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Blanche Chipman
Jun 7, 2025
Blanche Lou Lovekamp Chipman - lovingly known as Blanchie Lou - passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 89, at the Villas Senior Care Community in Sherman, Illinois. Born during a full lunar eclipse on July 16, 1935, in an apartment above the town's gas station in Arenzville, IL, Blanche's life began under extraordinary circumstances -a...
Janet E. "Jan" Anderson
May 25, 2025
Janet "Jan" Elaine Anderson, residing at Beardstown Health and Rehab, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025. Sitting with her friends and aides, she gave her last chuckle, laughed her last laugh, and was gone from all of her pain in one passing moment.
She was born in Beardstown to Claude and Wilma Gregory Anderson on June 14, 1940. She graduated from...
Harold Tyson
May 21, 2025
Harold "Squire" Eugene Tyson, 95, of Beardstown, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by family.
He was born August 16, 1929, in Scab Holler, Schuyler County, the son of Guy and Elsie Skiles Tyson. He married Mary Ellen Toland in Rushville on June 30, 1957.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Ellen (Toland) Tyson...
Doris Mae Quinn
May 9, 2025
Doris Mae Moran Quinn, 85, of Beardstown, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Beardstown Nursing and Rehab.
She was born on August 24, 1939, in Brown County, the daughter of Gerald and Helen (Wagner) Moran. She married Forrest Raymond Quinn on February 22, 1956, and he preceded her in death on April 14, 1993.
She was also preceded in death...
Charles Hance
May 1, 2025
Charles Lester "Tuffy" Hance, 77 of Beardstown, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield surrounded by his family.
Charlie was born November 13, 1947, in Beardstown, the son of Clifford Joseph and Verna Alene Dosier Hance and was raised of the Nazarene faith. He married Judy Hartung on April 13, 1968 and she survives in Beardstown.
He is...
Peggy Harrison
Apr 28, 2025
Peggy Ruth Harrison, 99 of Beardstown and formerly of Michigan, died Monday, April 28, 2025 at Beardstown Nursing and Rehab.
She was born April 24, 1926 in Clinton, MI, the daughter of Allan and Viola Rottermond Erving. She married George W. Harrison, Jr and he preceded her in death in 1996.
She is survived her daughter Linda (husband Brett) Vannoy of Beardstown;...
Doris Kay McKenzie
Apr 28, 2025
Doris Kay McKenzie, 85 of Beardstown, died Monday, April 28, 2025 in Beardstown.
She was born October 8, 1939 in Sangamon Valley, to the late David and Marie Shaurette French. She married Earl Everett McKenzie on June 24, 1960 at Sangamon Valley Presbyterian Church and he preceded her in death on July 27, 2015. They had been married 55 years at...
Carlos Treadway Jr.
Apr 15, 2025
Carlos Eugene Treadway, Jr, 76, of Beardstown, died surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Beardstown Nursing and Rehab after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born January 31, 1949, in Beardstown, the son of Carlos Eugene Treadway, Sr., and Mary Katherine Buck Treadway. He married his high school sweetheart Susan McGovern on June 20, 1971, and she...
Stephen E. "Pitter" Patterson
Apr 10, 2025
Stephen Edward "Pitter" Patterson, 70, of Beardstown, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, surrounded by his family at home.
He was born January 1, 1955, in Jacksonville, the son of Raymond Howard and Mary Patricia Barry Patterson. He married the love of his life, Tracey Barker, on June 8, 1996, and she survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by three sons, Tylor...
Barbara Clark
Apr 8, 2025
Barbara J. Clark, 81 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
She was born January 27, 1944 in Peoria, the daughter of Ernest T. Stubblefield and Mary Teresa Clark.
She is survived by two daughters Dollie Kenser (husband Bryan) of Rushville and Mary Richardson (husband Casey) of Browning; four grandchildren Josh (wife Lisa), Jeff (wife Thais), Leah,...
Roger A. Davidson Sr.
Apr 4, 2025
Roger Allen Davidson, Sr, 59 of Meredosia, died Friday, April 4, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 11, 1966 in Decatur, the son of John William and Iva Louise Floyd Davidson.
He is survived by two children Josh Davidson (wife Jessie) of Virginia and their children Wyatt Cooper and Braxton Davidson, Tiffany Davidson (husband Dylan Kinkead) and their children...
Imogene R. Drawve
Apr 1, 2025
Imogene Drawve, 99, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at The Arc at Sangamon Valley in Springfield.
She was born August 6, 1925, in Beardstown, the daughter of Harry and Ethel Johnson Brannan. She married Henry Meyer "Hank" Drawve on January 23, 1945, in Amarillo, TX, and he preceded her in death on April 6, 1999.
She is survived by a...
Junior Kalonji
Mar 24, 2025
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Junior Kalonji, age 37, died at his home on March 24, 2025.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Kalonji Kanku, and their children: Richie, Russel, Russella, and Richness.
Junior was of the Christian faith. He worked for Dot Foods and was in training to be a pastor with the New Church Apostolic. In his spare time, he enjoyed soccer, hosting gatherings...
Kate Lovekamp
Mar 24, 2025
Kathryn Marie "Kate" Lovekamp, 91, of Arenzville, died surrounded by family on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born August 23, 1933, in Arenzville, the daughter of William T. and Henrietta J. Krohe Carls. She married Merle Lovekamp on June 28, 1951, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville, and he preceded her in...
Bill Johnson
Mar 23, 2025
William Preston "Bill" Johnson, 69, of Pleasant View, died at his home on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
He was born January 16, 1956, in Peoria, the son of William Robert Johnson and Julia Wys Johnson Anderson.
He is survived by his mother, Julia Anderson of Pleasant View; four children, Jacob Johnson of Peoria, Angela Johnson of St. Peter's, MO, Rebecah Johnson of...
Matthew Jon McGinnis
Mar 7, 2025
Matthew Jon McGinnis, age 41, of Astoria, died at his home on Friday, March 7, 2025.
He was born April 1, 1983, in Rushville, the son of Virgil McGinnis and Darla Kay Koepp Moses.
He is survived by his father Virgil McGinnis (wife Mary) of Anderson Lake; Sanna Estes (husband Bret) of Rushville; four children Jordan Matthew and Kennadey Elizabeth Layne, Ryatt...
Miranda Suzanne Casson
Feb 28, 2025
Miranda Suzanne Casson, 45 of Beardstown, died Friday, February 28, 2025 in Decatur.
She was born November 23, 1979 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Leland D. "Mike" and Cathy Sue Rausch Knott.
She is survived by three children: Sierra Knott (companion Robert Frazier) of Ashland, Michael Slater of St. Louis, and Angelina Slater of Jacksonville; a granddaughter, Timberlyn Knott; one sister, Cathy...
George David Large
Feb 28, 2025
George David Large, 76 of Beardstown, died Friday, February 28, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born January 26, 1949 in Beardstown, the son of George William and Aileen E. Fritz Large. He married Gloria Moore on November 7, 1975.
He is survived by his wife Gloria Large of Beardstown; survived by his children George (wife Sarah) Large of...
Joyce Elaine Feigl
Feb 22, 2025
Joyce Elaine Feigl, 86 of Beardstown, died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home.
She was born July 27, 1938 in East St. Louis, the daughter of Harvey and Pauline Groce Moodey. She married Alois A. "Louie" Feigl on July 4, 1958 and he preceded her in death on February 3, 2019.
She is survived by three sons Mike (wife Kathi) of...
Phyllis E. Fidler
Feb 21, 2025
Phyllis E. Fidler, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 21, 2025, in Kuttawa, KY, at the age of 88. Born June 25, 1936, in Bader, IL, Phyllis' life was a testament to kindness and a spirit filled with grace.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sandra (Ted) Shekell, and son, Gordon (Tammy) Fidler, both of Illinois; her brother,...
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