Obituaries

Deloris A. Mast

Deloris A. Mast

Dec 19, 2024

Deloris A. Mast, 58 of Humboldt, IL passed away at 6:19 AM on Thursday December 19, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Larry Helmuth will officiate. Burial will follow in the Yoder Cemetery in...

Jose Miguel Gonzalez

Jose Miguel Gonzalez

Dec 18, 2024

José Miguel González, de 57 años, de Cadereyta, México, falleció a las 6:14 a. m. del miércoles 18 de diciembre de 2024 en el Centro de Salud Sarah Bush Lincoln en Mattoon, IL. 

José nació el 4 de mayo de 1967 en Cadereyta, México. Era hijo de José Encarnación y Guadalupe (González) González. Se casó con María de Jesús Hernández Requena.

Le...

Irma M. Yoder

Irma M. Yoder

Dec 18, 2024

Irma M. Yoder, 88, of Arcola, IL passed away at 10:21 PM on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Marvin Otto residence, 2080 East CR 1900 North, Arcola, IL. Bishop Ervin E. Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in the Yoder Cemetery in rural Arcola,...

Joy Ann Weller

Joy Ann Weller

Dec 16, 2024

Joy Ann (Rich) Weller was born February 22, 1929 to Gretchen Marie and Carlus Leonard Rich of Arcola Illinois. Joy was their second child with brothers Francis, Bill and David Rich. At age 95, she went to be with Jesus peacefully on December 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas with family by her side. 

The story is there was a big snowstorm...

Alice Rose Connour

Alice Rose Connour

Dec 10, 2024

Alice Rose McAvene Connour, 94 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 2:00 AM on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at The Haven of Arcola.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Rev. Rich Knofsky will officiate. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will...

Carol Ann Smith

Carol Ann Smith

Dec 9, 2024

Carol Ann Smith, 76, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of Humboldt, IL passed away at 10:55 PM on Monday, December 9, 2024 at The Harmony Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Carol was born on December 15, 1947 in Mattoon, IL. She was the daughter of Paul and...

Eleazar Ruiz Galvan

Eleazar Ruiz Galvan

Dec 3, 2024

Eleazar “Elle” Ruiz Galvan, 31 of Chicago, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:26 AM on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M....

Billy Eugene Mushrush

Billy Eugene Mushrush

Nov 29, 2024

BILLY EUGENE MUSHRUSH, 90 of Kankakee, IL passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the Friendswood Christian Church, 3268 North Glenn Road in Bourbonnais, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 9, 2024...

Carol Ann Edwards

Carol Ann Edwards

Nov 18, 2024

Carol Ann Edwards, 83, of Humboldt, IL passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at her residence.

Carol Ann was born on January 15, 1941 in Mattoon, IL. She was the youngest daughter of Everett and Eunice (Griffith) Henne. She married Samuel David Edwards on February 18, 1967 in Mattoon, IL. He passed away on Sept. 9, 2018. 

She is survived by...

Carlos "Shorty" Lopez

Carlos "Shorty" Lopez

Nov 16, 2024

Carlos "Shorty" Lopez, 60 of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on November 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Carlos’ life will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Arcola Community Center, 107 West Main St., Arcola. The Edwards Funeral Home is...

Luellen Mae Cochran

Luellen Mae Cochran

Nov 14, 2024

LUELLEN M. COCHRAN, 78 of Arthur, IL formerly of Lovington, IL passed away at 10:38 A.M. on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

A celebration of Luellen’s life will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Lovington American Legion Post 429, located South of Lovington, IL...

Jerry Partlow

Jerry Partlow

Nov 13, 2024

Jerry Partlow, 78, of Springfield, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Springfield, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 12:00 PM (Noon) to 1:00 PM at the...

Denny Seaman

Denny Seaman

Nov 11, 2024

Richard Dennis ‘Denny’ Seaman, 72, of Champaign, Ill., passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, with his wife and three daughters by his side. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he lived a life defined by hard work, sacrifice, and a deep commitment to those he loved.

Denny was born on June 22, 1952, to Ralph Richard ‘Bud’ and Ellen...

Michael James "Mike" Thompson

Michael James "Mike" Thompson

Nov 9, 2024

Michael James “Mike” Thompson, 66, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 7:55 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Charleston, IL.

A Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Faith Fellowship Church and Mission in Hidalgo, IL. Pastor Noah Manship will officiate. Burial will be in the Humboldt Cemetery....

Herminia Dolores Valdez Montalvo

Herminia Dolores Valdez Montalvo

Nov 8, 2024

Herminia Dolores Valdez Montalvo, born on March 26, 1931, in Cadereyta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, at her daughter's residence in Humboldt, IL. Surrounded by her loving family, Herminia's final moments were a testament to the profound love and connection she cultivated throughout her life.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M....

Roger Dennis Rice

Roger Dennis Rice

Nov 4, 2024

Roger Dennis Rice, 75, of Charleston, IL passed away at 5:36 PM on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his residence.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the New Hope Worship Center, 2175 East Harrison Ave., Charleston, IL. Pastor Sangram Kodavatikanti will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10: 30 A.M....

Doris A. Knaus

Doris A. Knaus

Nov 3, 2024

Doris A. Knaus, 81, of North Port, FL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:05 PM on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Inglenook House in Englewood, FL. 

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in the Arcola Cemetery. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Doris was born on September 1, 1943 in...

Oma J. Schrock

Oma J. Schrock

Nov 3, 2024

OMA J. SCHROCK, 73, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:11 A.M. Sunday, November 3, 2024 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Dwayne J. Herschberger’s residence, 405 N CR 400 E, in rural Arcola, IL. Bishop Jacob M. Stutzman will officiate. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery in rural Arcola,...

Sarah J. Stutzman

Sarah J. Stutzman

Oct 28, 2024

Sarah J. Stutzman, 41 of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:05 PM on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 477 IL US Route 133, Arcola, IL. Pastor Brian Petershiem will officiate. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery in rural Arcola. Visitation...

Donna Lee Cole

Donna Lee Cole

Oct 25, 2024

DONNA LEE COLE, 91 of Arthur, IL formerly of Rantoul, IL passed away at 11:13 P.M. on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL.

A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Pastor Danny Powell will officiate.  Burial will...