All Obituaries

Dortha Marie Greeson, 98, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 9:40 a.m. on March 28, 2024, at the Heartland Senior Living Center in Neoga, Illinois. She was born on March 16, 1926, in Etna, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and E. Ferne (Wilson) Montgomery. Dortha married Sidney Vernon Greeson on November 11, 1944, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and Mr. Greeson passed away on October 28, 2019.Mrs. Greeson was known locally for her position as Bank Vice President at the Cumberland County National...

Infant Ramsey Nolen Sheehan was born sleeping on March 27, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.  Ramsey is survived by his parents, Trentin & Amber Sheehan of Windsor, Illinois; grandparents, Doug (Brandy) Thompson of Windsor, Illinois, Wanda (Josh) Perry of Cisne, Illinois, Dan & Joann Sheehan of Neoga, Illinois; along with several aunts, uncles & cousins; great-grandparents, Shirley Cress, Jean Sheehan & Joyce Little.  He was preceded in death by...

Wilma Ann Burton 87, of Rural Neoga, Illinois, went home to be with Jesus on Monday March 25, 2024 at 9:03 am in the Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 14, 1937 in Robinson, Illinois the daughter of Herman and Helen (Gill) Renchen.  She Married Willard  Lindsay in 1957 and later married Jack Burton in 1968.  Wilma was a Tax Preparer for H&R Block and was a former member of the American Business...

Please join us in celebrating the life of Lulu Belle (Zimmer) Fosbinder(November 15th, 1931- March 20th, 2024). Rarely in life do you meet a person as sincerely grounded, selfless and wise as Lu Fosbinder. Her steadfast love, care and commitment to her family and friends has lasted through generations. She poured her heart into her family and was a true pillar of strength and love for us all. Lu was born in Neoga, IL to Byron and Estella Zimmer. Her life started with humble beginnings. She...

Ralph Robert White, Jr (81) of Neoga, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024 after a long battle with Myelofibrosis.  Ralph was born on November 28, 1942 in Springfield, Illinois.  At the age of five, the family moved to Neoga where he grew up and graduated from Neoga High School in 1960.  Following graduation, Ralph enlisted in the Army and served for three years.  He worked as a typist during the pre-Vietnam era, stationed in Hawaii.  He attended...

Lloyd Glenn Pringle, 38, of Mattoon (Etna), Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center in Mattoon, Illinois.  He was born June 28, 1985 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Stephen and Cinda (Cole) Pringle.  Lloyd enjoyed fishing, swimming, video games, streaming music and movies, he especially enjoyed helping other people when he could.  He was a member of the Garver Brick United Methodist Church in Decatur, Illinois and also...

Leon Rowland Mentzer  73 of Jacksonville, Illinois formerly Decatur, Illinois passed away at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday March 5, 2024 in The Grove Health and Rehab in Jacksonville, Illinois.  Leon was born March 1, 1951 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania the son of Robert Arthur and Dorothy (Hollaway) Mentzer.  He worked as a Owner/Operator of Munchies Restaurant in Charleston, Illinois, JRaniums Restaurant in Mattoon, Illinois, worked at World Color Press in Effingham, Illinois was a former...

Bushur, Kim Lee, 67, of Lyons, IL (previously Ocoee, FL, Springfield, IL, and Neoga, IL) passed away March 5, 2024 at UChicago Hospital AdventHealth LaGrange, IL. Born in Mattoon, IL and raised in Neoga, IL he graduated Neoga High School in the class of 1974 as the Salutatorian.  He then served our country through the National Guard from 1976 -1981.  Later in life he went on to graduate from The Orlando Culinary Academy, as Magna Cum Laude. He was also the board president of his...

David L. Perry,  80, of  Neoga, Illinois, passed away peacefully Friday March 1, 2024 in his residence.  He was born July 31, 1943 in Neoga, Illinois the son of Josie Perry.  Dave married Amber Crawford, February 15, 1964 in Toledo, Illinois.  Mr. Perry was a retired Millwright with local 1693 and recently received his 55 year for his union membership.  He was a member of the United Grace Methodist Church in Neoga, Illinois and was a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Stephen Edward "Steve" Hoelscher  69, of Neoga, Illinois, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Friday March 1, 2024 in the HSHS St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.  He was born February 21, 1955 in Effingham, Illinois the son of Lawrence J. "Larry and Mildred A. (Hagen) Hoelscher.  He married Teri Mayhall September 6, 1975 in Neoga, Illinois.  Steve worked as an Industrial Engineer for Fedders USA.  He was a member, Deacon and Elder of the United...