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Katherine Jokisch
Dec 24, 2023
Katherine Jean Jokisch, 91 of Bluff Springs, died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her home.
She was born October 31, 1932 in Beardstown, the daughter of Russel and Alma K. Dufelmeier Nordsiek. She married John Philip Jokisch on June 6, 1954 and he preceded her in death on April 12, 2019.
Her children survive her Carol Jean (husband Bill) Luthanen of Plainfield,...
Claribel Seaman
Dec 21, 2023
Claribel L. Miller Seaman, age 88, of Bluff Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at her home.
She was born November 9, 1935, in McDonough County, the daughter of Rodney and Josephine Bubb Miller. She married Leland F. Seaman in Bluff Springs on October 26, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step mother Ellen...
Barbara Dianne Campbell
Dec 18, 2023
Barbara Dianne Campbell, 70 of Beardstown, died Monday, December 18, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born April 30, 1953 in Rushville, the daughter of Verne and Melba Curtis Phillips. She married James J. "Bill" Campbell on May 18, 1980 and he survives in Beardstown.
She is also survived by three daughters Lora (husband Josh) Theivagt of...
Richard Yost
Dec 15, 2023
Dick Yost left this earthly life to go live forever with his Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was born August 17, 1938, to August and Frances Yost. He married Beth Ann Venters on October 21, 1977, and she survives.
Dick is survived by his four children: Monica Behnen (companion Rich Stout), Mark Yost (Susan), Greg Yost,...
Betty Loughary
Dec 13, 2023
Betty V. Loughary, 87 of Port Charlotte, FL and formerly of Beardstown, passed away at 4:45 PM, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte.
Betty is survived by two sisters Nancee Bales of Eldon MO and Kay Ann Surratt of Jacksonville IL. Also surviving is a daughter, Debbie Hale of Bonita Springs, FL and a son Greg...
Richard Crafton
Dec 9, 2023
Richard A. Crafton, 67 of Raymond, died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Montgomery Nursing and Rehab.
He was born September 12, 1956 in Beardstown, the son of Richard Robert and Lettie Hagerty Crafton.
He is survived by his companion Mary Sue Riley of Raymond; six children Becky, Jessie, Mike, Tony, Amanda, and Buddy Crafton; a sister Becky (husband George) Bishop...
Carl Smith
Dec 6, 2023
Carl Anthony Junior Smith, 84 of Beardstown, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at his home. He was delivered by his father Carl R. Smith and his mother Mary Whewell Smith, on February 18, 1939 in Bowen area. He married Lynnette Ashwill McGinnis in January 1987. She survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by one son Steve (wife Deb) Smith of...
Lee Ann Gibbons
Dec 4, 2023
Lee Ann Gibbons
She was born October 29, 1932 in Beardstown, the daughter of Elmer and Blanche Violet (Smith) Logsdon. She married Donald Gene Gibbons on March 8, 1959 at the Beardstown Congregational Church and he preceded her in death on August 17, 2019.
Lee is survived by three sons, Paul Gibbons of Harvest, AL, Scott (wife Janice) Gibbons of...
Ruth Anne Wankel
Dec 4, 2023
Ruth Anne Wankel,90 of Springfield, died Monday, December 4, 2023 at Cedarhurst in Jacksonville.
She was born June 28, 1933 in Bluff Springs, the son of Robert Arthur and Mary Katherine Wagner Korte. She married Leo Wankel on July 14, 1951 and he preceded he in death on August 29, 2005.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews Thomas...
Shirley Moore
Dec 1, 2023
Shirley A. Moore, 87 of Beardstown, died Friday, December 1, 2023 at her home.
She was born February 1, 1936 in Beardstown, the daughter of Eddie and Cynthia Surratt Maltby. She married Roy L. Moore on July 10, 1954 in Beardstown and he preceded her in death on May 19, 2014.
She is survived by one son Eric (wife Jody)...
Emerson H. Teveit
Dec 1, 2023
Emerson H. Teveit, 91 of Canton, stepped onto shore and found his eternal home, Friday, December 1, 2023 at his daughter's home.
He was born July 18, 1932 in Lake City, MI, the son of Harry and Bertha Travers Teveit. He married Betty Jean Doll on August 18, 1950 in Muskegon, MI at the Church of the Nazarene and she...
Norbert "Norb" Chrzanowski
Nov 27, 2023
Norbert Thomas "Norb" Chrzanowski, 84 of Beardstown, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home.
He was born November 3, 1939 in Hamtramck, MI, the son of Walter and Irene Wisniewski Chrzanowski. He married Martha Jean Walsh on May 9, 1964 and she preceded him in death on September 8, 2012. He later married Patricia Jones Gyure on November 24,...
Betty Patterson
Nov 23, 2023
Betty M. Patterson, 88 of Beardstown, died Thursday, November 23, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born June 6, 1935 in Beardstown. She was the daughter of Elmer Anderson and Freda Summey. She married Patrick E. Patterson on July 22, 1951 and he preceded her in death on April 12, 2009.
She is survived by her three...
Roger Whitlow
Nov 22, 2023
Roger Lee Whitlow, 79 of Beardstown, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home
He was born December 27, 1943 in Stonington, the son of Sheridan and Margaret Eubanks Whitlow. He married his wife Joan on September 14, 2001 and she survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by five children Megan Whitlow (companion Fed Sanchez) of Springfield, Shelly (husband...
David Mark Cox
Nov 20, 2023
David Mark Cox, 72 of rural Virginia, died Monday, November 20, 2023 at his home.
He was born November 4, 1952 in Beardstown, the son of Thomas Russell "Russ" and Neva Schall Cox. He married Audrey Anderson on July 28, 1974 and she survives.
He is also survived by two children Devin (wife Jessie) Cox of Fisher, IL and Chloe...
Service of Remembrance 2023
Nov 15, 2023
Remembering all those we had the honor of serving this past year.
Imogene Burnett
Nov 12, 2023
Imogene Burnett, 86 of Beardstown, died Sunday, November 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
She was born February 19, 1937 in Beardstown, the daughter of Perry and Nellie Travis Self. She married Bob Burnett in 1971 and he preceded her in death on September 19, 1991.
She is survived by her three children Linda Atwood, Betty Nash, and...
Shannon Graham
Nov 9, 2023
Shannon Frederick Graham, 47, of Beardstown, died Thursday, November 9, 2023.
He was born December 3, 1975, in Beardstown. He is the son of Mike and Kathy Merfen Graham.
He is survived by his parents Mike and Kathy Graham of Beardstown; two sons Shane Graham of Jacksonville and Hunter Graham of Quincy; five sisters Christina Elwood of Mt. Sterling, Paige...
Joseph Eric Trone
Nov 7, 2023
Joseph Eric Trone, 61 of Beardstown, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023. He was known as "Nitro" to many, and Eric to all.
He was an avid, die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, and loved the game of baseball. He was an artist in his younger years and was passionate about capturing beautiful images of the outdoors and family. He had a...
Christopher Fox
Nov 7, 2023
Christopher "Chris" Brian Fox, 38, of Ashland, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023, while working in Kentucky.
He was born February 14, 1985 in Beardstown, the son of Kenneth and Kimberly Byus Fox. He married Francesca Abbott on October 13, 2019 and she survives in Ashland.
Chris is survived by four children Lillian, Elijah, Ryne, and Charleigh, his parents, Kenneth and...
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