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A6 LOCAL MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2010 DECATUR, ILLINOIS www.herald-review.com OBITUARIES YOUTH Cooper School. Daley, the daughter of Kenny and Stephanie Schwengel, participates in Key Club, miiiiiimiiiiii3 I Cadet Joshua Ryan was promoted to Private First Class in Missouri Military Academy. Ryan is the son of Deb Ryan Ryan of Decatur. Daley Schwengel was named the February Student of the Month at Shelbyville High MACON COUNTY Baker NIANTIC Inez L. Baker, 84, Niantic, licensed beautician, died Friday (March 19, 2010).

Memorial services: 1 p.m. Monday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur. Memorials: Niantic Fire Department EMTs. Send condolences: www.brintlingerand earl.com. Koontz DECATUR Cheryl Lynn (Van Alstine) Koontz, 61, of Decatur, passed away at 3:08 p.m.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Decatur DEAN'S LIST DEATHS LISTED Decatur, Macon County BAKER, Inez Niantic KENNEDY, John, Harristown KOONTZ, Cheryl Lynn, Decatur K0PETZ, Raejean Decatur WILSON, Charles Henry, Decatur Central Illinois CHERNISKY, Albert Pana C0LCLASURE, Jean, Sullivan COLLINS, Michael William, Arthur COOPER, Charles Edward, Mattoon EARHART, Martha Noble JACOBS, Charles Moweaqua JONES, Jane, Greenup KELLAR, Joseph W. Casey LEE, Margery May, Shelbyville MAXED0N, Roger Sullivan PARADEE, Earnest, Pana REEDY, Wilma, Lovington RICHARDSON, Mildred Mattoon THOMPSON, Charles Olney WILLIS0N, Wilma, Tuscola The Herald Review publishes free death notices including date of death and service arrangements. Basic obituaries are published for a flat fee of S25 or $45 with a photo. There are limits on the amount of information included in basic obituaries. Expanded obituaries, which include additional information desired by the family of the deceased, are published for S10 per column inch plus a flat fee of S10.

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Louis, Mo. Decatur: Alexandra West Vehicle Lifts BRUNO Experience a whole new level of independence today! 422-2220 MEDICAL SUPPIY 2525 N. Main Decatur Paradee PANA Earnest Paradee, 73, Pana, formerly of Assumption, farmer, died Sunday (March 21, 2010). Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Wallace-Carroll Funeral Home, Herrick.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Kennedy Sons Funeral Home, Pana. Burial: Myers Cemetery, Herrick. Memorials: to the family. Survivors: sons, Myles Paradee, Decatur; Joe Paradee, Petersburg; Scott Paradee, Assumption; Ferlyn Paradee and Phillip Paradee, both of Fort Leonard Wood, Waylon Paradee, Denver, Andrew Paradee, Greensburg, N.C.; daughter, Valerie Gebhart, Springfield; Vanessa Willoughby, Dan-vers; 25 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers; and five sisters.

Preceded by: parents, one son, three brothers and one sister. Online guest book at Richardson MATTOON Mildred L. "Mid" Richardson, 95, Mattoon, died Friday (March 19, 2010). Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon.

Arrangements by: Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon. Memorials: Lincoln-land Hospice. Thompson OLNEY Charles R. Thompson, 67, Olney, died Saturday (March 20. 2010).

Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Burial: Dundas Cemetery.

Memorials: St. Paul's Methodist Church, Olney. Send condolences: www.summers-kistler. com. ABE BOB'S "Call Bob to order your Easter Lily'' 423-3300 Bob is a prourl U.S.

Army Schwengel Spanish Club, volleyball and golf. She vol unteers at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and received the DAR Award for good citizenship. llliopolis: Michael LeBeane Lincoln: Timothy Wiser St. Louis College of Pharmacy, St. Louis, Mo.

Oreana: Sean Jewell University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb. Decatur: Bryce Pfalzgraf TOYOTASCION Fred Swansen Sales Associate See Fred for your next new or pre-owned vehicle. He will make car shopping 872-5000 7Ve Subject to usual company policies. Skin Care AMBER KELLEY, PA-C Certified Physicians Assistant Ho 9 Spring Home fmnFAiomanfe We also No Credit Check Loans $100-5300 Installment Loans SIOO S1500 Paycheck Deduction Loans FINANCIAL LZIChOICE MATTOON Charles Edward "Ed" Cooper, 40, Mattoon, died Friday (March 19, 2010). Graveside services: 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon. Arrangements by: Schilling Funeral Home, Mattoon. Earhart NOBLE Martha M. Earhart, 90, Noble, died Saturday (March 20, 2010). Graveside services: 3 p.m.

Tuesday, Haven Hill Memorial Garden, Olney. No visitation. Arrangements by: Sum-mers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Memorials: Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Southeastern Illinois. Send condolences: www.summers-kistler.com.

Jones GREENUP Jane Jones, 76, Greenup, died Saturday (March 20, 2010). Arrangements incomplete: Barkley Funeral Chapel, Greenup. Kellar CASEY Joseph W. Kellar 66, Casey, retired Navy senior chief cryptologic tech-E8, died Saturday (March 20, 2010). Services: 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Markwell Funeral Home, NAVY Casey. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Mount Cemetery, Casey, with military rites. Memorials: American Cancer Society, Champaign. Send condolences: www.markwell funeralhome.com.

Lee SHELBYVILLE -Margery May Lee, 84, Shelbyville, former Shelby Memorial Hospital nurse's aide, died Thursday (March 18, 2010). Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lockart-Green Funeral Home, Shelbyville. Visitation: one hour before services. Burial: Tower Hill Cemetery.

Send condolences: www. lockartgreenfuneralhome. com. Maxedon SULLIVAN Roger J. Maxedon, 67, of Sullivan passed away 11:41 a.m.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 in his home. I Funeral services will be Wednesday, March at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan officiated by Pastor Lou Butler. Visitation will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Roger Maxedon ARMY at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Green-hill Cemetery, Sullivan with Military Rites by American Legion Post 68.

Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association. Roger was born December 17, 1942 in Sullivan, the son of Andrew J. and Helen F. (Hogan) Maxedon. He married Janice F.

Cook September 20, 1980 in Decatur. He was retired from K-Mart in Mt. Zion and was a member of the Central Community Church, Mattoon. He is survived by his wife, Janice F. Maxedon; son, Andrew J.

and wife Rachel Maxedon of St. Charles, MO and daughter, Alyssa J. Maxedon of Sullivan. The family wishes to give special thanks to Carle Hospice (caregivers Bob and Millie and special friends Arlon and Debbie Long. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com.

Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-reviewObituaries.asp Reedy LOVINGTON Wilma Reedy, 87, Lovington, died Sunday (March 21, 2010). Arrangements incomplete: Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Willison TUSCOLA Wilma Willison, 94, Tuscola, died Sunday (March 21, 2010). Arrangements incomplete: Edwards Funeral Home, Areola.

Skin Care is what we and it's ALL we do! Sen ices including but not limited to: Diagnosis and treatment of Skin Cancers State-of-the-art treatment of Acne and Rosacea IPL (Intense Pulse Light) Skin Rejuvenation Removal of moles and skin growths, etc. Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Mass of the Resurrection to celebrate Cheryl's life will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cheryl Koontz March 24, 2010 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 407 E.

Eldorado, with Father Jeff Grant and Deacon Greg Sullivan presiding. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at GracelandFair-lawn Funeral Home with a Vigil Prayer Service at 4:45 p.m. Interment with "Flight Home" Ceremony will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Homeward Bound Pet Shelter or Ss.

James Patrick Catholic Church. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.graceland-fairlawn.com. Cheryl was born September 28, 1948 in Decatur, the daughter of William, Sr. and Wilma (Perkins) Van Alstine. She was a graduate of MacArthur High School class of 19G6.

She began her career in banking immediately after graduation at the Northtown Bank in Decatur. She remained with the bank for forty-three years through all of the acquisitions and name changes to her current position at Regions Bank. Cheryl was active in the community and served on the Lincoln Theater board. She was a member of Ss. James and Patrick Catholic Church and the Noon Women's Network.

At the time of her death, she loved and cared for her three rescue dogs Maxie, Abby. and Luvvy. She was loved and respected by the banking community and all who knew her. She married Rolland "Rollie" Koontz of Forsyth October 30, 1992 in Decatur. They had a wonderful and loving life until Rollie passed away on July 18, 2000 after a three year battle with male breast cancer.

She leaves behind her stepson: Neil Koontz and stepdaughter; Danet Thompson both of Tallahassee, Florida, brothers; Dr. Randy Van Alstine and wife Mary of Naples, Florida and Dr. Bill Van Alstine and wife Nilda of Decatur, sister; Marcia Com-erford of Decatur, granddaughters; Bethany, Shelby, and Marley Thompson of Tallahassee, Florida, nephews; Jason Van Alstine of Chatham and Michael Com-erford and wife Megan of Decatur, nieces; Sara Kennedy and husband BJ of Decatur and Jenny Sykes and husband Matt of Decatur, great-nephews; William and Benjamin Van Alstine and Alister Kennedy; great-nieces; Emma, Evelyn, and Eloise Comerford and Adeline Sykes, and mother-in-law Nelda Wilson of Decatur. She was reunited in heaven with her parents, husband, and niece Mary Louise Comerford. Cheryl was a gentle, loving person with many friends and no enemies.

The first day of Spring was a perfect day for her trip to heaven because she loved her yard and flowers. She was an eighteen year survivor of breast cancer until she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in September of 2009. The family would like to thank Decatur Memorial Hospital ICU South Unit especially Mike, Brian, Tonya, and Michelle, for their unwavering dedication, professionalism, and kindness in caring for Cheryl. Also a special thanks to the many attending Physicians and Nurses that cared for Cheryl. Obituary written by family members.

Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-reviewObituaries.asp fig 11 Babich DEBRA BABICH, MD Board Certified Dermatologist Over 20 years combined Derm-specific experience 304 W. Hav. Ste. 313 876-6890 www.babichskincare.com CAMPUS Millikin University Beta Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon members attended Regional Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, on Jan. 29-30.

Members who attended: Eric Burgett, Tyler Lamensky, Kyle Lane, Chris Leone, Pete Skeffington and Jay Woodrum. The Augustana College choir will tour Midwest and East Coast cities from Feb. 21-28. Area members include: Liz Hinds of Monticello and Rachel Kasa of Lincoln. Rachel Kasa of Lincoln is a member of Augustana College Ascension Ringers.

The handbell choir will be on tour in Minnesota and Iowa with Lutheran churches in March. Erika Dowd of Illinois College was named to the 2010 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Dowd is the daughter of Timothy and Kathleen Dowd of Moweaqua. Sarah Potter of Decatur will join other Augustana College students and faculty in a 10-week study from March to May in Ghana and Senegal. David Arnold of Williamsville, Jack Fischer of Decatur and Ashley Cooper of Clinton, all Western Illinois University resident assistants, attended the Illinois State Resident Assistant Association conference.

Arnold was named most outstanding leader. Zach Martin of Decatur has been nominated to participate in the Culver-Stockton College Irene Ryan Scholarship Auditions in January 2011. Sue Huskins of Decatur is a finalist in the 29th Annual College Student Photography contest. She attends University of Illinois at Springfield. llfhiffo Hi mil UJh no uiiiyi Double Hung Window INCLUDES II i STANDARD INSTALLATION! Kennedy HARRISTOWN John Kennedy.

71, Harristown, died Sunday "(March Arrangements incomplete: Moran Goebel Funeral Home. Kopetz DECATUR Raejean S. Kopetz, 63, Decatur, died Sunday (March 21, 2010). Arrangements incomplete: GracelandFairlawn Funeral Home. Wilson DECATUR Charles Henry Wilson.

79, Decatur, died Sunday (March 21, 2010). Arrangements incomplete: Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care. CENTRAL ILLINOIS Chernisky PANA Albert M. Chernisky. 96, Chicago, formerly of Pana, died Wednesday (March 17, 2010).

Funeral Mass was Saturday. Visitation: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Kennedy Sons Funeral Home, Pana. Burial: 11 a.m. Monday, Calvary Cemetery, Pana.

Memorials: St. Vincent De Paul Society in care of Mary of the Lake Church. Colclasure SULLIVAN Jean Colclasure, 84. Sullivan, former Lucy Ellen Candy Co. personnel director, died Friday (March 19, 2010).

Celebration of Life services: 4 p.m. Monday, Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, Sullivan. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Arrangements by: Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.

Memorials: DMH Home Health Hospice Services. Send condolences: reedfuneralhome.net. Collins ARTHUR Michael William "Mike" Collins, 23, Austin, formerly of Arthur, Borden Dairy parts manager, died Friday (March 19, 2010). Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Vine Street Christian Church, Arthur.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial: Arthur Cemetery. Send condolences: www.hilligossshraderfh.com. Jacobs MOWEAQUA Charles K.

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