Obituaries
Brenda Lee (Crist) Kelley
Nov 26, 2025
Brenda Lee “Bren” (Crist) Kelley, 61, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Decatur Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Private funeral services will be held. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Brenda was born on November 10, 1964, she was a daughter of Donald and Evelyn (VanDeveer) Crist. She married Richard Kelley February 1, 1993, in Decatur, IL.
Brenda brought...
Todd Andrew Fultz
Nov 26, 2025
Todd Andrew Fultz 58, of Sullivan, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:56 AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the New Life Church 1502 Cooks Mill Rd., in Sullivan, IL. Pastor Dave Dolan and Pastor Aaron...
Andrew E. Mast
Nov 26, 2025
Andrew E. Mast was born on July 8, 1941, to Emanuel and Sarah Mast in Arthur, IL. He was called to his eternal reward on November 26, 2025, at Haven of Care, Arthur, IL.
He married me, Esther R. Otto, on September 19, 1961. We shared the joys and sorrows of life together for sixty-four years.
Although life held challenges at times,...
Louise Johnston
Nov 25, 2025
Louise (Bright) (Honn) Johnston, 86, of Charleston, IL passed away at 6:20 AM on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Arbor Rose of Charleston, IL.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Pastor Matt McGregor will officiate.
Louise was born on September 26, 1939 in Arcola,...
David Russell Jones
Nov 25, 2025
David Russell Jones, 76, of Decatur, IL., passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. David was born on Christmas Day, 1948 in Terre Haute, IN., to the late Glenn Russell Jones and Mary Alice Rockwood Jones.
David lived a life of steadfast dedication to his family, country, and craft. David was a proud graduate...
Joseph William Hopkins
Nov 22, 2025
Joseph William Hopkins, 102 of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:20 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Haven of Arcola.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, November 28, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, at the funeral...
Travis Whitmore
Nov 18, 2025
Travis Lee Whitmore, 37, of Hindsboro, IL passed away at 1:47 PM on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral service will be held at 4:30 PM on Saturday at the funeral home. Pastor...
Raney Ray Sellers
Nov 13, 2025
Raney Ray Sellers, 84, of Atwood, IL passed away at 11:57 AM on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the United Church of Atwood, 210 North Main St., in Atwood, IL. A graveside service with Military Rites conducted...
Stephen Joseph Suding
Nov 12, 2025
Stephen Joseph “Steve” Suding, 66, of Arcola, IL passed away at 7:00 AM on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his residence in Arthur, IL.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. A celebratory farewell toast will be held at 5:30 PM at...
Rosalyn Miller
Nov 8, 2025
Rosalyn Miller, infant daughter of Dannie Joe and Maria (Detweiler) Miller of rural Tuscola, IL was stillborn at 9:06 PM on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Ernest Herschberger Residence, rural Tuscola, IL. Bishop Larry Mast officiated. Burial was in the...
Helen Yarnell Sylvester
Nov 7, 2025
Helen Yarnell Sylvester, 95 of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:24 AM on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 16,...
Jennifer Marie Stutzman
Nov 6, 2025
Jennifer Marie Stutzman, 42, of Garrett, IL passed away at 2:55 AM on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Penn Station, 122 East Progress St., in Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Monday,...
Dora Anderson
Nov 1, 2025
Dora Anderson, 101 of Arcola, IL, living in Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Arizona residence of David and Christine Anderson.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur. Bishop Daniel Rocke will officiate. Burial will be in the Yoder Cemetery,...
Sarah M. Yoder
Oct 27, 2025
Sarah M. Yoder, 76, of Arthur, IL passed away at 4:43 PM on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Arthur Christian School, 1637 IL State Route 133, Arthur, IL. Pastor Jim Plank will officiate. Burial will follow in the...
Janice Ann Schmidt
Oct 25, 2025
Janice Ann (Apple) Schmidt, 80, of Robinson, Illinois, formerly of Arthur, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:14 A.M. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be...
Maria Del Carmen Lira
Oct 16, 2025
Maria Del Carmen Lira, 72, of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:37 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at her residence.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Maria was born on September 12, 1953 in Cadereyta, Mexico. She was a daughter of Lorenzo and Maria Del Carmen (Elizondo) Martinez. She married Jose Luis Lira on November 17, 2017 in...
Robert Lee Van Cleave
Oct 16, 2025
Robert Lee Van Cleave, 101, of Tuscola, IL passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 surrounded by family at his residence. He was the son of Charles Carlton Sr. and Daisy (Weidner) Van Cleave. He married Margaret Jean Ghere on April 6, 1947 in Arcola, IL. She proceeded him in death on December 19, 2015 after 68 years of marriage.
Funeral...
Carlos Galvan Lira
Oct 14, 2025
Carlos Galvan Lira, 57, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:43 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL. Father Michael Trummer will officiate. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery....
Betty Jane Lash
Oct 12, 2025
Betty Jane Lash, 78, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of Arcola, IL, passed away at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be...
Homer Paul Ramsey
Oct 11, 2025
HOMER PAUL RAMSEY, 90, of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:37P.M. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
Per Homer’s wishes private family services will be held at the Edwards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arcola Sports Boosters, c/o Athletic Director, 351 West Washington St., Arcola, IL 61910.
Homer was born...
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