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David D. Hilton, Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
David Dwight Hilton, Jr., 71, of Meredosia, died at his home on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
He was born November 4, 1953, in Jacksonville, the son of David Dwight Hilton, Sr., and Doris Patsy Ruyle Hilton.
He is survived by his daughter, Fawn Hilton of Petersburg; his companion, Mindy Raush of Meredosia; his sister, Jennifer (husband Mark) Bennett; his nephew, Adam Bennett;...
Sherri E. Hults
Feb 18, 2025
Sherri E. Hults, 63, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home in Effingham.
A prayer service will be held at 2:45 p.m., followed by a visitation until 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. A time of visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown, with...
Norman Milbrandt
Feb 6, 2025
Norman Henry Milbrandt died on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Regency Care in Springfield, IL.
He was born December 24, 1935 in Stirum, ND, the son of Robert Frank Milbrandt and Lydia Adeline Ella Meyer Milbrandt. He married Alice Martha Ehlers on April 16, 1960 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown. She preceded him in death on July...
Timothy Richard "Tim" Bartholomew
Feb 2, 2025
Timothy Richard Bartholomew, 66, of Arenzville, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born August 21, 1958, in Jacksonville, the son of Richard Harvey and Marjorie Elaine Buhlig Bartholomew.
Tim is survived by his father, Richard Bartholomew of Arenzville; his three children, Alex Bartholomew, Ashley Willis, and Kaden Bartholomew; three grandchildren, Lincoln Jack, Ellie, and Lily;...
David Chambers
Jan 29, 2025
David Roy Chambers age 73, of Bluff Springs, died in his home on Wednesday January 29th 2025.
He was born on August 10th 1951 in Beardstown, Illinois to Charles and Hazel Chambers.
He is survived by his daughter, Kerry (husband Aaron) Slater of Beardstown. His companion of thirty years, Nancy Giovannini of Bluff Springs, and children Rachel Carlock (husband Cole) and Marc...
John A. Prief
Jan 27, 2025
John Arthur Prief, 77, of Beardstown, Illinois, passed away on January 27, 2025, at The Grove Health and Rehab Center in Jacksonville, Illinois.
He was born January 22, 1948, in Beardstown, the son of Arthur and Betty (Schweer) Prief. He married Debora Donaldson on April 12, 1980, at the First Congregational Church in Beardstown.
John is survived by his daughter, Kristen (Brandon)...
John Timothy Cooper
Jan 23, 2025
John Timothy "Tim" Cooper, 68 of Beardstown, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Rushville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on August 1, 1956 in Beardstown, the son of Cairl and Eileen Patterson Cooper. He married Jalene Jay Brunke on March 30, 1991 in Glenwood Springs, CO and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2010.
Tim graduated...
Karl Rebman
Jan 21, 2025
Karl Lee Rebman, age 94, returned to the throne of his Creator on January 21, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. His son, Greg was by his side.
He is survived by his wife Nancee of 68 years; son Greg (Judy) of Frederick, daughter Julie (Doug Stillman) of Coastal Oregan; granddaughters Megan Zimny (Chris) and Mandi Ratay of...
James Hatfield
Jan 11, 2025
James Michael "Jim" Hatfield, 77 of Beardstown, was called home Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
He was born January 9, 1948 in Beardstown, the son of Jack C. and Margaret Brady Hatfield. He married Karen Louise McCulley on March 19, 1976 in and she preceded him death on November 10, 2022.
He is survived by two children James "JC"...
Mark Allen "Marty" Knous
Jan 5, 2025
Mark Allen "Marty" Knous, 61, of Beardstown, died Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
He was born May 10, 1963, in Beardstown, the son of William "Bill" and Carol Ann Dodd Knous. He married Stacey Tague on November 19, 2005, and she survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by two sons, Kyle Tague (wife Courtney) of Kirksville, MO, and...
Terry Cooper
Jan 4, 2025
Terry Lee Cooper, 77, of Arenzville, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing.
He was born September 26, 1947, in Beardstown, the son of Glen and Betty Livingston Cooper. He married Mary Elaine Flynn Cooper, who preceded him in death on July 6, 1999.
He is survived by two sons, Vincent Cooper of Arenville and Joseph Thomas Cooper of Rushville;...
James Whitis II
Jan 2, 2025
James Willard Whitis II, 63, of Beardstown, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 5, 1961, in Beardstown, the son of James Willard and Joan Self Whitis Maltby.
He is survived by his caregiver/granddaughter, Hailey Whitis of Beardstown; the mother of his two sons Denise Rogers; James R. "JR" Whitis of Beardstown and Jason...
Martha Brown
Jan 2, 2025
Martha Marie Brown, 83, of Beardstown, died Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Beardstown Health & Rehab Center.
She was born on January 15, 1941, in Pittsfield, IL, the daughter of George and Ida (Barton) Ducey. She married Jerry Brown on June 15, 1963, in Pittsfield.
Surviving are four children, Cindy (husband, Steven) Wagner of Dardenne Prairie, MO., Sandra (husband, Jeff) Lux of...
Peggy Ross
Dec 30, 2024
Peggy Lynn Ross, 76 of Beardstown, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at Beardstown Nursing and Rehab.
She was born July 10, 1948 in Beardstown, the daughter of Frank Arthur and Frances Bowman Jamison. She married Ed Ross on February 11, 1972 and he survives in Beardstown.
She is also survived by a daughter Amy Monger (husband Shawn) of Beardstown and their children...
Betty Cooper
Dec 27, 2024
Betty Cooper, age 98, of Beardstown, daughter of Roy and Clara Livingston, passed away at home on December 27, 2024. She married Glen Cooper on March 18, 1945 and they were married for 73 years. Betty owned and operated a beauty shop in Beardstown for 59 years, where her customers became her great friends. She loved her family and her...
Ray Rachall
Dec 25, 2024
Ray Anthony Rachall, 67 of Beardstown and formerly of Tuscon, AZ, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
He was born August 20, 1957 in Spokane, WA, the son of Raymond and Mary Metoyer Rachall.
He is survived by one daughter Cheyenne Rachall of Beardstown; his grandson son Maurizio Surratt of Beardstown; three sisters Stephanie Polk (husband Phil) of...
Becky Jo Young
Dec 16, 2024
Becky Jo Young, 65 of South Jacksonville, died Monday, December 16, 2024 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
She was born September 4, 1959 in Beardstown, the daughter of Orville Lee "Skip" Hageman and Betty Florey Lyles. She married James E. "Jim" Young on February 14, 1998 and he preceded her in death on July 18, 2013.
She is survived by her stepson, Joseph...
Janet Valerie Smith
Dec 12, 2024
Janet Valerie Walters Smith, 84, of Arenzville, died Thursday, December 12, 2024 at her home.
She was born February 14, 1940 in Chicago the daughter of Earl L. and Grace B. Hall Walters. She's been with Steven Allen Smith since 1975 and he resides in Arenzville.
She is also survived by four daughters Karen Blankenship of Beardstown, Kathie (husband Troy) Campbell of...
Hazel Joan Chambers
Nov 25, 2024
Hazel Joan Chambers, age 98 of Bluff Springs, died Monday, November 25, 2024 at Beardstown Health and Rehab.
She was born September 25, 1926, in Yeovil, England, the daughter of Harold and Eunice Rogers Gulliford. She married Charles Marvin Chambers on September 13, 1947, in England, and he preceded her in death on September 16, 2017.
She is survived by three sons...
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