Obituaries
Debra White
Feb 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra (Debbie) Antoinette White, age 74, of Mattoon, Illinois, on February 27, 2026, at Mattoon Health Care. She was surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with illness. While we will miss her dearly, we take comfort in knowing she is now in her eternal home with...
Mary Ellen Redden
Feb 23, 2026
Mary Ellen Redden, 92, of Mattoon, IL formerly of Sandwich, IL passed away at 3:30 PM on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL.
No public services will be held, per Mary’s request. Private burial will be in the Broadus Cemetery in Camargo, IL. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mary was born on July...
Karen Jean Pruitt
Feb 18, 2026
Karen Jean Pruitt, 77, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 9:24 P.M. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street, Arcola, IL. A Remembrance service will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Karen...
Rick Hock
Feb 16, 2026
Rick Hock, 65, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:37 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Visitation will be held two hours prior, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday at the funeral...
Anna R. Beachy
Feb 16, 2026
Anna R. (Otto) Beachy, 89 years, 4 months, 17 days, of rural Sullivan, IL passed away at 12:32 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Marion Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the...
Gary Joseph Miller
Feb 12, 2026
Gary Joseph Miller, 63 of Pesotum, IL passed away at 4:55 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his residence.
The eighth and youngest child of the late Earl and Mildred Miller, Gary Joseph Miller was born on February 18, 1962 in Tuscola, IL. Known for his sharp wit and sparkling blue eyes, Gary was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, step...
Sandra Jo "Sandi" McDonald
Feb 10, 2026
Sandra Jo “Sandi” McDonald, 84, of Arthur, IL passed away at 5:37 AM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Pastor Danny Powell will officiate. Burial will follow in the...
Diego Alexis Cantu
Feb 9, 2026
Diego Alexis Cantu, 28, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:19 AM on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon, IL.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00...
Richard Lee Mathias
Feb 6, 2026
Richard Lee Mathias, 74, of Arcola, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home February 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and his dog, Floyd.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Memorial service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday,...
Trevor Alan Gibson
Feb 2, 2026
Trevor “Tagman” Gibson, 31, of Arthur, IL passed away at 11:07 AM on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Penn Station, 122 East Progress St., Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 6, 2026 at...
Richard Thomas Gabbard
Jan 31, 2026
Richard Thomas Gabbard, 59, of Atwood, IL passed away at 3:47 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Southern Baptist Church in Arthur, IL. Rev. Doug Davis will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Glenda Abercrombie
Jan 28, 2026
GLENDA ABERCROMBIE, 72, of rural Tuscola, IL passed away at 3:57 P.M. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February...
Gertie R Plank
Jan 26, 2026
Gertie R. Plank, 97, of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:30 AM on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Haven of Care in Arthur, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL . Bishop Marion Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery....
Clara J. Schrock
Jan 19, 2026
Clara J. Schrock, 91, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:08 AM on Monday, January 19, 2026 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Melvin Kaufman will officiate. Burial will be in the Yoder Cemetery in rural Arthur, IL. Visitation...
Rosa Mae Yoder
Jan 17, 2026
Rosa Mae (Beachy) Yoder
August 7, 1936 – January 17, 2026
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M., and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Pleasant View Church. Funeral services and burial will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Pleasant View Church, Arcola, IL. The Edwards Funeral home is...
Jean Patrick
Jan 16, 2026
Jean Elizabeth Patrick, 92, of Mt. Zion, IL went home to be with the Lord at 4:40 PM on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Mt. Zion Health and Rehab Center surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Friday, January 30, 2026, at GT Church, 500 S. 27th St., Decatur, IL. with visitation two hours...
Loretta Hart
Jan 15, 2026
Loretta Hart, 85, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:03 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at her residence.
Family graveside services will take place in the Moors Cemetery in Gilbertsville, KY at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Loretta was born on November 14, 1940 in Festus, MO. She was a daughter of John Henry and...
Dennis Eugene Day
Jan 13, 2026
Dennis E. Day, 61, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 12:06 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Cornerstone Fellowship in Arthur, IL with a fellowship meal following. Pastor Kevin Schrock will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with...
Marquitta Ann Mulrooney
Jan 10, 2026
Marquitta Ann “Skeets” Mulrooney, 86, of Decatur, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:25 PM on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Chaplin Joe Bowman will officiate. Visitation will be held two hours prior...
Peggy Butler
Jan 4, 2026
Margaret Louise “Peggy” Butler, 76, of Hindsboro, IL passed away at 5:10 AM on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL.
Private burial will be held in the Union Cemetery. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Peggy was born on April 14, 1949 in Douglas County, IL. She was a daughter of Howard Russell and...
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