All Obituaries

Donald D. Griffith, 67, of Hammond, IL, passed away at 7:55 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at home with his loved ones by his side. Don was born June 10, 1953, in Shelbyville, the son of James and Elizabeth (Keller) Griffith.  He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.  He and Paula Moats were married in 1973.  He worked as a welder foreman for Mid-State Tank Co, Inc in Sullivan.  Don enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, going for drives in the...

Challys June Black, 91, of Monticello, Illinois passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Piatt County Nursing Home. She was born in Herrick, Illinois, the daughter of William Elton and Pearl Mae (Horn) Beck. She married John Delbert Black on March 31, 1956.  She is survived by two daughters: Kathryn Pfiester (Mike) of Monticello and Kimberly Black (Bruce Carothers) of Paxton; three grandchildren: Chelsea Ehrhardt (David) of Monticello, Elizabeth Pfiester (John Rowley) of...

Terri Jo Durbin Keller (“TJ”) passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, in her home, in Effingham, Illinois at 53 years of age. She was born October 6, 1966 to Gordon and Mary Durbin (Mary Hass) in Vandalia, Illinois. She spent many years in Texas, returning to Effingham for the last several years.  TJ was known for her spunk and adventurous spirit, her willingness to lend a hand and love of family. Terri Jo was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Nicole...

Peter Paul Dunn, 93, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Decatur, IL passed away at 3:28 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, with his family by his side.   Peter was born on April 27, 1927, in Decatur, the son of Paul and Lucy (Earnshaw) Dunn.  Peter and Nelda Turner were united in holy matrimony on August 27, 1949 and were blessed with 71 years of marriage.  Peter was a veteran of the United States Navy and was proud to have...

Dennis Beck, 69, of Beecher City, IL passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at home.   Dennis was born on January 4, 1951, in Shelbyville, the son of Larry and Lydia (Childress) Beck.    Dennis spent his entire life in the Beecher City area, graduating from Beecher City High School in 1969.  Dennis and Wanda Larimore were united in marriage on August 23, 1975 in Beecher City and were blessed with 43 years of marriage before Wanda’s passing on June 8,...

Janice “Sue” Kirk, 67, of Cowden, IL passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at home surrounded by her loved ones.   Sue was born on January 9, 1953, in Canon City, CO, the daughter of Henry B. and Mary Catherine (White) Grady.  Sue and James B. Kirk were united in holy matrimony on September 19, 1972 in Lakewood and enjoyed 29 years of marriage before his passing on November 3, 2001.  Sue worked as an RN for many years in Shelbyville, Decatur...

Ramona E. Price, 91, of Austin, TX, formerly of Effingham, IL and Salem, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Brodie Ranch Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Austin, TX.  Ramona was born on October 31, 1928, in Lakewood, IL, the daughter of Launy R. and Hazel M. (Duckett) Montooth.  She was a graduate of Sparks Business College in Shelbyville, IL.  Ramona and Lee Price were united in holy matrimony on November 16, 1967 and celebrated 45 years of marriage before...

Sherry Lynn (Bell) Finley, 60, of Windsor, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Alive Hospice in Nashville TN with her daughters by her side.  Sherry was born on May 27, 1960, in Mattoon, IL, the daughter of Robert and Clara Jane (Groves) Bell. She was a 1978 graduate of Windsor High School and received her associate degree from Lake Land College in Mattoon, IL.  Sherry married Jeff Finley and from that union they were blessed with two daughters, Regan and Devan....

David Allen Eschbaugh, 68, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.   David was born on April 19, 1952, in Decatur, the son of Charles and Patricia (Bentley) Eschbaugh.  He was an avid Oakland Raiders fan and enjoyed trading Indian artifacts and WWII memorabilia.   He is survived by two children:  David and Kim; two grandchildren:  Liam and Nate; five siblings:  Randy, Scott, Susan, Jill and Amy Jo and numerous nieces...

Willie E. Polk, 87, of Shelbyville, IL, formerly of Windsor, IL, passed away at 2:27 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family. Willie was born April 12, 1933, in Douglas, AR, the son of John and Adele (Yancey) Polk. Willie married Dorothy Hardesty and from that union they were blessed with two daughters: Carol and Cheryl. Willie and Edith Clow were married on September 25, 1977 and were blessed with 42 years of marriage. Willie worked as a...