All Obituaries

Henry F. Bennett, 76, of Beecher City, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.  Henry was born on May 13, 1946, in Cowden, one of seven sons, to Thomas Myron and Ada Mae (Horath) Bennett.  He was a graduate of Cowden High School, went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  Through the years Henry worked as an ironworker, in construction, farming and he owned and...

Ruth “Grandma Ruth” Ann Sanders, 84, of Windsor, IL passed away at 12:11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, IL.  Ruth Ann was born on February 14, 1938, in Toledo, the daughter of George and Weltha (Wallisa) Sullender.  Ruth Ann and Elmer J. Sanders were united in holy matrimony, in Mattoon, on December 8, 1957, and were blessed with 63 years of marriage before his passing on December 8, 2020.  She worked at the...

William “Bill” Wayne Voyles, 77, of Assumption, IL, passed away at 2:31 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022, in HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL with loved ones by his side. Bill was born on June 11, 1944, in Todd’s Point Township, the son of Roy and Nancy (Tippit) Voyles.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Bill and Karen Hudson were married on December 16, 1990 and were blessed with 31 years of marriage.  Bill was a truck driver for many...

Mark Brian Schultz, 58, of rural Stewardson, IL passed away at 7:07 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022.  Mark was born on May 12, 1964, in Shelbyville, the son of Herbert Richard and Barbara Ann (Cameron) Schultz.  He was a graduate of Stewardson-Strasburg High School in the Class of 1982.  He married Karla Ramert on May 10, 1986.  Mark was a dedicated longtime FedEx freight driver, also known as freight relocator.  He was an avid motorcycle rider and was at his happiest...

Billy Dean Fry, 90, of Stewardson, IL passed away peacefully at 12:24 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at home.  Billy was born on January 30, 1932, in Clarence, MO, the son of Charles and Estell (Copenhaver) Fry. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956 and returned home to marry the love of his life, Daisy Cornwell on August 25, 1957.  Billy owned and operated Fry Equipment in Effingham from 1967-1981 and then went to work for Crossroads Truck Equipment retiring in...

Patricia Ann Vincent, 83, of Beecher City, IL passed away at 9:14 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL.  Patricia was born on December 3, 1938, in Cincinnati, OH, the daughter of Alvin and Rosella (Thome) McNeely.  She married Jess Frank Vincent Sr. on May 25, 1963, in Kentucky, and together they were blessed with 19 years of marriage before his passing on June 12, 1982.  Deeply devoted to family, she was a generous...

Sandi Lee (Endsley) Gates, 79, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband by her side at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.  Sandi was born on October 6, 1942, the daughter of Maynard and Neva Dean (Fultz) Endsley.  She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Gates of Wesley Chapel, Florida; grandson, Kadn Gates of California; sister, Renda (Randy) Bryant of Lafayette, Indiana; brothers:  Gary (Lola) Endsley of Lakewood, Illinois and Ron...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Susan M. Douglas, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to all whose lives she touched, on Friday, May 6, 2022.  She left us while sleeping peacefully in her home in Windsor, IL.  Susan was born on October 26, 1947, in Charleston, the daughter of Russell and Mary (Frost) Ballinger.  She married William W. Douglas on November 24, 1965 and were blessed with 56 years of...

Joseph Konesko Jr., 83, of Mattoon, IL passed away at home on Monday, May 2, 2022.   

Charles (Chuck) Edward Hubbartt, 92, of Shelbyville, IL, entered his eternal home Saturday morning, April 30, 2022. He was pronounced dead at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center at 8:05 a.m. Even at 92, his death came as a surprise to those closest to him, as Chuck was in good spirits and playing his harmonica just days before his death. He also shared with others his lifetime of experiences defying the odds in which he not only survived but thrived.  Charles was born October...