Obituaries

Mar 28, 2019

Leta Marie Jerrell, 82, of Tuscola, IL formerly of Arthur, IL passed away at 3:25 P.M. Thursday, March 28, 2019, at home surrounded by her family.

Leta was born on December 1, 1936, in rural Arthur, IL.   She was a daughter of Frank and Laura (Bryson) Cundiff, she married D C Jerrell on May 19, 1956. He...

Mar 27, 2019

Esther Mae House, 96, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 12:40 P.M. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Tuscola Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Walnut Grove Christian Church, 12930 East CR 1700 North, rural Arcola, IL.  Pastor Steven Stern will officiate.  Visitation will be held...

Mar 27, 2019

Annabelle Edwards of Arcola, IL (formally of Champaign, IL) passed away March 27, 2019 at Arbor Rose of Arcola Memory Care Home in Arcola, IL.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 1, 2019, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL at 11:00 A.M.  Rev. Dr. Jennie Edwards Bertrand will officiate. ...

Mar 26, 2019

Jim Michl, 85, of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:15 A.M on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Father Angel Sierra will officiate.  Burial will follow in...

Mar 22, 2019

William Wayne “Frenchy” French, 61, of Camargo, IL passed away at 12:25 P.M. on Friday, March 22, 2019 at his residence.

Celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main, Arcola, IL.   Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Mar 21, 2019

Mary Ann (Plank) Mast, 94 years, 4 months and 1 day, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:15 P.M. on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her residence in rural Arthur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the family residence, 1577 CR 2000 N. in rural Arthur, IL.  Bishop...

Mar 15, 2019

Wilmer A. Schrock, 75, of Arthur, IL passed away at 12:43 P.M. on Friday, March 15, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park St., Arthur, IL.  Rev. Jim Plank will officiate.  Burial will follow in...

Mar 12, 2019

Jim Kilburn, 73, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 1:57 A.M. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Victory Church in Camargo, IL.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.

James...

Mar 11, 2019

Donald Wayne “Goody” Goodwin, 88, of Paris, IL formerly of Tuscola, IL passed away at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 11, 2019 at his residence in Paris, IL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL.   Funeral services will be held at...

Mar 9, 2019

Evelyn Faith Helmuth, daughter of Mark N. and Melody Kayla (Brown) Helmuth, was stillborn 10:01 A.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Victory Church in Camargo, IL.  Rev. Duane Piercy will officiate.  Burial will follow in the...

Feb 28, 2019

James A. Harrington, 87, of Arcola, IL passed away at 6:10 P.M. on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Villas of Hollybrook Reflections in Charleston, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 11, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL.  Father Angel Sierra will officiate.  Burial will...

Feb 25, 2019

Joanie Warf, 79, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:25 P.M. on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Arthur Home.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, February...

Feb 22, 2019

Paul Clarence Sieber of Mahomet, IL passed away peacefully in his home at The Glenwood on February 22, 2019. Paul was born on April 20, 1921 in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, a son of Boyd and Katie (Wert) Sieber. On April 24, 1943, he married the love of his life, Martha Meck, a classmate at Dakota High School, who also...

Feb 18, 2019

Mary Edwards, 92 of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:05 P.M. on Monday, February 18, 2019, in her home, surrounded by her family, just as she had hoped.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  A Memorial service...

Feb 11, 2019

Carolyn Kleiss, 70, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 1:39 P.M. on Monday, February 11, 2019 at her residence.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery.  Father Angel Sierra will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Carolyn was born...

Feb 11, 2019

Michael Wayne Thompson, 38, of Tuscola, IL passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Bourbon Baptist Church in Bourbon, IL.  Rev. Dan Fultz will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Bourbon Cemetery.  Visitation will be held two hours...

Feb 7, 2019

Gloria Berkheimer-Blagg, 90, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 11:57 A.M. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Mattoon Rehab and Health Care Center.

A celebration of Gloria’s life will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. with a service conducted by Jeff Pence at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Walk Way, 1501...

Feb 2, 2019

Albert Kearns, 97, of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:14 A.M. on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Arcola Health Care Center.

Private services will be held, burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Albert was born on September 6, 1921 in Humboldt, IL.  He was a...

Feb 2, 2019

Jared L. Schrock, 20, of rural Sullivan, IL passed away at 12:10 A.M. on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop Philip Farmwald will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Gingerich Cemetery...

Jan 21, 2019

AMZY D. MILLER, 78, of Sullivan, IL passed away at 7:43 P.M. on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Harvey Chupp will officiate.  Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery...