Obituaries
James Uphoff
Dec 25, 2023
James L. “Jim” Uphoff, 80, of Mattoon, IL peacefully drifted into the presence of his Heavenly Father at 8:30 A.M. on December 25, 2023, at his granddaughter’s home in Mattoon, IL.
He was born on February 10, 1943, in Mattoon, IL, the son of Vernon and Marietta (Kindel) Uphoff. Jim married his love, Sue Anne Van Etten,...
Orie A. Helmuth
Dec 24, 2023
Orie A. Helmuth, 84, of Statesville, NC, formerly of Arthur, IL passed away on December 24, 2023 at his home.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Otto Center in Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January...
Robert E. "Bob" Coombe
Dec 24, 2023
Robert E. “Bob” Coombe, 81, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:30 AM at Joanne’s House Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL.
A Memorial service will be held this winter at the Anchor Christian Church in Bonita Springs, FL, details to be announced. A Memorial service will also be held in the spring in Arcola, IL. The Edwards Funeral...
Lois Klienmeyer
Dec 17, 2023
Lois V. Klienmeyer, 100, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:44 AM on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at The Arthur Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Rev. Zandra Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the VanVoorhis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00...
Nancy Kay Myers
Dec 13, 2023
Nancy Kay Myers, 64 of Atwood, IL formerly of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:15 AM on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her daughters.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 3:00 PM on...
Mary Etta Schlabach
Dec 8, 2023
Mary Etta (Bontrager) Schlabach, 77 of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:45 PM on Friday, December 8, 2023 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the HCK West Building, Arthur. Bishop Philip Schrock will officiate. Burial will be in the Yoder Cemetery in rural Arthur. Visitation will be held any...
William "Fred" Sampson
Dec 1, 2023
William Fred Sampson Jr., 90, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:52 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL.
Graveside service will be held in the Camp Butler Cemetery on Monday, December 18, 2023 at (Noon) 12:00 PM. Military Rites will be conducted by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Fred was born on...
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...
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