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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;...

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;...

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