Jesse Lyle Hammer 70 of Clinton, IL passed away 11:28 PM November 26, 2022 at Arcadia Care, Bloomington, IL.

Visitation will be 2 – 3 PM Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. Graveside services will follow 3 PM Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating.

Memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Foundation.

Jesse was born September 4, 1952 in Clinton, IL the son of Lyle and Hazel Louise (Booker) Hammer.

Survivors include his sons, Don (Bonnie) Hammer, Clinton, IL and Doug (Kristen) Hammer, LeRoy, IL; life partner and fiancée, Karen Thompson, Fort Myers, FL; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings, Terry (Cori) Hammer, Clinton, IL, Ronnie (Irene) Hammer, Davis Junction, IL, and Will (April) Hammer, Washington, IL; and five stepsiblings Penny, Jackie, Kenny, Kelly, and Julie.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jesse was a millwright most of his life and loved fishing.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Richard E. Young, 70, of Maroa, IL passed away at 7:43 PM, November 23, 2022 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.

Services will be 2 PM, Monday, November 28, 2022 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Rev. Mary Alice Cunningham officiating.  Burial will follow at Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL.  Visitation will be 2 – 4 PM, Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL.

Memorials may be directed to Young Park, Maroa, IL.

Richard was born October 11, 1952 in Decatur, IL the son of Clarence and Roberta L. (Rogers) Young.  He married Barbara McCool on October 17, 1970 in Forsyth, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Young, Maroa, IL; children:  Christopher Young, Maroa, IL; Bradly (Nichole) Young, Forsyth, IL; and Stephanie (Richard) Young-Laswell, Maroa, IL; six grandchildren:  Bryson, Houston, Tatum, Caden, Evan, and Beau; and two great-grandchildren, Braxton and Dallas; brothers:  Roger (Sherryl) Young, Maroa, IL; Charles (Pam) Young, Forsyth, IL; and Curtis (Kim) Young, Maroa, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Richard was a lifelong resident of Maroa.  He served the City of Maroa as a fireman for 17 years, city councilman for 20 years, and mayor for 10 years.  Richard retired from Caterpillar Tractor after 43 years of service.  He owned and operated Young Construction for many years and was the previous owner of the Mobil Station in Maroa.  Richard donated the land for Young Park in Maroa.  He was a fan of Maroa-Forsyth football.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Alma Marilyn “Margie” Sweazy, 96 of Clinton, IL passed away peacefully on November 20, 2022, at Warner Hospital & Health Services, Clinton, IL.

Born on September 24, 1926, in Macon, GA, Margie was the daughter of the late Rufus Quay and Alma (Quinlan) Collins. At the young age of 6 years old, Margie and her mother traveled across the country by car with a destination of San Diego, CA.

With a love of tap dancing, Margie grew up to be a professional dancer with the USO. She took pride in performing for the troops during WWII.

She met her devoted husband George E. Sweazy while he was in bootcamp in San Diego. Margie and George corresponded during his time serving overseas in WWII. They were married upon his return to the US on December 16, 1945. They shared 63 years of marriage until his passing in 2008.  Margie and George loved winters spent in Hawaii, and summers in Clinton, IL. These times were made special during the many occasions their grandsons joined them.

Margie was a real estate agent in Illinois and Hawaii. She also worked at Revere Copper and Brass, Clinton, IL for 10 years. 

Margie was a brilliant and talented artist. She created and hand painted stunning ceramic works of art. Following a once in a lifetime fine arts trip to China, she built a studio in her home and began teaching and hosting classes specializing in her love of painting and ceramics.

Margie leaves behind her beloved son, Larry (Kilmer) Sweazy, Swampscott, MA; cherished grandsons, Austin Sweazy, Swampscott, MA and Dustin (Carolyn) Sweazy, Nahant, MA; and four treasured great-grandchildren:  A. J. and Rosie Sweazy, Swampscott, MA and Sunny and Dylan Sweazy, Nahant, MA.

Margie’s family is most grateful for the community of care takers and those that assisted and supported her over many years. 

Visitation will be 10 - 11 AM, Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Calvert Funeral Home, 201 S. Center Street Clinton, IL, followed by a memorial service at 11 AM, with Rev. Fr. James Owusu-Yeboah, SMA celebrant. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL.

Memorials may be directed to the American Foundation for the Blind or the Vespasian Warner Library.

Mary T. Pacholski, 75, of DeLand, IL passed away at 7:06 AM, November 16, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Services will be 10 AM, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Calvert Funeral Home, DeLand, IL with Msgr. Michael Bliss officiating.  Burial will follow at DeLand Cemetery, DeLand, IL.  There will be no visitation.

Mary was born October 14, 1947 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Gawron) Pacholski.

Survivors include her siblings:  Virginia Duggar, St. Augustine, FL; Raymond (June) Pacholski, Homewood, IL; Barbara Pacholski, Crown Point, IN; Elizabeth Pacholski, Indianapolis, IN; Marcella Pacholski, Calumet City, IL; David J. Pacholski, DeLand, IL; and Teresa (Daniel) O’Neal, DeLand, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Dolores Pacholski.

Mary loved gardening, flowers, and bird statues.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Albion John “Al” Brown 58 of Weldon, IL passed away 7:20 PM November 11, 2022 at his family residence in Weldon, IL.

Services will be 10 AM, Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, Clinton, IL with Pastor John Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at Lisenby Cemetery, Lane, IL with Military Honors. Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM, Friday, November 18, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, Clinton, IL. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Stop Soldier Suicide.

Al was born September 15, 1964 in Effingham, IL the son of Norman Lewis and Mary Lou (Henon) Brown. He married Christi Lynn Schmidt August 12, 1994 in Boonville, MO.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Lou Bly, Decatur, IL; wife, Christi Lynn Brown, Weldon, IL; children, Tyler Haller, Clinton, IL, Chelbi (Nathan) Lippert, Clinton, IL, Albion John “A.J.” Brown, Jr., Clinton, IL; grandchildren:  Nevada Dunlap, Liam Haller, Elizabeth Gravitt, Scarlett Haller, Lydia Radford, and Chloe Lippert; siblings:  Jackie Brown, Alabama, and Norman (Mary) Brown, Tennessee.

Al was preceded in death by his father.

Al served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton, IL and the American Legion.  Al worked at Encore where he enjoyed helping their clients.  Al loved to draw and travel.  He never knew a stranger, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Jane Anne Wills, 79, of Clinton, IL passed away 11:24 PM November 9, 2022 at Manor Court, Clinton, IL.

Services will be 10 AM, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM, Monday, November 14, 2022 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Jane was born March 29, 1943 in Clinton, IL the daughter of Grover Lee “Slim” and Leora Jean (Armstrong) Carter. She married Carroll Wills April 27, 1981. He passed away March 4, 2004.

Survivors include her children: Anna Jeanette (Jim) Cramer, Farmer City, IL; John Mark Wickenhauser, Champaign, IL; and Lisa-Anne (Jason) McKinzey, Clinton, IL; step-children: Mark (Gloria) Wills, Farmer City, IL and Lisa Wills, Bloomington, IL; grandchildren: Jeremy (Jeanie) Lindstrom, Adam Lindstrom, Cory Lindstrom, and Chelsea (Austin) Ellrick; two great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter; siblings: Robert (Patricia) Carter, Tolono, IL; and Bill (Debby) Carter, Nokomis, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jane retired from Ameren Illinois. She enjoyed quilting and gardening, but most of all, Jane loved spending time with her family.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Kathy E. (Jojo) Hubbard of Kenney, IL went home to Jesus on Monday, November 7, 2022, at the age of 67.

She was born to Tracy Elwood Harman and Ruby Lucille Tate on July 6, 1955, in Beckley, WV.

Jojo was married to Richard Lee Powell on July 27, 1987. She had two children:  Scott Hubbard, and Tracy Barth. She had four beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children and grandchildren. She is also survived by her dear friend, Linda Marsh of Kenney, IL, whom she called “mom”.

Jojo fought a brave battle against Parkinson’s disease for sixteen years. Throughout the years of increasing disability, she never complained, never fell into self-pity, never lost her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She maintained a wonderful sense of humor and was quick with a smile and laughter.

Jojo was a member of Texas Christian Church in Clinton, IL. A celebration of life will be held at the church on Saturday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

On Friday, November 4, 2022, Joseph Franklin Fever, loving husband, father, grampa and friend, passed away at the age of 65. Joe was born on January 17, 1957, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Dean & Wilma (Pulliam) Fever, he married his wife, Joyce (Decker) on September 30, 1978, raised two kids, Jennifer Steiner (husband, Robert) of Norwalk, CT and Jacob Fever (wife, Kali) of Bloomington, IL, and enjoyed three grandchildren, Jase (9), Ava (8), and Kara (5).

Joe was always a hard worker, starting in Bloomington, IL at the Firestone plant as a tire builder, where he worked until transferring to the Decatur Firestone Plant. In 1991, he started his next career as an Environmental Health & Safety Manager before retiring after 28 years. He started with the Argenta-Oreana Fire Department in 1986, serving as Chief from 1992-2008. Joe very much enjoyed a good beach, a warm day, being with his family, laughing with his grandchildren and spending time at the family farm. 

Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma, his father, Dean, and his two brothers Daniel and Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, his children, grandchildren, cousins, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Calvert Funeral Home in Maroa, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Maroa Township Cemetery.

Any donations can be made to The Cancer Care Center of Decatur, IL.

Delores Jo Ann Runyen 81 of Maroa, IL passed away 8:50 PM September 4, 2022 at her family residence, Maroa, IL.

Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Decatur, IL with Mark Durbin officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 – 2:00 PM Saturday at the Kingdom Hall. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Jo was born September 4, 1941 in Macon County, IL the daughter of Gilbert and Alice (Armstrong) Florey. She married Robert L. “Bob” Runyen, Sr. May of 1968 in Macon County, IL.

Survivors include her husband, Robert L. “Bob” Runyen, Sr., Maroa, IL, children, Connie V. (Morris L.) Johnson, Decatur, IL; Lee Allen Runyen, Aurora, MO; Alice Shutt, Maroa, IL, grandchildren, Andy; Quentin; Joshua (Heather); Nicholis (Carrie); Anthony; Christopher; and Alta, great grandchildren, Jordan; Landen; Liam; Leigha; Haley, Dylan, and Memphis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Lee Runyen, Jr; and sister, Nancy Day.

Jo retired from home healthcare and had also worked doing housekeeping for the Allens.  She was a faithful member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Decatur. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Ryan Scott White, 52, of Clinton, IL passed away 9:10 PM October 29, 2022 at his residence, Clinton, IL.

A Celebration of Ryan’s Life will be held Monday, November 7 at 2:00 PM at the Adam's Apple, 411 N. 22^nd St. Decatur, IL 62521. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites.

Memorials may be directed to the Ryan Scott White Memorial Fund.

Ryan was born November 21, 1969 in San Bernardino, CA the son of Thomas Ray and Bonnie (Gordon) White. He married Traci Reynolds July 14, 2000. She passed away April 3, 2017.

Survivors include his mother, Bonnie White, Corinth, MS; children, Brittani (Cory) Garner, Mt. Zion, IL, Bryan (Alissa) White, Bogalusa, LA, Shae White, Cerro Gordo, IL; nine grandchildren; siblings, Sharon Carr, Decatur, IL, Mindie (Larry) Wingert, Champaign, IL, Cindy Price, Corinth, MS, and Tammy Cook, Corinth, MS.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Ryan loved his Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Cubs. His passion was auto body work.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com