Obituaries
Byron Neil "Barney" Joergens
Nov 30, 2023
Byron Neil “Barney” Joergens, 94, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:29 A.M. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00...
LeeRae Marie Bradford
Nov 19, 2023
LeeRae Marie Bradford, 88, of Hindsboro, IL Passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola, IL
Private funeral services will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Pastor Steve DeVore will officiate. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Hindsboro, IL.
LeeRae was born on...
Jim "JR" Redden
Nov 9, 2023
Jim “JR” Redden, 66 of Charleston, IL passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his residence in Charleston, IL.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL 61910. Masonic Rites Conducted by the Oakland Masonic Lodge 219 A.F. and A.M. will...
Lynda Kay Fishel
Nov 8, 2023
Lynda Kay “Warfel” Fishel, 84, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:55 AM on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola, surrounded by her family and prayer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL. Burial will follow in...
Diana Lynn Sellers
Oct 30, 2023
DIANA L. SELLERS, 78 of Atwood, IL passed away at 2:20 P.M. on Monday, October 30, 2023, at her residence in Atwood, IL.
Diana was born on March 30, 1945, in Decatur, IL to Truman D. and Dorothy M. (Shonkwiler) Traxler. She married Ray Sellers on April 27, 1962, in St. Louis, MO.
Left to treasurer her memories are...
Helen M. Eisenhour
Oct 27, 2023
Helen M. Eisenhour, 86, of Charleston, IL passed away at 10:04 AM on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Helen was born on October 8, 1937, in Celina, OH. She was the daughter of Orville and Erma M. (Brigener) Albin. She first met Snowden Lemuel Eisenhour on June 12, 1954; Helen always considered...
Faye Oye
Oct 25, 2023
Faye Oye, 87, of Arthur, IL passed away at 12:31 PM on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 30, 2023 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park St., Arthur, IL. Pastor Glen Rhodes will officiate. Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery. Visitation...
Joan Elizabeth Gatica
Oct 24, 2023
Joan Elizabeth “Joanie” Gatica, 63, of Arcola, IL passed away at 7:37 AM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Arcola Senior Center. Pastor Bob Vail will officiate.
Joanie was born on September 18, 1960 in...
Mildred Jean Babbs
Oct 17, 2023
MILDRED JEAN BABBS, 95 of Oakland, IL formerly of Charleston, IL passed away at 12:00 AM (Midnight) on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at The Oaks Manor in Oakland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Walnut Grove Christian Church, 12930 East CR 1700 North, Arcola, IL. Funeral...
Pauline Grant Case
Oct 13, 2023
Pauline Grant Case, formerly of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023 in Gloucester County, VA.Pauline was born April 5, 1934 in Charleston, IL, the daughter of Tom and Clara Grant. As a young girl, her family moved to Arcola, IL and she lived on Edgewood Farms west of Arcola. Pauline graduated from Arcola High School in 1952....
Robert "Bob" Anderson
Oct 11, 2023
Robert “Bob” Anderson, 60 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 4:19 AM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Private Burial will be held in the Arcola Cemetery.
Bob was...
John Tig Smith
Oct 6, 2023
John Tig Smith, 79, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of Humboldt, IL passed away at 2:22 AM on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Private services will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
John was born on February 10, 1944 in Gary, IN. He was the son...
Marcella K. "Sally" Derrickson
Sep 29, 2023
Marcella K. “Sally” Derrickson, 98 of Arcola, IL formerly of Chicago, IL passed away at 1:40 PM on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL.
Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, IL at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Marcella was born on February 1, 1925 in...
Ramond Dale "Ramie" Crist
Sep 26, 2023
Raymond Dale “Ramie” Crist, 69, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Pastor Tom Butler will officiate. Burial will...
Linda Redd
Sep 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Linda Redd, November 4, 1961 – September 26, 2023
Our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to a cherished daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Linda, who peacefully passed away at 2:13 A.M. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of...
Patrick Jerome "Sam" Slaughter
Sep 24, 2023
PATRICK JEROME “SAM” SLAUGHTER 75 of Sullivan, IL passed away at 7:10 AM on Sunday, September 24, 2023, in his home.
A Celebration of Sam’s life will be held from 3:00 to 5:00OM on Sunday, October 1, 2023, 5 East Jefferson, Sullivan, IL. Inurnment with Military Rites will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 2, 2023 in the...
Janice Rae Sylvester
Sep 21, 2023
JANICE RAE SYLVESTER, 70 of Mattoon, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:58 A.M. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Private family services will be held.
Janice was born on November 16, 1952, in Tuscola, IL. She was a daughter of Howard Russell and Viola (Burch) Harris. ...
Rita Jane Goodman
Sep 16, 2023
Rita Jane Goodman, 85 of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:04 AM on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Arthur Home.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Vine Street Christian Church, 249 South Vine St., Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 22,...
William Dean Wickersham
Sep 13, 2023
William Dean “Bill” Wickersham, 89 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:37 AM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Brookstone Estates in Mattoon, IL.
Private Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 in the Humboldt Cemetery. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Bill was born on February 13, 1934 in Salem, IL. He was a...
Rita Ann Saunders
Sep 13, 2023
Rita Ann Saunders, 78, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:35 PM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at...
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