All Obituaries

Ruth Eileen Brown, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, June 4, 2023, surrounded by the love of family. Born on January 26, 1939, in Windsor, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy Lofland.  She dedicated her life to her family and creating a warm and welcoming home for all those who knew her.  A dedicated homemaker, Ruth was known for her delicious homemade noodles and pies, which...

Casey A. Musson, a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Stewardson, Illinois.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor.  Cremation rites will be accorded followed by a private family burial in Stewardson Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the family for his children.  Brummerstedt/Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home is assisting the...

It is with great sorrow that we share that heaven gained an angel on Monday, May 15, 2023, when Betty Jean Kieffer, 90, peacefully left this world, surrounded by the love of her family, for her heavenly home.     Betty was born on June 30, 1932, in Springfield, the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (McReynolds) Jasmon.  She was a 1950 graduate of Springfield High School and continued her studies at Illinois Business College.  Betty married William Edward...

Betty Lou Dilley, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023, in Casey Health Care Center in Casey, IL. Betty was born on August 18, 1935, in Tower Hill Township in Shelby County, the daughter of Ira and Minerva Jane (Chism) Milligan.  On May 14, 1954, Betty married the love of her life, Dale Edward Dilley, in Shelbyville. The couple celebrated 48 beautiful years of marriage before Dale's passing on September 1, 2002....

James “Jim” Thomas Hostetter, 90, of Windsor, IL passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Mattoon, IL.  Jim was born on September 19, 1932, in Mattoon, the son of Paul and Vera (Finley) Hostetter.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran.  Jim married Nelda Hawyer on November 10, 1951, and they were blessed with 55 years of marriage before her passing on May 29,...

Jon Michael Phipps, 79, of Windsor, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, peacefully in his sleep at the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Jon was born on December 31, 1943, in Mattoon, the son of Fredrick Olin “Mike” and Sybel (Ferguson) Phipps and grew up in Gays.  He was a 1961 graduate of Windsor High School and a 1965 graduate of Eastern Illinois University where he majored in accounting. After finishing school, Jon served in the United States Army from...

Donald R. Miller, 83, of Effingham, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Stonebridge Memory Care in Effingham surrounded by the love of his family.  Don was born on December 30, 1939, in Shumway, the son of Eldon M. and Geneva R. (Brandt) Miller. He married Betty Bates on October 21, 1961.   Don was a dedicated employee of Effingham Asphalt where he drove truck for 47 years. He enjoyed working in his yard, fishing and had a love of gardening, especially...

Donald Lee Dunaway, 92, of Cowden, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.  Don was born on October 15, 1930, in Cowden, the son of William Calvin and Lila (Prater) Dunaway.  He was a 1948 graduate of Cowden High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  Don’s life was filled with love and family.  He first married Bonnie Kline on June 9, 1954, who sadly preceded him in death on August 2,...

Ruby Doreen Hicks, 92, of Lakewood, IL passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, in HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield surrounded by the love of her family.  Ruby was born on January 18, 1931, in Fayette County, the daughter of Hestain and Ruth (Renfro) Miller.  She married Cletis Wilton Hicks on December 29, 1964, in Cowden, and they were blessed with 33 years of marriage before his passing on November 12, 1998.  Ruby lived a long and fulfilling life.  She...

Chad L. Larimore, 57, of Effingham, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Chad was born on November 24, 1965, in Shelbyville, the son of Gary Larimore and Gloria Wines.  He was a 1983 graduate of Beecher City High School and earned two associate degrees, one from Lincoln Trail College in Robinson and the second from Lake Land College in Mattoon.  Chad married Nancy Hilt and from that union they...