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Linda K. Clatfelter - February 19, 1950 - May 16, 2024

Departed: 05/16/2024 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Linda K. Ikemire was born February 19, 1950, in Allen Sanitarium, Robinson, IL., the daughter of Dean Andrew and Anna Mary Marie (Musgrave) Ikemire who have preceded her in death. Linda attended school in Martinsville, Robinson, and Oblong, IL, graduating with the OHS class of 1968. Linda enrolled at Eastern Illinois University and graduated there with a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1971. She began her career at Brookside Elementary School in Lawrenceville, IL. Moving closer to home, Linda worked at Hutsonville Community Unit # 1 and taught elementary school. After some time with her children at home, Linda became the District Librarian in 1993 for Oblong Community Unit #4 Schools in Oblong, IL and remained there until she retired from the education field. As a librarian, Mrs. Clatfelter worked hard to create interesting lessons, planned special events for families, and coordinated many guest speakers including pilots who landed a helicopter on the football field! Also assisting with the music department, Linda directed the band as needed, accompanied students for solo and ensemble contests, and chaperoned field trips. Her concern for her students was evident and she made connections with them that lasted throughout her life.

Teaching was not Linda’s only job, she was a mother to two daughters and the wife of Harold E. “Hal” Clatfelter, whom she married on May 3, 1975. Besides her husband of 49 years, and her daughters and spouses, Maggie (Paul) Liffick of Hutsonville, IL and Ann (Matthew) Mattis of West Union, IL she was the “Gam” to five grandchildren, Beth (Travis) Thompson, Hutsonville, IL; James Liffick, Hutsonville, IL Ella Mattis, Alyssa Mattis and Ethan Mattis of West Union, IL; a brother E. Lloyde (Loretta) Ikemire, Sandwich, IL; three sisters Mrs. June Ellington and Mrs. Dorothy Hardway both of Casey, IL and Phyllis Ikemire, Robinson, IL; two sisters-in-law Dixie Clatfelter and Zelpha Clatfelter both of West York, IL. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceding Linda in death were her parents, a brother James D. Ikemire, a sister Mrs. Mary Zachary, mother-in-law and father-in-law Harold and Florence Clatfelter, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jack and Jonel Webster, and brother-in-law Fred Clatfelter.

Using her musical talents at church, Linda served as a worship leader at Mount Olive Baptist Church where she was a longtime faithful member. Along with her husband, she led the worship at revivals and weekly services. In addition to music, Linda served as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, and VBS director. Linda was dedicated to telling kids about Jesus and recognized everyone who contributed by writing personalized notes and buying gifts.

As a devoted wife, mom, and grandma, she cheered for her family in every capacity, at her girls’ volleyball games and throughout life. She recognized and celebrated special achievements with her grandchildren. She was a wonderful example. Her encouragement and devotion to her family continued throughout her life. Linda Clatfelter’s legacy will continue through the lives of her family and countless others who were impacted by her life.

Funeral Services for Linda K. Clatfelter will be held Tuesday May 21, 2024, at 10:30 am at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, West York, IL with Pastor Nathan Allcorn, Pastor Don Mayberry and Mr. Monte Newlin officiating. Interment will follow funeral services in the Plymouth Cemetery, rural West York, IL. Visitation will be Monday May 20, 2024, at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm and at the Mount Olive Baptist Church from 9:30 until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 on Tuesday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Mount Olive Baptist Church, 14167 E. 180th Rd., West York, IL 62478 with envelopes available at the funeral home.

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Betty Louise Harwood - July 24, 1932 - April 29, 2024

Departed: 04/29/2024 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Betty Louise Newlin Harwood, 91, of both Elgin, Illinois and Palestine, Illinois died at 6:22 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 at her home in Elgin. She was born on July 24, 1932 in Hutsonville to Ira Randall Newlin and Alice Permilla (Young) Newlin.

Betty graduated from Palestine High School in 1950 and went on to Eastern Illinois University, where she received a bachelor's degree in Home Economics.

She worked at Quaker Oats doing research and product development for 16 years, until the birth of her second child in 1971. She then devoted the next few years to being a very involved mother. She was active in the PTA, was a room mother, a girl scout leader, and a 4-H leader, as well as taking her daughters to their many after-school activities.

After 1976, she became a single mother and returned to work, but still found time to teach her daughters to sew, knit, and cook and continued to be active in 4-H.  Her skill as a cook led to a job she loved, teaching microwave cooking classes all over Northern Illinois. Her classes were not only informative, but entertaining, as she included humorous stories which often included the real-life antics of her children.

When she retired, Betty began to travel abroad. She had already traveled extensively in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but now she wanted to see the rest of the world. She traveled to every continent except Antarctica ("I've already seen penguins" she said). Of all of her accomplishments, she was most proud of her travels. Singapore was her favorite place, because the people were so friendly, but the most visually stunning place she visited was Egypt. She opened the curtains in her hotel room and there were the pyramids, looking like a postcard. She said she had trouble believing they were real. In her later years, she liked to think about her travels and how lucky she was to have had these adventures. She would say, "I've gone from traveling through the flood waters of the Wabash in the back of a manure spreader to cruising down the Nile." She would look thoughtful for a minute and add, "I've really been very lucky!"

Betty is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Christina and Bryant Draper (Lake Forest Park, WA) and Lisa and Clete Rooney (Elgin, IL); and by her grandchildren, Taylor Draper (Lake Forest Park, WA), Aidan Harwood (Elgin, IL), Mikolai Jindrich (Minneapolis, MN), and Kayla Jindrich (Minneapolis, MN).

Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty L. (Newlin) Harwood will be conducted Saturday May 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm with Pastor David Ducommon officiating. Interment will follow funeral service in the Hutsonville Cemetery.  A time of visitation will be observed from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at the funeral home on Saturday May 4, 2024.

The family suggests memorials in memory of Mrs. Harwood be made to the donor’s favorite charity.

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Willard Franklin "Will" Lindsay - February 06, 1928 - February 21, 2024

Departed: 02/21/2024 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Willard Franklin “Will” Lindsay, age 96 of Hutsonville, IL, died Wednesday February 21, 2024, at 10:48 PM at Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing in Marshall, IL, following a period of declining health.

Will was born in Robinson, IL, on February 6, 1928, the son of Edward Everett and Mary (Wolfe) Lindsay. After graduating from Robinson High School, Robinson, IL, Will went on to study at the University of Bloomington, IL where he attended for one year, at which time he was drafted by the United States Army and went on to serve his country for two years overseas in the Korean Conflict. Upon his return home, he met and married Wilma (Renchen) and she survives. To this union, three sons were born, Christopher "Chris" Lindsay and Becky Williams, Neoga, IL, Timothy and Kathy Lindsay, Toledo, IL and Patrick and Christine, Myrtle Beach, S.C., and they are survivors as well. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Jeremy Lindsay, Anthony “Tony” Lindsay, Jennifer (Lindsay) Estes, Lee (Lindsay) Berns and Jarrett Lindsay, along with several nieces and nephews.

Sometime in the mid 60’s Will and Wilma parted ways, but remained friends, and Will eventually ended up back in Hutsonville, IL. During his lifetime, Will became an Author, and for a time, he lived and studied at Handy’s Writers Colony in Marshall, IL. He also spent a year or so as a Radio Disc Jockey. In his free time, he could be found cruising up and down the Wabash River fishing. Will was an animal lover, and over the years he raised and loved many German Shepherds. They were always good companions for all his adventures in life.

Preceding Will in death were his parents, a sister and Brother-in-law, Emily and Kenneth Gould, a sister, Jennie Lindsay, a brother, Ed Lindsay, nephew, Rick Lindsay, and a niece, Nancy Lindsay.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are planned.

Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville, IL is assisting the family with these arrangements.

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Elizabeth C. Vandevender - September 21, 1933 - December 31, 2023

Departed: 12/31/2023 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Elizabeth C. "Libby" Vandevender age 90 of Hutsonville, IL., died Sunday December 31, 2023, at Ridgeview Care and Rehabilitation in Oblong, IL after many months of failing health.

Elizabeth C. "Libby" Vandevender was born in Georgetown, IL on September 21, 1933, the eighth of twelve children born to Robert and Erschel (Stark) Neild. She grew up in rural Vermillion County and later graduated from Cayuga, IN High School in 1951.

July 12, 1952, Libby married H. Leroy Vandevender and began raising her family. As a busy mother and housewife, Libby's innate desire for more education led her to Eastern Illinois Teacher's College (now Eastern Illinois University) there she graduated with both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master's Degree in Education. Having spent all those years in her pursuit of education and her love of learning, she student taught and then landed a teaching position in Hutsonville, IL, where she taught at the Hutsonville Grade School from 1967 until 1998 and then substituted for an additional ten years following retirement. Even her hobbies of playing board games and reading incessantly were proof of her unyielding quest for learning.

Libby loved all her grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly. She loved her students and enjoyed sending cards to her former students and family. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church for many years.

Elizabeth "Libby" is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Connie Storckman of Hutsonville, IL and Carolyn and Gary Smith, Lawrenceville, IL a daughter-in-law, Betty Vandevender of Hutsonville, IL; Thirteen Grandchildren, Elizabeth (Chad) Cosat, Amy Teska, Jonathan Vandevender, Ryan (Sara) Storckman, Victoria Dunavan, Ashley (Nicholaus) Benson, Laci (Joshua) Thornton, Haley (Jared) Hoke, Sarah (Sean) Nettleton, Calvin (Ashley) Smith, Kayla Pollard, Kristina Pollard and Chianne Pollard; Thirty-two Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren; a sister Susanne Collom of Georgetown, IL; a sister-in-law Kathleen Hawn, Dana, IN; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Preceding Libby in death were her parents, her Husband of 70 years, Leroy; a son, John Vandevender; a daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Rick Pollard; a son-in-law, Laddie Storckman; 7 brothers Donald, Joseph, Leslie, Leo, Bill, Russell and Marlin Neild; Sisters, Elsie Rumple, Elma Hornbeck, Mary Jane McCool.

Funeral services for Elizabeth C. "Libby" Vandevender will be held at 11:00 am Thursday January 4th, 2024, at the Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, Il., with pastor David Hyde officiating. Interment will follow funeral services in the Hustonville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until the time of services at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Hutsonville High School Alumni Association in Memory of Elizabeth C. "Libby" Vandevender. There will be envelopes available at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL.

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Roy Albert Strole - June 24, 1930 - December 25, 2023

Departed: 12/25/2023 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Roy Albert Strole, age 93 of Sullivan, IN, formerly from Hutsonville, IL, went to be with the Lord on Christmas day after a short bout with cancer.

Roy was born in Hutsonville, IL on June 24, 1930, to Hamen A. and Grace M. (Spivey) Strole. After he graduated from Hutsonville High School, Roy joined the United States Air Force in 1950. On January 10, 1954, Roy married the love of his life, Billie Jean (Jeanie) Cross. The couple was happily married for sixty-six years until Jeannie passed away on March 27, 2020.

Roy was honorably discharged from the military on November 3, 1954, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, and he and his wife Jeanie began their life together. Roy found employment as an operator for the CIPS, (Central Illinois Public Service) plant, in Hutsonville, IL, where he remained for forty-five years until his retirement. Roy’s memberships include York Masonic Lodge #313 AF & AM, West Union, IL; the Hutsonville, IL Volunteer Fire Department; Sullivan American Legion Post #139; Sullivan First Christian Church member for fifty-five years and the Hutsonville Community Club, formerly known as the Ruritan Club. Roy loved the outdoors. He would go camping every Fall, down in Southern Illinois. He loved doing woodwork and making knives. Roy GAVE, all the time. Either his money..or his time.

Survivors include a son, Brian Strole, Hutsonville, IL; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Rodney Tinsky, Mt. Orab, OH and Janice and Rodney Raymond, St. Joseph, MO; six grandchildren, Matthew Tinsky, Columbus, OH, Ashley and Will Manzin, Lebanon, IL, Allison and Chris Johnson-Ward, St. Joseph, MO, Kayla Tully, Sardina, OH, Kristine and Jonny Gould, St. Joseph, MO and Michael Raymond, St. Louis, MO; eight great grandchildren; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Chas Richard and Anna Lou Strole, Island, KY, Roger Strole, Deming, NM and Dorothy and Gene Bagenstos, Colorado Springs, CO, along with several nieces and nephews and a dear friend, “Toots” Beabout, Robinson, IL.

Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Billie Jean Strole, 2020; a brother, George Strole; two sisters, Methyl Rohn and Doris Wesley and two Great Granddaughters, Lainey Gould and Evie Lynn Gould.

The funeral service will be Saturday December 30, 2023, at 12:00 noon at the Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville, IL with Pastor Rodney Raymond officiating. Visitation will be Saturday December 30, 2023, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 12:00 noon. A burial will follow in the Hutsonville Cemetery, Hutsonville, IL.

Military Graveside Rites to be provided by the combined units of E.M. Coulter Post #69, AM Legion, VFW Post #4549, AMVETS Post #33 and Reavill Post #132, American Legion, Flat Rock, IL.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pinehaven Christian Children’s Ranch, P.O. Box 940, St. Ignatius, MT 59865-0940, with envelopes available at Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville, IL.

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Duane Jay Newlin - October 07, 1956 - December 05, 2023

Departed: 12/05/2023 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Duane J. “Jay” Newlin age 67 of West York, Il was born in Evansville, Indiana on Sunday October 7, 1956, one of four sons born to Stephen E. and Marjorie L. (Layton) Newlin.

Early in Jay’s life, his parents separated, and the four boys were raised by their mother and stepfather, Jack Griggs and they all lived in Phoenix, Arizona. Jay graduated from East High School, Phoenix, Arizona in 1974. On October 20, 1979, Jay and Tamara Michelle Hills were married and resided in Crawford County where Jay worked as a farm hand when he was young, his employment started with the laborer’s union before starting employment with various units of Marathon Oil Refining Co., Robinson, IL refinery. In the Planning Department at Marathon is where Jay put his mechanical knowledge to good use and was a valued member of every turn-around from then until he retired with 30 years and 3 months of service. Following retirement Jay stayed busy as a farm hand and living life to his fullest with friends and family.

Jay enjoyed playing “darts” at Earl’s Supper Club, water skiing and taking the grandkids boating at Mill Creek Lake. Any chance to be out-of-doors, cruising in the “Buckster” (his name for his JEEP), supporting his grandkids at their sporting events and simply being with family and friends was his passion. Jay loved big; he never met a stranger. When he couldn’t be outside, Jay was all about talking sports trivia, especially St. Louis Cardinal’s trivia and particularly with his son, Dustin. Any activity that included socializing with friends and family brought Jay immense pleasure. Jay was an avid reader and even though he couldn’t physically do the work, his heart was always with the farming life from his childhood.

“Papaw Jay”, as his grandchildren lovingly called him, is survived by his wife Tami M. Newlin of West York, his son Dustin K. (Renee”) Newlin of Chesterfield, MO, daughters Tiffani M. (Josh) Higginbotham, Martinsville, IL, and Taci M. (Dakota) Daugherty, West Union, IL., six grandchildren Kinley Higginbotham, Nate Newlin, Reagan Higginbotham, Annie Newlin, Stephen Daugherty and Easton Higginbotham, along with many Nieces, Nephews & Cousins.

Preceding Jay in death were his parents Stephen and Marjorie, his stepfather Jack Griggs, his son, Levi Newlin and three brothers Larry Newlin, James “Jim” Newlin and most recently, Jon D. Newlin.

Funeral services for Duane J. “Jay” Newlin will be conducted at 3:00 pm Saturday December 9, 2023, at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL with Brother Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Visitation will be held from Noon on Saturday December 9, 2023, until the time of services at 3:00 pm.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Project Linus or to the Hutsonville NOW (Nutrition on Weekends) Program with envelopes available at the funeral home.

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Lois Jean Bonesteel - February 05, 1944 - October 26, 2023

Departed: 10/26/2023 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Lois Jean (Medsker) Bonesteel, age 79, of Hutsonville, IL., went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday October 26, 2023, at 12:02am in the peace and comfort of her home with her husband Donnie at her bedside.

Lois Jean Medsker was born at home in Martinsville, IL, on February 5, 1944, eldest of two children born to Russell and Helen (Spivey) Medsker. Having been born into a farming family, Lois Jean developed a work ethic that would serve her well for the rest of her life. She was an efficient worker on the family farm, helping with all phases of the farm life, including livestock, hay bailing, planting in the Spring, Harvesting in the Fall and the many daily chores around the farm.

Lois Jean graduated Martinsville High School in 1962 and began her working life in various factories in Clark County and eventually earned her associate degree, in Clinical Psychology with High Honors, from Lincoln Trail College. Lois Jean and her husband, both CNAs, worked for Burnsides Nursing Home in Marshall, as well as Levy, Florida for five years. She had a natural gift as a good listener and soon was led to the Ministry and served as pastor of Bailiff Church in rural West York, for several years until failing health forced her retirement. Surviving Lois Jean are her husband, Donnie Bonesteel, two sons, Michael W. “Mike” & Mary Shelton and Mark & Teresa Shelton all of Melrose, IL; five grandchildren, Andrea Jackson, Marshall, IL; Nicky Shaw of Darwin, IL; Samantha & Jordan Tracy, West Union, IL; Andrew Shelton, Melrose, Il; and Michael Robert “Bub” & Ashley Shelton of Annapolis, IL

Six Great Grandchildren, several cousins and many brothers and sisters in Christ also survive.

Funeral services for Lois Jean Bonesteel will be conducted Wednesday November 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm with visitation from 12:00 noon until time of services at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL. Reverend Nita Preston will officiate, and burial will follow services in the Hutsonville Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of the donor’s choice with envelopes available at the funeral home.

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Gerald A. "Jerry" Schoncheck - September 19, 1934 - October 18, 2023

Departed: 10/18/2023 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Gerald A. Schoncheck, age 89, of Hutsonville, IL passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Robinson Rehab and Nursing Home in Robinson, IL.

Gerald (Jerry) A. Schoncheck, the only child of Alfred C. Schoncheck and Sarah Elizabeth Buxton Schoncheck, was born in Ecorse, Michigan, on September 19, 1934. After his parents' divorce, he was very blessed to gain a new dad when Sarah married Julius W. Helmholtz, of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Jerry spent most of his childhood in the Sturgeon Bay area, where he attended Waniger School, a one-room schoolhouse, through eighth grade. He then spent three years at Sturgeon Bay High School, before moving with his family and attending his senior year at Hutsonville High School, graduating in 1953.

Sometime after 1952 when he moved to Hutsonville, he met his wife-to-be, Linda Ash.

They were married at the Hutsonville 1st Christian Church on July 31, 1960, after Linda graduated from high school. To this union were born four children: Earl William, David Wayne, Charles (CharLee) Leroy, and Laura Jeanne. Their family has now expanded to include ten grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

After graduation, Jerry was employed at several different jobs, including Malleable Steel in Terre Haute, Bachelor's Cleaners in Palestine, greenskeeper at Crawford County Country Club in Robinson, supervisor at the South Reed Street Electronics, Illinois Central Railroad, and Shivers Corporation at Hutsonville. In 1973 he began employment as an electrician at the Hutsonville CIPS and worked there until his retirement.

Jerry enjoyed several pastimes through the years. He loved to fish and hunt and just being outdoors. Growing up in Wisconsin, it was only natural that he became a lifetime fan of the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed watching TV, and his favorite shows were Ghost Adventures, the Outdoors Channel, and the Andy Griffith Show, even if it was a rerun that he had just watched the day before. Before he lost his eyesight, he liked to read, and his favorite authors were Tony Hillerman and Ellis Peters. Mowing with his John Deere tractors was fun, too. Those who knew Jerry well know that he was somewhat of a loner. He preferred being with only a few people at a time and did not like crowds, but through his lifetime he had several close lifelong friends whom he enjoyed spending time with. Most importantly, He never tired of spending time with his children and their families and loved them dearly.

Jerry is survived by Linda (Ash) Schoncheck, his wife of 63 years; by his four children: Earl Schoncheck, David Schoncheck and Susan Spitz, Charlee and Suzanne Schoncheck, and Laura Schoncheck. He has been blessed with ten grandchildren: Earl William, Jr. and Sarah Ackman, Sarah and Dallas Daugherty, Michael Schoncheck, Cassie Buecherie, Ashley and Jason Andrews, Amber Conrad and Shawn Landrum, Summer Gaddis and Michael Rumley, Ryan Wallace and Shayna King, Brooke Schoncheck, and Noah Schoncheck. Also surviving are sixteen precious great-grandchildren: Earl William Ill, Emmett, and Ellie Schoncheck; Leighton and Walker Daugherty; Brandon, Case, and Lawson Buecherie, Alden and Carson Andrews; Klayton Conrad, Finnley and Cole Landrum; and Raeleigh Rumler, Blake, and Elijah Gaddis. Also surviving are one brother-in-law Bud and Diane Ash, and two sisters-in-law Barbara Heleine and Jim Medley, and June Helmholtz, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents Julius and Sarah Buxton Schoncheck Helmholtz, three brothers Bob, Paul, and Jim Helmholtz, a sister-in-law Judy Helmholtz, a nephew James C. Helmholtz, his wife's parents Franklin and Frances Ash, a sister-in-law Martha Staley, and two brothers-in-law Bill Ash and Tom Heleine.

Jerry accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1959 and became a member of the Hutsonville 1st Christian Church. After fighting a long battle with several health issues, we can be assured that he is now residing in his eternal home with his Lord.

Funeral Services will be Monday October 23, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville, IL with Pastor Tom Buchanan officiating. Visitation will be from Monday October 23, 2023, from 11:00 AM until time of the service at 1:00 PM at Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville.

Memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children with envelopes available at the funeral home.

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Laurel S. Daugherty - July 06, 1954 - September 23, 2023

Departed: 09/23/2023 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Ms. Laurel S. Daugherty, age 69 of Clay City, IL, formerly of Hutsonville, IL, died Saturday September 23, 2023, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, IN, following many months of failing health.

Laurel was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 6, 1954, to Dr. William L. Daugherty and his wife, Evelyn Genevie (Lindley) Daugherty.

After graduating from Hutsonville High School, Laurel went on to attend Lincoln Trail College for a year. She found employment with Prudential Life Insurance as an Insurance Agent for several years. Later, after moving to Arizona, she was employed with the Phoenix Police Department as an IT Specialist.

Although Laurel was not active in a specific church, she had accepted Christ and had a strong faith. She was also known for her exceptional quilting skills over the years.

Surviving are brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerome and Florine Daugherty, Pleasant Hill, IN, Joseph and Jackie Daugherty, Nokomis, FL, John and Debbie Daugherty, Hutsonville, IL, a sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and William Cross, West York, IL and a sister-in-law, Cathy Daugherty of Terre Haute, IN. Other survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding her in death were her parents, grandparents along with several aunts and uncles.

There will be Private Family Services at the Bradbury Cemetery, rural West York, IL, with no visitation.

Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville, IL, is assisting the family with these arrangements.

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Marilyn Eloise Hornback - September 01, 1934 - July 05, 2023

Departed: 07/05/2023 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Marilyn Eloise (Miller) Guyer-Hornback, 88, of Tucson, AZ passed away July 5, 2023, with her family by her bedside, following a brief illness.

She was born to the late Lt. Colonel, Ivan R. Miller and Mary Louvine Rehlmeyer Miller, September 1, 1934, in Metropolis, IL. Marilyn graduated from Robinson High School in 1951. She married the late Dale E. Guyer on June 28, 1953, and they lived most of their life in Illinois, primarily in Crawford County.

Survivors include her husband: Milburn Hornback, children: Larry D. Guyer (Lynn) of Syracuse, IN; Harold R. Guyer (Becky) Robinson, IL; and Cynthia Fox Reiff (Randy) of Bloomington, IL. Seven grandchildren: Amber Howard (Sam - Adrianah and Meghan); Andrew Guyer; Stephanie Guyer (Jamae), Christopher Guyer, and Alex Guyer (Kaitlyn - Elyse and Maverick); Jeremy Fox (Ellen - Allison and Kayla), and Daniel Fox (Kristen - Mason and a baby girl due in September). She also has three stepdaughters, two stepsons and multiple step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.

Marilyn assisted Dale in their family businesses. They owned a hardware store in Franklin Grove, IL for several years until moving back home to Crawford County, in 1962. She was a homemaker and assisted Dale in the “Guyer brother’s” family business at Bunker Hill Supply company. In 1965 she and Dale started Guyer Electric Company, which they ran for 32 years. In 1967 they purchased a 98-year-old house in West York which they completely remodeled, taking great pride in turning it into a showplace, by giving it modern functionality yet preserving the historic charm. She loved animals and was especially fond of cats and hummingbirds. She enjoyed visiting zoos and seeing animals in their natural habitat. She enjoyed being outdoors and for many years she was an avid gardener.

Marilyn was a very kind, big-hearted woman who was always looking for ways to help others. While in Illinois she was very active in Pleasant Grove Friends Church where she led ladies Bible Studies, taught School and VBS, was President of WCTU, President of Robinson Clothing Center, and Secretary for Westen Yearly Meeting Social Concerns Committee. She and Dale were continually volunteering for many organizations and serving in missions projects including Quaker Haven Church Camp, Choctaw, Wyandot, Kickapoo and other Native American Groups, Belize school, Kenya Africa church and numerous other projects. Marilyn married Milburn Hornback on August 25, 2001. Traveling brought her great joy and together they enjoyed extensive travel throughout the United States as well as much of the world. She was a snowbird for 15 years between West York, IL and Tucson, AZ. In 2019 she sold the family homestead and she and Milburn moved to Tucson permanently. Marilyn enjoyed many activities including: spending time with family and friends, attending Bible study groups, Red Hat Society, avid reading, playing cards, computer games, swimming, and she even rode a bike through the age of 84. She was famous for her delicious chocolate chip cookies and her favorite dessert was ice cream!

To know Marilyn was to love Marilyn. She will be greatly missed, and her loved ones will cherish many delightful memories including her infectious smile and her laugh-until-she cried personality.

Preceding Marilyn in death were her parents; a daughter Susan J. Guyer (died at birth 1956) and her husband in 2000.

Memorial Services will be conducted at 4:00 pm Saturday July 22, 2023, at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until the time of services at 4:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Quaker Haven Camp, Syracuse, Indiana with envelopes available at the funeral home.

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Delmar Dwight Buckle - September 16, 1950 - March 30, 2023

Departed: 03/30/2023 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Delmar “Dwight” Buckle, age 71 of Hutsonville, IL died unexpectedly March 30, 2023, at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis, IN.

Dwight “Buckle” as he was known to his friends, was born in Terre Haute, IN, September 16, 1950, eldest of two children to John and Doris (Seaton) Buckle. Dwight attended Hutsonville Community Unit 1 Schools and graduated Hutsonville High School with the class of 1968. He worked at various places before securing employment with Marathon Oil Company’s Robinson refinery where he worked in operations on the Alkalization Unit from 1978 until he retirement. Following his retirement from Marathon, and not being one to just sit around doing nothing, he went to work for R.P. Lumber Co, in Robinson as a yard boss.

Preceding Dwight in death were his parents.

Survivors include his son, Andrew (Saye) Buckle of Indianapolis; his daughter Kristie (Mark) Meyers of Washington, D.C., grandchildren Graham, Owen, Audrey and Luke Buckle; Torren and Sebastian Meyers; a sister Patricia (Jerry) Rigg, Belmont, IL and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday April 4, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL with visitation from 12:00 noon until the time of services at 2:00. Interment will follow services in the Mt. Olive-Kickapoo Cemetery, rural Martinsville, IL. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Dwight be made to the Robinson Food Pantry c/o Otterbein Methodist Church, Robinson, IL.

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John W. Hobson - November 19, 1951 - March 30, 2023

Departed: 03/30/2023 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. John Warren Hobson, age 71 of rural Hutsonville, IL passed away unexpectedly at his residence on March 30, 2023 at 05:29 PM.

John was born on November 19, 1951 in Clinton, IN to John and Velma (Barker) Hobson. He married Kimberly “Kim” (Ball) Hobson and she survives. John was a retired Pipe Fitter and member of Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 157, Terre Haute, IN, with 50 years of service. Mr. Hobson worked his last years, before retirement, at the Marathon Refinery in Robinson, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Kim Hobson, Hutsonville, IL; a son, Michael Hobson, Oaktown, IL, a daughter, Kenzie Hobson, Montezuma, IN; grandchildren, Kaleb Hobson, Skylar Ruark, Kristen Wood, Jordan Wood, Macee, Malee and Maxton McElroy, Mason, Miles and Ella Pool, Devon Lowe, Maddie Orman, Jaiden and Jaclyn Allen; step daughter, Janice Pool of Georgia, step daughter Kylie Vanderhyden of Rockville, IN and step-daughter Brandie and Josh Ruark, Danville, IN.

There will be a Celebration of Life service held at the family’s home, 16781 N. 1600th St., Hutsonville, IL on May 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM. Please call 618-559-3174 for directions.

Memorial donations may be made to the Local #157 Plumbers and Steamfitters Scholarship Fund, with envelopes available at the Celebration of Life Service on May 13, 2023, or at Pulliam Funeral Home 1005 W. Main Street, Robinson, IL.

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John R. Vandevender - April 30, 1953 - February 17, 2023

Departed: 02/17/2023 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. John R. Vandevender, 69, of Hutsonville, died Friday, February 17th, 2023, in the Emergency Room of Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson.

John was born on April 30, 1953, in Clinton, IN, the son of H. Leroy & Elizabeth “Libby” (Neild) Vandevender. He graduated from Hutsonville High School in 1972. On February 9, 1974, he married Betty Engelbrecht. John spent most of his life being self-employed, owning his own farm, lawn care business and later, Four Seasons Radiator Service which transitioned into Four Seasons Wrecker Service in Hutsonville. John was always willing to help others. He was one of the first charter members in Prairie Licking Township Volunteer Fire Department in Annapolis, IL while he lived there. After moving to Hutsonville, John served as a volunteer firefighter with the Hutsonville Volunteer Fire Department for many years. John had a love for hunting, fishing, motorcycles, horses, his dogs, western movies, and a deep love for his grandchildren.

John is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Vandevender; of Hutsonville, IL, his wife, Betty (Engelbrecht) Vandevender, of Hutsonville, IL, his son Jonathan Vandevender of Sullivan, IN; his two daughters, Elizabeth (Chad) Cosat of Danville, IL; Victoria Dunavan of Oakwood, IL; seven grandchildren, Alex Cosat, Emma Cosat, Myra (Trevor) Magill, Madyson (Michael) Fraker, Mylee Vandevender, Samantha Dunavan and Sidney Dunavan; his great-granddaughter, Jade Magill; his two sisters, Connie (Laddie) Storckman, Hutsonville, IL; Carolyn Kay (Gary) Smith, St. Francisville, IL and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his father, H. Leroy Vandevender in 2022; his sister Dianne E. Pollard in 2005 and his brother-in-law, Rick Pollard in 2016.

Funeral services for John R. Vandevender will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL, with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services at 12:00 pm. Brother Art Orndorff will officiate, and burial will follow in the Hutsonville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to the Palestine Baptist Association Campground maintenance fund with envelopes available at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Palestine Baptist Church Association Campground Maintenance Fund, 12593 N. 725th St., Robinson, IL 62454

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Garry W. Hirsch - July 18, 1955 - December 07, 2022

Departed: 12/07/2022 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Garry W. Hirsch, age 67, of Hutsonville, IL, died of natural causes at his residence in Hutsonville, earlier in the first week of December 2022. The stated date of death is December 7, 2022.

Born July 18, 1955, in Vigo County, IN, Garry was the son of Fred William and Irene Elizabeth (Schafer) Hirsch. Garry worked as a Carry out Customer Service Representative for the Gallo’s Red and White Grocery Store, Robinson, IL, which later became the Robinson IGA and finally the County Market. Garry was a member of the Hutsonville United Methodist Church, Hutsonville, IL.

Survivors include two aunts, Ermagene Parks, Owensboro, KY and Doris Cooper, Danville, IL, along with several cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two uncles, Vern Schafer, and Wayne Schafer.

Garry will be buried in the Marshall City Cemetery, Marshall, IL, on Tuesday December 20, 2022 at 1:30 PM.  A memorial service will be held in the Spring of 2023 at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hutsonville United Methodist Church in Garry’s memory. Contributions may be mailed to the Hutsonville United Methodist Church in care of Carol Gray, Treasurer at P.O. Box 175, Hutsonville, IL 62433.

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Jon D. Newlin - July 21, 1951 - October 07, 2022

Departed: 10/07/2022 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Jon D. Newlin, age 71 of Indianapolis, IN; formerly of Hutsonville, IL, passed away suddenly at his home Saturday, October 8, 2022, of an apparent heart attack.

He was born in Evansville, IN to Stephen E. Newlin and Marjorie (Layton) Newlin. Jon graduated Coronado High School in Scottsdale, AZ in 1969. He married Betsy Noblitt in 1972 and they were married for 17 years, having three children together. Jon drove semi-trucks almost his entire life as his primary occupation and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 177 in Indianapolis, IN. He retired in 2015, sold his house and started living mobile. He visited Florida, California, Arizona and Texas during his retirement years. He also owned more than one Honda Goldwing during his lifetime and enjoyed plenty of time on two wheels. Jon was an avid homeopath and loved gardening. He truly enjoyed going grocery shopping; it was one of his favorite activities and he was always like a kid in a candy store in any produce department. His goofy personality followed him everywhere he went and was one of his hallmark traits was his love for sharing delicious foods or recipes he would discover.

He is survived by his loving girlfriend for the past decade, Jamie Hardesty of Indianapolis, IN as well as her extended family, one brother: Jay Newlin & wife Tami of West York, IL, daughters and sons-in-law: Stephanie & Woody McGehee of Waxahachie, TX, Beth & Steve Graham of McKinney, TX, son and daughter in law: Shane & April Newlin of Bardwell, TX, 11 grandchildren: Dalton (Ariel), Brady, Allison, Zach (Madison), Josh, Addison, Hannah, Jax, Jon Robert, Sam and Nate, two great-grandchildren: Miles & Elizabeth, nephews and nieces, Dustin (Renee) Newlin and, Tiffany (Josh) Higginbotham, Taci (Dakota Daugherty) Newlin, Stephen Newlin, Tara Newlin and Suron Newlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather Jack Griggs, two brothers: Larry Newlin & Jim Newlin and his nephew, Levi Newlin.

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Homer L. "Leroy" Vandevender - August 07, 1929 - July 23, 2022

Departed: 07/23/2022 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Homer L. “Leroy” Vandevender, age 92 of Hutsonville, IL, died Saturday July 23, 2022, at 2:25 PM at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, following several months of failing health.

Leroy was born in Cayuga, IN on August 7, 1929, to John and Lillian (Pribble) Vandevender. On July 12, 1952, he married Elizabeth C. (Neild) and she survives.

Leroy proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Army. Upon completion of his enlistment, he became an Operator with Local #841, IUOE, Terre Haute, IN. His passion as an operator was operating a CASE backhoe or a large Track hoe. Leroy’s favorite pastime was buying and selling used machinery and collecting International Harvester Tractors. Both Leroy and Elizabeth were members of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Annapolis, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth C. “Libby” Vandevender, Hutsonville, IL; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Betty Vandevender, Hutsonville, IL; daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Carolyn K. and Gary Smith, St. Francisville, IL, Mrs. Connie and Laddie Storckman, Hutsonville, IL; thirteen grandchildren, Elizabeth (Chad) Cosat, Amy Teska, Jonathan (Emily) Vandevender, Ryan (Sara) Storckman, Victoria Dunavan, Ashley (Nicholaus) Benson, Laci (Joshua) Thornton, Haley (Jared) Hoke, Sarah (Sean) Nettleton, Calvin (Ashley) Smith, Kayla Pollard, Kristina Pollard and Chianne Pollard; twenty six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Mary Vandevender, Dana, IN, a sister, Kathleen Hawn, Dana, IN along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Leroy in death were his parents; a daughter, Dianne E. Pollard, 2005; a son-in-law, Rick Pollard, 2016; a great granddaughter, Amara A. Marie Pollard; brothers, Lester and Floyd Vandevender and sisters, Irene Dixon and Margaret and Esther Vandevender.

The Funeral Service will be Thursday July 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville, IL with Pastor David Hyde officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM at the funeral home in Hutsonville. Interment will follow funeral services in the Hutsonville Cemetery, Hutsonville, IL.

The family suggests memorials to the VFW Transportation Fund c/o VFW Post #4549, 712 E. Main Street, Robinson, IL 62454. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Military Funeral Honors at the graveside will be accorded by the combined units of E.M. Coulter Post #69, American Legion, VFW Post #4549 both of Robinson, IL and AMVETS Post #33 of Palestine, IL and Reavill Post #132, American Legion, Flat Rock, IL.

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Emma Jo Lewis - July 21, 1933 - June 19, 2022

Departed: 06/19/2022 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Emma Jo (Spivey) Lewis age 88, of Hutsonville, Illinois died Sunday June 19, 2022, in the care of Robinson Nursing Care and Rehab (Cotillion Ridge) in Robinson, IL following several years of failing health. Emma Jo was born in Hutsonville July 21, 1933, to Samuel and Ida Mae (Owen) Spivey. Emma was a dedicated student and graduated Hutsonville High School with the class of 1951.

In 1949, Emma and George Edward Lewis were married and to this union were born five children. Emma was a full-time mother and was dedicated to raising her children and once they were “out of the nest”, Emma took on a job, working as an assembler for the LEXEL Industries Plant in Hutsonville.

Those surviving Mrs. Lewis are three sons and a daughter in law, Rick & Mary Lewis of Hutsonville, John Lewis of Hutsonville and David Lewis of Hutsonville, IL; Two daughters and a son-in-law Mary and David Carter of Flat Rock, IL and Judy Plew of Hutsonville. Mrs. Lewis is also survived by a brother, John Spivey of Effingham, IL a sister-in-law Mary Lou LaForge, Avon, IL, and a sister-in-law Mrs. Melissa Spivey of Hutsonville. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great, grandchildren also survive. There are many nieces and nephews who called Emma, Aunt Emma.

Preceding Mrs. Lewis in death were her parents, husband, brothers Jim Spivey and Edward Spivey, a sister Bonnie Wright, a brother-in-law Jim LaForge, sisters-in-law Shirley Spivey and Sue Spivey and a son-in-law, Leslie Plew.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Emma Jo Lewis will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday June 25, 2022, at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL with Pastor Trey Reid officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am Saturday June 25, 2022, until the time of services at Pulliam Funeral Home. Interment will follow services in the Hutsonville Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Hutsonville Methodist Church in memory of Mrs. Lewis.

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Mina Arlene Coleman - October 07, 1952 - June 10, 2022

Departed: 06/10/2022 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Mina “Arlene” Coleman, age 69 of 201 S. Pleasant St., Hutsonville, IL died Friday June 10, 2022, at 7:59 AM at Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson, IL, following a total collapse at Cotillion Ridge Nursing & Rehab in Robinson, IL.

Born October 7, 1952, in Gary, IN she was the daughter of Don and Mina “Mae” (Gaynor) O’Niel. On August 7, 1985, she married F. Jay Coleman and he survives.

After graduating Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, Arlene started her working life as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at the Jasper County Health Department in Newton, IL where she worked for eight years. Following her years as a counselor, she was employed at the Robinson Correctional Center as an English and Math teacher through Lakeland College, Mattoon, IL for seventeen years.

Arlene was a member of the Hutsonville United Methodist Church, Hutsonville, IL.

Survivors include her husband Jay Coleman, Hutsonville, IL; a son, Patrick Svitek, Hutsonville, IL; a granddaughter, Jackie Svitek, Paris, IL; a sister, Mrs. Debbie Watts, Albuquerque, New Mexico; a sisters-in-law and spouses, Nita Sue and Jim Myers, Hutsonville, IL, Debra and Melvin Kleinschmidt, Robinson, IL and Connie Pierson Hutsonville IL; five half and stepsisters along with several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Heather Svitek.

Funeral Services will be Thursday June 16, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL with Pastor Judy Williams officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM on Thursday June 16, 2022, until time of Funeral Services at 1:00 PM at Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded immediately following funeral services with interment of cremated remains taking place at a later time.

Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice with envelopes available at the funeral home.

Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville, is assisting with these arrangements.

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Joseph E. "Joe" Franklin - February 17, 1942 - April 07, 2022

Departed: 04/07/2022 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Joseph E. “Joe” Franklin, Sr., age 80 of Robinson, IL passed away Thursday April 7, 2022, at 1:30 PM at Ridgeview Health and Rehab Center, Oblong, IL, following several months of failing health.

Joe was born in Hutsonville, IL on February 17, 1942, to Emery and Ora (Sanders) Franklin. On August 6, 1972, he married Helene Grace (Black) and she preceded him in death February 18, 2010. Joe served in the U.S. Army and upon returning to home, he found work as an Iron Worker, Local #1, Chicago, IL; he was a member of the Masonic Lodge NMJ of Illinois; VFW #4549, Robinson, IL and E.M. Coulter Post #69, Robinson, IL.

Survivors include sons, Randy J. Franklin, Lexington, SC, Joe Franklin Jr., Robinson, IL; a daughter and son-in-law, Bethany and Daniel Berkley, Morris, IL; five grandchildren, Alyssa Franklin, Zachary Franklin, Marissa Berkley, Cannon Thackrey and Emma Berkley; brother, George “Ike” Franklin, Terre Haute, IN and sister, Cora Weger, Palestine, IL, along with several nieces and nephews, including Martha Hightshoe of Hutsonville, IL.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Helene G. Franklin; brothers, Herbert, Emery, Francis, Earl, Donald, Glen, Arthur “Tom”, and sisters, Dorothy, Esther Combee, Elizabeth Benjamin and Euma Osborn.

There will be a Graveside Service held on Sunday April 10, 2022, at 3:00 PM at the Hutsonville Cemetery, Hutsonville, IL with Bro. Joe Griffith officiating. A time of visitation will be held at the Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children with envelopes available at the funeral home.

Military graveside rites will be performed by the combined units of VFW Post #4549, Robinson, IL; E.M. Coulter Post #69, American Legion, Robinson, IL, Reavill Post #132, American Legion, Flat Rock, IL and AMVETS Post #33.

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Janice Callahan - April 19, 1943 - March 03, 2022

Departed: 03/03/2022 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Janice (Stephens) Callahan, age 78 of Hutsonville, IL passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday March 3, 2022, at 8:30 AM at Arbor Rose Memory Care Facility in Robinson, IL.

Janice was born in Sullivan, IN on April 19, 1943, the daughter of Loren Max and Hazel May (Pierce) Stephens. She graduated from Brazil High School and went on to earn her Master’s Degree at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN. On April 13, 1963, she married James D. Callahan and he preceded her in death on August 1, 2018. Janice was employed with Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson, IL, in the Dietary Department. She had also worked as an Elementary School Teacher at Graysville, IN and at Hardinville, IL Grade School. In addition to teaching Janice was a homemaker and mother to four children. She attended the Baptist Church in Hutsonville, IL.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, James D. Callahan, Jr., Stoy, IL, Todd Callahan and Sue Randle, Hutsonville, IL, daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Larry Dunlap, Palestine, IL, Beth and Mitch Drum, Hutsonville, IL; seven grandchildren, Chris and Melanie Dunlap, Navarre, FL, Katie Dunlap, Indianapolis, IN, Danielle and Tyler Vaughn, Flat Rock, IL, Kylie and Taylor Thomas, Fenton, MO, Austin and Moriah Callahan, Spokane, WA, Roxie and Sheldon Sweeney, Virginia, MN, and Drew Randle, Champaign, IL; brother-in-law and spouse, LeRoy and Dee Callahan, Findlay, OH, sister-in-law, Linda Stephens, Terre Haute, IN along with six great grandchildren and one on the way, and three nieces and two nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, James D. Callahan and a brother John Isaac Stephens in 2021.

Private funeral services will be held on Saturday March 12th, 2022, with Bro. Joe Griffith officiating. Burial will follow in the Hutsonville Cemetery, Hutsonville, IL.

Memorial donation may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association with envelopes available at the funeral home.

Pulliam Funeral Home in Hutsonville, IL is in charge of these arrangements.

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Robert W. "Bob" Tuttle - June 26, 1935 - January 20, 2022

Departed: 01/20/2022 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Robert W. “Bob” Tuttle, age 86, of Hutsonville, IL passed away January 20, 2022, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN following a brief illness.

Bob was born to George and Dorothy (Drake) Tuttle on June 26, 1935, in Hutsonville, IL where he lived, farmed and operated his businesses for his entire life.

Bob graduated Hutsonville High School in 1953 and was an officer and very active in FFA club throughout high school. Bob began his life’s work in farming immediately upon graduating high school and on June 4, 1955, married Colleen “Kay” Noblitt who survives. In addition to farming, Bob had a penchant for buying and selling used equipment. Later, selling and building grain bins was added to the repertoire, as was purchasing and operating the Palestine Grain Elevator, which was named Tuttle Mill and Elevator, in the late 1970’s. To all of that, Bob and his son Danny Co-owned Tuttle Grain, Inc. From 1992 thru 2005. With all this being said, Bob’s most favorite business activity was selling J & M Grain Carts which he started in 1989 and Danny continues to this day. Bob made many friends throughout several states selling equipment. He also served on the Hutsonville School Board and the Crawford County Board. Bob instilled a hard work ethic into his children. His sons, Danny & Steve always worked with Bob around the farm and Connie as a registered nurse.

Bob’s hectic work life left little to no time for hobbies, but after retiring, he and Kay enjoyed traveling to Yuma, Arizona for the winter and returning in the Spring to help Danny and Chance with the farming operations. Bob’s really, happy place was in the seat of his John Deere 8820 combine shelling corn or cutting beans.

Bob is survived by Kay, by a son Danny (Karen) Tuttle, Hutsonville, IL; a daughter Connie Russo & (Bob Curtain), Palestine, IL., six grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, an older brother George Tuttle Jr., and a son Steven Lyn Tuttle.

Private family visitation and service will be Wednesday January 26, 2022, at Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville, IL with Chad Guyer officiating. Burial will be in the Hutsonville Cemetery, Hutsonville, IL.

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Orval L. Wood - August 02, 1941 - December 21, 2021

Departed: 12/21/2021 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Orval L. “Woody” Wood, age 81 of Hutsonville, IL passed away Tuesday December 21, 2021, at 3:15 AM at Heritage Health and Rehab (Cotillion Ridge), Robinson, IL following several months of failing health.

Born August 2, 1940, in Kirksville, MO, Orval was one of three children born to Orval R. and Anna (Crawford) Wood. On November 24, 1984, Orval married Darlene Ann (Cooper) and she survives. Orval, also known as “Woody,” owned and operated Woody’s Garage in Hutsonville for forty-plus years. Formerly he was the shop foreman for Flowers Buick GMC in Marshall, IL.

Survivors include his wife Darlene Wood, Hutsonville, IL; a sister, Ms. Linda Wood, Kirksville, MO; a brother-in-law, Jimmy Cooper, Hutsonville, IL; nieces and nephews, Jeff Baker, Brookfield, MO, Karen Baker, LaPlata, MO, Kim Baker, LaPlata, MO, Chris Mullinex, Kirksville, MO, Jason and Sheri Cooper, Annapolis, IL, Jeff and Abby Cooper, West York, IL, Jimmy Cooper, West Union, IL, Justin Cooper, Indianapolis, IN; great nieces and nephews, Callie Cooper, Annapolis, IL, Rilyn Lawhead, West York, IL and Ayla Cook, West York, IL.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a sister, Sue (Wood) Mullinex and father and mother-in-law, Clacy and Bernice Cooper.

The Funeral Service will be Monday December 27, 2021, at 1:00 PM at Pulliam Funeral Home, Hutsonville, IL with Celebrants, members of the Cooper Family, officiating. Visitation will be Monday December 27, 2021, from 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Hutsonville Cemetery, Hutsonville, IL.

Memorials may be made to the Resident’s activity fund in care of Heritage Health and Rehabilitation, 600 Robinwood Drive, Robinson, IL with envelopes available at the funeral home.

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William Miller "Bill" Lloyd - October 30, 1949 - November 30, 2021

Departed: 11/30/2021 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. William M. “Bill” Lloyd, 72, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Hutsonville, IL died November 30, 2021, in Plano, TX, following a brief illness.

Bill was eldest of three children born to A. Miller and Emma E. (Voorheis) Lloyd and graduated Hutsonville High School in 1968. Shortly after graduating high school, Bill moved to Plano, Texas and in 1972 began working at Plano Auto Parts where he worked for 35 years and then continued to work at Auto Plus for 15 years, working in the auto parts business for nearly 50 years.

Preceding him in death were his mother and father, a brother John, and his stepmother Edna M. (Williams) Lloyd.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Beth (Lloyd) Mayer of St. Charles, MO; a half-sister Pamela (Johnson) Lawhead as well as several nieces and nephews, great nieces, and nephews. Bill was a member of the First Christian Church of Plano where he was affectionately known as “Willy”.

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Iwana Mitchell - June 23, 1930 - November 24, 2021

Departed: 11/24/2021 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Iwana Mitchell entered Heaven from her home in Hutsonville on Wednesday November 24th 2021. She was born on Earth in Grant County Arkansas in June of 1930.

Preceding her to the Ivory Palaces were her parents, her husband Leon, and her sister Melrose. She is survived by her sister Jaime, sister Joette, brother Glen, daughter Stacie, and grandson Kevin.

Iwana was an active member of Grand Prairie Church along with her husband Leon, loved children as well as her family and was industrious and resourceful; always looking for ways to better the lives of those around her.

Memorial Services will be held at the Hutsonville Community Center on Sunday December 5th at 3:00 pm with visitation from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. There will be a fellowship time after services.

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Charles G. Musgrave - July 02, 1933 - October 13, 2021

Departed: 10/13/2021 (Hutsonville)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Charles G. Musgrave, age 88 of Hutsonville, IL passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021, at 8:10 PM at Heritage Health and Rehabilitation (Cotillion Ridge) Nursing Home in Robinson, IL following several months of failing health.

Charles was born in Kibbie, IL on July 2, 1933, to Glen and Katherine (Grant) Musgrave. After graduating from Hutsonville High School in 1950, he went on to serve his country in 1953 in the United States Army. Following his return home, Charles married the love of his life, Carol A. Lowther and she survives. It was then that he joined his father in working the family farm. In addition to farming, “Charles” known to many as Sonny, added trading farm equipment to his business. Many of his trips trading equipment included having “All His Girls” in the truck with him, along for the adventure. Charles and Carol also enjoyed traveling. They won numerous trips from Farm Seed Companies and traveled to various locations around the world. Charles also loved the vacations he and Carol took as a family. Seeing the USA was a summer tradition, between planting season and harvest season while the girls were growing up. These travels grew to include trips to see the grandchildren as their family expanded. Charles was a Deacon at the First Christian Church in Hutsonville, IL where he was a member for eighty-one years.

Survivors include two beloved daughters, Anna “Joey” and Gary Rogers, Titusville, FL, Cara J. Bennett, Robinson, IL; three grandchildren, Kristen Cannon, Jason and Sarah Cannon, Kaitlin and Jesse Stephens; four great-grandchildren, Corphin and Claire Cannon and Alexis and Alaura Stephens.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Glenellen Woodward as well as a brother-in-law, Gary Lowther.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday October 19, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the Hutsonville Cemetery, Hutsonville, IL with Bro. Joe Griffith officiating.

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A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It may also include information about their family, occupation, hobbies, achievements, and funeral or memorial services.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary, but it's generally recommended to keep it concise and focused on the most important information. Aim for 1-2 paragraphs at most.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many newspapers and online obituary platforms allow you to include one or more photos of the deceased. This can help to make the obituary more personal and meaningful.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to find out their submission guidelines and deadlines. Some newspapers may have online submission forms or email addresses where you can send the obituary.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to ensure that their life is represented accurately and with dignity. This can also be a therapeutic exercise in reflecting on one's life and legacy.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only the basic facts such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a longer, more detailed tribute to the person's life.

Can I include humor or personality in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary should reflect the personality and spirit of the deceased. Including humorous anecdotes or quotes can help to make the obituary more engaging and memorable.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some may charge by the word or line, while others may offer package deals or discounts for online publication.

Can I publish an obituary online?

Yes, there are many online platforms that allow you to publish an obituary, including social media sites, memorial websites, and online obituary databases. These can be especially useful for reaching a wider audience or sharing with friends and family who live far away.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary varies depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some may publish immediately, while others may have a delay of several days or even weeks.

Can I make changes to an obituary after it's been published?

In some cases, it may be possible to make corrections or updates to an obituary after it's been published. However, this depends on the policies of the newspaper or online platform.

What if I need to correct an error in an obituary?

If you notice an error in an obituary that has already been published, contact the newspaper or online platform immediately to request a correction. They will typically work with you to correct the mistake as soon as possible.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in the obituary as a way to honor their loved one's memory and support a good cause.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can search for old obituaries through online archives, libraries, or genealogy websites. Some popular resources include Newspapers.com, Ancestry.com, and FindAGrave.com.

Can I reuse an old obituary for a different purpose?

If you're looking to reuse an old obituary for a different purpose, such as creating a memorial book or scrapbook, be sure to obtain permission from the original author or publisher first.

What if I'm struggling to write an obituary?

If you're having trouble writing an obituary, consider asking a friend or family member for help. You can also seek guidance from a funeral home or crematorium staff member.

Can I include quotes or poems in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes or poems can add depth and meaning to an obituary. Choose something that resonates with the person's personality or values.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If you're unsure about how to handle sensitive information such as cause of death or personal struggles, consider consulting with other family members or a trusted advisor.

Can I include pets in an obituary?

Yes! Many families choose to include beloved pets in the obituary as a way to acknowledge their importance in the person's life.

What if I need help with funeral planning alongside writing the obituary?

Funeral homes and crematoriums often provide guidance on both funeral planning and writing the obituary. You can also seek help from online resources or support groups.

Can I write multiple versions of an obituary for different audiences?

Yes! You may want to write different versions of the obituary tailored to specific audiences, such as close friends versus acquaintances or coworkers.

How do I preserve an original copy of the obituary?