Obituaries

Jose A. Medina

Jose A. Medina

Jun 27, 2024

Jose A. Medina, 81 of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at his residence.

A memorial celebration of Jose’s life will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Father Juan Carlos Ruiz will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Judy Lowey

Judy Lowey

Jun 24, 2024

JUDITH H. “JUDY” LOWEY, 84, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 3:22 A.M. on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the First Southern Baptist Church, 3521 Dewitt Avenue in Mattoon, IL. Rev. John Calio will officiate. Burial will be in...

Frances Hutton

Frances Hutton

Jun 23, 2024

FRANCES IRENE HUTTON, 96, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon, IL.

No formal services will be held.

Frances was born on November 10, 1927 in Humboldt Township. A daughter of John E. and Elsie (Lawrence) Moore. She married Dale Edwin Hutton on November 29, 1946 in Charleston, IL. He passed...

Jesse Allen Utley

Jesse Allen Utley

Jun 19, 2024

JESSE ALLEN UTLEY, 45, of Lovington, IL passed away at 9:11 A.M. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at St. Frances Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 25, 2024 with a celebration of life to be held at 1:00 P.M. at the Edwards Funeral Home 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.

Jesse was...

Kraig Wesley Renfro

Kraig Wesley Renfro

Jun 17, 2024

Our beloved Kraig Wesley Renfro passed from this life to his eternal reward on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was a faithful servant of Christ, a loving husband, a kind father, and a caring, genuine friend. 

Kraig was born in Decatur, Illinois, on March 9, 1973, to Kenneth Wayne Sr., and Willie Mae (Armstrong) Renfro. Growing up with his large family...

Rosemary "Rosie" Austin

Rosemary "Rosie" Austin

Jun 13, 2024

Rosemary “Rosie” Austin, 95, of Charleston, IL passed away at 1:48 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. 

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. following...

Vonda Ann Allen

Vonda Ann Allen

Jun 6, 2024

Vonda Ann Allen, 81, formerly of Sullivan, IL passed away at 11:45 PM on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Jonathan Creek Christian Church, 1425 Jonathan Creek Rd., Sullivan, IL.  Pastor Tim Henderson will officiate.  Visitation will be...

Anna J. (Schrock) Stutzman

Anna J. (Schrock) Stutzman

Jun 5, 2024

Anna J. Stutzman, 87, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:20 PM on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her residence.

 

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the family residence, 280 N CR 275 E, Arcola, IL. Bishop Raymond S. Miller will officiate.  Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery in rural Arcola, IL....

William "Bill" Harvey Dean

William "Bill" Harvey Dean

Jun 4, 2024

William “Bill” Harvey Dean, 94 of Arthur, IL passed away at 8:50 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at The Arthur Home.A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held at a later date.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.  Burial will be held in the Winneconne Village Cemetery in Winneconne, WI.Bill was born on February 27, 1930 in...

Cynthia Jean Burch

Cynthia Jean Burch

Jun 2, 2024

Cynthia “Cyndy” Jean (Dyer) Burch, 54, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 8:42 AM on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Visitation will be held one hour prior from 2:00...

Cheryl Lynn Comperchio

Cheryl Lynn Comperchio

May 31, 2024

CHERYL LYNN COMPERCHIO, 78 of Hindsboro, IL passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, May 31 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL.  A celebration of Cheryl’s Life will be held at 3:00 P.M. at...

Phyllis Ann (Spanhook) Bergfield

Phyllis Ann (Spanhook) Bergfield

May 10, 2024

Phyllis Ann Spanhook of Arcola was born on a rainy Halloween night in 1932 while the wild geese landed in the yard. Because of her birthdate, she liked to call herself an old witch, but she was one of the most loving, selfless people you could ever hope to know. She went to Heaven on Friday, May 10th at 2:02...

Danny McGeehon

Danny McGeehon

May 6, 2024

Danny McGeehon, a devoted husband, father and “Pop Pop”, passed away peacefully May 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. Danny was born July 16, 1955, in Tuscola IL, a son of Teddy Dean and Lida Marie (Warner) McGeehon.Danny is survived by his wife of 37 years Karen, two daughters Megan and Shanna (Chris), granddaughter, Avery, grandson, Payne, his mother, Marie...

Everly Joy Yoder

Everly Joy Yoder

Apr 30, 2024

EVERLY JOY YODER, age 5, danced into the arms of Jesus at 9:16 A.M. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

 

Services celebrating Everly’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at the Windsor Road Christian Church, 2501 West Windsor Road in Champaign, IL. Pastor Randall Boltinghouse will officiate. Burial will be in...

Duane Alan Beachy

Duane Alan Beachy

Apr 30, 2024



 

DUANE ALAN BEACHY, 37 of Cooks Mills, IL passed away at 4:38 A.M. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Danville, IL.

 

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Trinity Christian Fellowship Church, 1774 East County Road 1800 North, in rural Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be...

Mike Eastin

Mike Eastin

Apr 9, 2024

Mike Eastin, 77 of Pesotum, IL passed away at 10:03 AM on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Pastor Gary Ford will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour...

Reba K. Thomas

Reba K. Thomas

Apr 8, 2024

Reba K. Thomas, 100, of Charleston, IL formerly of Hindsboro, IL passed away at 10:39 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, IL.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home. 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Pastor Bill Strode will officiate.  Burial will follow in...

Tom Nay

Tom Nay

Apr 4, 2024

Thomas E. (Tom) Nay, 94, passed away on April 4, 2024 at the Nay residence in Wasilla, Alaska.  He was born October 16th, 1929 to Bernard and Mary Elizabeth (English) Nay.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Military Rites will be conducted by...

Orpha Miller

Orpha Miller

Mar 30, 2024

Orpha Miller, 90, Arcola, IL formerly of Shipshewana, IN (district: 41-4), passed away 8:26 P.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Arcola, IL, where she had lived since 2019. 

 

She was born on June 20, 1933, in LaGrange County, to Mahlon D. and Lizzie D. (Schrock) Hostetler. On January 29, 1953, in Shipshewana, she married Henry A....

George Coffey

George Coffey

Mar 26, 2024

George Wesley Coffey, 98, of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:32 PM on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at his residence.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Pastor Paula Carmichael will officiate.  Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Arcola Honor Guard will follow...