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Beverly June Rebman
Dec 7, 2025
Beverly "The Towel Lady" June Rebman, 92, of Jacksonville and formerly of Beardstown, entered the Kingdom of Heaven Sunday, December 7, 2025, at her home.
She was born April 29, 1933, in Beardstown, the daughter of John Wesley and Viola Mayme Turner Jockisch. She married William Frederick "Bill" Rebman on September 13, 1953. After 70 years of marriage, he preceded her...
Argenis González
Dec 6, 2025
Argenis Miguel Gonzalez, de 16 años, de Beardstown, falleció mientras dormía el sábado 6 de diciembre de 2025 en su hogar.
Nació el 21 de enero de 2009 en Puerto Rico, hijo amado de Peter Garrido y Yudelka González. Aunque sus años fueron demasiado pocos, los llenó de una calidez tranquila y una presencia constante que tocó a quienes lo rodeaban.
Argenis...
2025 Annual Remembrance Service
Dec 2, 2025
In Loving Memory: Honoring Every Life Entrusted to Our Care
Matthew A. Rains
Nov 16, 2025
Matthew "Matt" Rains, 65, of Lewistown, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on November 16, 2025 surrounded by his family after courageously facing glioblastoma.
Matt was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, to Bonnie Starbuck Rains and the late Joe Rains. He grew up alongside his brothers, Joe Rains and Bill Thompson, and carried the values of loyalty, honesty, and hard work...
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...
Robert Shaw
Nov 9, 2025
Robert Hal Shaw, DC, 94 of Beardstown, died Sunday, November 9, 2025 at his home. He was born May 28, 1931 in Centralia, the son of Anderson Armstrong and Ruby Lucille Garner Shaw.
He is survived by his daughter Cathy Snow (husband Rob) of Pittsfield; three grandchildren Jenna Zoller (husband Clint) of Quincy, Hannah Snow of Austin, TX, and Andrew Snow...
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 "Cal" A. Johnson went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025. Following a brief illness, he passed peacefully in his home in Jacksonville, IL with his son, daughters, and granddaughter at his side.
Cal was born January 30, 1931, in Ottawa, IL to Arndt and Elsie Johnson and graduated from Ottawa High School. A lifelong sports fan, Cal...
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...
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