Randal “Randy” Leon Malone, 89, of Charleston, IL passed away at 12:57 PM, October 27, 2020 in Mattoon, IL.

Services will be 11 AM, Monday, November 2, 2020 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Waynesville, IL with Military Honors.  Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM, Monday at the funeral home.  Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the family requests social distancing and the wearing of face masks at the visitation and services.

Born to William and Violet Malone on September 2, 1931 as Randal Leon Malone, he was known by most folks as “Randy”.  He attended the Prairie Creek, Indiana School System, and later went to and graduated from Rose Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Civil Engineering.

He was in the U.S. Army from January 1955 to December 1957.

He was a Civil Engineer designing and overseeing the construction of roads, bridges, and highways for most of his adult working life, working first for the Illinois Department of Transportation, then as the Superintendent of Highways for DeWitt County, and later for Coles County.

During his stint working for IDOT, he met Adale Everetta Hope LaDew in a Wapella tavern.  They hit it off pretty well, and soon after he decided she was “the one”; he proposed, and she eventually accepted.  They were married on April 30, 1960 and remained happily so, until “Evie’s” death in 2009.

Randy was also preceded in death by his father and mother, and stepfather, Ira Riggs.  He is survived by his sisters, Freda (Dick) Stueland of Rogers, AR and Jeanne Hopkins of Joplin, MO , by his daughter Linda of Belleville, IL; sons, Neal (Stacey) of Springfield, and Ben (Sheri) of Lugoff, SC, and his grandchildren Erin, Brian, Emily, Brady, Myles, and Elaina, step-grandchildren Mallory, Matt, and Mitchell and five step-great-grandchildren.

Outside of work, Randy’s main activities were time with family and Bridge playing friends.  For years he sent out letters encouraging family members to attend the Thornberry reunion.  He worked hard to keep in contact with them and all his family.  Every Sunday, there was a series of family phone calls that he made.  His favorite hobby was playing Bridge, which he did in Paris, Clinton, Effingham, Charleston, and O’Fallon, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or PBS TV station WILL in Urbana.

Randal's family would like to hold another memorial "service" in the Charleston area in the near future (hopefully, when this Covid mess cools down).  Any who are interested in participating in this event are asked to send a message to RLMalone1931@gmail.com, so you can be contacted with further information when this date has been set.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Bernard Eugene “Bernie” Walden 88 of Clinton, IL passed away 4:28 PM October 16, 2020 at Carle BroMenn Reg. Medical Center, Normal, IL.

Services will be 11 AM Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Nick Blacklidge officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL with military honors. Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Clinton Assembly of God Building Fund.

Bernie was born December 7, 1931 in Clinton, IL the son of Dean Walden and Norma Olive (Gray) Walden..  He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Burl Moore. He married Charlene Vogel August 21, 1958 in Clinton, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Charlene Walden, Clinton, IL, children, Tina Marie (Kevin) Poe, Dieterich, IL; Wendy Lee Walden, Clinton, IL; and Steve Eugene (Fawn) Walden, Oro Valley, AZ, 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and stepfather.

Bernie was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He had retired from the Illinois Central Railroad. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and camping. Bernie also enjoyed flying airplanes and listening to Air Traffic Control Towers.  His church, the Clinton Assembly of God, held a special place in his heart.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Shirley Kaye Gaines, 82 of Clinton, IL, passed away 9:20 AM October 26, 2020 at Warner Hospital and Health Services, Clinton, IL.

Graveside services will be 11 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton, IL with Pastor John Roberson officiating. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Shirley was born April 11, 1938 in Tamalco, IL the daughter of Robert and Mable (Terry) Hastings. She married Charles Gaines and he passed away in January 1993.

Survivors include her children, Neville Schmidgall, Clinton, IL, Cindy Yanniello, Glendale, AZ, and Viv (Ron) Morris, Bloomington, IL, 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Kandy Kaye Wantland, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters.

Shirley was an interior decorator with her own immaculately decorated home.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Karen Elizabeth Weikle 56 of Maroa, IL passed away 5:58 A.M. October 25, 2020 at her family residence, Maroa, IL.

A celebration of Karen’s life will be 6:00 PM Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Decatur First Church of the Nazarene, 1177 W. Hickory Point Road, Decatur, IL with a family greeting from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Calvert Funeral Home Clinton, IL assisted the family with cremation rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorial funds can be made to the Decatur First Church of the Nazarene to the Weikle Memorial Fund to help cover funeral expenses and to support the children still at home or go to https://gf.me/u/y6dpmw.

Karen was born September 23, 1964 in Danville, IL the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Simpkins) Miles.  She married Dan Smith, he preceded her in death. She later married Wes Weikle on April 5, 1996

Survivors include her husband, Wes Weikle, children, Tiffany Peters (Jamie), Jennifer Art (Jason), Zach Palmer (Tina), Grace Weikle, Wesley Weikle, Deontae Weikle, Cierra Taylor, Cori Weikle, JT Weikle, Oz Weikle, Jillian Weikle, Taye Weikle and Ty Weikle. She was a beloved Mimi to her 16 grandchildren Nathan, Hailee, McKayla, Lorelei, Josie, Shae, Audra, Kylee, Jackson, Keegan, Samuel, Joseph, Taylor, Junior, Kennady and Kymeire. Also surviving are her siblings, Tom (Pam) Miles, Cindy Henry, and Cathy (John) Davis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother-in-law, Corby Henry.

Karen was the head of children’s ministries at the Decatur First Church of the Nazarene where she happily rocked about every child that set foot in the church over the past 20 years.  She dedicated her life to her children. Her life’s calling was to help children through the foster care system, she spent the last 23 years of her life making an impact providing a loving home for over 30 foster children. She believed her job as a foster mom was to teach kids what love is supposed to look and feel like..

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

On October 21, 2020, Betty I. Cone went home to join up again with Herb, her husband of 61 years, to continue their eternal life together.

Graveside services will be 11:15 AM Monday, October 26, 2020 at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL with Kelsey Lewis and Richard Kaufman officiating.  Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM, Monday at Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta, IL. 

Memorials may be directed to Vonderlieth Living Center, Mt. Pulaski, IL.

Betty was born October 26, 1928 in Argenta, IL, the daughter of Earl F. and Thelma C. (Hilbrant) Kaufman.  She married Herbert L. Cone on November 4, 1949 in Argenta, IL.  As a life long resident of Argenta, Betty enjoyed flower gardening, yard work, and volunteering at the DMH Thrift Shop.

Herb and Betty enjoyed numerous anniversary trips to the Amana Colonies in Amana, IA.  They also enjoyed the yearly trips to Midwest Old Threshers Reunion, with their kids and grandkids, in Mt. Pleasant, IA which they attended since 1955. 

Betty is survived by her children, Donna (Scott) Lewis of Oreana, Connie Roderfield, and Jim Cone; grandchildren, Denny, Sarah, and Andy Moore, Matt and Josh Cone, Cody (Stacie), Dillon (Robin), Kelsey (Neil) Lewis; and one very special great-grandson, Gabriel “Gabe” Lewis.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Herb, her parents, and brothers, Don, Bob and Charles Kaufman.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the entire staff at Vonderlieth Living Center for their exceptional loving care and compassion.

As Herb would say, “A life well lived!”  “Thanks for the memories.”

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Curtis Emanuel Miller, Jr.., 78, of Maroa, IL passed away at 11:43 AM, October 19, 2020 at Manor Court, Clinton, IL.

Private graveside services will be Friday, October 23, 2020 at Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL with Scott Marsh officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, IL is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida.

https://www.epilepsy.com/make-difference

Curtis was born February 16, 1942 in Danville, IL the son of Curtis E. and Effie Alice (Huffman) Miller, Sr.  He married Margaret Ann Nichols on December 6, 1964 in Decatur, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Miller, Maroa, IL; children: Brenda Marie (John) DelaCruz, Pensacola, FL; Scott Curtis (Dawn) Miller, Clinton, IL; and Daniel Clifford (Heather) Miller, Cerro gordo, IL; 2 sisters, Edith Spittler and Esther McEvoy; sister-in-law, Joan Miller; 8 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren also survive.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, and 1 sister.

Curtis worked at Superior Welding in Decatur, IL and retired from the Maintenance Department of the Decatur Public Schools after 27 years of service.  He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and scuba diver.  Curtis enjoyed sharing his pursuits with his family.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Betty Ilene Stone 92 of Clinton, IL passed away 9:10 A..M. October 18, 2020 at Manor Court, Clinton, IL.

Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Texas Township Cemetery, Clinton, IL with Scott Marsh officiating.  The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Second Chance Pet Adoption.

Betty was born April 21, 1928 in Decatur, Il. the daughter of Homer H. and Sylvia (Barger) Cook.

Survivors include her grandchildren, Cheryl (Mike) Cyrulik, Clinton, IL, George Doug (Beth) Sturgeon, Clinton, IL, great grandchildren, Levi (Carl Olson) Sturgeon, Bloomington, IL; Amber Sturgeon, Peoria, IL; Jennifer (Travis) Bless, Clinton, IL; Justin (Whitney) Cyrulik, Clinton, IL, great-great grandchildren, Karlie Bless, Khloe Bless, and Nellie Cyrulik, sister, Mildred Sturgeon, Clinton, IL.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, 1 daughter, Linda Rios in 1970, and 2 sisters, Nona Kemplin and Pearl Hassinger.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Stephen Ray Buchanan, 73, of DeWitt, IL passed away at 12:27 PM, October 17, 2020 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.

Graveside services will be 11 AM Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, IL.  There will be no visitation.  The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

Stephen was born January 17, 1947 in Clinton, IL the son of Earl and Mildred Leona (Shores) Buchanan.  He married Donita Ann Rousey on November 18, 1966 in Kenney, IL.  She passed away February 7, 2018.

Survivors include his children, Melissa (Heath) Peek, Clinton, IL and Kimberly (Michael Alwood) Buchanan, Springfield, IL, 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandsons and 2 great-granddaughters, sister, Adele (Steve) Lenchner, Clinton, IL, brother, David Earl (Linda) Buchanan, Clinton, IL, and half-sister, Vicki Buchanan, Clinton, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Stephen retired from Revere Copper & Brass, Clinton, IL after 34 years of service as a Shipping and Receiving Clerk. He also built and remodeled homes for many years and enjoyed crossword puzzles.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Christina Devenbaugh, 51, of Lincoln, IL passed away at 2:57 PM, October 10, 2020 at her family residence, Lincoln, IL.

Graveside services will be 2:30 PM Monday, October 19, 2020 at Willmore Cemetery, Clinton IL with Scott Marsh officiating.  Visitation will be 1 – 2 PM, Monday at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL.

Memorials may be directed to the Christina Devenbaugh Memorial Fund

Christina was born March 17, 1969 in Clinton, IL the daughter of Paul W. Devenbaugh, Sr. and Jeanita (Sheeley) Huffman.

Survivors include her children:  Justin Couve, Lincoln, IL;  Ashley Couve, Lincoln, IL;  Dylan Walsh, Springfield, IL; and Alyson Walsh, Springfield, IL; 3 grandchildren:  Alexis Reed, Nolan Couve, and Grace Mehan, with 1 grandchild on the way; mother, Jeanita Huffman, Ocala, FL.

She was preceded in death by her father; 1 brother, Paul Wayne Devenbaugh, Jr. and grandmother, Agnes Nan Sheeley.

Christina never knew a stranger and her family was her life.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Larry D. Chapman 79 of Clinton, IL passed away 5:15 A.M. October 12, 2020 at Manor Court, Clinton, IL.

Graveside services will be 11:15 AM Monday, October 19, 2020 at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL with Allison Hitchings officiating.. Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM Monday, at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL.

Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association.

Larry was born May 3, 1941 in Richland County, IL the son of Donald F. and Eldrid (Crouse) Chapman. He married Nancy Rader December 23, 1963 in Moline, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Chapman, Clinton, IL; children, Greg (Tara) Chapman, Clinton, IL; Keith (Serena) Chapman, Clinton, IL; Sherry (Mark) McInnis, Hartsville, SC; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren with one on the way; siblings, Bill (Sandy) Chapman, Clinton, IL; Mike (Kay) Chapman, Clinton, IL; Carol (Steve) Springer, Ft. Myers, FL.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Jody Lynn Chapman, and brother, David Chapman.

Larry worked at Revere Copper & Brass, Inc., Clinton, Il. and retired as the Parts Manager at Interstate Brands Peoria, IL after 20 years.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com