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Kate Lovekamp
Mar 24, 2025
Kathryn Marie "Kate" Lovekamp, 91, of Arenzville, died surrounded by family on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born August 23, 1933, in Arenzville, the daughter of William T. and Henrietta J. Krohe Carls. She married Merle Lovekamp on June 28, 1951, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville, and he preceded her in...
Bill Johnson
Mar 23, 2025
William Preston "Bill" Johnson, 69, of Pleasant View, died at his home on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
He was born January 16, 1956, in Peoria, the son of William Robert Johnson and Julia Wys Johnson Anderson.
He is survived by his mother, Julia Anderson of Pleasant View; four children, Jacob Johnson of Peoria, Angela Johnson of St. Peter's, MO, Rebecah Johnson of...
Matthew Jon McGinnis
Mar 7, 2025
Matthew Jon McGinnis, age 41, of Astoria, died at his home on Friday, March 7, 2025.
He was born April 1, 1983, in Rushville, the son of Virgil McGinnis and Darla Kay Koepp Moses.
He is survived by his father Virgil McGinnis (wife Mary) of Anderson Lake; Sanna Estes (husband Bret) of Rushville; four children Jordan Matthew and Kennadey Elizabeth Layne, Ryatt...
Miranda Suzanne Casson
Feb 28, 2025
Miranda Suzanne Casson, 45 of Beardstown, died Friday, February 28, 2025 in Decatur.
She was born November 23, 1979 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Leland D. "Mike" and Cathy Sue Rausch Knott.
She is survived by three children: Sierra Knott (companion Robert Frazier) of Ashland, Michael Slater of St. Louis, and Angelina Slater of Jacksonville; a granddaughter, Timberlyn Knott; one sister, Cathy...
George David Large
Feb 28, 2025
George David Large, 76 of Beardstown, died Friday, February 28, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born January 26, 1949 in Beardstown, the son of George William and Aileen E. Fritz Large. He married Gloria Moore on November 7, 1975.
He is survived by his wife Gloria Large of Beardstown; survived by his children George (wife Sarah) Large of...
Joyce Elaine Feigl
Feb 22, 2025
Joyce Elaine Feigl, 86 of Beardstown, died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home.
She was born July 27, 1938 in East St. Louis, the daughter of Harvey and Pauline Groce Moodey. She married Alois A. "Louie" Feigl on July 4, 1958 and he preceded her in death on February 3, 2019.
She is survived by three sons Mike (wife Kathi) of...
Phyllis E. Fidler
Feb 21, 2025
Phyllis E. Fidler, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 21, 2025, in Kuttawa, KY, at the age of 88. Born June 25, 1936, in Bader, IL, Phyllis' life was a testament to kindness and a spirit filled with grace.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sandra (Ted) Shekell, and son, Gordon (Tammy) Fidler, both of Illinois; her brother,...
David D. Hilton, Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
David Dwight Hilton, Jr., 71, of Meredosia, died at his home on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
He was born November 4, 1953, in Jacksonville, the son of David Dwight Hilton, Sr., and Doris Patsy Ruyle Hilton.
He is survived by his daughter, Fawn Hilton of Petersburg; his companion, Mindy Raush of Meredosia; his sister, Jennifer (husband Mark) Bennett; his nephew, Adam Bennett;...
Sherri E. Hults
Feb 18, 2025
Sherri E. Hults, 63, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home in Effingham.
A prayer service will be held at 2:45 p.m., followed by a visitation until 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. A time of visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown, with...
Norman Milbrandt
Feb 6, 2025
Norman Henry Milbrandt died on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Regency Care in Springfield, IL.
He was born December 24, 1935 in Stirum, ND, the son of Robert Frank Milbrandt and Lydia Adeline Ella Meyer Milbrandt. He married Alice Martha Ehlers on April 16, 1960 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown. She preceded him in death on July...
Timothy Richard "Tim" Bartholomew
Feb 2, 2025
Timothy Richard Bartholomew, 66, of Arenzville, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born August 21, 1958, in Jacksonville, the son of Richard Harvey and Marjorie Elaine Buhlig Bartholomew.
Tim is survived by his father, Richard Bartholomew of Arenzville; his three children, Alex Bartholomew, Ashley Willis, and Kaden Bartholomew; three grandchildren, Lincoln Jack, Ellie, and Lily;...
David Chambers
Jan 29, 2025
David Roy Chambers age 73, of Bluff Springs, died in his home on Wednesday January 29th 2025.
He was born on August 10th 1951 in Beardstown, Illinois to Charles and Hazel Chambers.
He is survived by his daughter, Kerry (husband Aaron) Slater of Beardstown. His companion of thirty years, Nancy Giovannini of Bluff Springs, and children Rachel Carlock (husband Cole) and Marc...
John A. Prief
Jan 27, 2025
John Arthur Prief, 77, of Beardstown, Illinois, passed away on January 27, 2025, at The Grove Health and Rehab Center in Jacksonville, Illinois.
He was born January 22, 1948, in Beardstown, the son of Arthur and Betty (Schweer) Prief. He married Debora Donaldson on April 12, 1980, at the First Congregational Church in Beardstown.
John is survived by his daughter, Kristen (Brandon)...
John Timothy Cooper
Jan 23, 2025
John Timothy "Tim" Cooper, 68 of Beardstown, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Rushville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on August 1, 1956 in Beardstown, the son of Cairl and Eileen Patterson Cooper. He married Jalene Jay Brunke on March 30, 1991 in Glenwood Springs, CO and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2010.
Tim graduated...
Karl Rebman
Jan 21, 2025
Karl Lee Rebman, age 94, returned to the throne of his Creator on January 21, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. His son, Greg was by his side.
He is survived by his wife Nancee of 68 years; son Greg (Judy) of Frederick, daughter Julie (Doug Stillman) of Coastal Oregan; granddaughters Megan Zimny (Chris) and Mandi Ratay of...
James Hatfield
Jan 11, 2025
James Michael "Jim" Hatfield, 77 of Beardstown, was called home Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 9, 1948 in Beardstown, the son of Jack C. and Margaret Brady Hatfield. He married Karen Louise McCulley on March 19, 1976 in and she preceded him death on November 10, 2022.
He is survived by two children James "JC"...
Mark Allen "Marty" Knous
Jan 5, 2025
Mark Allen "Marty" Knous, 61, of Beardstown, died Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 10, 1963, in Beardstown, the son of William "Bill" and Carol Ann Dodd Knous. He married Stacey Tague on November 19, 2005, and she survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by two sons, Kyle Tague (wife Courtney) of Kirksville, MO, and...
Terry Cooper
Jan 4, 2025
Terry Lee Cooper, 77, of Arenzville, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing.
He was born September 26, 1947, in Beardstown, the son of Glen and Betty Livingston Cooper. He married Mary Elaine Flynn Cooper, who preceded him in death on July 6, 1999.
He is survived by two sons, Vincent Cooper of Arenville and Joseph Thomas Cooper of Rushville;...
James Whitis II
Jan 2, 2025
James Willard Whitis II, 63, of Beardstown, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 5, 1961, in Beardstown, the son of James Willard and Joan Self Whitis Maltby.
He is survived by his caregiver/granddaughter, Hailey Whitis of Beardstown; the mother of his two sons Denise Rogers; James R. "JR" Whitis of Beardstown and Jason...
Martha Brown
Jan 2, 2025
Martha Marie Brown, 83, of Beardstown, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Beardstown Health & Rehab Center.
She was born on January 15, 1941, in Pittsfield, IL, the daughter of George and Ida (Barton) Ducey. She married Jerry Brown on June 15, 1963, in Pittsfield.
Surviving are four children, Cindy (husband, Steven) Wagner of Dardenne Prairie, MO., Sandra (husband, Jeff) Lux of...
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