Thomas"Tom" Michael Hurtt, 65 of Clinton, IL passed away September 27, 2024, at Carle Methodist Hospital, Peoria, IL. 

Tom was born March 11, 1959, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Richard and Marilyn (Diamond) Hurtt, who preceded his death.

Tom is survived by his children, Matthew Hurtt, Lisa (Hurtt) Taylor, Thomas Harweger and Michael Hurtt; his grandchildren, Curtis Harweger, Daniel Harweger, Amelia Harweger and Henry Taylor; his siblings, James Hurtt, Julie (Hurtt) Kellett and Donna (Hurtt) Luter, along with his nieces and nephews. 

Tom retired from the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators, Local 1. Tom was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was active in his church, kind, generous and thoughtful. He was the type of person that would give you the shirt off his back. Tom was loved by everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. 

Celebration of Life services will be private and at a later date. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites. 

Memorials may be directed to your favorite charity. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Daniel Kevin Millman of Clinton, Illinois passed away peacefully with best friends and family at his side on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the age of 65.  He was born to John and Betty Sue Millman in Three Rivers, Michigan and grew up in South Bend, Indiana and Decatur, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia Millman; son, Jeremy (Jolene) Hoke, 4 grandchildren, Lucy, Mary, Ruby, and William, sister, Tracey Millman, brother, John Millman; sister-in-law, Diane Daggett; sister-in-law, Virginia (Todd) Wilder; brother-in-law, Stewart (Marji) Daggett; uncle, Rich Caughron, aunts, Mary Lou Meader and Sue Agnese, cousins, Cullen (Erica) Caughron and Galen (April) Caughron; several nieces and nephews; as well as best friends P.C. (Patty) Wells, Nate Purviance, Joe Dosien, Jeff (Therese) Hilton; and we cannot forget Baxter, his beloved beagle.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Sue Millman; his in-laws, Robert O. and Jocie Daggett; and brother-in-law, Robert D. Daggett.

Dan had a very successful career in Auto Sales & Management for 45 years.  Recently retiring.  Dan was looking forward to spending time with friends and family.  Cancer overtook his plans.  He loved playing with his grandchildren – a game of kickball, basketball, racing slot cars, or playing trains.  Dan was an avid Notre Dame, Appalachian State, St. Louis Cardinals, and Fantasy Football fan.  He spent 15 years or more sharing his deep love of music by DJ’ing weddings and school events as W.A.D.E. with good friend, Nate.  He loved people, life, and being outdoors.  Being a car guy, he enjoyed cars of all kinds from Indy Car, NASCAR, collecting model cars, or building models to finally owning his own Pontiac Solstice to drive.

Having a vacation cabin in North Carolina, Dan found a favorite spot, Thunder Hill on the Blue Ridge Parkway to sit and reflect.  He developed a love for hiking and biking.  He also enjoyed helping a good friend, Jeff; teaching him about  home brewing and making Baxter Brown, named after his beagle.  He treated everyone who came through the door like family.

Dan wanted a Celebration of Life in lieu of a funeral which will be held Sunday, September 29, 2024, 1 – 4 PM at the Georgia Jill, 1520 East South Street, Clinton, IL. He was always a happy, good-natured guy who will be missed by all who knew him.  Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL assisted the family with cremation rites.   

Special thank you to his entire oncology team at MIHAO in Normal, especially Dr. Jeong, Karen, Jeanne, Mimi, and Beth.

Memorials may be directed to:  St. John’s Catholic Church, Clinton, IL; Macon County Humane Society; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; or the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Priscilla Irene Lamb, 94, of Clinton, IL passed away 10:38 AM Monday, September 23, 2024 at her daughter’s residence in Decatur, IL.

Services to celebrate both Michael Ervin Honecker and Irene Lamb will be 11 AM, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Steve Ingram officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL for Michael and at Greenleaf Cemetery, Farmer City, IL for Irene. Visitation for Michael and Irene will be 10 – 11 AM, Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. 

Irene was born August 17, 1930 in Centralia, IL the daughter of Roy James and Susan (Farthing) Hardwick. She married Irvin Charles Honecker, Jr. August of 1946 in Salem, IL. He passed January 26, 1965. She later married Cecil Lamb January 19, 1995. He passed away September 12, 2009.

Survivors include her daughters, Patsy Glenn and Elaine (Jeff) Gibson, 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sons, Kenneth Raymond Honecker, Sr. and Michael Ervin Honecker, one grandson, four brothers, and five sisters.

Irene retired from the Clinton School District after serving as Head Cook for over 30 years.  Irene was a member of the American Legion and VFW Auxiliary of Farmer City. She loved to play BINGO, but most of all, Irene loved spending time with her family. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

David Earl Benson I, of Clinton, IL, the love of my life for 40 years, passed away peacefully at our home on September 21, 2024. Born on January 12, 1946, to Christyne (Sullivan) and Earl Benson in Cisco, IL. 

He is survived by Cheryl of Clinton, IL, and his children: Michelle Valentine (Michael) of Kenney, IL, David Earl Benson II of Clinton, IL, Nicole Countryman (Wayne) of Bolivar, MO, and Amy Dietz of Clinton, IL. He also leaves behind grandchildren Lauren, Andrew, Shane, Nicolas, Felicia, Jessica, Faith, and Ella, as well as nine great-grandchildren, and siblings Linda Lamb of Indiana, Kenny Benson (Nancy) of Deland, IL, and Rebecca Askren (Dan) of Argenta, IL.  Preceded in death by his parents, infant sister Sharon, and brother Robert.

David retired as a skilled welder from UA Local 137 Plumbers and Steamfitters, contributing to the construction of the local Clinton power plant. A special thanks to his best friend and coworker, Bruce Fletcher for being there. 

A passionate outdoorsman, he loved boating, fishing, hunting, and skeet shooting, competing for several years with the Warrensburg Sportsman’s Club. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge in Clinton and cherished teaching his children and grandchildren various skills, from building Cub Scout derby cars to fishing.  The garden owl held a special place in his heart, primarily because it was a beloved treasure of his granddaughter Ella. 

Grandpa Butch will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Graveside services will be 12 PM Wednesday, September 25,2024 at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating. There will be no visitation. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements. 

Memorials may be directed to David Benson Memorial Fund c/o Calvert Funeral Home. 

Earl W. Smith, almost 84 (9-30-1940), of Ashville, AL, formerly of Clinton, IL, passed away at home with his wife by his side on September 14, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Sherrie Smith, sons Doug (Dana) Smith and Derek (Debbie) Smith; step-daughters Amanda Krodel and Brandee (Fred) Moore; grandchildren Cheyenne (Andrew) Rempe, Dillon (Marissa) Smith, Dalton Smith, J.T. Clifton, Kallie Moore, Josiah Krodel, Mathias Krodel, Anya Krodel, Ariah Krodel, and Jude Krodel; great-grandsons Otto Rempe and Bowen Smith; and sister Shirley (Don) DeMent. He is predeceased by his parents Ivan and Louise Smith, and brother Michael Smith.

Shortly after graduating from Clinton High School in 1958, he served as a vehicle mechanic in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1964. He returned to Clinton until moving to Alabama in 1996. Outside of family, his proudest accomplishment was being recognized as “The People’s Champion” by his employees at National Set Screw in Glencoe, AL.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 10:30am to 11:00am at Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL. The funeral service will begin in the chapel at 11:00am with military Army Honors following.

Eldred Budde 94 of Argenta, IL passed away 1:23 PM September 17, 2024 at his home in Argenta, IL with his family at his side. 

Services will be 11 A.M. Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL with Rev. William K. Abbott and Rev. Brock Abbott officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL with Military Honors. Visitation will be 10 – 11 A.M. Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the church. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta, IL with arrangements.

Eldred was born January 19, 1930 in Clay County, IL the son of Otto and Emma (Bergman) Budde. He married Betty L. Cundiff March 3, 1956 in Argenta, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Betty L. Budde, Argenta, IL, children, Diane (Doug) Enos, Fisher, IL; Jeanette (Mark) Dodds, Decatur, IL; Renee Henne, Decatur, IL; and Doug (Stephanie) Budde, Greentown, IN, grandchildren, Jason Enos, Bryan Enos, Brittney Enos, Nathan (Mariah) Henne, Brielle (Abel Casas) Henne, Addison Budde, Emma Budde, and Ethan Budde, great grandchildren, Ronan, Maisie, and Kovur Henne, sisters, Carolyn Hammer, Altamont, IL and Judy (Sam) Stuemke, Altamont, IL, and sister-in-law, Loma Budde, Louisville, IL. 

Eldred was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Bernice (Ray) Wolff, Elnora Budde, Rufus Budde, Henry Budde, Delmar Budde, Darrel (Doris) Budde, Joan Cunningham, Janice Holste, Mervin Budde, and brother-in-law, Howard Hammer. 

Eldred was a Korean Conflict Veteran. He was a lifelong farmer and also worked as a welder for Caterpillar from 1955 until 1991.

Eldred was loved, respected and noted for his sense of humor. As a longtime member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Eldred always lived his faith and put it first. Eldred loved his family and was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. 

The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to all the healthcare and homecare helpers for their loving care.

Memorials may be directed to Pilgrim Lutheran Church or the Illinois Honor Flight. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Marion “Rob” Robb 97 of Argenta, IL passed away 8:25 A.M. September 12, 2024 at his family residence, Argenta, IL.

Masonic services followed by funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta, IL with Jan Dial officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL with military honors. Visitation will be 1 – 2 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Bridge Church Fellowship Food Pantry.

Marion was born February 15, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Marion and Margaret (Rayl) Robb. He married Melvina “Mel” Vaughn May 29, 1955 in Mackinaw, IL. She passed away March 27, 2020.

Survivors include his children, Cathie (Lonnie) Askren, Walstonburg, NC; and Melvin “Mike” (Charla) Robb, Moweaqua, IL; 3 grandchildren Jenny, Eric, and Lindzi and 6 great-grandchildren.

Marion was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Jackie Neal.

Marion was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII at the same time as his father and later during the Korean Conflict. He had worked for Caterpillar and retired after 35 years. He loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed bicycling, dancing, and following the Argenta Bombers sports, especially football.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Michael Ervin Honecker, 62 of Clinton, IL passed away 8:20 PM September 7, 2024 at his home in Clinton, IL.

Services will be at a later date at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Autism Speaks or American Cancer Society.

Michael was born July 20, 1962 in Clinton, IL the son of Ervin Charles “Bud”, Jr. and Irene (Hardwick) Honecker.

Survivors include his daughter, Meracle Honecker, granddaughter, Violet, mother, Irene Lamb, sisters, Patsy Glenn, and Elaine (Jeff) Gibson, along with many nieces & nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, brother, Kenneth Raymond Honecker, Sr., and grandparents.

Michael worked for Hayward V Gates and Plastics in Champaign, IL for many years. He loved his faithful dog, Cali and his mom’s cooking. He enjoyed his time riding his Harley with his brother, Kenny but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Herman Eugene Ahlfield, currently of Pana, Illinois, the 14^th and youngest child of Edwin and Harriet (Knakmuhs) Ahlfield of West Salem, passed away in Pana on September 11, 2024. 

Herman worked from the age of six years at a wide variety of jobs and professions at which he always excelled-positions from shoeshine boy to roughnecking out West during the oil boom to being a coach, teacher, principal, superintendent, to the Dean of Instruction at Wabash Valley College.  Herman always excelled as an entrepreneur and in everything he attempted. 

In his 89 years of life, he touched and influenced thousands of people’s lives in a positive way.  He will be immensely missed.  Herman was a 50-plus year member of Masonic Lodge #866 of West Salem and a member of the Methodist Church in Pana.  His awards and accolades are too numerous to list.

Herman is survived by his loving wife, Mary; his children, Scott (Lyn) Crowell of Livingston, Texas, Beverly Ramsey of Bradenton, Florida, Stanley Ahlfield of Olney, Joni (Don) Millman of Effingham, Kevin (Kim) Ahlfield of Olney, Alice (Mary) Ahlfield of Pellston, Michigan, Joey (Tony) Long of Clinton, and Brian (Kisha) Maurer of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Joshua (Staci) Millman, Ellen Millman, Donnie Millman, Jessica (Brandon) Bare, Courtney (Nathan) Hopf, Ashley (Caleb) Wallace, Megan Woolridge, Mason Woolridge, Taylor Ahlfield, Charity (Jared) Hermayer, Hayden Mauer, and Elle Maurer; one brother, James Ahlfield of Jasper, Indiana; one sister-in-law, Emma Lou Ahlfield of Hammond, Indiana; one brother-in-law, Burl Edwards of Cowden and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Herman was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Henry Ahlfield, Charles Ahlfield, Jerome Ahlfield, Minnie Ahlfield, George Ahlfield, Dora Hale, Carl Ahlfield, Pete Ahlfield, Lara Spray, Lura Briggs, Enoch Ahlfield, and Imogene Scott.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Ash Grove Christian Church in rural Windsor with Pastor Don Millman officiating.  Burial will take place in Cochran’s Grove Cemetery, also known as Ash Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville with Masonic rites performed at 7:00 p.m. by the Jackson Masonic Lodge #53 of Shelbyville.  Memorials in Herman’s honor may be made to Mary Ahlfield for the Herman Ahlfield Memorial Scholarship Fund and mailed to 302 W. Main St., Shelbyville, IL 62565.   Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville is assisting the family.

Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.

William Paul “Bill” Burk 62 of Wapella, IL passed away 11:15 A.M. September 10, 2024 at his family residence, Wapella, IL.

No services are planned at this time. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Kenneth L Carter, 93, of Clinton, went to his heavenly home on July 23rd, 2024. He received his perfect heavenly body. Kenneth had a very strong, unwavering faith and fought the good fight, always looking to God. He always sought out God’s wisdom with praying and reading the Bible when facing any and all situations in his life. Through all of the sickness, he always maintained a positive attitude. He always said it is a win-win situation, “If I live, I win. If I die, I win. I’m heaven bound, with no tears, no sorrows and no pain.”

The family entrusted Moran and Goebel Funeral Home, Decatur, IL with cremation rites. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Church of Christ in Clinton, IL on Saturday, September 14th at 11 AM. There will be military rites and a lunch will be provided afterward.

Kenneth was born in Waynesville, IL on October 28th, 1930. He was the son of Willie and Lucinda (Coppenbarger) Carter. He is survived by his wife Linda (Phillis/Mayo) Carter, 2 daughters, Janetta (Stan) Bauer, Glenda (Mark) Kaufman, and 1 stepson, Michael Mayo, 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons, 5 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Kenneth is also survived by his brother, Leo (Marguerite) Carter.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, wife Berneice (Shipp) Carter, sisters Esther and Doris, brother Burnell and his wife Lita Carter, sister-in-law Mary Jane, son-in-law Stan Bauer, and stepson Robert Mayo.

Kenneth was a veteran in the Navy. In his young adult life, he was in farming and livestock with his father. He had a business in construction (KL Carter Home Repair) and was a landlord over several rental properties. He was on the County Board, Texas Township Board and Tax Review Board for many years. Kenneth was also a deacon and taught Sunday school classes at several Baptist churches and also taught Sunday school classes at the Church of Christ.

He will be greatly missed and always remembered for his beautiful smile, heartfelt prayers, caring and loving Christ-like gentle attitude toward everyone.

Memorials may be given to the Church of Christ, Clinton, IL or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Heyworth -- Linda L. Kirby, 76, of Heyworth passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Carle BroMenn Medical center in Normal.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the McLean Cemetery with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating.

Linda L Funk was born on July 24, 1948, in Bloomington, the daughter of Stephen Correll and Glaida Maxine WadeFunk. She was united in marriage to Maurice Kirby on July 21, 1968. He survives.

Also surviving are her children: Dawn Smith, Mark Kirby, Erik Kirby, Laurel Estes, and Kenneth Kirby; five grandchildren: Shirley (Jacob) Casey, Brayden Estes, Austin Estes, Chad Kirby, and Allie Smith; one great-grandson: Theodore Casey; one sister: Susan Kirby; and three brothers: Larry (Sharon) Funk, Michael (Debbie) Funk, and Adam (Val) Funk.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law Ronnie Kirby.

Linda graduated from Heyworth High School in 1966 and attended Illinois State University.

Her hobbies included reading and playing the piano and guitar.

Memorials may be made to the McLean Christian Church.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.