James Howard Haney, 80, of Mattoon passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Monday June 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at his residence.  

            No services will be held. Schilling Funeral home is assisting the family.

          James was born on January 27, 1933 in Tuscola, IL the son of Orville and Bernadine (Cross) Haney.  He married Sue Ervin on January 25, 1974.

          Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Sue; two sons, James Haney of Peoria, IL and  Andee (Pam) Haney of Mattoon, IL; daughter, Melissa (Kevin) Snodgrass of Atwood, IL; step-daughter, Rhonda Ritter of Mattoon, IL; four granddaughters, Jessica (Jay) Young of Tribune, KS, Rachel Ritter of Mattoon, IL and Sarah Snodgrass of Charleston, IL; April Eveland of Mattoon, IL; great grandchildren, Jordan, Alexia, Caleb, Stormy, Chloe and Truett; sister, Carole Hamblin of Shelbyville, IL. James was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Terry Haney; step-son, Jode Eveland; grandson, Joe Eveland; brother, Jack Haney.

                    James retired from U.S.I. He served honorably in the United States Army. His greatest enjoyment was his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

            Arthur Edmond Lyne, 82, of Mattoon passed away at 7:50 a.m. on June 12, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.  

            Funeral Services honoring his life will begin at 1:30 p.m. Sunday June 16, 2013 at Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL with Reverend Larry Clonch officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow at Dodge Grove Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday June 15, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

          Arthur was born on April 16, 1931 in West Frankfort, IL the son of George and Eithel (Johnson) Lyne.  He married Geneva McDermott on October 4, 1958.

          Survivors include his nephews, Robert Lyne of Chicago, IL, Michael Lyne of West Frankfort, IL; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Lyne of West Frankfort, IL, Freda Noll of Gays, IL, Evelyn Nolen of Mattoon, IL; nieces, Sherilyn Noll of Gays, IL, and Jane (Bill) Beavers of Texas.  He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

          Arthur worked at Farmers Grain Company in Dorans for 35 years.  He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. Arthur was also a member of the Seventh Day Adventist.  Most of all Arthur enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and special canine friend, Fluffy.

          Memorial donations in his honor may be given to the Seventh Day Adventist.

            Sandra Sue Sewell, 73, of Mattoon passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Monday June 10, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.  

            Funeral Services honoring her life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday June 13, 2013 at Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL. Burial will follow at Dodge Grove Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 12, 2013 at Schilling Funeral Home and an additional visitation one hour prior to funeral service at Schilling Funeral Home.

          Sandi was born on February 16, 1940 in Cumberland County the daughter of Geno and Reba (Wallace) Bernardini.  

          Survivors include her daughters, Kathi Cobble of Mattoon, IL, Stacy Sewell ( Todd Ashworth) of Mattoon, IL; son, Bradley Wayne Sewell of Jupiter, FL; grandchildren, A.J. Cobble and fiancé Alysia of Mattoon, IL, Lenzi Sewell of Mattoon, IL, Tomra Eich of Mattoon, IL, Cord Eich of Mattoon, IL; great-grandchildren, Teygen ( her dancing princess), Trysten, Demani, Dray-Sean, K-Jona; sisters, Gena (Ray Wayne) Murphy of Neoga, IL, Sharon Crete of Mexico; special niece Veronica Davis of Mattoon, IL. She was preceded in death by Wayne Sewell, Dewey Shick, and a special canine friend, Taz.

          Sandi retired as a Real Estate Agent from Coldwell Banker.  She was a member of the American Legion, Moose, and Eagles Club. Sandi enjoyed traveling. Most of all, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

          Memorial donations in her honor may be made to the American Cancer Society and American Legion Auxiliary Education Fund.

Donna Lee Miles, 86, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:35 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Mattoon, IL.

A Graveside service honoring her life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on June 24, at Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon, IL with Reverend Lou Butler officiating.  Burial will follow. Schilling Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Donna was born on July 10, 1926 in Robinson, IL the daughter of Herbert and Osa Oma (Henderson) Morris.  She married Charles Miles Jr. on February 1, 1947.  He preceded her in death on May 24, 2001.

Survivors include her two daughters, Joyce Ann (Richard) Lindsay and Jackie Charlene Miles both of Mattoon; one brother, Rex Mitchell of Palestine, IL; two sisters, June Doolittle of Bosque, NM and Barbara (John) Galey of Hutsonville, IL; two grandchildren, Kristen Bennett of Windsor, IL, and Bart Lindsay of Champaign, IL; three great grandchildren, Gavin Bennett, Ava Bennett and Sloane Lindsay; numerous nieces and nephews; best friend Dorothy Weber and special friends John and Kathy Hall.  Donna was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Aileen Knapp and brother Robert Morris.

Donna was a member of the Eagles Club and Women of the Moose.  She worked for 32 years at the Mattoon GE plant.  Donna loved to play bingo; most of all she loved to spend time with her family.

Donna made many new friends during her time at Mattoon Healthcare; of special mention are Marsha McGrath, June Farrell and Mildred Moore.  Donna’s family would like to recognize her Care Team on the Northern Lights wing at Mattoon Healthcare.

Memorial donations in her honor may be made to the Coles County Animal Care Center.

            Dorothy “Maxine” Herdeen,  92, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:13 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL.  

           Funeral service honoring her life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday June 12, 2013 at Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL with Reverend Jim Dona and Steve Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Cochran Grove Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday June 12, 2013 at Schilling Funeral Home.

          Maxine was born on July 5, 1920 in rural Windsor, IL the daughter of Roy F. and Edna (Robison) Templeton.  She married Carl Delmar Herdeen on March 25, 1951. He preceded her in death on September 13, 2004.

          Survivors include her sister, Margery Gilstrap of Corvallis, OR; sister-in-law Nina Templeton of Loda, IL; ten nieces and nephews; twenty-three great nieces and nephews and twelve great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Harold and Kenneth Templeton and sister Pauline Whitley.

          Maxine retired from General Electric in 1988 after 43 years of dedicated service. She was a member of the Ashgrove Christian Church and the Women of the Moose. Maxine most of all loved spending time with her family and babies.

          Memorial donations in her honor may be given to the Ashgrove Church or the American Cancer Society.

                     William (Billie Lynn)Ragle,  74, of Lerna, IL passed away at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL.  

           Funeral service honoring his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday June 11, 2013 at Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL. Burial will follow at Humboldt Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Schilling Funeral Home.

          William was born on April 7, 1939 in Larkinsburg, IL the son of Vernon and Hazel (Liggett) Ragle.  He married Donna Hutton on September 15, 1985. 

          Survivors include his  loving wife of 27 years, Donna; four daughters, Ashley Ragle (Ryan Luvenchuck) of Mattoon, Kelly Bennett of Lovington, IL, Paula Marlow of Sullivan, IL and Jackie Carver of Northern IL; step-daughter Shelly Bolen (Jeff Ratliff) of Mattoon, IL; step-son Gene Shirley of Lerna, IL; eight grandchildren, Blake Bolen, Taleana Coslow, Chris Bennett, Shelly Moore, Jamie Moore, Stacy Hill, Ty Carver and Davie Carver; eight great grandchildren; four brothers, Phillip (Annette) Ragle of Bismark, ND, John (Mary Ann) Ragle of Argenta, IL, Roger (Doreen) Ragle of Bonita Springs, FL and Danny (Joyce) Ragle of Pesotum, IL; three sisters, Dorothy Darby of St. Joseph, IL, Virginia (Cecil) Smith of Champaign, IL and JoAnne Earley of West Branch, IL, mother-in-law, Frances Hutton; two brothers-in-law Kenny Hutton and Paul Hutton; two sisters-in-law, Debbie Crean and Mary Ann Harris; several nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Ragle of Decatur, IL; sister Grace Proud of Streator, IL; great grandson Dakota Hoffman.

          William devoted 58 years of his life to working as a truck driver. He was an employee at Rural King. William also worked part-time as a farm laborer for Gary Swisher. He enjoyed driving and playing with his tractor, especially his John Deere. Most of all, William loved spending time with his family.

          In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in William’s honor may be given to his family.

            Evelyn Lucille (White) Stone, 81, of Mattoon, went home to be with her Lord and family on June 5, 2013 at 11:32 a.m. at Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Mattoon, IL.

                      A special Family Remembrance honoring her life will begin at 2:00 p.m.on Saturday June 8, 2013 at Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on June 8, 2013 at Schilling Funeral Home.

          Evelyn was born on May 15, 1932 to Harold and Alma (Ingram) White. She married Herman L. Stone on April 24, 1947 and they made their home in Mattoon, IL where they enjoyed 42 years of marriage. Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved her whole family and extended family. She enjoyed collecting dolls and listening to old records.

          She is survived by one son, Buddy E. Stone and wife Rose of Mattoon, IL; two daughters, Mrs. Kathy Moore and husband Harold of Mattoon, IL and Mrs. Robin M. Hawn and husband Ira of Mattoon, IL; twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her spouse, her parents, Herman’s parents, two brothers, four sons, one daughter, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

          She had a special friend Paul, and a very special roommate, Kathy Kemper from Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was loved by too many to mention. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Schilling Funeral Home to help with the service. A special thank you to the Lincolnland Hospice and Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

            Eileen R. Tilford, 84, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday June 4, 2013 at the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home.

            Graveside Services honoring her life will begin at 3:00 p.m.on Friday June 7,  2013 at Dodge Grove Cemetery with Brad Brown officiating. No visitation will be held. Schilling Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

          Eileen was born on February 6, 1929 in Dexter, IL the daughter of Ernest and Irene (Olstein) Smith. She was lovingly adopted as a child by Bertha Hayes. She married Marvin Tilford on November 10, 1946.  He preceded  her in death.

            Survivors include her children, Gale (Jerry) VanMatre,  Gary (Barb) Tilford, John (Gayle) Tilford, James (Kim) Tilford; grandchildren,  Debra (Leo) Kitten, David (Jennifer) VanMatre, Alexandra Tilford, Anson Tilford, Cole Tilford; step grandchildren, Lisa Fetters, Tammy (Darren) Root, Kimberly Trigg, Ashley (Blake) Peadro; great –grandchildren, Blake Kitten, Donovan Kitten, Benjamin Kitten, Dawson VanMatre, Archer Kitten; step great-grandchildren, Garrett Fetters, Haley Brewster, Cody Fetters, Lexus Brewster, Madelyn Brewster, and Alma Peadro.

          Eileen was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. Auxiliaries as well as a member of  the Lutheran Church.  She loved shopping for arts and crafts and was known for her witty banter.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.

          Memorial donations in her honor can be made to Lincolnland Hospice.

          James H. Lee, 93,  of  Mattoon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ surrounded by his family at  3:07 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga.

           Funeral services honoring his life will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2011 at Schilling Funeral Home with Pastor Adam Roseboom officiating.   Burial with Military Rites will follow in the Dodge Grove  Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be held 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at the funeral home.

          Jim was born on May 20, 1920 in Mattoon, a son of James and Daisy (Vandeventer) Lee.  He married Wanda J. Kite in April 1948, who preceded him in death in July 2008. 

          Survivors include two sons, David H. Lee and his wife Karen of Mattoon, IL and Roger A. Lee and his wife Catherine of Leland, NC; three grandchildren, Jason Lee and his wife Stacy of Neoga, Elizabeth Stapleton and her husband Patrick of Humboldt, Michele Stapleton and her husband Brian of Mattoon; step grandson Stuart Landreth and his wife Jennifer of Toledo; and six great- grand children.

          He  was preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert W. Lee, formerly of Greenup.   

          Jim was a veteran of WWII. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1987.  Jim attended the Fields Church in Mattoon and Buck Grove Community Church south of Mattoon. His Family wishes to express a very special Thank You to all those dear friends who sent cards, visited Jim and prayed for him through this most difficult time.

          Memorial donations in his honor are suggested to the METS program at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center or the Buck Grove Community Church.

          John Wesley Daily, 84, of Mattoon, passed away at 5:18 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Gowin Parc.

          Graveside Services honoring his life will begin at 2:00 p.m.on Friday May 31, 2013 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Burial with Military Rites will follow. Visitation for family and friends with Masonic Rites will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 31, 2013 at Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL. The Masonic Rites will be held at 1:30 p.m.

          John was born on October 4, 1928 in Coles County, IL,  the son of Albert and Nino (Webb) Daily. He married Doris Jean Wilcoxen on July 17, 1957. She preceded him in death on January 9, 2008.

          Survivors include his three sons, Tim (Pam) Daily of Mattoon, IL; Steven John Daily of Mattoon, IL and  Robert (Mary) Zilm of Tulsa, OK; grandsons, Andrew Daily and Jacob Daily of Mattoon, IL. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris; four sisters, Dorothy Mills, Edith Goods, Ethel Cain and Mary Katherine Kirk; three brothers, Albert Daily, Paul Daily and Ralph Daily.

          John served honorably in the United States Army during the  Korean War. He was  a truck driver with the Howell/Walker Company. John retired from farming after devoting many years of hard work. He was a member of many organizations; teamster Local 26, Eagles, V.F.W/American Legion, 40/8 Moose Masonic Lodge 260 32^nd Degree Danville Consistery and the Shriners. Most of all, John enjoyed spending time with his family.

          Memorial donations in his honor are suggested to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.   Please visit us at schillingfuneralhome.net to sign John’s guestbook or share an online condolence.