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Kirsta Lee Anderson

Kirsta Lee Anderson

Nov 8, 2024

Kirsta Lee Anderson, 36, of Beardstown, died Friday, November 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born August 30, 1988, in Macomb, the daughter of Rodney Wayne and Stacy Jo Baumgardner Wilson. She graduated from VIT High School in the class of 2007, earned her associate's from Spoon River Community College, and graduated from Western Illinois University...

Frances Briney

Frances Briney

Oct 29, 2024

Frances Eileen Briney, 85, of Rushville, passed away on October 29, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born August 29, 1939, near Chandlerville, Illinois, the daughter of Gilbert and Alma (Carls) Launer. She married Homer Briney on July 20, 1958, in Beardstown Illinois; Fran treasured her 66 years as a proud farm wife who worked alongside her husband,...

Tony Burnett

Tony Burnett

Oct 19, 2024

Tony Lee Burnett, age 62 of Alton, died on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

He was born February 16, 1962, in Columbia, MO the son of Ray and Margaret Ticknor Burnett.

He is survived by two daughters Jill (companion Nathaniel White) Burnett and Olyvia (husband Jacob) Webber; a son Lee (wife Leigh) Burnett; 6 grandchildren; three...

Robin Hundley

Robin Hundley

Oct 18, 2024

Robin Elaine Hundley, 64, of Nokomis, died on Friday, October 18, 2024, at St. John's Hospital surrounded by family.

She was born February 28, 1960, in Dallas, TX the daughter of Jon Czarowitz and Carlotta Worst Armstrong.

She is survived by her children, Shara and Michael Hundley, both of Nokomis; four granddaughters and one grandson; her companion of thirty-seven years, Tim Baker...

Dianna Mayes

Dianna Mayes

Oct 16, 2024

Dianna Dawn Cooper Mayes, 57, of Beardstown, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Sarah D. Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.

She was born May 9, 1967, in Beardstown, the daughter of Harry "Butch" Cooper and Madalyn "Lynne" Cooper. In June 2017, she married the love of her life, Stacey Mayes, after being together for 30 years, and he survives in...

Terrance "Terry" Morrow

Terrance "Terry" Morrow

Oct 9, 2024

Terrance David "Terry" Morrow, 55, of Ursa, died at his home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

He was born December 12, 1968, in South Bend, IN, the son of Ron and Melissa June Vincent Morrow.

He is survived by his daughter Julianna Morrow of Quincy and her mother Jennifer Schullian Morrow; his father Ron Morrow (wife Rosanne) of Missouri; a sister Kimberly...

Donald William "Billy" Friday

Donald William "Billy" Friday

Oct 2, 2024

Donald William "Billy" Friday, 73, of Beardstown, died at his home on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

He was born August 14, 1951, in Cass County, the son of Dewey and Helen Chestnutt Atwood Friday.

He is survived by his two half-sisters, half-sisters, Helen (husband Clifford) Carroll and Alberta (husband George) Cook, both of Rushville; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his close...

Marsha Joy Mangrum

Marsha Joy Mangrum

Sep 12, 2024

Marsha Joy Mangrum, 80 of Beardstown, died Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Beardstown Nursing and Rehab.

She was born February 2, 1944 in Beardstown, the daughter of Gus and Lorene Ashford Perry. She married William R. Mangrum and he preceded her in death on July 21, 1972.

She is survived by her companion of 51 years, Bill Beaty of Beardstown; numerous nieces...

Jesus Hernandez Salazar

Jesus Hernandez Salazar

Sep 8, 2024

Jesus Hernandez Salazar, 61, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Beardstown, IL.Private family services will be held. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Jesús Hernández Salazar, de 61 años, falleció el 8 de septiembre de 2024, en Beardstown, IL. Se llevarán a cabo servicios familiares privados. Colwell Memorial Home en Beardstown es el encargado de los...

Virginia Irene Thompson

Virginia Irene Thompson

Sep 8, 2024

Virginia Irene Thompson, 91, of Beardstown, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.

She was born April 25, 1933, in Greenfield, the daughter of Ancle and Lela Smith Sonneborn. She married Myron L. Thompson in Greenfield on April 17, 1955, and he preceded her in death on January 30, 2012.

She is survived by four children, Jackie Harwick...

Mary Ann "Grammy" Hardwick

Mary Ann "Grammy" Hardwick

Sep 7, 2024

Mary Ann Hardwick, 92, of Beardstown, slipped peacefully into heaven on September 7, 2024 with her four children by her side. 

She was born June 24, 1932, the daughter of John Emerick Brubeck and Velma Francis (Miller) Brubeck. Mary Ann married Bobby G. Hardwick of Beardstown on January 20, 1952 in Beardstown.

She is survived by four children, daughter Sue Ann "Suzie"...

Quentin Lee "Bam" Swan

Quentin Lee "Bam" Swan

Sep 4, 2024

Quentin Lee "Bam" Swan, 49, of Virginia, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 30, 1975, in Savanna, the son of Robert C. and Sharon K. Graham Swan. He married Jene Kight on July 29, 1995 and she survives in Virginia.

He is also survived by two children, Blayne (wife Nicole) Swan of...

Leslie "Les" Farwell

Leslie "Les" Farwell

Aug 23, 2024

Leslie Allen "Les" Farwell, 81 of Beardstown, died Friday, August 23, 2024 at his home.

He was born October 10, 1942 in Beardstown, the son of Louis L. and Gertrude J. Hughes Farwell. He married Leta Monger on March 25, 1965 and she preceded him in death on September 10, 2006. He then married Terri Hageman Clark on December 21, 2007...

Charles Bailey, Jr

Charles Bailey, Jr

Aug 20, 2024

Charles D. Bailey, Jr. 71 of Beardstown died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at his home.

He was born July 20, 1953 in Beardstown the son of Charles and Imogene Shinall Bailey. He married Linda Pickering and she preceeded him in death on June 18, 2020. He later married Denise Khoni Kipwibi on May 21, 2022 and she survives in Beardstown.

Charlie is...

Michael Allen Edwards

Michael Allen Edwards

Aug 10, 2024

Michael A. Edwards, 47, of Springfield, died at his home on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

He was born on January 19, 1977, in Rushville, the son of Kenneth Goldsmith and Sheryl Ann Edwards. He married Jamie Edwards on December 30, 2008, and she survives in Galesburg.

He is also survived by his wife, mother Sheryl Ann Abbott of Rushville; maternal grandmother Geraldine...

Shella Marie C. Bitoon

Shella Marie C. Bitoon

Aug 4, 2024

Shella Marie C. Bitoon, age 37, died on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. 

Cremation Rites have been accorded and no formal services will take place. Colwell Memorial Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Rosa "Angelita" Hernandez Garcia

Rosa "Angelita" Hernandez Garcia

Aug 1, 2024

Rosa "Angelita" Hernandez Garcia, 62, of Beardstown, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born January 29, 1962, in Las Cebollas, Jalisco,Mexico the daughter of Lino and Julia Garcia.

She is survived by her father Lino Garcia of Iowa; five children Elizabeth Cox (husband Zachary) of Beardstown, Evangelina Mendoza Garcia of Springfield, Erica Mendoza...

Terry Baker II

Terry Baker II

Jul 27, 2024

Terry Lee Baker II, 31 of Macomb, died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his home.

He was born August 6, 1992 in Rushville, the son of Terry Lee and Cheryl Ealey Baker. He married Heather Lynn Ingles on November 1, 2014 and she survives in Rushville.

He is also survived by his paternal grandmother Rethyle Woods of Beardstown; two step-children Kyler Sims...

Brian Dawson

Brian Dawson

Jul 24, 2024

Brian Lee Dawson, 58, of Chandlerville, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

He was born August 21, 1965, in Beardstown, the son of Harold and Brenda Jeffers Dawson. He married Melissa Estes on July 2, 2010, and she survives in Chandlerville.

He is also survived by his son Travis Dawson (companion Laci McDaniel) of Chandlerville; three step-children Krystal Spears (companion Duke Richard) of...

David Fischer

David Fischer

Jul 24, 2024

David Bruce "Dave" Fischer, 70, of Arenzville, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born July 16, 1954, in Beardstown, the son of William Jack & Anna Carolyn Cooper Fischer. He married Dana Willene Ogilvie on December 29, 1984, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown.

He is survived by his wife Dana Fischer of Arenzville;...

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