All Obituaries

Lois “Jean” Tucker, 98, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Cowden, IL, passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Shelbyville, IL with loved ones by her side.   Jean was born on June 28, 1922, in Champaign, the daughter of Sidney and Gail (McManaway) Roberts.  Jean and Virgil Tucker were united in holy matrimony on January 14, 1938, in Shelby County, and were blessed with 55 years of marriage...

Imogene McElroy, 93, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.   Imogene was born on October 21, 1927, in Tower Hill, the daughter of William Floyd and Edna Marie (Banning) Pfeiffer.  She was a 1945 graduate of Tower Hill High School and a former member of the United Methodist Church in Tower Hill. Imogene married Halden Earl McElroy and from that union they were blessed with three children:...

Betty Ann Drone, 63, of Clinton, IL passed away at 6:11 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones.   Betty was born on November 1, 1957, in Decatur, the only child of Bobby Ray and Lila Leann (Buckley) West.  She attended Mt. Zion High School.  Betty worked as a floral designer, for 20 years, starting at Creek’s Florist then for Betty and Bob’s Flower Shop in Decatur.  She then worked dietary through Aramark and the Decatur School...

Deborah Toppins, 63, of Effingham, passed away at 12:58 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.   Arrangements are pending at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Beecher City.

Clinton Andrew “Andy” Finke, Jr., 51, of Beecher City, IL passed away at 12:58 a.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Andy was born on July 7, 1969, in Effingham, the son of Clinton and Shirley (Russell) Finke Sr. He married the love of his life, Melissa Sloan, on September 17, 2011.  Andy worked as a mechanic at Central Illinois Classic in Effingham.  He enjoyed working on old cars and trucks, especially his Chevy S-10 and spending time with...

John F. Street, 80, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Sullivan Health Care Center in Sullivan, IL.   John was born on March 29, 1941, in Findlay, IL, the son of Lyle and Gladys (Hall) Street. He married Naomi “Marie” Boyd and she preceded him in death on June 6, 2010.  Surviving are his children:  Bret Street of Gladewater, TX, Tammy Carr of Kilgore, TX, Julie (Bill) Bothman of Gladewater, TX and Kimberly Street of...

Kenneth “Lee” Lovins, 83, of Windsor, passed away at 3:17 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at home.   Honoring Lee's wishes, no services will be held. Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor is assisting the family.

Mary E. Bunch, 62, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in the Shelbyville Manor in Shelbyville, IL. Mary was born on July 1, 1958, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Robert and Nancy (Brownlee) Gaugh.  She was a graduate of Stew-Stras High School in the Class of 1980.  Mary enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping and anything that involved being outdoors. She is survived by sons, Justin and Levi Haycraft; grandchildren:  Taylor Burroughs, Dalton...

William “Bill” Meek, Sr., 81, of Cowden, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones.   Bill was born on July 21, 1939, in Decatur, the son of Clarence and Maude (Lines) Meek.  He married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Bates, on June 26, 1965 in Cowden and they were blessed with 43 years of marriage before Shirley’s passing on March 13, 2009.  Bill owned and operated Meek’s Repair Shop in Cowden for many...

Timothy Rea Smith, 59, of Saint Peter, IL passed away, in his sleep, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL on Friday, April 23, 2021.    Tim was afflicted by a rare form of pneumonia and compounding conditions which shut down his respiratory system and ultimately claimed his life.  He fought to stay, but finally left us with no fear in his heart. Tim was a Christian, a loving father, and a creative soul. He personally and professionally served a variety of local...