View Obituaries for Beardstown, IL
Charlene Dour
Nov 10, 2025
Vera Charlene Dour, 85, of Beardstown, died Monday, November 10, 2025, at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
She was born May 28, 1940, in Beardstown, the daughter of Charles and Theda Regene Lee Piehler. She married Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Dour on June 14, 1957, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown, and he preceded her in death on May 27, 2022.
She is...
Donnie "Dirtbag" Harris
Nov 7, 2025
Donald Lee "Donnie" Harris, also known as "Dirtbag", 83 of Beardstown, died Friday, November 7, 2025 at his home.
He is survived by his son Todd Harris (wife Melinda) of Beardstown; three grandchildren Austin, Kyle, and Beck Harris; a step-granddaughter; a step-great-granddaughter; two sisters Ruth Ann Vincent of Ashland and Suzie Collins (husband Kenny) of rural Rushville; two brothers Gary Spoon...
Ted Applegate
Nov 6, 2025
Ted Alan Applegate, also known as "Amos Trueblood," 88, of Beardstown, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab.
He was born March 4, 1937, in Beardstown, the son of Alan and LaVerta Applegate. He married Georgia Drum on November 21, 1962, at St. Paul's Cathedral in Springfield, and she survives in...
Charles Schneider
Nov 3, 2025
Charles Edward Schneider, 86 of Beardstown, died Monday, November 3, 2025 at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
He was born February 23, 1939 in Beardstown, the son of Homer F. and Fae Lida Avery Schneider.
He is survived by 6 nieces and nephews, Pam Dahlin of St. Charles, Cheryl Farris (husband Gene) of Marion, Teri Niemeyer of Marion, David Hunt...
Toni Bauser
Oct 19, 2025
Toni G. Bauser, 68 of Beardstown, died Sunday, October 19. 2025 at her home.
She was born August 27, 1957 in Beardstown, the daughter of Herbert L. Coats, Sr and Patricia Ann Bailey Coats. She married Terry L. Bauser on September 25, 1981 in Beardstown and he preceded her in death on December 31, 2019.
She is survived by two daughters Patricia...
Miles Miguel Brooks
Oct 14, 2025
Miles Miguel Brooks, 49, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his home.
He was born December 26, 1975, in Beardstown to Merle and Marsha Kay Spoon Brooks. He married Teresa Spencer on April 20, 2023; she survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by three children: Layne Brooks (wife Tiffany) of Meredosia, Logan Brooks (wife Emma) of Bushnell, and Trey...
Catherine Ann Seaman
Oct 9, 2025
The family of Catherine Ann Seaman of Jacksonville, IL is saddened to announce her passing on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the age of 69 years.
She will lovingly be remembered and greatly missed by many family cousins. So that they could have more time to spend together Catherine moved from Minnesota to Jacksonville, Illinois in 2022 to be near to...
Calvin Johnson
Oct 9, 2025
Calvin A. Johnson, 94, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at Noon, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends 30 minutes prior to the services at the cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Bethel Community Church of...
Wilma June Thurman
Oct 7, 2025
Wilma "June" Randall Thurman passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was born May 5, 1934, in rural Schuyler County to Omer Ray and Rachel (Bell) Randall.
She married John (Jack) Thurman in 1955 and later divorced. She is survived by four daughters and two sons, Penny Thurman of Beardstown, Teresa (Tim) Sloop of Fernley, Nevada,...
John Douglas Spears
Sep 9, 2025
John Douglas Spears, 53 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
He was born January 24, 1972 in Jacksonville the son of Floyd James and Nancy Snyder Spears
He is survived by his mother Nancy Snyder Spears of Beardstown; his father Floyd James Spears (wife Karen) of Beardstown; two sons Kyle and Andrew Spears of Beardstown;...
Jane Fawcett
Sep 9, 2025
Jane Erna Boehl Fawcett, 86 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
She was born February 13, 1939, in Quincy, the daughter of Arthur and Erna Hehmeyer Boehl. She married Lessley Junior Fawcett on July 16, 1983, in Rushville, and he preceded her in death on February 25, 2020.
She is survived by her son Steve Smith...
Janet Sue Hale
Aug 30, 2025
Janet Sue Hale, 76 of Beardstown, died Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born May 7, 1949, the daughter of Bill B. and Rhoda Willerton King. She married Roger Hale on July 6, 1968 and he survives in Beardstown.
She is also survived by two daughters Sherry Rous (husband Brian) of Bloomington and Tari Hale of Beardstown; four...
Earl Craig Stevens
Aug 29, 2025
Earl Craig Stevens, 75 of Frederick, died Friday, August 29, 2025 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 16, 1950 in Beardstown, the son of Howard Dale and Virginia Maxine Reed Stevens. He married Vickey Hageman on March 25, 1988 and she survives in Frederick.
He is also survived by five children Jon Stevens (wife Cassie) of Zionsville, IN, Mark Stevens...
Harold Eugene Swan
Aug 28, 2025
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Harold Eugene Swan, 88, of Beardstown passed away on August 28, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
Cremation rites have been accorded and no burial will take place at this time. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is assisting the family.
Melvin E. Anderson
Aug 24, 2025
Melvin Eugene Anderson, 89 of Beardstown, died Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
He was born August 2, 1936 in Beardstown, the son of Mede and Cora Crews Anderson. He married Linda Lou Ballard on August 8, 1958 at Lottie Morrow's home in Beardstown, and she preceded him in death on April 6, 2018 after 60 years of...
Deana M. Stock
Aug 19, 2025
Deana Marie Stock, 66 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born November 9, 1958 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Howard Dean and Bessie Marie Hern Morgan. She married Gary Stock and he survives in Beardstown.
She is also survived by five children Pam Lawyer of Jacksonville, Amy Jo Freeman (husband Michael) of Florida, Heather Lynn...
Jacob Middaugh
Aug 18, 2025
Jacob David Middaugh, 18 of Beardstown, Died unexpectedly Monday, August 18, 2025 in Jacksonville, IL.
He was born March 2, 2007 in Jacksonville, IL, the son of Joshua Middaugh and Holly Henderson.
He is survived by his mother, Holly Gatske (and her husband Jordan Gatske) of Hannibal, MO; his father, Joshua Middaugh (companion Shonte Moller) of Astoria; two sisters, Christina Middaugh and...
Thomas E. Nall
Aug 18, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Nall, 75 of Beardstown, died Monday, August 18, 2025 at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
He was born July 14, 1950, in Bloomington, the son of Charles D. and Josephine McDaniels Nall. He married Sharon Hill on May 3, 1980, in Saybrook, and she survives in Beardstown.
Also surviving are two children, Jennifer Nall and Jonathan Nall (companion Elizabeth Stone), both of Beardstown; one...
Rosemary White
Aug 17, 2025
Rosemary White, 93 of Beardstown, died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield.
She was born January 29, 1932 at her home in Cass County, the daughter of James "Jack" and Beulah Mayes Morgan. She was married to Keith Harbin, and he preceded her in death on July 6, 1977. She later married William J. White and he preceded her...
James W. "Jimmy" Brewer
Aug 7, 2025
James Willis "Jimmy" Brewer, 88 of Beardstown, died Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
He was born June 23, 1937 in Beardstown, the son of James Newton and Nellie Irene Fritz Brewer. He married Elsie Dugger on August 9, 1956 and she survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by five children Terry Brewer (wife Brenda) of Beardstown, Tammy...

