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Karen Hatfield

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.

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Shelby Burch

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

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

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

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

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...

Lee Booten

Lee Booten

Oct 6, 2022

Lee Alan Booten, 74 of Bluff Springs, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 1 PM Friday, October 14, 2022 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. There will be no visitation. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials have...

Donald Dorsey

Donald Dorsey

Sep 30, 2022

Donald T. Dorsey, 72 of Concord, died Friday, September 30, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 25, 1949 in Beardstown, the son of Marshall Lee and Elizabeth “Betty” Caldwell Dorsey. He married Mary Yaeger on June 29, 1994 in Jacksonville, and she survives.

Also surviving is his son Brenton (wife Erica) Dorsey of...

Cole Johnson

Cole Johnson

Sep 29, 2022

Cole Alan Johnson, 29 of Beardstown, 10 days shy of his 30th birthday entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 29, 2022 peacefully at home with his mother by his side.

Although only 29 at the time of his death, Cole was determined to live a life filled with purpose.

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Tammy Stinson

Tammy Stinson

Sep 20, 2022

Tammy M. Stinson, 61 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Sarah D. Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.

She was born December 3, 1960 in Beardstown, the daughter of Melvin Junior Lyles and Nadine M. Trainer Smith. She married the love of her life, Tony Stinson on June 28, 1980 and he survives in...

Donald Chipman

Donald Chipman

Sep 19, 2022

After 91 years playing earthbound courses whenever and wherever he could, Don Chipman stepped into the T-box with his favorite driver in hand, took one great swing and began his first walk down the fairway to the perfect greens in Heaven Monday morning, September 19, 2022.

Although he was born Donald L. Chipman on...

Kathleen "Cookie" Cooper

Kathleen "Cookie" Cooper

Sep 16, 2022

Kathleen J. Cooper, 75 of Beardstown, died Friday, September 16, 2022 at Heritage Health in Beardstown

Kathleen (best known as Cookie) was born to Vera Schrodt Hess and Melvin George Hess in Beardstown on September 17,1946 at Schmidt Memorial Hospital. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown and...

Donald Barker

Donald Barker

Sep 11, 2022

Donald Lew Barker, 82 of Beardstown, died Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 5, 1939 in Sciota the son of Donald R. and Vera J. Shores Barker. He married Henrietta “Hennie” McMurl on May 29, 1964 in Beardstown and she preceded him in death on October 30, 2013....

Michael French

Michael French

Sep 8, 2022

Michael William French, 65 of Beardstown, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at his home.

He was born January 16, 1956 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Herman and Ann French.

He is survived by three daughters Missy (husband John) Hennings, Tonya (husband Marty) Morrell, and Becky French all...

Evelyn O'Harrow

Evelyn O'Harrow

Sep 7, 2022

Evelyn Mary O'Harrow of Beardstown, IL died at age 97 on September 7, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. She was born on August 11,1925 in Fowler, IL, the daughter of Carl Aaron and Velma Viola (Thompson) Wittler and was the third of their five children and the last...

Loretta Little

Loretta Little

Sep 2, 2022

Loretta Faith Little, age 61 of White Hall, died Friday, September 2, 2022 at White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center.

Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials have been suggested to Colwell Memorial Home.  Condolences...

Juana Estrella Barajas

Juana Estrella Barajas

Aug 31, 2022

Juana Estrella Barajas, de 76 años de Beardstown, murió rodeada de su familia, el miércoles 31 de agosto de 2022 en su casa.

Nació el 12 de noviembre de 1945 en Númaran, México, hija de Pedro EStrella García y Concepción Barajas Ramírez. Se casó con Rodolfo Maldanado y él la precedió en la muerte...

Jackson Hea

Jackson Hea

Aug 31, 2022

Jackson Harper Hea, 32 of Beardstown, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at his home.

He was born on January 26, 1990 in Rushville, the son of Vern Hoenes and Marilyn “Maggie” Hea.

Jackson is survived by his mother Maggie Hea of Beardstown; his father Vern Hoenes (wife Vickey) of Beardstown; his...

Dick Tyson

Dick Tyson

Aug 12, 2022

Dick Lee Tyson, 91 of Beardstown, died peacefully Friday, August 12, 2022 at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia with his daughter by his side.

He was born June 11, 1931 in Scab Hollow, Schuyler County, the son of Guy and Elsie Skiles Tyson. He married Dorothy Jeane Genseal on June 21, 1953 in Rushville....

Kay Childers

Kay Childers

Aug 9, 2022

Kay Ann Childers, 72 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home.

She was born December 25, 1949 in Beardstown, the daughter of Jack and Eleanor Logsdon Kirchner. She married James “Jim” Childers on September 12, 1971 and he survives in Beardstown.

She is also survived by her daughter...