Recent Obituaries: Donna M. Newcome

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Donna M. Newcome

Donna M. Newcome, 66, of Bethany, formerly of Assumption, died July 10, 2024 at home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time.  Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Assumption. Memorials may be made to Casey Williams Foundation.
Donna was born on May 26, 1958 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Bill G. and Marian E. (Cooper) Williams. She married Robert D. Newcome on July 16, 1977 in Assumption, IL. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2022.
Donna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She loved to bake, spend time with her grandchildren, and care for her loved ones. Over the years, she worked in the Sullivan area at Hagen’s Family Pharmacy, in the Moultrie County Clerk’s office and at the Little Theatre on the Square.
Surviving are her daughters: Ashley (Brigham) Hagerman of Sullivan, IL and Haley Ann Becker of Lincoln, IL; grandchildren: Eden Hagerman, Elise Hagerman, and Jayden Cabit; brothers: Michael (Sandra) Williams and Patrick (Kathy) Williams all of Assumption, IL; and sister, Lori (Bob) Hearring of Elwin, IL.
Preceding her in death are her husband and parents.
Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption has been entrusted with the care and service arrangements.  Condolences for the family may be left at www.seitzfh.com.

Recent Obituaries: Ardis E. Shuman

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Ardis E. Shuman

Ardis E. Shuman, 86, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday July 10, 2024 in the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, Mattoon.

Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 13, 2024 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Mike Fender officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Illinois Retired Teachers Association or to the United Women in Faith at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Ardis was born May 11, 1938 in Bloomington, the daughter of Jesse Raymond and Helen Marguerite Benjamin Hill. Ardis graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors Degree in Home Economics. She taught Home Economics in Arthur and then taught fifth grade at Sullivan.  She was a member of the Sullivan First United Methodist Church, the Retired Teachers Association and the Sigma Kappa Sorority. Ardis married Paul E. Shuman on June 25, 1960 in Bloomington and he preceded her in death on February 6, 2021.
Surviving are her son Eric (Lisa) Shuman, grandson Chance and grandaughter April Shuman and fiancé  Brandon Willoughby.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, son Scott and brothers Wallace Hill and Roger Hill.

Obituaries 7-10-2024: Harry McCorkle

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Harry McCorkle

Harry B. McCorkle, 92, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:14 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024 in the Arthur Home, Arthur, Illinois.

There were no services. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Read More

Edward Linn Voris

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Edward Linn Voris

Edward Linn Voris, known affectionately as Linn, passed away peacefully at home in Windsor, Illinois, on June 3, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on December 20, 1942, to Charles Edward and Helen (Wheeler) Voris, Linn's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and community.

Linn was a devoted husband to Linda Daniels, whom he married in Strasburg on June 11, 1967. Their union was a testament to enduring love, and this year they would have celebrated their 57th anniversary. Linn's legacy continues through his beloved family, including his wife, Linda; son, Derrick (Amber) Voris; daughter-in-law, Ashley Voris and his cherished grandchildren, Patton, Emery, Jordan, and Bailey, all of Windsor. His sister, Tami (Tim) Bragg of Mattoon; two nephews; brothers-in-law, Dennis (Kyoka) Daniels and family of Colorado, and Mike Daniels and family of Strasburg; along with his special friends, Michelle Lovett and Mia of Windsor, survive him. Linn was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, son Jeremy, sister Janis Roney, and special friend Gary Lovett.
Linn's commitment to service was evident through his military service in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Hawaii from 1968-1969 with the 29th Brigade 100th Battalion Company B. During his tenure, he performed the solemn duty of burial detail, laying to rest many of his fallen comrades during the Vietnam war.
After his military service, Linn built a career at Mattoon Precision, from where he eventually retired. His dedication to community service was unparalleled. He was a faithful member of the Windsor United Methodist Church and a 50+ year member of the Windsor American Legion Post 725, serving on the honor guard. His contributions to the Windsor Fire Department were substantial, serving as Fire Chief for eight years during his 50-year tenure. His leadership extended to the Windsor City Council, where he served for 16 years, and as the former President of the Windsor Harvest Picnic. Linn was also a member of the Mattoon Masonic Lodge #260 and the Mattoon Eagles Club.
Linn's love for his hometown was evident to all who knew him. He spent his entire life in the Windsor area, where he was a pillar of the community. His love for his family and friends was matched only by his passion for public service. Linn was the kind of man who left an indelible mark on his community, and his absence will be profoundly felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to HSHS Hospice for their exceptional care during Linn's final months.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 10, 2024, at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Windsor Cemetery with military honors performed by the Windsor American Legion Post 725.  Visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on June 9, 2024, at Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home.  Memorials in Linn’s honor may be given to the Windsor United Methodist Church for the Backpack Program, Windsor American Legion Post 725 or HSHS Hospice and mailed to Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 54, Windsor, IL 61957.
Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.

Obituaries 6-5-2024: Robert Pierce

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Robert Pierce

Robert “Bob” Pierce, 86, of Windsor, passed away 12:36 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Shelbyville Manor.

Visitation was held Sunday, June 2, 2024, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan with Masonic Rites performed by the George A. Sentel Masonic Lodge #764. Military Rites were performed by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Read More