All Obituaries

Colin L. McClain, 72, of Paris, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 12:43 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021, in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL, with loved ones by his side.  Colin was born on September 3, 1948, in Shelbyville, the son of Carl Franklin and Norma Lorene (Gordon) McClain.  He was a 1966 graduate of Shelbyville High School.  Colin went on to serve his country in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He then earned his...

Russell Van Summers, 66, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville, IL, with his loved ones by his side.   Russell was born on December 15, 1954, in Decatur, the son of Arthur Van and Lucille E. (Brown) Summers.  He was a 1973 graduate of Stonington High School and went on to serve his country for 14 years in the United States Army and Army Reserve.  He earned his Bachelor of Science from the...

Kenneth “Kenny” H. Bennett, 77, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 5:36 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones.  Kenny was born on October 1, 1943, one of seven sons, to Thomas Myron and Ada May (Horath) Bennett.  Kenny and Vivian McFall were married on July 26, 1963 and were blessed with three beautiful daughters:  Kim, Dana and Tricia and 27 years of marriage before her passing on December 15, 1990.  Kenny and Brenda Wall were united in...

Helen P. Gingrey, 76, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 10:07 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 2021 in Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Shelbyville, IL.  Helen was born on November 20, 1944, in Eldred, the daughter of Alfred and Hilda (Scott) Fielder.  She owned and operated J and H Tropical Fish and Supplies in Shelbyville, for nearly 30 years, where her passion and greatest pride was caring for and nurturing her client’s four-legged family members.  She...

Annabelle E. Griffin, 102, of Sullivan, IL, formerly of Windsor, IL, passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in the Courtyard Estates of Sullivan.   Born on August 10, 1918, in Windsor, the daughter of Lonnie and Zella (Webner) Storm.  She married Thurman (Jack) Griffin on August 16, 1936 and were blessed with 32 years of marriage before his passing on December 15, 1968.  Annabelle worked at Blaw Knox in Mattoon and after retiring she worked part-time at...

William “Bill” Dale Peifer, Jr., 89, of Shawnee, Kansas, formerly of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2021.  Born in Cowden, Illinois, on April 12, 1932, to Buena Elizabeth and William D. Peifer, Sr., Billy Dale was the first of 14 children. Bill loved mushroom hunting, his sweets, going to the casino, the country of Japan and his military service. He served in the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard and was a veteran of the Korean...

Marjory Elizabeth Peifer, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away, at home, on Tuesday, June 15, 2010.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rebecca Marcus.  The loving wife of 49 years to William “Bill” D. Peifer, Jr.; dear mother of Meighan Peifer and Allyson (Thomas) Peifer-Rozgowski; dear Nana of Sawyer Rozgowski, Logan Peifer, Annika Rozgowski and Mason Rozgowski. Mrs. Peifer was the Owner/Operator of Happy Time Schools for 38 ½ years. Graveside memorial...

Mary Genean (Eckman) Stoddard, 91, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Joliet, IL, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021 in Hickory Estates Memory Care in Pana, IL. Mary was born in Gillespie, the daughter of Baltzer and Lillie (Rhoads) Eckman.  She worked as a secretary for the State of Illinois before retiring in 1998 and was a member of the Channahon United Methodist Church. Surviving are her children:  Brenda (Wayne) Gear, Danny (Nancy) Stoddard and David (Adrian)...

Joshua David Gordon, 40, of Shelbyville, IL passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at home.   Joshua was born on October 2, 1980, in Decatur, the son of Morris and Judy (Winings) Gordon.  He was a 1998 graduate of Shelbyville High School.  Joshua was a talented mechanic who owned and operated Gordon’s Auto Repair in Shelbyville.  He and Crystal Brewer were married and from that union they were blessed with three children:  Brittany, Corey and Emma.  He...

Lucus B. Schultz, 37, of Strasburg, IL passed away at 10:19 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021.   Lucus was born on December 13, 1983, in Jacksonville, FL, the son of Micheal and Heather (Porter) Schultz.  He was a 2002 graduate of Stew-Stras High School.  Lucus and Julianne Holland were married on May 4, 2007.  He was a trailer mechanic with Sherwin Williams in Effingham and enjoyed tractor pulling, working on his tractors and he loved the Fourth of July...