Obituaries
Vera Lee Miller
Jul 22, 2026
Our mother, Vera Lee (Jean) Miller, passed from this life to her eternal home in Heaven on July 22, 2026. She was born on April 5, 1933, to Theodore and Mae Ellen (Cook) Jean, in Xenia, IL. They moved to Arthur, IL when she was a young girl. She married Harold R. Gordon of Sullivan, IL on March 1, 1951,...
Dee L. Honn
Aug 5, 2026
Dee Lester Honn, 71 of Arthur, IL passed away peacefully at 2:39 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL surrounded by her family.
Dee was born on September 28, 1954, in Canton, IL. She was the daughter of Robert and Philomena (Leonard) Lester. She married Steven Edward Honn on February 24, 1995, in Las Vegas,...
Raymond T. Batty Sr.
Aug 2, 2026
Raymond T. Batty, Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his daughter’s home on August 2, 2026. He was born May 2, 1936, in Murphysboro, Illinois, to William and Lucy (VanCloostere) Batty. He married Alice Darleen Hanson on June 7, 1957, in Greenville, South Carolina. Their children are Cheryl Ryan (Steve Carver), Raymond T. “Duck” Batty, Jr. (June),...
Robert Eugene "Bob" Grove
Aug 2, 2026
Robert Eugene “Bob” Grove, 81 of Monticello passed away at 12:02 PM on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his residence.
Graveside services with Masonic Rites conducted by the Fraternal Lodge #58 of Monticello will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 7, 2026 in the Monticello Township Cemetery. Pastor Ed McCammack and Pastor Steve Brady. The Edwards Funeral Home is...
Marla Faith Miller
Jul 30, 2026
Marla Faith Miller, infant daughter of Samuel and Louise Ann (Yoder) Miller, passed away at 9:55 AM on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, IL. Marla was born at 1:18 AM on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at...
Jonas J. Schrock
Jul 23, 2026
Jonas J. Schrock, 86 years, 7 months, of Arcola, IL, passed away at 8:30 AM on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the Elmer Miller residence, 163 North CR 425 East, behind Aikman Wildlife. Bishop Ervin E. Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in the Yoder...
Howard A. Kuhns
Jul 23, 2026
HOWARD A. KUHNS, 73, of Arthur, IL passed away at home on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:08 am. He was born on August 15, 1952 to the late Abe and Lovina (Kaufman) Kuhns. He married Edith Miller in Kalona, IA on 3-3-1973 (a date he enjoyed pointing out to others) and they were blessed with 53 years together. In...
Melvin Clark Dyer
Jul 22, 2026
Melvin Clark “Mel” Dyer Sr., 86, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 11:01 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 3:00...
Christopher Wayne Bontrager
Jul 21, 2026
Christopher Wayne Bontrager, 41, of Decatur, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Penn Station, 122 East Progress St, in Arthur, IL. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM following the visitation at Penn Station. Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery. The...
Hudson and Bennett Romine
Jul 21, 2026
Infant twin sons, Hudson Edward Romine and Bennett Michael Romine, of Colton and Lanna (Bloemer) Romine, were welcomed into Heaven on July 21, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. They received the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation by Father John Titus.
Private family services will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the St. Mary Help of Christians...
Larry Dale Hatton
Jul 18, 2026
Larry Dale Hatton, 67, of Kansas, IL passed away at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Larry was born on March 17, 1959 in Urbana, IL. He was a son of James Daniel and Betty (Clifton) Hatton.
He is survived by six children, JD Hatton and his...
Rita Skinner
Jul 9, 2026
Rita Skinner, 92, of Charleston, IL passed away at 7:25 PM on Thursday, July 9, 2026, just a little over two weeks after her husband passed away, at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Rita was born on January 10, 1934 in...
Dave Binion
Jun 28, 2026
David Lane “Dave” Binion, 73, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:55 AM on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at The Haven of Arcola.
Graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in the Arthur Cemetery. Lamar Miller will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Dave was born on August 21, 1952 in Tuscola,...
Christopher Lee Herschberger
Jun 25, 2026
Christopher Lee Herschberger, 10, of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:50 AM on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Danny Miller Jr. residence, 18421 Gun Club Road in Arcola, IL. Bishop Lamar E. Miller will officiate. Burial will be held in the Bagdad Cemetery in...
Marshall L. Skinner
Jun 23, 2026
Marshall L. Skinner, 91, of Charleston, IL passed away at 2:40 PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Marshall was born on August 3, 1934, in Newman, IL. He was a son of Don H. and...
Edward E. "Ed" Gingerich
Jun 22, 2026
Edward E. “Ed” Gingerich, 88, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:10 A.M. on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Sullivan Healthcare and Senior Living Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park St., Arthur, IL. Pastor Glen Rhodes will officiate. Burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery....
Mary Ellen Schrock
Jun 21, 2026
Mary Ellen Schrock, 76, of Arthur, IL passed away at 3:15 A.M. on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Larry R. Diener will officiate. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery in rural Arcola, IL....
Rebecca Marie Schrock
Jun 20, 2026
Rebecca Marie Schrock, 78, of Arthur, IL passed away at 4:10 P.M. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Private funeral services will be held.
Marie was born on July 27, 1947, in Arthur, IL, a daughter of Jonas L. and Katherine (Gingerich) Miller. She married Wilmer A. Schrock on December 23, 1967, in Arthur, IL....
David Eugene White
Jun 15, 2026
David Eugene White, 50, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:36 AM on Monday, June 15, 2026 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.
David was born on November 27, 1975 in Mattoon, IL. He was a son of Dave Neece and Julia Ann White.
He is survived...
Kenneth "Butch" Janusik
Jun 7, 2026
Kenneth “Butch” Janusik, 86 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 12:25 A.M. on Sunday, June 7,2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at the Tuscola United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Inurnment will be in the Bay Pines National...
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