All Obituaries

Dorothy Mae Campbell, 102, of Effingham, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at home surrounded by loved ones. Dorothy was born on June 16, 1920, in Mt. Zion Township, the daughter of John “Jack” and Blanche (Kaufman) Ellis.  She was a graduate of Mt. Zion High School.  Dorothy married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Edward Campbell, on August 11, 1938, in St. Charles, MO, and they were blessed with 66 years of marriage...

Victor “Todd” Stevens, 47, of Windsor, IL passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Todd was born on November 15, 1974, in Effingham, the son of Victor Lee (Buster) and Linda Faye (Tilford) Stevens.  He attended North Clay Schools in Louisville.  Todd worked at Quality Pallets in Windsor for several years.  He was an animal lover who also enjoyed cooking, fishing, mushroom hunting and spending time with his family and...

Anna Ruth Lilly, 92, a longtime resident of Beecher City, IL passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, in the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, with family by her side. Anna was born on January 31, 1930, the daughter of Charles and Alta (Bolyard) Radliff.  She married Raymond E. Lilly on October 9, 1948, in Sefton Township in Fayette County, and they were blessed with 66 years of marriage before his passing on November 2, 2014.  Anna lived a long and wonderful life.  She was...

On September 15, 2022, at 9:30 p.m., Lucinda "Cindy" Marie Bauer, 73, of Windsor, IL was embraced by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ upon her arrival to her eternal home.  Proverbs 31 talks about attributes of a woman who fears the Lord.  Cindy’s family and friends will testify that she lived her life this way.  Her faithful prayer life had and will continue to have an eternal impact on her family, friends, and the world.  In a traditional obituary...

Charlene F. Chance, 86, a longtime resident of Findlay, IL passed with peace and grace on Monday, September 12, 2022, in the Shelbyville Manor in Shelbyville, IL.  Charlene was born on April 25, 1936, in Decatur, the daughter of Laurence and Velma “Babe” (Greenslate) Wiles.  She was a 1954 graduate of Decatur High School.  Charlene and James Oscar Chance were united in marriage on July 13, 1974 and were blessed with 22 years of marriage before his passing on April...

Richard F. Montague, 83, of Windsor, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.  Richard was born on January 18, 1939, in Mattoon, the son of Newell Dixon and Hazel Ann (Harned) Montague.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy.  Richard married Judith “Judy” Carter on August 18, 1960 and they were blessed with 62 years of marriage.  Richard was an electrician for 34 years with IBEW Local 146 in...

Joanna Petty, 94, of Lexington, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY.  Joanna was born on January 23, 1928, in Cowden, IL, the daughter of Arthur Orlando and Onia Mae (Wallace) Black. She is survived by her four sons:  Randolph Petty (Janet), Eric Petty (Sue), William Petty (Rosemary) and Brent Petty (Vicki); six grandchildren:  Jaclyn Quackenbush (Mike), Valerie Caldwell (Joshua), Shelly Fryman (Ben),...

Mark Miller, 66 of Effingham, IL passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. No services will be held.  

Longtime Shelbyville resident, local businessman, philanthropist and a legend in the automobile industry, Robert “Bob” L. Boarman leaving a legacy of strength, leadership and devotion peacefully passed in the arms of his loved ones on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Bob was born on September 14, 1941, in Morrisonville, the son of Lawrence Ambrose and Lenora (Lovens) Boarman.  He was a farm boy’s child, who wanted to become a farmer, but at age 18 opted to go to work in the...

Sharol L. Sarver, 92, of Herrick, IL, passed away peacefully, in her home, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 20, 2022.   Sharol was born on January 24, 1930, in Herrick, the daughter of Ralph and Tennessee (Ginger) Horn.  She married Russel Laverne Sarver on August 26, 1946 and they were blessed with 56 years of marriage before his passing on December 14, 2002.  Deeply devoted to family, Sharol was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother,...