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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
On a recording of the call,
He is her third child.
Ostler is initially calm, tellThe mother and baby were
ing the dispatcher that she’s
taken in good condition to
on the freeway, but soon
the hospital in Brigham City,
interrupts herself to say her
about 60 miles north of Salt
water broke.
Lake City.
“I’m trying to get over
“Everyone is really feeling
into the other lane — I need
good,” Hawkes said. The baby
to push!” she said. She told
was due on Tuesday
the dispatcher her name and
Roadside births happen
described her car, then said:
occasionally in the state,
“The baby is coming!”
especially in rural areas where
The 32-year-old expectit’s harder to get to a hospital
ant mother pulled over on
quickly, Hawkes said.
the side of Interstate 15 as
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