www.jg-tc.com | JG-TC Monday, February 2, 2015 A5 Records AREA DEATHS Charles Winders Mack Smith MATTOON — Charles Deon Winders went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 30, 2015. He was born on November 11, 1942 in Cave-In-Rock, IL (which he fondly referred to as God’s country). He was a product of a one-room school house and served for four years in the U.S. Air Force, primarily in Minot, North Dakota. After his military service, he attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated with honors with a degree in accounting and economics. While at Eastern, he met his wife, Shelia Stortzum; they married November 1967. They moved to Mattoon in 1968 and in June of that year Charles joined the firm of Murphey, Jenne and Jones. He received his CPA certificate in November that year and was named a partner at the firm in May 1977. In January 1987, Charles and Derald Doehring established their own firm, Doehring and Winders. For nearly half a century in the community, Charles worked tirelessly, diligently and honestly in support of his clients, Winders many of whom he considered members of his extended family. Charles is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shelia; son, Jason Winders and wife, Amy of London, Ontario; daughter, Amanda Pazzo, and husband, Michael of Cincinnati, Ohio; five grandchildren, August Pazzo, Simon Pazzo, Athena Winders, Peter Winders and Alexander Winders; brother, John, and wife, Barb of Paducah, KY; sister, Shirley Minnie of Bethalto. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Treva Winders and sister, Ethel Winders. Charles was a faithful servant at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mattoon, IL for 47 years. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 Charleston Ave. Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Burial with Military Rites will follow at Dodge Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, 200 Charleston Ave., Mattoon, IL 61938, 217-2344923, [email protected]; Mattoon Community Food Center, 600 Moultrie Ave., Mattoon, IL 61938, (217)258-8321; or Choices Pregnancy and Health, 105 N. 10th St., Suite #3, Mattoon, IL 61938, (217)234-3312. Charles’ 20 year battle with cancer was long and hard, but he never lost his faith and trust in the Lord and tried to share with others the way only he could – with kindness and love. The following verses best described what he felt: It is not God’s will that we suffer, but He has assured us that He will use even our suffering according to his will (Romans 8:28). For now we see only a reflection as a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13:12-13) … but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint (Isaiah 40:31). I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow (Jeremiah 31:13). To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual’s name and click on “View Signatures.” MATTOON — Mack M. Smith, age 61, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 8:45 p.m. on January 30, 2015 surrounded by the people he loved most. Funeral services honoring his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Schilling Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Mack was born on December 28, 1953 in Yakima, Washington, a son of the late Mack Smith and Roberta (Walden) Smith. He married Susan Ohm on August 3, 1979. In addition to his wife Susan, he Smith is survived by his daughter Maggie and her fiancé, Justin Grimley of Seattle, Washington; his mother, Roberta of Mattoon; his brother Jack and his wife Susie; brothers-in-law Fr. Edward Ohm of Wiesbaden, Germany and Joseph Ohm of LaGrange, Illinois; and sister-inlaw Julie Wilkerson of Sullivan, Illinois; and many spectacular friends. Mack was a graduate of Mattoon High School, served as a medic in the Navy, and retired as a dental technician after learning of his cancer diagnosis in August, 2014. He took great pride in the fact that he grew up in the Pine Acres subdivision when it was newly established, and maintained many friendships with his neighbors throughout his life. He was a man of diverse interests, talents and skills. He was known by many as a master mechanical problem solver, a gourmet cook, and an expert with guns and ammunition. Although subscribing to no particular religious faith, he lived by principles to which we all should subscribe—those of integrity, passion, humility, and generosity. He was dearly loved and will be profoundly missed by his family, his community, his many friends, and his dogs Betty, Ruthie, and Norman. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Mattoon Area PADS, 2017 Broadway in Mattoon, IL or Coles County Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 226, Charleston, IL. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual’s name and click on “View Signatures.” Imogene Gordon CLAY CITY — H. Imogene Gordon, 92, of Clay City, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Burgin Manor in Olney. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday (Feb. 2, 2015) at SummersKistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial will be at Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Imogene was born July 9, 1922 in Doddridge County, West Virginia, the daughter of Frank and Esta (Laughrey) Wilcox. She married Fred Gordon on June 9, 1946 in Flora, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1983. Gordon Imogene was a volunteer for the Golden Circle Nutrition Program for a number of decades. She also worked for the Red Cross blood drives and she was an election judge. Imogene enjoyed dancing and music. She also took pleasure in participating in local walk-a-thon’s and playing shuffleboard. She loved to spend time with her four daughters and their husbands, nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. She is survived by her daughters, Sherry Dawn (Tony) Humphreys of Ada, OK, Tajuana Raye (Steve) Gordon of Lerna, IL, Sharna Alyn (Bob) Schwindt of Neoga, IL, and Tamara Jaye (Gary) Fehrenbacher of Ingraham, IL; Also surviving are sister, Rhea (Howard) Hoover of Odin, IL; Brother, Rex Wilcox of Seattle, WA; Grandchildren, Kristi (Brian) Fritts of Neoga, IL, Shawn (Bob) Freeman of Ada, OK, T.J. (Blake) Sonne of Norman, OK, Stephanie Williams of Pleasant View, TN, Shay (Tasha) Shaffer of Greenup, IL, Heather Kerr of Paducah, KY, Scott (Olivia) Schwindt of Springfield, IL, Josy (Matt) Hart of Wendelin, IL, and Blake Fehrenbacher and fiance Kendra Courson of Ingraham, IL; Great Grandchildren, Taylor, Morganne and Makayla Freeman; Austin, Abby, Alex, Blakey, Bella and Brynlee Sonne; Shelby Black; Shaylee and Tyler Shaffer; Nick Williams; Paige, Tristan, and Ellis Schwindt; Lainie Fritts; and Mattux Hart Great Great Grandson, Chance Cox; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Keith and Frank (Jr.) Wilcox. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual’s name and click on “View Signatures.” John Walker MATTOON — John S. Walker, age 86, of Mattoon, IL went to be with his heavenly father at 10:09 P.M., Friday, January 30, 2015, at Carle Hospital in Champaign, IL. The funeral service in his honor will begin at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 with Reverend Steven Hayes and Reverend Robert Clark officiating. Interment will be at Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon, IL. The visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. Mr. Walker was born November 2, 1928 in Mattoon, IL, the son of Samuel D. and Golda R. (Kimrey) Walker. He married his loving wife of 61 years, LaVeeda M. Joseph, on September 11, 1948, in Vermillion County, IL. She passed away December 9, 2009 in Mattoon, IL. He is survived by his daughter, Denise Smith and her husband Charlie, of Cedarburg, WI; one sister, Mary Ellen Weber of Mattoon, IL, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, one brother and one sister. John was a member of the First Christian Church in Mattoon, IL where he served as a deacon. He worked 47 years for General Electric in Mattoon, IL before retiring in 1991. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a lifetime member of the American Legion in Mattoon, IL. John’s greatest love was his family, and experienced great joy in being part of their lives. To share a memory or light a virtual candle, please visit www. mitchell-jerdan.com. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual’s name and click on “View Signatures.” Stephen Cornell MATTOON — Stephen “Tiny” Eugene Cornell, age 63, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 2:46 p.m. on January 30, 2015 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center surrounded by his children. Funeral services honoring his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend Jim Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Mullen Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Stephen was born on May 11, 1951 in Mattoon, IL the son of Wes and Mary (Miller) Cornell. He mar- Cornell ried Debbie Crowder on April 14, 1990. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2006. Survivors include his mother, Mary Cornell of Mattoon, IL; son, Seth Cornell of Mattoon, IL; daughter, Davonna (Quentin) Dittamore of Montrose, IL; grandchildren, Keyton, Kayne, Bryton and Jasmyn; brothers, Dave (Cindy) Cornell of Mattoon, IL and Mark (Jana) Cornell of Champaign, IL; sisters, Cheryl (Dennis) Creasy of O’Fallen, IL and Lydia (Dave) Herbert of Mattoon, IL; and several nieces and nephews. Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Wes Cornell. Stephen graduated from Witt High School in 1969 and attended St. Louis Christian College. He was baptized at the Altamont Christian Church and was a member of the Christian Church in Toledo as well as Broadway Christian Church in Mattoon. He loved music and played the piano and guitar. He was part of the Cornell Trio as well as several other Quartets. Throughout his life he entertained many friends and family biker buddies around the campfire. Stephen was the former owner and retired from Monitor Sign Service. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club. Stephen enjoyed riding his Harley and golfing. In earlier years, he and his wife treasured their time traveling together, camping and attending Daytona Bike week. Stephen always liked to reminisce about memories and past events. He cherished time spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. Stephen will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual’s name and click on “View Signatures.” Christopher Guynn SULLIVAN — Christopher ‘Bug’ Guynn, 25, of Sullivan, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:49 p.m. Friday (January 30, 2015) in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur surrounded by his family. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Rodney Houser officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00—7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences to the family may be sent to reedfuneralhome.net. Guynn Bug was born January 30, 1990 in Decatur, IL, the son of George and Machelle Jones Guynn. He was a member of the Lovington First Church of God. Survivors include his mother and step-father Tim and Machelle Conlin of Sullivan; father George Guynn; sisters April and Ashley Guynn; step-brothers T.J., Sam and Ben Conlin; step-sister Sara Conlin; aunts Rhonda (Wayne) Watrous, Missy Nunamaker, Vickie (Danny) Bathe; uncle Ronnie (Sue) Weaver; nieces Nevaeh Harminson, Mariah and Maranda Pratt; nephews Anthony Pratt and Amir Adams and cousins Jessica and Andrew Bathe, Dustin, Michael and Preston Nunamaker. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Dale and Marilyn Weaver; step-grandmother Bertha Horsley. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual’s name and click on “View Signatures.” Salyers service CHARLESTON — The memorial service for James E. Salyers was Saturday at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston with Pastor Rich Knofsky officiating and Robert Salyers assisting. Musical selections included “Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring” and “Pachelbel Canon in D”. Mr. Salyers, 71, of rural Ashmore died Jan. 26, 2015, at his home. Pauline Lane MATTOON — Pauline Virginia Lane, 92, of Mattoon died at 6:16 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 31, 2015) at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, Mattoon. Patricia Ryan Patricia Ryan, 72, passed away peacefully at home in Elgin, IL on January 28, 2015. Patricia was predeceased by her parents: Francis J. Ryan and Ella G. Ryan of Seneca, IL; and brother in law: John Baily. Beloved sister of Joseph F. Ryan, partner Charles N. Roche’ and Mary Kay Baily. Proud and loving aunt of John & Michelle, Patrick, and Quinn & Mykie Baily. Dear great aunt to Jessica, Sophia & Connor Baily and her beloved Macky. She graduated from the College of St. Francis in Joliet and received a Masters in Education from the University of Illinois, and taught in Champaign schools, at Hanover Countryside and Huff School most of her adult life as a Sixth grade teacher. Pat was devoted to her family. She enjoyed many years of retirement, traveling to Scotland, and caring for friends and their dogs. In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Anderson Animal Shelter of South Elgin. Laird Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. For information, 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices. com To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual’s name and click on “View Signatures.” Baby born on roadside as mom drives herself to hospital dispatcher Brittney Chugg talked her through the labor, SALT LAKE CITY — A preg- telling her to lay her seat back nant Utah woman driving her- and breathe. Police Chief Jean Loveland self to the hospital gave birth from the nearby town of Wilto a healthy, nearly 10-pound lard and Utah Highway Patrol baby boy on the side of an interstate highway, police said. trooper Josh Carr sped to the spot. Less than a minute after Devi Ostler’s labor started Saturday before she got in the their arrival, she gave birth to a 9.9-pound baby boy. car, but soon became overCars can be heard speeding whelming and she called 911, Utah Highway Patrol Trooper by on the recording as the baby is born and wrapped in a Jalaine Hawkes said. sweat shirt. 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