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Judith R. Hawk
Jan 14, 2023
Judith R. “Judy” Mefford Hawk, 71 of Beardstown, died Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 27, 1951 in Beardstown, the daughter of William O. Mefford and Lillie Rose “Mel” Surratt Mefford Pate. She married Charles “Charlie” Hawk the love of her life on October 28, 1977 and he...
Luiz Sanchez
Jan 13, 2023
Luis Orlando Sanchez, 61 of Beardstown, died Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.
Luis Herrera
Jan 10, 2023
Luis Enrique Herrera, 72 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
Cremation Rites have been accorded. Colwell Memorial Home is handling the arrangements.
Joseph "Joey" Peacock
Jan 9, 2023
Joseph “Joey” Andrew Peacock, 37 of Lincoln and formerly of Beardstown, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home.
He was born January 13, 1985 in Jacksonville, the son of Tamara “Tammy” Kost Dodds.
He is survived by his mother Tammy Dodds of Beardstown; a daughter Harper (mother...
Linda Dugger
Jan 9, 2023
Linda C. Dugger, 75 of Beardstown, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
She was born January 18, 1947 in Cass County, the daughter of John Conrad and Winifred Geraldine Jones. She married Michael Dugger on February 26, 1965 at Lottie Morrow’s home, and he survives in Beardstown.
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Elaine Young
Jan 7, 2023
Elaine Christine Young, 56 of Jacksonville, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 14, 1966 in Beardstown, the daughter of Robert Lee and Wilma Jean Houchins Young.
She is survived by two children Jessica (husband Charles, Jr) Tucker and Cody (wife Ashley) Sevier; 8...
Merle Lovekamp
Jan 1, 2023
Merle Elmer Lovekamp, 91 of Arenzville, died Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Heritage Health in Beardstown.
He was born March 9, 1931 in Jacksonville, the son of Elmer and Anna Roegge Lovekamp. He married Kathryn “Kate” Carls on June 28, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville.
He is survived...
Richard Dawson
Dec 22, 2022
Richard Lee Dawson, 75 of Frederick, died Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side.
He was born September 15, 1947 in Virginia, the son of Virgil and Blanche Copley Dawson. He married Carole Wubker on February 24, 1967 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown and she survives...
Sallee Elmore
Dec 12, 2022
Sallee Elmore was born in Beardstown, Illinois, daughter of Julius Elmore and and Ruth (Bell)Elmore, both deceased. Sister of Cleon (deceased), Rodney (California), and Jack (Pennsylvania). Mother of Susan Lynn Prieto-Welch (Jeff Welch), Cynthia Prieto, Alicia Melina Prieto (Scott French), Diana Prieto (Maricela Demirjyn), and Amy Prieto (Matt Shores). Grandmother of Alena Shores and Anthony Prieto.
...Eva Pigg
Dec 8, 2022
Eva Ruth Weaver Pigg, 96 of Beardstown, died Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Sarah D. Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.
She was born February 18, 1926 in LaClede IL, the daughter of John Arfus and Ina Elizabeth Lewis Weaver. She married James Wydell Pigg on October 12, 1941 and he preceded her in death on...
Reah Logsdon
Dec 2, 2022
Reah Ray Logsdon, age 83, of Beardstown died Friday, December 2, 2022 at Heritage Health in Beardstown. IL.
She was born April 6, 1939 in Beardstown IL, the daughter of Ray and Elva Lee (Jones) Logsdon.
She was the last surviving in her immediate family and was preceded in death...
August Carriger
Nov 29, 2022
My name is August Renee Carriger. My parents named me August because that was the month, they found out that I was growing inside my mommy’s tummy. I entered eternal rest on November 29th, 2022. My family is very sad they didn’t get the chance to watch me grow but now I will watch over them from above....
Charles Reynolds
Nov 24, 2022
Charles Edward Reynolds, 89 of Niantic, died Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
He was born April 4, 1933 in Springfield, the son of John and Velma Reynolds. He married Frances Ann Pace on September 18, 1959 in Decatur.
He is survived by his wife Ann of...
Melanie Shores
Nov 16, 2022
Melanie Joy Shores, 64 of Havana, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Taylorville Skilled Nursing and Rehab.
She was born June 10, 1958 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Richard and Shirley (Kenny Cogar) Bennett Holmes.
She is survived by two daughters Silena (husband Daniel) Norman of Indiana and Jessica...
Karen Hatfield
Nov 10, 2022
Karen Louise Hatfield, 70 of Beardstown, was called home Tuesday, November 10, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
She was born July 11, 1952 in Beardstown, the daughter of Lewis G. “Louie” and Phyllis A. Brewer McCulley. She married James Hatfield on March 19, 1976 in and he survives in Beardstown.
...Shelby Burch
Nov 7, 2022
Shelby Blake Burch, 30 of Beardstown, died Monday, November 7, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
He was born May 23, 1992 in Rushville, the son of Robert Bean and Angel Burch Colores. He married Jessica McDonald on August 1, 2020 at Pittsfield Lake and she survives.
He is also...
Billie Jo Pherigo
Oct 27, 2022
Billie Jo Pherigo, 64 of Beardstown, died Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Hannibal Regional Hospital.
She was born December 10, 1957 in Beardstown, the daughter of Walter and Laura Wilcox Pherigo.
She is survived by her children Randy (wife Angela) Bollinger of Sleepy Hollow, Christal (husband Jeremy) Fisher of Astoria,...
Daniel Morgan
Oct 16, 2022
Daniel William Morgan, 71, formerly of Catlett, Virginia, passed away October 16, 2022 in Rushville, Illinois. Born July 28th, 1951, Dan was the son of Frances William and Ann Marie Hall Morgan. Dan grew up in Falls Church, Virginia with 10 siblings. Dan is survived by beloved spouse Diana Faubion Morgan and children Melissa Morgan (David), Jesse (Casey) Morgan,...
Robert Vancil
Oct 14, 2022
Robert James “Ballbat” Vancil, 59 of Beardstown, died Friday, October 14, 2022 at his home.
He was born July 10, 1963 in Schuyler County, the son of Maurice Robert and Donna Jean Hamm Vancil.
He is survived by his mother Donna Vancil of Beardstown; the mother of his two oldest...
Michael Cooper
Oct 10, 2022
Michael John Cooper, 64 of Beardstown, died Monday, October 10, 2022 at his home.
Known as Mike to his family and Nate to his friends, he was born January 1, 1958 in Beardstown, the son of Rolland and Frances I. Lovekamp Cooper.
He is survived by two sisters Diana Lowe of...