News Progress

Allen “Lee” Slater

Allen “Lee” Slater, 90, of Windsor passed away at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021 at home.
Lee was born August 23, 1930, in Pana, the son of John and Mildred Slater. Lee grew up in Windsor, graduating from Windsor High School in 1948; he was a star basketball player. After graduation, Lee attended Millikin University before marrying Elizabeth Kays, his high school sweetheart, in 1949. Lee joined the family business, Windsor Supply Co., where he worked building and remodeling homes. He built many homes in and around the Windsor area, including the Slater Subdivision. Lee retired as an owner of Windsor Supply Co. after 65 years. Read More

Dale Lovekamp

Dale Henry Lovekamp, 88, of Beardstown, died peacefully with his family at his side Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
He was born September 27, 1932 in Arenzville, a son of Robert Henry and Minnie Roegge Lovekamp. He married Wyllia June Tucker February 13, 1954 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown, and she survives. They have been married 66 years. Read More

Hazel Jenne

Hazel J. (Carnes) Jenne, 100, of Springfield, passed away on December 30, 2020 in Memorial Medical Center. She was born November 28, 1920, in Leitchfield, Ky. to Walter and Hallie Carnes. She married Loren E. Jenne December 29, 1943 in Sullivan. Read More

Bonnie Young

Bonnie Lynn Young, 77, of Titusville passed away December 29, 2020, at St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care Hospice Center, Titusville, FL. Read More

Pauline Boehm

Pauline Mae Boehm, 95, of Westervelt went peacefully to her Heavenly Home at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, December 20, 2020 in her residence.
A graveside service for family and friends was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 26 in Findlay Cemetery in Findlay with the the Rev. Roger Quarton officiating. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, in Shelbyville. Memorials may be given to Westervelt Christian Church and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Read More