Obituaries

Jul 22, 2019

Ruth Ellen Gingerich, 88, Arthur, IL formerly of Arcola, IL went to be with Jesus at 7:50 A.M. on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Arthur Home, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

A celebration of her life will be held at 8:00 P.M. on Thursday July 25, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East...

Jul 21, 2019

Elizabeth Ann “Sweet Liz” Rutledge, 46, of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:40 A.M. on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Arthur Southern Baptist Church.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday,...

Jul 11, 2019

Carol Joan Levitt, 89, of Charleston, IL passed away at 2:15 A.M. on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Charleston Rehab and Health Care Center.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston, IL.  Rev. Roger Wood will officiate.   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with...

Jul 7, 2019

Mary Maudine Hitt, 93, of Arcola, formerly of Tuscola, IL passed away at 10:10 P.M. on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Charleston, IL.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Mary was born on May 1, 1926 in...

Jul 4, 2019

Earl Huckstep Jr., 79 of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:20 A.M. on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home.   Visitation will be held 2 hours before the funeral.   Burial will be held...

Jun 27, 2019

FAYE DUNNAGAN, 82, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 2:55 P.M. on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL.   Rev. Kent Conover will officiate.   Burial will be in the...

Jun 24, 2019

Mary Ann Hillyard, 91, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:50 A.M. on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 East Illinois Street in Arthur, IL.   Rev. Leroy Allison will officiate.    Private...

Jun 22, 2019

Thomas R. Boyer, 88, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 2:29 A.M. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at his residence in Tuscola, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL.   Rev. Shane Beever will officiate.   Burial will be in the...

Jun 16, 2019

Joyce Louise Enyart, 77 of Arthur, IL passed away at 12:52 A.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at OSF Heart of Mary Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday at...

Jun 14, 2019

Jarold K Pollum, 82, of rural Sullivan, IL passed away at 3:22 P.M. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Rev. Brad Brown will officiate. ...

Jun 7, 2019

Brian Kenneth Blagg, 59, of Arcola, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 7, 2019 in Mattoon, IL.

Private family services will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Walnut Grove Christian Church.  Pastor Ian Stamps, Pastor Kevin Wolfe and Pastor Steven Stern will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arcola...

Jun 3, 2019

Madonna Naidene Morris, 94, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:52 P.M. on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 902 Cleveland Avenue, in Charleston, IL.  Pastor Kenneth Hoover will officiate.  Burial will follow in...

Jun 1, 2019

Connie Ann Hampton, 67, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 2:11 P.M. on June 1, 2019 at her residence.

Private family services will be held. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Connie was born on July 24, 1951 to Joseph and Shirley (Bartimus).

She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Vasquez...

May 31, 2019

John R. Brown, 94, of Charleston, IL passed away at 10:15 P.M. on Friday, May 31, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Charleston First Baptist Church, 2800 University Drive, Charleston, IL.   Rev Pat Murphy and Rev. Tom Skinner will officiate.   Burial, with Military rites...

May 26, 2019

Lisa Garrett Clark, 45 of Lovington, IL formerly of Crescent City, IL passed away at 12:55 A.M. on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main, in Arcola, IL.   Graveside funeral services...

May 19, 2019

Melvin L. Yoder, 82, of Arthur, passed away at 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at The Arthur Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Pleasant View Church, Arcola, IL. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00...

May 19, 2019

Shelia Joyce Crowe, 63 of Arthur, IL was set free from her earthly body and into her newly fitted heavenly body at 10:03 P.M. on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Vine Street Christian Church in...

May 17, 2019

Willis O. Yoder, 74, of Tuscola, IL passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Prairie Rose Health Care Center in Pana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park Street in Arthur, IL.  Rev. Glen Rhodes will officiate.  Burial will follow in the...

May 14, 2019

Susan J. (Yoder) Miller, 73 of Arthur, IL passed away at 4:47 A.M. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the family residence, 657 North CR 125 East, Arthur, IL.  Bishop Larry Helmuth will officiate.  Burial will be...

May 11, 2019

Mary Lee Warfel, 81, of Arcola, passed away in her home, on May 11, 2019, with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., in Arcola, IL.  Dick Miller will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery. ...