http://schillingfuneralhome.net/

Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL (2025)

11/04/2025

LINDA L. PROBST

Linda Louise Probst, age 75, of Mattoon passed away on November 3, 2025 at her residence.
A memorial mass honoring her life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 320 North 21st Street, Mattoon, Illinois 61938. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Schilling Funeral Home.
Linda was born on March 12, 1950 in Charleston, Illinois the daughter of Oryl and Fairy (Beavers) Lanman. She married Kenneth Probst on October 20, 1973.
Survivors include her loving husband, Ken Probst; children, Katie (Kris) Clodfelder and Kris (Matt) Webb; grandchildren, Kaiya Clodfelder, Kenna Clodfelder, Korey Clodfelder, Hadley Webb, Blake Webb and Brody Webb; siblings, Juanita Sherwood, Don Lanman and Dorothy Wise. Linda was preceded in death by her parents.
Linda devoted her life to teaching, family, and faith. She was a home economics teacher for many years and member of the Retired Teachers Association. Linda was a faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mattoon. Over the years, Linda shared her talents as a 4-H leader and judge. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and collecting antiques, Longaberger baskets, and quilts. She also loved reading and attending quilt shows and workshops. Most of all, Linda treasured time spent with her family and proudly supported her grandchildren in all their activities. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
Memorial donations in her honor may be given to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s page.

10/30/2025

ROBERT "BOB" HARDIN

Robert “Bob” Albert Hardin, age 92, of Streamwood, Illinois passed away on October 23, 2025 at Ascension Saint Alexius.
A graveside service with military honors will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025 at Calvary Cemetery in Mattoon, Illinois. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Bob was born on July 26, 1933 in Mattoon, Illinois the son of Aaron Allan and Ruth Hardin Wakefield. He married Sandra Jeanne Fickes on September 12, 1959.
Survivors include his loving wife, Sandra Hardin; children, Kevin Hardin and Andrea (William) Wirsing; grandchildren, Chloe Wirsing, Ryan Wirsing, Emma Hardin and Jordyn Hardin. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Bob was born and raised in Mattoon, Illinois. After graduation from Mattoon High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served honorably in Japan and earned the rank of Sergeant. Upon his return, he met and married Sandra and they moved to the Chicago suburbs where they raised their children. Bob was hired at United Airlines and later retired at the age of 62. He was elected township assessor and served for many years for the Hanover Park Township. Bob and Sandra enjoyed traveling to Florida for over 20 years during the winter months. Bob loved to stay active, scuba diving, swimming, and working out. He was a true history buff and was an avid Civil War enthusiast. Bob will be remembered for his incredible sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Memorial donations in his honor may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s page.

10/27/2025

BRIAN MICHAEL FULLER

Brian Michael Fuller, age 43, of Mattoon passed away on October 25, 2025 at his residence.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Schilling Funeral Home with Military Rites beginning at 5:00 p.m. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Brian was born on May 27, 1982 in Champaign, Illinois the son of Dennis Michael Fuller and Lori Lynn Daniels.
Survivors include his father, Dennis (Debbie) Fuller; grandmothers, Rose Bartlett and Kay Ayoub; children, Carmen Fuller, Brooklyn Fuller and Bradley Fuller; bonus children, Kate Gurley, Caden Gurley and Jade Smith; girlfriend, Emily Gurley; sister, Trisha Keith; brother, Corey (Sara) Fuller; nieces, Whitney Keith and Nikari Rardin; nephews, Tanner Keith and Pierce Boyer; numerous other nieces and nephews; and ex-wife, Michelle Fuller. Brian was preceded in death by his mother, Lori Lynn Daniels.
Brian lived life with a big heart, a quick wit, and a love for adventure. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he carried the same strength and loyalty into every part of his life. Whether he was out riding his Harley or golfing with his son, he brought laughter and joy wherever he went. Known for his playful sense of humor and endless pranks, he was the life of the party and could make anyone smile. His greatest pride was his family. He loved cheering on his kids and nephews at their games and spending time surrounded by his family. They were his whole world, and his spirit will continue to live on through them.
Memorial donations in his honor may be given to his children. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s page.

10/18/2025

WAYNE R. PROBST

Wayne Richard Probst, age 81, of Mattoon passed away on October 17, 2025 at Willow Breeze Hospice House.
Mass of Christian Burial honoring his life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 320 North 21st Street, Mattoon, Illinois 61938. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, Illinois 61938.
Wayne was born on January 13, 1944 in Mattoon, Illinois the son of Alphonse and Catherine (Fuesting) Probst. He married Edna Faye Parker on April 25, 1964.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Edna Probst of Mattoon, IL; daughter, Sheri (Mark) Sphar of Marietta, GA; son, Jeff (Jennifer) Wysocki-Probst of Mattoon, IL; grandchildren, Jake Sphar of GA, Tyler Sphar of GA, Chase Sphar of GA, Colton Probst of Mattoon, IL and Boden Probst of Mattoon, IL; brother, Norman (Johnna) Probst of Chesterfield, MO; and sister-in-law, Rose Marie Probst of Mattoon, IL.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Sydney Alyssa Sphar; brother, Maurice Probst; sister, Ellen Mersman; and brother-in-law, John Mersman.
Wayne dedicated his life to farming, carrying on his family’s legacy as a second-generation farmer in Coles and Cumberland Counties. He proudly worked alongside his son, Jeff, sharing his knowledge, work ethic, and love of the land. He was a member of the Coles County Farm Bureau and a volunteer fireman with the Lincoln Protection Fire District. He was known for his knack for fixing anything and for finding joy in life’s simple pleasures; playing cards, working jigsaw puzzles, and dancing with his wife, Edna, with whom he won several twist contests. Most of all, Wayne enjoyed spending time and sharing a drink with his family and friends. He was a steady, devoted, loving role model to his five grandsons. Wayne consistently demonstrated his commitment to hard work, faith, loyalty and his family. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Memorial donations in his honor may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s page.

10/13/2025

DOROTHY M. PHILLIPS

A beautiful heart stopped beating and a loving soul drifted to its eternal, heavenly home when Dorothy Marie (Douglas) Phillips, 96, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Funeral services in honor of her life will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Mattoon, 10 Charleston Avenue, with Pastors Matthew Froeschle and Gary Stephen officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:30 a.m. to time of service at the church. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon, Illinois. Schilling Funeral Home will be assisting the family.
Dorothy was born July 28, 1929, in Mattoon, Illinois, the fourth child and first daughter of Miner Rose and Flora Alice “Florence” (Clark) Douglas. She married S. Boyd Phillips on September 24,1950, at the Loxa Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her loving parents, one infant daughter, Carol Ann Phillips: son, Gary Lee Phillips and son, Ronald William “Bill” Phillips. Three brothers: Horace Clark (Mae) Douglas, Paul Howard (Lib) Douglas and James Harold “Jay” (Arlene) Douglas.
Her greatest joy in life came from her family. Because her first and strongest love was that for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she was able to give to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren the truest, deepest and most unselfish kind of love.
Dorothy is survived by three daughters; Judith (William) Norberg of Bonney Lake, WA; Linda (Monty) Carpenter of Kingman, AZ; Lana (Roger) Hill of Mattoon, IL; one son, Charles (Dorinda) Phillips of Mattoon, IL; and one daughter-in-law Phyllis Phillips of Mattoon, IL. Grandsons: Michael (Allison) Phillips of Arcola, IL; Mark (Catherine) Phillips of Mattoon, IL; Alan (Jill) Hill of Auburn, AL. Granddaughters: Julia (Steve) Willert, of Auburn, WA; Jean (Scott) Jones of Puyallup, WA; Hollie (Michael) Christacopulos of Kingman, AZ; Rachel Hill of Mattoon, IL; Sara (Tracy) Colbert of Kingman, AZ; Jennifer Hill of Neoga, IL; 8 great grandsons; 6 great granddaughters and 2 great, great granddaughters. She is also survived by one brother-in-law, Kenneth Phillips of Mattoon, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Mattoon High School in 1947. Following high school, Dorothy went to work as a night dispatcher for A & B Transfer Trucking Company in Mattoon. In 1958, she started what would be a 30 plus year career in banking, beginning at First National Bank in Mattoon, which later became First Mid Illinois Bank and Trust. In 1971, after 13 years at First Mid, she and Boyd moved to Bethany, Illinois, and Dorothy went to work at Scott State Bank there. Upon retirement as a Bank Officer from Scott State Bank, she didn’t have any desire to stay home so she worked for a few years for her son-in-law, Monty Carpenter, in his printing business. From there she worked as the Hostess in the restaurant at Rockhome Gardens in rural Arthur until the time it closed. She still wasn’t ready to leave the workforce and started working for Donna Meaker in the office at Sears Department Store, where she was responsible for getting the stores’ daily cash counted and deposits made…. back to the “banking” she loved so much. When that Sears store closed its doors in late April 2014, Dorothy finally retired. She was 84.
Dorothy also found the time throughout the years to serve her community through her commitments to various clubs and organizations. Before becoming a member of First Presbyterian Church in Mattoon, she had been a lifelong member of the Loxa Presbyterian Church where she served as Church pianist for several years, was a member of the Loxa Trio and belonged to the Loxa Ladies Aide. After transferring membership to First Church, she served in several different capacities, was a member of the choir and belonged to the ladies’ clubs there. She is a past member of PEO and also served on the Board of Directors for Titus Home in Sullivan, Illinois, for several years. Dorothy was an avid reader and belonged to several different book clubs throughout the years. She was a staunch fan of college basketball, especially the Big Ten and the Fighting Illini – March was her favorite sports month!
Donations in her honor may be made to Mattoon Food Bank, MCUSD #2 weekend lunch and/or after school programs, or to First Presbyterian Church Music Department.

10/13/2025

ROBERT "BOB" SPIDLE

Robert “Bob” Lewis Spidle, age 95, of Mattoon passed away on September 10, 2025 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Graveside services honoring his life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Zion Hill Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the V.F.W. in Mattoon on Saturday. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Bob was born on August 18, 1930 in Mattoon, the son of Joseph and Ethel (Bedwell) Spidle. He married Carolyn Sue King on June 2, 1952. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2020.
Survivors include his son, Rick (Vickie) Spidle of Mattoon, IL; daughter, Sue (John) Morris of Mattoon, IL; granddaughter, Carla (Kent) Mohr of Montgomery, TX; grandson, Kyle (Stephanie) Dean of Monessen, PA; great-grandchildren, Aly Poani of Carbondale, IL, Logan Poani of Springfield, IL, Sophie Mohr of Springfield, IL, Oliver Dean of Monessen, PA, Conner Spidle of Mattoon, IL; brother, Ada Spidle; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Lori Spidle; grandson, Nathan Spidle; parents; three brothers and four sisters.
Bob served proudly and honorably in United States Army, earning two Purple Hearts for his bravery during the Korean War. Bob was a dedicated lifetime member of the VFW and the Moose. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending winters in Texas. Most of all, Bob loved spending time with his family. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
Memorial donations in his honor may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s page.

10/07/2025

LARRY ASHMORE

Larry Max Ashmore, age 69, of Mattoon passed away on October 5, 2025 at his residence.
Memorial services honoring his life will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Larry and Cathy’s residence. Burial will take place at a later date at Bethel Cemetery. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Larry was born on March 14, 1956 in Charleston, Illinois, the son of Clinton Max and Doris Jann (Tipton) Ashmore. He married Cathy Hildreth on May 31, 1985.
Survivors include his loving wife, Cathy Ashmore of Mattoon, IL; mother, Doris Ashmore of Charleston, IL; sister, Lynn (Doug) McQueen of Oakland, IL; niece, Carie (Kevin) Ward of Dyersburg, TN; nephew, Clinton (Haley) McQueen of Oakland, IL; niece, Cara (James) Long of Westfield, IN; several additional great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Cheryl (Jim) Turner of Dyersburg, TN; and cousins, Richard J. (Jean Ann) Strong of Mattoon, IL.
Larry was preceded in death by his grandparents and father; in-laws, William E. and Elsie Hildreth; and brother-in-law, William A. Hildreth; aunt and uncle, Bobbie and William Richter.
In his younger years, Larry enjoyed drag racing, racing motorcycles and modified midget cars and flying powered parachutes. He also enjoyed watching sports. He was a loyal Cardinals, Bears, Illini and NASCAR fan and had a strong competitive spirit. Larry will be remembered for his kindness and down-to-earth nature. Some of his best memories were made boating with his wife on Lake Shelbyville with family and friends. For many years, Larry and Cathy hosted the Hildreth family reunion at their family home every three years. Larry and Cathy enjoyed 40 years of marriage. They also uniquely shared the same birthday, two years apart. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Memorial donations in his honor may be given to the Coles County Animal Shelter, 6818 N Co Rd 1120E, Charleston, IL 61920. In honor of Larry, please brighten someone’s day with a simple act of kindness. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s page.

09/23/2025

JANET K. COOK

Janet Kay Cook, age 83, of Mattoon passed away on September 21, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Ramsey Christian Church, 206 South Jefferson, Ramsey, Illinois 62080. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Bolt Cemetery in Ramsey, Illinois. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Janet was born on February 23, 1942 in Ramsey Township, Illinois the son of Tony and Ida (Manley) Cook.
Survivors include her brother, Jack (Betty) Cook of Edgewood, IL; sisters-in-law, Sandra Cook of Ramsey, IL and Kellie Cook of Olney, IL; several nieces and nephews; and many special friends.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Billy “Joe” Cook, Jerry (Tricia) Cook and John Cook; and infant sister, Janie Marie Cook.
In her earlier years, Janet worked at Lincoln Christian College where she held many positions including bus driver, RA, photography teacher and supervisor of the audio-visual center. She also worked 39 years for Weight Watchers and later retired from Carle Hospital. Janet was a steward of the Lord; her life’s passion was to bring others to Christ. She was a member of Broadway Christian Church in Mattoon. Janet loved camping, gardening, traveling, and going on adventures, she spent many hours playing games and doing puzzles with her family and friends, but always made it clear there would be “no cheating.” Janet’s greatest joy was spending time with those she loved.
Memorial donations in her honor may be given to Broadway Christian Church, 1205 South 9th Street, Mattoon, Illinois 61938 or the Mattoon Food Pantry, 600 Moultrie Avenue, Mattoon, Illinois 61938. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s page.

09/22/2025

LORRAINE RUTH LIVESAY

Lorraine Ruth Livesay, age 100, of Sullivan, IL (formerly of Mattoon, IL) passed away on September 19, 2025 at SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House.
Funeral services honoring her life will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Schilling Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Lorraine was born on October 6, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Oscar E. and Doretta V. (Olson) Erickson. She married James C. Livesay on September 30, 1945 in Spartan, WI. He preceded her in death on December 7, 1991.
Survivors include her loving children, Jim (Karen) Livesay of Mattoon, IL, John (Sonna) Livesay of Pana, IL, Debbie Murphy of Geneva, IL and Donna (Mike) Buck of Charleston, IL; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Lorraine was preceded in death by her son-in-law, John Murphy; twin sister, Phyllis Erickson; sister, Dotty White; and brother, Leslie Erickson.
Lorraine was employed at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin during World War II, where she met her husband. She worked at Franklin Grade School for 40 years and was a lifetime member of the PTA. She retired from General Electric after 40 years of dedicated service. Lorraine enjoyed crocheting and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and College Basketball fan. Most of all, she loved attending all the family activities over the years. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home’s page.

Schilling Funeral Home

11/04/2025

10/30/2025

10/27/2025

10/18/2025

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

10/07/2025

09/23/2025

09/22/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Shortcuts

Share

Category