All Obituaries

Buelah I. Lewiski, 92 of Coalton passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 9:55 p.m. in Hillsboro Are Hospital in Hillsboro, IL. She was born on May 17, 1927 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Albert and Mabel (Stephens) Christian. She married Albert Lewiski Sr. on June 2, 1948 in Nokomis, IL and he preceded her in death on November 23, 2004. She worked as a seamstress at the dress factory in Nokomis, IL and she was a member of the First Baptist Church also in Nokomis. She is survived...

Jim Brown, 78 of Nokomis, Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 9, 1941 in Nokomis the son of Virgil and Ila (Ishmael) Brown. He married Shirley Cochran on March 18, 1962 in Nokomis, Illinois. Jim’s passion and life were spent as a Farmer and many of those years as a Dairy Farmer. He was a member of the Holstein Association and a supporter of the 4-H program. Jim enjoyed fishing and playing the slot machines on...

Monica K. Belsher, 71 of Taylorville passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 7:00 A.M. in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.   She was born on September 19, 1948 in Taylorville, Il, the daughter of Walter and Freida (Hamilton) Green.  She married James Belsher on April 8, 1967 in Morrisonville and they later divorced.   Monica retired from the Christian County Sheriff’s office after serving 26 years as a dispatcher.  She was a member of St....

Beth A. Wilson, 49 of Taylorville passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 4:28 p.m. in her home in Taylorville, IL. She was born on July 16, 1970 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Jimmy and Ruthann (Ondrey) Wilson. Beth worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services. She is survived by her Daughters: Olivia Mellinger of Taylorville, IL; Ashley White of Taylorville, IL; Granddaughter: Amiyah Moore; Mother: Ruthann Wilson of Taylorville; Sisters: Amy Crowe of Taylorville, Pam...

Edwin Eller, 79 of Nokomis passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 3:05 p.m. in his home in Nokomis, IL. He was born on March 2, 1940 in Ramsey, IL the son of Carl and Evelyn (Collier) Eller. He married Dorothy Parker on December 12, 1965 and she preceded him in death on May 20, 1999. He is survived by his daughter: Sherry (John) Espland of San Diego, CA; Grandchildren: Robert Bowers of Mattoon, IL; Tina (John) Colangelo of California; Great-Grandchildren: Marco and Geinna; Brothers:...

Linda S. Lohse, 81 of Mechanicsburg, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 7:26 p.m. at the Henry & Jane Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, IL. She was born on May 20, 1938 in Stonington, IL the daughter of Elmer and Alice (Stanley) Metz. She married Melvin Lohse on August 24, 1953 in Pocahontas, AR. She is survived by her Husband: Melvin Lohse of Mechanicsburg, IL; Sons: Douglas (Debbie) Lohse of Decatur, IL; Melvin (Joyce) Lohse of Mt. Auburn IL; Richard (Charleen)...

Jason R. Bright, 40 of Taylorville passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Taylorville Memorial Hospital in Taylorville, IL. He was born on October 3, 1979 in Decatur, IL the son of Steven E. Bright and Ruth (Rhodeman) Lawrence. He married Ashley L. Dodd and they were later divorced. Jason worked as a laborer for various construction companies in the area. He attended Calvary Baptist Church in Taylorville and Kincaid Church of God in Kincaid. He is survived by his Sons:...

Nina Blackburn, 91 of Heyworth, IL formerly of Taylorville passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 12:50 a.m. in her home in Heyworth, IL. She was born on December 23, 1928 in Robinson, IL the daughter of Paul Hill and Dorlis (Jenkins) Drygalski. She married Johnnie Loren Blackburn on November 2, 1947 in Olney, IL. Nina worked as a cosmetologist, artist, poet, author and homemaker. She was a member of the United Church of Heyworth in Heyworth, IL. She is survived by her sons: John D....

Constance “Connie” Sue Higgason, 60 of Pawnee passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 6:38 a.m. in her home in Pawnee, IL. She was born on June 16, 1959 in Taylorville, IL the daughter of Wayne and Beulah (McMillen) Durbin Sr. She married Terry “Butch” Higgason on July 10, 1976 in the Pawnee Catholic Church in Pawnee, IL. Connie worked as an assistant director/teacher at various daycare centers. She loved spending time with family, above all she loved spending...

Duane “Biggen” Steele, 84 of Palmer passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at 8:46 a.m. at his home in Palmer, IL. He was born on August 25, 1935 in Palmer, IL the Son of Joseph and Laura (Waddle) Steele Sr. He married Lenora Montgomery on June 23, 1969 in Alton, IL. Biggen loved gardening and playing the teletrack. He loved his morning coffee, talking, telling stories and sharing pictures at Arby’s. He loved spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was...