Obituaries
Carlos Galvan Lira
Oct 14, 2025
Carlos Galvan Lira, 57, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:43 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL. Father Michael Trummer will officiate. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery....
Sharon J. Thompson
Oct 9, 2025
Sharon J. Thompson, 84, of Bourbon, IL passed away at 2:23 AM on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Goldwater Care in Clinton, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Bourbon Baptist Church, 626 N. CR 475 E., Tuscola, IL. Burial will be in the Bourbon Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00...
Jo Ann Drummond
Oct 7, 2025
Jo Ann Drummond, 78, of Gays, IL passed away at 4:00 AM on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Bible Baptist Church, 3401 Marion Ave, Mattoon, IL. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Jo Ann was born...
Betty Jane Lash
Oct 12, 2025
Betty Jane Lash, 78, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of Arcola, IL, passed away at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Brian Vincent McLane
Sep 6, 2025
Brian Vincent McLane, 75, formerly of Arcola, Illinois passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Brian was born on November 27, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland. He was the son of Thomas Michael McLane and Janet Ross Blair McLane.
Brian is survived by his daughter, Brittany Jordan McLane of Arizona, Brother Michael (Mike) McLane and his wife Kathy of Corvallis,...
Homer Paul Ramsey
Oct 11, 2025
HOMER PAUL RAMSEY, 90, of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:37P.M. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
Per Homer’s wishes private family services will be held at the Edwards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arcola Sports Boosters, c/o Athletic Director, 351 West Washington St., Arcola, IL 61910.
Homer was born...
Patricia McJunkins
Oct 10, 2025
Patricia McJunkins, 73, of Greenville, SC passed away at 2:35 PM on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Patricia was born on August 17, 1952 in Greenville, SC. She was a daughter of James Cecil and Rendy Elizabeth (Reid) McJunkin. She married James Haskell McJunkins, he...
Sovilla E. Gingerich
Oct 6, 2025
Sovilla E. (Yoder) Gingerich, 98 of Arthur, IL passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the Steven Brenneman Residence, 1760 B CR 2300 North, Arthur, IL. Bishop Steven Brenneman will officiate. Visitation will be anytime after 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2025 and...
William L. "Bill" Sanders
Oct 4, 2025
William L. “Bill” Sanders, 59 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 2:57 AM on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Mattoon Rehab and Health Care Center.
Bill was born on January 16, 1966, in Tuscola, IL. He was the son of Larry Dale and Nona (Lyons) Sanders. He married Doreen Ard on January 22, 1985, in Tuscola, IL, she passed away on...
Josephine G. Marner
Oct 1, 2025
Josephine G. Marner, 94, Arthur IL, was born to George J. “Boss” and Anna (Miller) Marner on June 14, 1931 on the family farm east of Arthur, Douglas County, Illinois. For the past 3 years, Josephine resided at Eberhardt Village in Arthur, and enjoyed good health until July of this year. She died at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1,...
Iber Jose Colina Nuñez
Sep 27, 2025
Iber Jose Colinoa Nuñez, 23, of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:50 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
A visitation will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.
Bertha Ann Eveland
Sep 20, 2025
BERTHA ANN EVELAND, 76, of Atwood, IL went to be with the Lord at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 surrounded by family at her residence.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St. in Arcola, IL. Visitation will be held one hour before the...
Orville Thomas Richardson III
Sep 14, 2025
Orville Thomas “Orv” Richardson III, 72, of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:45 PM on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Orv was born on July 14, 1953 in Chicago, IL. He was a son of Orville Thomas Jr. and Frances Angelina (Stumpo) Richardson.
He is survived by...
Vera Virginia Lutz
Sep 13, 2025
Vera Virginia (Whipple) Lutz, 98, of Hindsboro, IL was born October 22, 1926, near Humboldt, IL, to W. E. and Zelda (Evans) Whipple. She passed away at 12:25 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Arbor Rose care facility in Charleston, IL.
Vera grew up on the Whipple family farm northeast of Humboldt, which was purchased by her great grandfather, Civil...
Morris S. Gingerich
Sep 11, 2025
Morris S. Gingerich, 89, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 2:20 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Otto Center in rural Arthur, IL. Bishop Matthew Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery. Visitation will be any time after 2:00 P.M....
Anna Schrock
Sep 11, 2025
Anna Schrock, 98, of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:45 AM on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Haven of Care.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Otto Center. Bishop Melvin Otto will officiate with burial will follow in the Otto Cemetery. Visitation will be held anytime after 1:00 PM on Monday, September...
Liz Stanton
Sep 10, 2025
Elizabeth H. “Liz” Stanton, 60, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:16 AM on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Rev. Todd Nolen will officiate. Burial will be in the Danville...
Alvin J. Schrock
Sep 10, 2025
Alvin J. Schrock, 89, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 5:15 PM on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur. Bishop Larry Mast will officiate. Burial will follow in the Otto Cemetery. Visitation will be held anytime after...
John L Yoder
Sep 9, 2025
John L. Yoder, 93 of Arthur, IL went to be with Jesus at 5:45 PM on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the Arthur Home surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park St., Arthur, IL. Pastor Glen Rhodes will officiate. Burial will follow...
Karla Rae Smith
Sep 9, 2025
Karla Rae Smith, 79 of Mattoon, IL went to her Heavenly Home at 9:03 AM on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center, surrounded by her loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Dick Miller will officiate. Burial...
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