All Obituaries

It is with great sorrow that we share that Heaven gained a truly unique and gifted soul on Friday, January 27, 2023, when Linda “Teddy” Scott, 77, peacefully left this world, surrounded by her family, for her Heavenly home. Teddy was born on January 1, 1946, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Kenzil David and Imogene Pauline Watkins (Jackson).  As the youngest of five siblings, Teddy learned the “ways of the world” by trial and error.  She was a tomboy through...

Donald H. Hoffman, 71, of Windsor, IL passed away at 4:32 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor, IL is assisting the family.  

Randy Abendroth, 64, of Herrick, IL passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Arrangements are pending at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Cowden, IL.  

Susan J. White, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 8:27 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, in Palm Terrace in Mattoon, IL. No services will be held.  Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville is assisting the family.

Penny Sue Riley, 59, of Windsor, IL, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL with loved ones by her side. Penny was born on February 13, 1963, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Robert and Trenna (Matheny) McQueen.  She was a 1981 graduate of Windsor High School.  Penny was a longtime employee at Graphic Packaging in Shelbyville for 37 years.  She was an active member of the Windsor American Legion Post 725 Auxiliary. ...

Elwin “Sonny” Eugene Sanders, 81, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.  Sonny was born on November 14, 1941, in South Pekin, the son of Arthur Ray and Beulah Nett (Shrake) Sanders.  He enjoyed fishing, bike riding and mushroom hunting.  Sonny was a past member of the Church of Christ that was in Holliday. He leaves behind his sister, Lola (Gary) Endsley of Lakewood; brother-in-law,...

Merlin Eugene Riley, Jr., 72, of Cowden, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.  Merlin was born on October 1, 1950, in Shelbyville, the son of Merlin and Wanda (Lewis) Riley, Sr.  He was a 1968 graduate of Cowden-Herrick High School.  He married Debra Bishop in December 1967 and they were blessed with 49 years of marriage before her passing on September 21, 2017.  Merlin worked as a union electrician for many...

Vickie (Brown) Cole Thompson, 77, of Windsor, IL, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon with her loved ones by her side.  Vickie was born on July 26, 1945, in Charleston, the daughter of William and Betty (Cooley) Brown.  She was a 1963 graduate of Charleston High School.  Vickie then followed her passion by completing cosmetology school and working as a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant and a homemaker.  She married Richard R....

Harold "Wayne" Mingus, 80, of Stewardson, IL, passed away on Thursday morning, December 22, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in Stewardson Cemetery with military honors by the Wilbur Braughton American Legion Post 611 of Stewardson.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wilbur Braughton American Legion Post 611 and mailed to Brummerstedt Funeral Home, 302 W. Main St.,...

Carolyn Sue Kingston, 80, of Windsor, IL, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family at 11:05 a.m. on Friday, January 6, 2023.  Carolyn was born on November 29, 1942, in Pana, the daughter of Richard and Helen (Paradee) Budds.  Carolyn married Harold E. “Speedy” Kingston on October 19, 1959, and they celebrated 42 years of marriage before his passing on February 21, 2001.  Carolyn worked at Continental Bondware in Shelbyville for many years and...