Mary Herschberger, 94 of Arthur, IL passed away peacefully at 1:50 A.M. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family and caregiver.  Arrangements are pending. Mary was born on March 17, 1926 in Arthur, IL (Moultrie County) She is a daughter of Samuel N. and Fannie (Herschberger) Beachy. She married Henry D. Herschberger on December 21, 1944 in Arthur, IL.   She is survived by her husband of 75 years and 10 months, Henry Herschberger of Arthur, IL, three...

Calvin Ray Schmidt was born to Otis & Elizabeth Toews Schmidt on December 7, 1967 in Moundridge, KS. He passed peacefully to his eternal reward in the early morning hours of October 16, 2020 with his family around him.  He grew to manhood in the Moundridge community. He began working for Clyde Schmidt in the carwash business. At age 15 he spent 5 years working for his uncle Herbert Schmidt in Fairview, OK. Working on the Schmidt farm were some of his best years. Later he worked for...

Eugene “Baird” Boyer, 91 of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:05 A.M. on Monday, October 12, 2020 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Arcola, IL.  Father Angel Sierra will officiate.  Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL.  The family...

Lizzie Ann Miller, 99 of Arthur, IL passed away at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 475 E. St. Rt. 133, Arcola, IL.  Rev. Larry Rocke will officiate.  Burial will be in the Sunnyside Mennonite Church Cemetery.  Visitations will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, October 16,...

Isabel Garza, 85 of Arcola, IL passed away at 6:40 A.M. on Monday, October 12, 2020 at her daughters’ residence in rural Arcola, surrounded by her children. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home.  Funeral and burial service will be in the Del Robles Cemetery in Monterrey, Mexico at a later date.  Isabel was born on July 8, 1935 in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico.  She was a daughter of Federico and...

Myron W. Shonkwiler, 82 of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:16 P.M. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the First Christian Church in Arcola, IL.  Rev. Brent Budd will officiate. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola,...

Ricky Allen Smith “Sangamo”, 45 of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 9:35 P.M. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Oakley Twp. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Lamp Stand Church, 655 South Airport Road in Decatur, IL.  Funeral service will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the church. Pastor John Morthland Jr. will officiate.  Burial will be held at a later date.  Please follow all social distancing...

Henry “Bob” Polchow, 77, of Mattoon, IL passed away peacefully at 7:45 A.M. on Thursday, October 8, 2020 surrounded by his daughters at home. To honor Bob’s wishes no services will be held. The Edwards Funeral Home assisted the family. Bob was born on September 1, 1943 in Evergreen Park, IL.  He was a son of Henry Joseph and Lillian Eva (Merton) Polchow.   He is survived by his four daughters, Wendy (and Todd) Elliott, Tracey (and Charlie) Dierking, Heidi...

KEITH L. MEADOWS, 89, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. At Keith’s request, no formal services will be held. Keith was born on July 1, 1931 in Walnut Hill, IL.   He was a son of Oscar Lee and Thelma Ione (Peoples) Meadows.   He married Eva Joan Claybourne on June 19, 1953 in Hernando, MS. He is survived by his wife, Eva; one son, Kenneth Meadows of Arthur, IL; two daughters,...

Lauretta Williams, 92, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:56 P.M. Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in rural Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Rev. Shaun DuFault will officiate.  Burial will be in the Humboldt Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the funeral home. Lauretta was born...