All Obituaries

David W. Harrelson, 62, of Windsor, IL, passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.  David was born on April 3, 1959, in McLeansboro, the son of Bill and Barb (Bailey) Harrelson.  David and Carol Polk were married on February 28, 1993 and were blessed with 28 wonderful years together.  David worked maintenance for Anamet Electrical Inc. in Mattoon.  He was a member of the Mattoon Moose Lodge #803, Geezers Gone Wild...

Mary M. Gaston, 77, of Lakewood, IL, passed away at 2:47 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Mary was born on April 10, 1944, in Belleview, the daughter of William and Minnie (Barnes) Sutton.  She was a graduate of Jersey Community High School in Jerseyville.  Mary and David L. Gaston were married on June 15, 1963, in Grafton, and were blessed with 56 years of marriage and three beautiful daughters:  Michele, Kimberly and...

Barbara Jean Flick, 77, of Geneseo, IL, formerly of Windsor, IL, passed away at 1:40 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021, surrounded by her family and in the caring and loving community at Hillcrest Home in Geneseo, IL. Barb was born on January 3, 1944, in Olney, the daughter of Phillip and Myrtle (Elledge) Arnold.  Barb and Thomas Flick Jr. were united in holy matrimony on May 19, 1962, in Mason, and celebrated 43 years of marriage before his passing on March 29, 2006.  She worked...

Chester H. Parrott, 77, of Windsor, IL, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones.   Chester was born on November 8, 1943, in Decatur, the son of Charles and Lucille (Jones) Parrott. He was a graduate of Mt. Zion High School.  Chester and Pamela McCullough were married in Dalton City in 1977 and were blessed with 44 years of marriage.  Chester worked for and retired from Caterpillar, Incorporated in Decatur after 30 years of...

Janet Sue Rentfro, 77, of Mode, IL, passed away at 12:46 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.   Janet was born on May 15, 1944, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Lester and Olive Mae (Gordon) Reynolds. She attended Shelbyville schools and then continued her education at Decatur School of Nursing.  Janet was a registered nurse who had a gift for taking care of others and always putting others needs ahead of her own.  She spent...

Irene Helen Latch, 99, of Stewardson, IL passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021, in the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, IL.   Irene was born on December 27, 1921, in Big Spring Township, the daughter of Joel Minor and Frieda Alma (Pardieck) Quicksall.  She married Ervin Latch on April 2, 1944, and together they shared 37 years of marriage before his passing on January 21, 1982.  As a young woman Irene worked as a housekeeper for several families in the...

Scott Allen Chalfant, 62, of Cowden, IL, departed this life much too soon after a valiant, seven-year, battle with kidney cancer on Sunday, October 3, 2021, with his loved ones by his side.  Scott was born on August 30, 1959, in Macomb, the son of Marvin Louis and Norma Jean (Tedrick) Chalfant.  He was a 1977 graduate of Rushville High School and continued his education at Greenville University earning his Bachelor of Arts.  He married the love of his life, Jamie French, on...

Shirley Darlene (Gregg) Hall, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at home.     Shirley was born on August 14, 1939, in Moccasin Township, the daughter of Lester Edward and Eileen Blanche (Miller) Gregg.  She was a 1957 graduate of Beecher City High School.  Shirley married the love of her life, David Hall, on July 10, 1959, in the Free Methodist Church in...

Phyllis J. Henon, 79, of Windsor, IL, passed away at 4:53 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in the Palm Terrace in Mattoon, IL.   Phyllis was born on June 2, 1942, in Trilla, the daughter of Clarence and Edith (White) White.  She was born into a large family, having over 20 siblings.  She married the love of her life, Ned J. Henon and they were blessed with one son, Jason, and 42 years of marriage.  Phyllis worked at the Diamond-E Packers onion ring plant in...

Judy K. (Nohren) Williams, 70, of Cowden, IL, passed away at 12:05 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.   Judy was born on February 7, 1951, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Warren and Lenora (Jackson) Nohren.  She was a 1969 graduate of Tower Hill High School.  Judy and Michael Williams were united in marriage on October 1, 1971, in Tower Hill Christian Church, and were blessed with nearly 50 years of marriage.  Judy...