Obituaries

Oct 7, 2016

EARL GUDENRATH, 91, of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully at 9:50 A.M. on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Presence Medical Center in Urbana, IL.

A Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. 3:30 P.M. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Carriage Crossing, 1701 Congressional Way in Champaign, IL. A Celebration of Earl’s life will be held at...

Oct 5, 2016

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NORA NADINE CAMPBELL, 93, of Decatur, IL was taken to heaven at 3:24 A.M. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.

A celebration of Nadine’s life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at gtChurch in Decatur, IL. The visitation will be held one hour prior...

Oct 1, 2016

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WILMA JEAN HICKCOX, 82, of Arthur, IL passed away at Noon on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Wilma was born on April 12, 1934 in California.

She is survived by three daughters, Donna Jean...

Oct 1, 2016

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LaVerne Pauline (Guess) Appleby, 96, of Sullivan, IL passed away at 8:31 P.M. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at her son’s residence in Sullivan, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St. in Arcola, IL. Rev. Dennis Hanner will officiate....

Sep 18, 2016

INEZ FAY SMITH, 79 of Arthur, IL passed away at 12:00 A.M on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Arthur Church of Christ, 415 West 4th Street in Arthur, IL. Rev. Ron Bartanen will officiate. Burial will...

Sep 2, 2016

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C. GARY ROBERTS, 72, of Arthur, IL, passed away at 3:07 P.M. on Friday, September 2, 2016 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 5, 2016 at the Southern Baptist Church in Arthur, IL. Rev. Doug Davis will officiate. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the funeral from...

Sep 2, 2016

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KATIE W. (SCHROCK) KAUFFMAN, 92, of rural Arthur passed away at 6:10 P.M. on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 5, 2016 at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church, rural Arcola, with Rev. Larry Rocke officiating. Burial will be in the Sunnyside...

Sep 2, 2016

VERNA MAY (MILLER) YODER, 50, of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:45 P.M. on Friday, September 2, 2016 in Richland County, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the HCK West Building, 300 North CR 000 Easts in Arthur, IL. Bishop Daniel Chupp will officiate. Burial will be...

Aug 30, 2016

DONALD (DON) RHODES, 94, of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:37 P.M. on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in Arcola, IL. Don was born on March 8, 1922 to Earl U. and Alice (Bieber) Rhodes in Effingham County, IL. He married Phyllis Wentworth in May, 1948 in West Frankfort, IL. She passed away in July, 1986. Don and Phyllis had three...

Aug 25, 2016

EVERETT CAMPBELL, 51, of Arcola, IL formerly of East Peoria, IL passed away at 6:52 P.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, IL.

Private services will be held by his family. The Edwards Funeral home is assisting with arrangements.

Everett was born on December 5, 1964 in Peoria, IL....

Aug 25, 2016

ROBERT BURCH, 89, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 1:35 A.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Mattoon Health Care Center.

Private services will be held by his family. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Robert was born on March 16, 1927 in Arcola, IL. He was a son of Fred Clarence and Nellie...

Aug 25, 2016

MICHAEL WAYNE EMBRY, 53 of Charleston, IL passed away at 4:18 A.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

A graveside cemetery service will take place on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. in the Danville National Cemetery in Danville, IL. Military Rites will be conducted by the Danville...

Aug 24, 2016

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DEBORAH S. KIRK-LIJA, 59, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:18 A.M. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the Arcola Health Care Center.

A private memorial services will be held at the Arcola Health Care Center. The Edwards Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Deborah was born on October 15, 1956 in Ohio. She was...

Aug 20, 2016

JEANNIE ROGERS, 71, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:52 A.M. on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Rev. Kent Conover will officiate. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00...

Aug 19, 2016

HERSCHEL NASH, 96, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 2:30 P.M. on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Rev. Don Pankey will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery...

Aug 16, 2016

FRANCIS FRED BLAUDOW JR., 83, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:36 P.M. Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Penn Station in Arthur, IL. Rev. Kenneth Roedder will officiate. Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Arthur American...

Aug 14, 2016

HARVEY L. EASTIN, 93, of Champaign, IL passed away at 9:40 P.M. on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Champaign, IL.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in the Humboldt Township Cemetery, Humboldt, IL. Harvey will be laid to rest beside his wife, near his son...

Aug 14, 2016

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JESSE JUNIOR BABBS, 93, of Charleston, IL went to his Heavenly Home at 9:05 P.M. on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the...

Aug 7, 2016

ROBERT E. BINION, 89, of Arthur, IL passed away at 8:44 P.M. on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Penn Station, 120 East Progress St. in Arthur, IL. A Graveside Funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday...

Aug 7, 2016

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NEAL COX, 55, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:28 P.M. on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at his residence in Arcola.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St. in Arcola, IL. Rev. Jeff VanDyke will officiate. Visitation will be held...