Obituaries

Aug 15, 2021

Martha (Plank) Gingerich, 97, of Arthur, IL, passed away early Sunday morning (August 15, 2021) at the Arthur Home.  The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, August 20, 2021 at North Vine Mennonite Church in Arthur, Illinois with burial following at the Arthur Cemetery. Visitation will be held, also on Friday, from 9:00 AM to 10:45...

Aug 13, 2021

Dartana Lynn (Baker) McClain, 63, of Mattoon, IL entered her heavenly home on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 2:22 P.M. surrounded by her loving family at her home.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL.   Funeral services will...

Aug 8, 2021

Glendal Franklin “Frank” Jackson Jr., 61 of Teutopolis, IL passed away at 1:07 P.M. on Sunday, August 8, 2021, in Ramsey, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Frank was born on March 4, 1960, in Flint, MI.  He was a son of Glendal Franklin and Anita (Miller) Jackson.   He married Natashia...

Aug 7, 2021

DORIS ANN “DORY” EDWARDS, 92, of Arcola passed away at 2:50 P.M. on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL.   Pastor Brent Budd will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Aug 6, 2021

EDWARD J. CHUPP, 79 years, 1 month, and 16 days, of Arthur, IL passed away at 12:40 P.M.  on Friday, August 6, 2021, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at the Otto Center in Arthur, IL.  Bishop Lavern E. Schrock will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto...

Aug 6, 2021

RUBEN “EL CHORE” GAUNA, 73, of Arcola passed away at 7:56 A.M. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Graveside Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the Arcola Cemetery.  Pastor Jose Gutierrez will officiate.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M....

Aug 6, 2021

Daniel Stephen West, 72 of Atwood, IL passed away at 2:15 P.M. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

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

Daniel was born on July 4, 1949, in Red Boiling Springs, TN.  He was a...

Aug 5, 2021

JAKE D. SHETLER, 73 years, 3 months, and 2 days, of Arthur, IL passed away at 09:34 A.M. on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, August 6, 2021, at the Otto Center in Arthur, IL.  Bishop Daniel M. Chupp will officiate.  Burial...

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.