Obituaries

Jul 29, 2021

Ed Kauffman, 78 of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:57 P.M. on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park Street, Arthur, IL.  Pastor Lamar Miller will officiate.  Burial with Military...

Jul 26, 2021

THERESA LYNN BREWER, 45, of Oakland, IL passed away at 8:19 A.M. on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her boyfriend’s residence in Hume, IL.

A Celebration of Theresa’s Life will be held at a later date.

Theresa was born on November 25, 1975, in Charleston, IL.   She was a daughter of Roger Dale and Theresa...

Jul 23, 2021

Margaret JoAnne Springer Loy peacefully left this earth to be with the Lord on July 23, 2021, at 8:48 A.M. at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. She was just 3 days shy of her 87th birthday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at St. John the...

Jul 20, 2021

BETTY JANE ALCORN, 95, of Arthur, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:35 P.M. Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the Edwards Funeral Home.  Rev. Dwayne Kittle will officiate.  Burial will be in the...

Jul 18, 2021

Cynthia Sue “Cindy” Davis, 43 of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:22 P.M. on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in the VanVoorhis Cemetery. Pastor Matt Stump will officiate.   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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Jul 16, 2021

Sandra Newman, 48 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 4:47 P.M. on Friday, July 16, 2021, at her residence.

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

Sandra was born on October 23, 1972, in San Diego, CA.  She was a daughter of Jerry Lee and...

Jul 15, 2021

Carol Yvonne Schrock, 67 of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:15 A.M. on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur on the county line road.  Bishop Harvey Chupp will officiate.  Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery. ...

Jul 13, 2021

Ben Ashworth Jr., 71 of Arcola, IL went to be with Jesus at 4:10 A.M. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his residence.

A Celebration of Ben’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Walnut Grove Christian Church.  Pastor Steven Stern will officiate.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Jul 11, 2021

Melvin L. Miller, 58, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:44 P.M. on July 11, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Penn Station in Arthur, IL.  Rev. John Stewart will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery. ...

Jul 4, 2021

Gerald Eugene “Gene” Daniels, 94, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 3:00 A.M. on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his residence.

No formal services will be held. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Gene was born on June 26, 1927, in Wayne County, IL.  He was a son of Earl and Opal Irene...

Jun 24, 2021

CHAD MORRIS, 51 of Arthur, IL, passed away at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.

A celebration of Chad’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Penn Station, 120 E. Progress Street in Arthur, IL.  Visitation will be held from 3:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. with...

Jun 22, 2021

Colin Taylor, 78, of Oakland, IL passed away at 4:50 P.M. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in rural Hindsboro, IL.

Jun 18, 2021

Martha Leah Ferguson, 90 of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:53 PM on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St. Arcola, IL. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery.  Visitation will...

Jun 16, 2021

Anna Mae Gingerich, age 92 years, 1 month, 10 days, passed away on June 16, 2021. She was born on May 6, 1929, the daughter of John C. and Leah (Wagler) Gingerich.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop...

Jun 13, 2021

Alan Wayne Scott, 70 of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his residence.

No formal services will be held at this time.   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Alan was born on December 6, 1950 in Tuscola, IL.  He was a son of Wayne Roy and...

Jun 10, 2021

Joyce Elaine (Brethorst) Rhodes, 78, of Decatur, IL passed away at 5:37 A.M. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Spirit of Life Church, 4994 Baker Woods Ln in Decatur, IL. Pastor Doug Rudow will officiate. Burial...

Jun 8, 2021

Melvin R. Yoder, 71 of Atwood, IL passed away 6:54 A.M. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park Street in Arthur, IL.  Rev. Glen Rhodes will officiate.  Burial will be in...

May 31, 2021

William John Hushour, 81, of DeKalb, IL passed away at 2:49 A.M. on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL.

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

William was born on December 8, 1939 in Youngstown, OH.  He was a son of...

May 31, 2021

Gale Shanks, 80 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 6:55 A.M. on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Bristol Green CILA House in Mattoon, IL.

Celebration of Gale’s life will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Burial will be...

May 24, 2021

HARVEY S. CHUPP, 80 of Garrett, Illinois passed away at 9:21 P.M. Monday, May 24, 2021 at Tuscola Health Care.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 31, 2021 at Penn Station, 122 East Progress St., Arthur, IL.  Rev. Randy Walters will officiate.  Burial will be in the Cartwright Cemetery in Garrett Township.  Visitation will...