Obituaries

Dora Anderson

Dora Anderson

Nov 1, 2025

Dora Anderson, 101 of Arcola, IL, living in Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Arizona residence of David and Christine Anderson.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur. Bishop Daniel Rocke will officiate. Burial will be in the Yoder Cemetery,...

Brian Vincent McLane

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,...

Sarah M. Yoder

Sarah M. Yoder

Oct 27, 2025

Sarah M. Yoder, 76, of Arthur, IL passed away at 4:43 PM on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Arthur Christian School, 1637 IL State Route 133, Arthur, IL. Pastor Jim Plank will officiate. Burial will follow in the...

Janice Ann Schmidt

Janice Ann Schmidt

Oct 25, 2025

Janice Ann (Apple) Schmidt, 80, of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Arthur, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:14 A.M. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be...

Maria Del Carmen Lira

Maria Del Carmen Lira

Oct 16, 2025

Maria Del Carmen Lira, 72, of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:37 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at her residence.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Maria was born on September 12, 1953 in Cadereyta, Mexico. She was a daughter of Lorenzo and Maria Del Carmen (Elizondo) Martinez. She married Jose Luis Lira on November 17, 2017 in...

Robert Lee Van Cleave

Robert Lee Van Cleave

Oct 16, 2025

Robert Lee Van Cleave, 101, of Tuscola, IL passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 surrounded by family at his residence. He was the son of Charles Carlton Sr. and Daisy (Weidner) Van Cleave. He married Margaret Jean Ghere on April 6, 1947 in Arcola, IL. She proceeded him in death on December 19, 2015 after 68 years of marriage.

Funeral...

Carlos Galvan Lira

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....

Betty Jane Lash

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...

Homer Paul Ramsey

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

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...

Sharon J. Thompson

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

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...

Sovilla E. Gingerich

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....