Julie Beth Redman
Julie Beth (Hughes) Redman, age 60, of Casey, IL, passed away at 11:44 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL. She was born February 3, 1965, in St. Petersburg, FL, the daughter of William Jennings Hughes and Betty Jean (Richmond) Hughes. On July 9, 2011, she married Ronald Lamar Redman in Clark County, IL; he passed away on January 19, 2018.
Survivors include her daughter, Holly Griffin (Jake) of Casey, IL; stepson, Spencer “Chase” Griffin (Sharon) in Paris, IL; stepdaughter, Stacy Peters (Jordan) of Greenup, IL; sisters, Theresa Wade of Albany, KY and Billie Jean Gardner (Roy) of Freeport, IL a nephew and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ron Redman.
Julie was a 1983 graduate of Westfield High School. She worked as a clerk for Snedeker & Worms Insurance Agency and then worked as an administrative assistant in the business office at Eastern Illinois University until April 2011. Julie attended Moriah Church of God for many years. She enjoyed music, reading, and playing pool. She also enjoyed being outside and camping in her younger years. Julie was a wonderful mother and loved spending time with her family and friends.
An updated obituary with memorial service information will be posted at a later date. Services will be held at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle, or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, IL, is in charge of the arrangements.
Latest News Stories
Pritzker signs cryptocurrency bills, sparking debate over protection, innovation
Illinois quick hits: Deadly smash and grab reported; resolution honors Charlie Kirk
WATCH: Sides lay out positions on immigration reform amid increased enforcement
Feds, ‘new sheriff’ descend on Chicago suburb, seize illegal vaping items
WATCH: Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination pour in; Freedom Caucus discusses 2026
Illinois quick hits: Freedom Caucus remembers Kirk; new chief judge for Cook County
Dennis Eugene Redman, 81
Leeila S. Ennis, 78
Illinois quick hits: DOJ seizes illegal vaping products in Bensenville; NFIB optimism index rises
Customs and Border Protection seizes $86.5 million in illegal vapes
WATCH: Pritzker says political violence ‘has got to stop’ in reaction to Kirk shooting
IL Secretary of State candidate talks issues, Giannoulias yet to announce