sigel, Illinois. Ms. Wolke leaves her brothers, Richard Wolke (Sharen) of Effingham, Illinois, James Wolke (Donna) of...

77, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 2:20 PM, Tuesday September 17, 2019, in Heartland Christian Village of Neoga, Illinois. She was born June 12, 1942, in Shelbyville, Illinois, the daughter of James and Helen (McDonald) Thompson. She married Lewie "Joe" French, June 11, 1963  in Mattoon.  Joyce was a retired Owner/Operator of Helping Hands Daycare in Mattoon, for over 37 years and a member of the Maranantha Baptist Church in Mattoon. Mrs. French leaves her husband,...

76, of rural Toledo, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, in his residence. He was born October 14, 1942, the son of Richard and Hazel (Hammock) Rogers in St. Louis County, Missouri. Richard served in the United States Army.  He married Sue Ayers November 10, 1970 in Clayton Missouri. Richard was a retired food salesman for U.S. Foods.  He loved fishing and hanging out with his family and friends.  Richard leaves his wife, of over 48 years, Sue Rogers of Mattoon,...

79, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away peacefully on  Monday, September 2, 2019, in Heartland Christian Village of Neoga, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Shelby County, Illinois to Gaylord M. and Carrie W. (Bodine) Martin on April 12, 1940.  He married Linda Riddle, she survives. Don is also survived by three daughters, Carrie Sue Orndorff of Mattoon, Illinois,  Brenda Evans and special friend, Rory Jones, and Julie Altman (Walt) both of Neoga,...

79, of Sigel, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 28, 2019, in the Willowbrook Memory Support Residences in Effingham, Illinois. He was born December 19, 1939, the son of Anthony and Marjorie (Fearday) Hanfland. Charles served in the United States Army as a communications specialist at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. He married Janet Deters, October 16, 1965 in Green Creek, Illinois. He was the Co-owner-operator of Hanfland Painting Contractors of Sigel, Illinois for many...

BRENDA "KAY" SMITH 76, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 6:22 A.M., Tuesday August 14, 2019, in her residence. She was born April 26, 1943, in Mattoon, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Rose (McGinness) Roetker and was raised by Delbert and Rose Hamilton. She was a retired cook at Casey’s General Store in Neoga, Illinois and was a life member of the Mattoon V.F.W. Auxiliary of Mattoon, Illinois. Kay leaves two Daughters, Cheryl Shutt (Kelly) of rural Neoga, Illinois...

67, of Neoga,  passed away Wednesday, August  7, 2019, at his residence in rural Neoga. He was born July 15, 1952 in Mattoon, Illinois the son of James and Evelyn "June" (Hampton) Malone.  Roy was a grain and livestock farmer and owner/operator of Malone Septic Service.  He married Paula Seeley June 17, 1972 in the Lerna Methodist Church of Lerna, Illinois. Roy is survived by his wife of 47 years, Paula of Neoga, Illinois; his Brother, Doug Malone (Connie) of Neoga,...

82, of rural Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 11:01 AM, Sunday July 7, 2019, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center of Mattoon, Illinois. She was born May 14, 1937, in Coles County, Illinois, the daughter of Lewis Elmer and Mildred Hazel (Snapp) Woodard.  She married Thomas F. Taber, June, 1959 in Bethany, Illinois. Mr Taber passed away April 11, 1996.  Betty worked in quality control at General Electric of Mattoon for 27 years she also was a Registered Nurse.  She was a member of...