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Donald Don Eugene Clark Donald Don Eugene Clark

Donald "Don" Clark

1957 - 2026

Donald "Don" Eugene Clark, 69, of Beecher City, Illinois, passed away at home surrounded by the love of family on July 16, 2026, after more than a four-year battle with cancer.
He was born on June 8, 1957, in Effingham, the oldest child of Max Eugene and Betty Ann (Reeder) Clark. Don grew up with strong family...

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Stephen (Steve) Douglas Lake Stephen (Steve) Douglas Lake

Stephen (Steve) Douglas Lake

1949 - 2026

Steve Lake passed away on the morning of July 27, 2026 at the age of 77 at his residence in Hilham, Tennessee.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Dieterich, IL.
Steve was born July 8, 1949, the son of Drallie (Woody) Lake and William Lloyd (Doc) Lake. He graduated from Dieterich High School in...

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Helen LaVonne Niccum Helen LaVonne Niccum

Helen LaVonne Niccum

1934 - 2026

Helen LaVonne (Carter) Niccum (92) died Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga. She was born near Elliottstown, IL, on January 5, 1934, to Gordon and Oma (Smith) Carter. Helen graduated from Effingham High School and Eastern Illinois University in teacher education. She worked alongside her...

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Mary Imogene Rentfro Mary Imogene Rentfro

Mary Imogene Rentfro

1921 - 2026

Mary "Imogene" Rentfro, 104, of Stewardson, Illinois, passed away on July 27, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Illinois.
Imogene was born on October 23, 1921, in Strasburg, the daughter of Royal Edward and Francis Dott (Bland) Rankin. She grew up with the values of hard work, devotion to family, and faith...

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Cynthia Cindy Schnell Cynthia Cindy Schnell

Cynthia "Cindy" Schnell

Cynthia "Cindy" Schnell, 66, of Noble, IL, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, In.
Cindy was born on September 13, 1959 in Dallas, TX to parents, Rev. Bill and Wilma (Cook) Rennels. She married Joe Vernon Schnell on May 25, 1980, who preceded her in death on May 17,...

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Philena Hope Steele Philena Hope Steele

Philena Steele

1924 - 2026

Philena Hope (Hardin) Steele passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by the love of her family on August 12, 2026, just days before her 102nd birthday. Philena was born on August 16, 1924, in Mason, Illinois. She married Ardnel Ray Steele on October 4th, 1941. They were blessed with three daughters, Sandra...

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Jane Thomas Jane Thomas

Jane Thomas

1943 - 2026

Jane Thomas, born Eva Jane Powel, grew up in Effingham, Illinois as an only child with her two parents, Eldon and Marie Powel.
Jane has always been a high achiever, exceeding expectations in school, and participating in many extracurriculars such as playing multiple instruments, acting in plays, and baton twirling....

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(Janice) Lynn Velasco (Janice) Lynn Velasco

(Janice) Lynn Velasco

1946 - 2026

Lynn was born August 14, 1946, in Effingham, the daughter of Dean and Genevieve (Peters) Tipsword.
She married Fernando Velasco August 1971. Lynn was a retired schoolteacher and an amazing artist.
Lynn is survived by her cherished son, Andy, Andy's longtime partner, Deborah, and granddaughter, Milan. She was...

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