Journal Gazette from Mattoon, Illinois • 16

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2014 JG-TC www.jg-tc.com Records AREA DEATHS 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. He was retired from California State University Northridge, as a Maintenance Manager. Paul also worked for UO Colson Company for over 19 years as a typesetter and then at the Terre Haute Tribune Star in the same position. Paul was born November 6, 1924 in Brocton, Illinois, the son of the late Paul W. and Inez L.

(Zeigler) Sterling. He married Wilma Jean Snyder on April 24, 1946 in Henderson, Kentucky, and she survives. Paul: and Jean were married for 68 years. Sterling Paul and Jean lived in Paris for 17 years and then moved to Saugus, California after their children relocated there because they wanted to be near Paul Sterling PARIS Paul (Bus) Walter Sterling, 89, of Paris, Illinois, passed away at 6:18 a.m. Sunday, May 11, their family.

After his retirement in 1991, Paul and Jean returned to Paris and have resided there ever since. Paul has two children, a son, James (Sue) Sterling, and a daughter, Vickie (Carl) Conti and both children reside in Peachtree City, Georgia. He has a brother, Bob (Julie) Sterling of Charleston, Illinois; and two grandsons, Chris (Kristen) Morgan who reside in Dacula, Georgia, and Andrew Sterling and his girlfriend, Phayvanh Inthisone and her daughter, Anna Thongkham who live in Newnan, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his youngest brother, Bill Sterling. Paul loved repairing bicycles and was known in Paris as "the Bicycle He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything.

His wife Jean would say that he fixed things around the house before they were even broken. Paul was a US Army veteran of WWII and served from January 1943 to January 1946. He was also a member of the American Legion Post He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will truly be missed by his family and friends. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made to Rescue 1 ambulance service or to the American Heart Association. SERVICE INFORMATION Services celebrating his life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Templeton Funeral Home in Paris with the Reverend James Blue officiating. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery, north of Brocton. Graveside military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Additional information and online condolences available at www.TempletonFuneralHome.com To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. Charles Lawson LIMA, Ohio Charles W. Lawson, 88, formerly of Casey, died at 1:12 a.m. Sunday (May 11, 2014) Packard service at his residence. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m.

Wednesday at ChilesLaman Funeral Cremation Services -Shawnee Chapel, in Lima, Ohio, with the Rev. Randy Davis officiating. Entombment with military honors will be at Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

today (May 13) at Chiles-Laman Funeral Cremation Services -Shawnee He was born Nov. 1, 1925, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Jesse and Mary Scott Lawson. He married Mary Fickle Lawson in 1947; she died in 2006. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy DavidLawson son of Lima, Ohio; two grandchildren; and six great -grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one son, and three brothers.

Mr. Lawson was formerly employed with Marathon Oil, where he worked as an engineer. He later became Superintendent of Operations. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Memorials may be made to Marimor Industries Habilitation. Packard service MATTOON The memorial gathering for Franklin L. Packard was Saturday at Mattoon VFW Post 4325. Mitchell- Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon was in charge of the arrangements. Military honors were conducted by VFW Post 4325.

Participating members were: Commander, Dana Denny; Chaplain, Ed Davis; Bugler, Tim Bennett; Color Guard, Ed Brick and Tom Burcham; Firing Squad Commander, John Protz; Firing Squad Riflemen, Harold Campbell, Don Moran, Joe Kirk, Walter Ratliff, Gene Crean, Bill Thornton, a and Ray Hoffman; and Unit Flag, Eric Debault. Mr. Packard, 77, of Windsor died April 23, 2014, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Lois Marti GREENUP Lois Marti, 71, of Greenup died at 7:53 p.m. Sunday (May 11 2014) at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup. John Edwards OAKLAND John Dale Edwards, 66, of Oakland died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday (May 10, 2014) at Carle Foundation Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon. Redith Campbell CHARLESTON Redith Marie Campbell, age 81 of Charleston, died on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at her Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residence.

The Funeral Service honoring and celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston with Pastor John Best officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Lincoln (Shiloh) Cemetery located in Pleasant Grove Township southwest of Charleston. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

It is requested that thoughtful donations in her honor be made to the Charleston Bible Church Memorial Fund for the Charleston Christian Academy and Building Fund. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Charleston, IL 61920. Redith was born on July 18, 1932 in Charleston to William and Irene (Callaway) Hall. She married Dale E. Campbell on August 19, 1956 and he preceded her in death on October 19, 2004 following 48 years of marriage.

She was also preceded by her mother in 1971, her brother, Leon "Bud' Hall in 1985, her father in 1988, and her granddaughter, Alicia Zuniga in 2004. Redith is survived by her daughter, Tammy Zuniga of Ormond Beach, Florida; a sister, Joyce McNutt of North Pole, Alaska; a sister-in-law, Irene Hall of Temecula, California; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Campbell attended Frankfort Wesleyan Bible College and along with her husband Dale, pastored churches in Illinois and Indiana for over 20 years. She retired from Eastern Illinois University where she was employed as a secretary in the Journalism Department.

While on the EIU Campus she was awarded the "Employee of the Month" on two separate occasions. She has faithfully attended the Charleston Bible Church for many years. Redith loved doing for others. She was a tutor for many years with Project Adult Literacy and received an award for her outstanding service in 1999 from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. She also volunteered through the Charleston Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for many years.

Redith's memorial website is available at www.adamsfuneralchapel.com where condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on obituaries. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. Susie Culp ARCOLA Susie Culp, 62, of Lake Mattoon died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday (May 11, 2014) at her residence. The celebration of life service will be from 2-4 p.m.

Sunday at It'll Do, 620 East Schrock Arcola. The Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. She was born Aug. 16, 1951, in Tuscola, the daughter of Paul E. and Bessie Jane (Crowe) McNary.

She married Gary Lee Culpi in 1969; he survives. Other survivors include one son, Marty Lee Culp of Arcola; two sisters, Shirley Bennett of Culp Bushnelle, and Sharon Tichenor of Charleston; one brother, Jack McNary of Arcola; four grandchildren; and one great -grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Memorials may be made to Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center Cancer Center. Helen Schon CHARLESTON Helen H.

Schon, age 98, of Charleston, IL passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Hilltop Convalescent Center. No Services are planned at this time. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family. Helen was born on March 20, 1916 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Bolesav and Julia (Cichowska) Antczak.

Survivors include her son, Ron Schon of Charleston, IL; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Larry) Towle of Mattoon, IL; grandson, Christopher Schon of Kansas City, KS; great granddaughters Jackie Hawkins of Mattoon, IL and Margaret Hawkins of toon, IL; great grandsons Michael Schon and Jacob Schon of Kansas City, KS; great great grandson, Thomas Fallwell Mattoon, IL. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Schon; parents; brothers, Ted and George Atczak. Memorial donations in her honor may be given to the can Red Cross. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg- click obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. Ferguson service CHARLESTON The funeral for Dorotha "Dot" Monday at Caudill- -King Funeral Home in Charleston Coffey officiating.

Burial was at Roselawn Cemetery in ton with Gary Coffey officiating. Recordings of "Amazing Grace" and "Serenaded By were played. The pallbearers were Levi Ebbert, Jay Frye, Derek Ross Broadway, Tim Dennison, Jim Dennison, and Greg The honorary pallbearers were Bob Ferguson and Denny Mrs. Ferguson, 77, of Charleston died May 6, 2014, at Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Charleston. Sharon Canull TUSCOLA Sharon S.

Canull, 74, of Tuscola died Wednesday (May 7, 2014). Arrangements are incomplete at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home in Tuscola. Jefferson students conduct research at EIU CHARLESTON Approximately 180 sixth -graders from Jefferson Elementary School visited Booth Library on the campus of Eastern Illinois University during the weeks of April 21 and 28. The students learned how to conduct research and cite sources for research papers they were writing on a variety of subjects. During the summer semester beginning May 19, Booth Library's regular hours are 8 a.m.

to 10 p.m. Monday through Duane Updegraff OAKLAND Harry Duane Updegraff, age 65, of Ashmore, IL passed Hospital, Duane was Updegraff Updegraff away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Carle Foundation Urbana, IL, with his family at his side. born November 19, 1948 in rural Martinsville, IL to Lloyd Estie and Lola Mary (Maxey) Updegraff. He worked 20 years as the Ashmore Township road commissioner. He was a member of the Ashmore Presbyterian Church, the Casey Moose Lodge, the Ashmore Masonic Lodge the Danville Consistory, where he achieved the level of 32nd degree mason, and he was also a member of the Shrine.

Duane enjoyed welding, operating heavy equipment and hunting. He loved spending time with his family and many friends. Consistent with his Sterling Submitted Students Gracie Hosey, left, and Jayda Jensen, right, get research help from Mrs. Clodfelder. warm and giving spirit, Duane chose to be an organ donor through Gift of Hope.

Duane is survived by his wife, Lucille Davidson Updegraff; his children: Marci (Terry) Overstreet of Mattoon, IL, Michele VonBehrens of Oakland, IL, Kurt Updegraff of Ashmore, IL, Becky (Darald) Osborne of Hudson, FL and Amy (Shane) Brown of Casey, IL; a sister, Charlotte Thompson of Martinsville, IL; a brother in law, Brian Twait of Somonauk, IL; an uncle, Victor (Sandy) Maxey of Casey, IL; an aunt, Esther Grant of Kansas, IL; ten grandchildren: Summer Overstreet, Andrew Updegraff, Ashley Updegraff, Clint VonBehrens, Dylan Veach, Taylor Veach, Tristan Brown, Andrew McGregor, Gary McGregor and Tyler McGregor; a greatgranddaughter: Chloe Tieman; a great -grandson: Hunter McGregor; two nieces: Nicci Naramore and Cassi Rhoton; a nephew: Jack Limes; and a great friend for over 50 years, Mick Griffith. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Jo Twait; a grandson, Keith VonBehrens; and a niece, Angela Limes Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from to 7:00 p.m. at Krabel Funeral Home in Oakland, IL. Masonic services will follow the visitation. In accordance with Duane's wishes, casual attire is encouraged.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Omer Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the family.

To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. Bettie Blair CLAREMONT Bettie L. Blair, 88, of Arthur, IL. formerly of Oblong, IL passed away Saturday May 10, 2014 at the Arthur Home in Arthur, IL. Bettie was born on May 2, 1926, in Oblong, IL.

She was the daughter of Edgar Harmon and Veda Mae (Dennis) Harmon. On September 5, 1948 she married Delbert L. Blair who passed away on November 13, 1975. Bettie was a homemaker and was of the Christian faith. Bettie is survived locally by a special cousin Earline Jennings of Oblong, IL.

and several other cousins. Bettie was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Bobbie Harmon on November 27, 2007. Public Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 Blair am, Thursday May 15, 2014 at Crest Haven Memorial Park near Claremont, IL. There will be Blair no visitation. Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong, IL.

is in charge of arrangements. The family request in lieu of flowers that an expression of sympathy may take the form of a donation to a charity of the donor's choice. Envelopes at the graveside service or mailed to Pulliam Funeral Home P.O. Box 121 Oblong, IL. 62449 Condolences or memories to the family at www.oblongfuneralhome.com To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in.

Mat- to both of Frank Ameriat on Ferguson was with Kyle Charles- Angels" Broadway, Weber. Boaz. Hilltop Donald Ingram TOLEDO Donald E. Ingram, 88, of Toledo, IL passed away 6:28 pm on Sunday May 11th 2014 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday May 14th 2014 at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Toledo, IL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday evening at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Friends Grove Cemetery. Donald was born on February 17, 1926 in Springpoint Twp. Cumberland County Illinois to George and Ella Vaultonburg Ingram. He married Clella Gast on February 15, 1945 and she preceded him in death.

Surviving are two grandsons John and Joe Stewart of Charleston, IL and numerous nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Dawn Brophy in October of 2012; grandson Gary Stewart; eight brothers and five sisters. Donald had worked at Kuehne manufacturing in Mattoon, IL and worked and retired from Fedders Corp. in Effingham, IL He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Toledo and a member of the Allied Stove and Furnace Workers of America. Memorials can be made in his name to the First Baptist Church in Toledo, IL.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.barkleyfuneralchapels.com To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. Gay couples marry in Little Rock; AG seeks stay CHRISTINA HUYNH to go to the front of the line Associated Press because Butler has muscular LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Doz- dystrophy and is in a wheelens of gay couples, some of chair. whom waited in line overnight, "I am just in shock, I think. received licenses to marry from You go from being so private county clerks Monday, while and hidden to such a public lawyers for the state of Arkan- display of commitment.

It's sas asked its highest court to just so nice," Barr said. suspend an order gutting a Pulaski County Circuit constitutional amendment that Judge Chris Piazza tossed out bans same- sex marriage. Arkansas' gay marriage ban "When we heard the news after business hours Friday, in Arkansas, we had to jump in setting up Monday's run on Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri- the car to get here," 51-year- courthouses in Little Rock and day; 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Saturday; old Shelly Butler of Dallas Fayetteville as same sex marand 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday. The said shortly before receiving riage arrived in the Bible Belt. library will be closed on May the first license in Little Rock, As he arrived at work Monday, 25-26, June 1, 8 and 15.

the state's largest city. Butler Piazza walked up to a colleague For more information on the met her partner, 48-year- performing same- sex weddings library, visit the website, www. old Susan Barr, at Southern in the courthouse rotunda photo library.eiu.edu; call 217-581- Arkansas University in 1985. and shook his hand. Piazza 6072; or find the library on Face- They arrived at the courthouse declined to talk to reporters.

book or Twitter. at 6:30 a.m. and were allowed "I have already spoken my opinion," Piazza said. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, who recently said he supported gay marriage but would defend the ban, filed paperwork Monday morning formally asking the state Supreme Court to temporarily set aside Piazza's ruling that had made Arkansas at least for now the 18th state in the nation to allow samesex marriages. as taxecite color is Memoriams IN LOVING MEMORY of my beloved Grandma, Mrs.

Mae Williams who went to be with Jesus 34 years ago today Sadly missed by, Carol Protz.