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Larry Weller

Larry Weller

Jul 23, 2024

Larry Fred Weller, 81, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home.

He was born May 10, 1943, in Beardstown, the son of Fred Harvey and Viola Marie Reeve Weller.

He is survived by his son Joseph Reeve "Joe" Weller (wife Sara) of Tennessee, sister Linda Berghaus (husband Glen) of Meredosia, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Lance Malone

Lance Malone

Jul 14, 2024

William Lance Malone, 45, of Virginia, died at his home on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

He was born on July 28, 1978, and raised by his mother, Jean Watkins Jones.

He is survived by his life partner Lore McKennedy of Virginia; his mother Jean Jones of Beardstown; two children Tim Malone (companion Ashley Castellanos) and Elizabeth Malone both of Virginia; a grandson...

Joan Kirkham

Joan Kirkham

Jul 14, 2024

Joan Kirkham, 89, of Custer, SD and formerly of Beardstown, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Clarkson Mountain View Health Care, Rapid City SD, having suffered a series of strokes.

She was born August 19, 1934 in Frederick, the daughter of James Ezekiel and Margaret Caroline Irvin Bishop. She married Edgar Kirkham on April 8,...

Barbara Kuhlmann

Barbara Kuhlmann

Jul 13, 2024

Barbara Ann Kuhlmann, 92 of Beardstown, died Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her home.

She was born October 22, 1931 in Beardstown, the daughter of Henry L. and Edna Marie Acker Halblaub. She married Harold George Kuhlmann of March 25, 1951 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown.

She is survived by her husband Harold Kuhlmann of Beardstown; three children, daughter Nancy...

Anthony Wiscombe

Anthony Wiscombe

Jul 11, 2024

Anthony William "Hap" Wiscombe, 85 of Millstadt, IL died Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Beardstown Health and Rehab Center.

He was born January 1, 1939 in Edgemont, IL, the son of William Anthony and Ursula Brenner Wiscombe. He married Norma Jean Bower on July 3, 1985 and she preceded him in death on May 12, 2021.

He is survived by two children...

Larry E. Knous, Sr

Larry E. Knous, Sr

Jul 10, 2024

Larry Eugene Knous, Sr, 66 of Bluffs, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at his home.

He was born January 31, 1958 in Beardstown, the son of Melvin and Betty Lyles Knous. He married Brenda Rich and she preceded him in death on October 18, 2007.

He is survived by two sons Larry Eugene Knous, Jr (his better half Niki Langan) and Jon...

Spencer Fortney

Spencer Fortney

Jul 8, 2024

Spencer Phillip Fortney, aged 51, passed away on Monday, July 8th, 2024, at his home in Beardstown, IL. He was born to Gary and Judith Fortney on September 8th, 1972, in San Diego, California, and raised by his beloved grandmother, Phyllis Anderson. 

Spencer is survived by one son, Isaiah Emanuel Dale Sheley; sister, Marian "Mimi" Kelley; grandmother, Phyllis Anderson; uncles George Anderson...

James W. Campbell

James W. Campbell

Jul 2, 2024

James Willison "Jim" Campbell, 67 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

He was born December 25, 1956 in Wichita, KS, the son of Orville and Anna Hankins Campbell. He married Debbie Wilhite on February 2, 1990 and she survives in Beardstown.

He is also survived by two daughters Wendi (husband Jody) Stinson of Jacksonville and...

Lisa Mae Hopping

Lisa Mae Hopping

Jun 29, 2024

Lisa M Hopping, age 47, was a resident of Kilbourne, Il. She was born on April 11, 1977 and departed from this life on June 29, 2024 following a brave and gallant battle against cancer.

"After months of fighting she finally won her battle against cancer and now sits at the feet of Jesus!"

Lisa was a loving mother and grandmother. Known...

Norm Kloker

Norm Kloker

Jun 27, 2024

Norm Kloker, age 71 of Rushville, IL passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2024.

After years of fighting, I finally won my battle against cancer and was greeted by the loving arms of Jesus. I have been blessed to live fifty-one years in Rushville with my best friend and loving wife, Jean Kloker. I was given five precious...

Madeleen Wilcox

Madeleen Wilcox

Jun 14, 2024

Madeleen "Maddie" Wilcox, 73 of Beardstown, died Friday, June 14, 2024 at Beardstown Health and Rehab.

She was born April 30, 1951 in Wood River, the daughter of Edward Morris and Kathleen Morris Meyer. She married Gordon Wilcox on June 29, 1974, just shy of 50 years, and he survives in Beardstown.

She is also survived by one daughter Charlotte Wilcox of...

Nancy Schramm

Nancy Schramm

Jun 9, 2024

Nancy Lee Schramm, 81 of Beardstown, died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at her home.

She was born September 25, 1942 in Beardstown the daughter of Frederick and Dorothy Orr Graham. She married Keith Schramm on November 3, 2002 in Beardstown and he survives.

She is also survived by four children Robert (wife Fran) Jensen of Jacksonville, Rhonda (husband Kevin) Milleson of Tennessee,...

Leigha Morrell

Leigha Morrell

Jun 5, 2024

Leigha Nicole Morrell, 37 of Athens, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 25, 1987 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Bryan Richard Morrell and Dianna Cooper.

She is survived by her mother Dianna (husband Stacey) Mayes of Beardstown; her father Bryan Richard "Dickie" Morrell of Beardstown; her grandmother Madalyn "Lynne" O'Hara of Beardstown; her companion Eric Hinds;...

James Douglas Paul

James Douglas Paul

Jun 4, 2024

James Douglas "Doug" Paul, 62 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

He was born August 16, 1961 in Beardstown, the son of Jim and Judy Grimes Paul. He married Cristi Colver on May 19, 1990 and she survives in Beardstown.

He is also survived by his parents Jim and Judy Paul of Beardstown; two sons Adam (wife Misty) Paul of Beardstown...

Julio Cesar Salicrup Hernandez

Julio Cesar Salicrup Hernandez

Jun 2, 2024

Julio C. Salicrup Hernández, 77, passed away in his home on June 2nd 2024, in Beardstown, IL.

He was born December 14, 1946, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of Julio C. Salicrup Serra and Gilda Hernández Maeso. He was married to Milagros Marrero Nieves.

He leaves behind a loving family, including his daughters Melissa and Tamara; his stepson Alexander; his...

Teresa Rawlins

Teresa Rawlins

Jun 1, 2024

Teresa Diana Rawlins, 75 of Beardstown, died Saturday, June 1, 2024 at her home.

She was born August 7, 1948 in Beardstown, the daughter of Lyndel Kay and Fay E. Wright Perry. She married Richard E. Rawlins on January 19, 1965 and he preceded her in death on June 19, 1997.

She is survived by four children, Kirk (wife Susan) Rawlins of...

Steve Dominguez

Steve Dominguez

May 31, 2024

Steve Dominguez, 27 of Beardstown, died Friday, May 31, 2024 in Beardstown.

He was born September 9, 1996 in Numaran, Michoacàn, the son of Jose and Carmen Dominguez.

He is survived by his parents, his siblings Maribel, Elizabeth, Claudia, David, and Yaneth; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Steve attended Beardstown Schools with the class of 2016 and has been employed...

James Hutson

James Hutson

May 30, 2024

James Willard Hutson, 79, of Beardstown, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

He was born June 29, 1944, in Jacksonville, the son of Verlen "VM" and Helen Janice Schaeffer Hutson. He married Patricia Ailene Leslie on January 29, 1984, in Springfield.

He leaves behind a loving family, including his wife Patricia Hutson of 40 years; three sons Richard...

Deloris Boice

Deloris Boice

May 28, 2024

Deloris Fay Boice, 84 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Beardstown Health and Rehab Center.

She was born October 8, 1939 in Virginia, IL, the daughter of David and Marie Shaurette French. She married Donald LeRoy Boice on November 1, 1957 and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2019.

She is survived by her daughter Diane (husband Brian)...

Sharon Lewis

Sharon Lewis

May 25, 2024

Sharon R. Lewis, 73, of Beardstown, went to heaven Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born May 16, 1951, in Oregon, the daughter of Buck and Dollie Gabbert Lewis.

She is survived by her sister Susan (husband David) Gerdes of Beardstown; a niece Amanda (husband Shawn) Wellenkamp; two nephews Casey (wife Carmen) Gerdes and...

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