Obituaries

Dec 10, 2011

WILLIAM and MAXINE COX, of Arcola, IL both entered into God’s Heavenly Kingdom this past week. Maxine passed away at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at her daughter’s home in Arcola, IL and Bill passed away at 12:31 P.M. on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Funeral services for Bill and Maxine will be...

Dec 4, 2011

JOHN E. LEE, 77, of Arcola, IL passed away at 5:14 A.M. on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan, IL surrounded by his daughters. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church in rural Arcola, IL. Rev. Brian Petersheim will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Dec 2, 2011

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VELMA (HILLIGOSS) BLACK, 90, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 8:13 A.M. on Friday, December 02, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home 221 E. Main St., Arcola, IL. Rev. Vince Rohn will officiate. Burial will be...

Nov 30, 2011

Send Flowers John A. Wiekert March 21, 1925 - November 30, 2011

JOHN A. WIEKERT, 86, of Tuscola, IL entered his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 where he was greeted by family and friends whom were already there waiting for him. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at the Edwards...

Nov 24, 2011

ALVIN L. “SUNSHINE” SCHROCK, 60, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:20 P.M. on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, November 28, 2011 at the Otto Center in Arthur, IL. Bishop Lavern Schrock will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery in Arthur, IL. Visitation will be...

Nov 23, 2011

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RUTH ILENE BILLINGTON, 90 of Charleston, Illinois passed away at 3:15 P.M. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL Private family services will be held at a later date. Ruth was born on August 6, 1921 in Charleston, IL. She was a daughter of Edward O. and Martha (Bulla) Tichenor. She...

Nov 22, 2011

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VIRGINIA LEONA LIGGETT, 85, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November, 22, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL. Rev. Ivan Jess will officiate. Burial will be in the Brown...

Nov 22, 2011

MILDRED QUIVEY, 89, of Arcola, IL, passed away at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Nov 16, 2011

LINDA LOU MEDINA, 43, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:04 A.M. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will take place at Noon on Friday, November 18, 2011 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL. Father John Titus will officiate. Burial will be in the Upper Muddy Cemetery in rural...

Nov 14, 2011

Send Flowers Pete Yutzy June 21, 1911 - November 14, 2011

PETE YUTZY, 100, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:45 A.M. on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL. Rev. John Stewart will officiate....

Nov 6, 2011

MILDRED SHEPPARD, 92, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:15 P.M. on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the Arthur Home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Williamson will officiate. Private burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery. Mildred was born on May 4, 1919 in...

Nov 4, 2011

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RUTH MARIE GIPSON, 83, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 6:38 A.M. Friday, November 4, 2011 at her residence in Tuscola, IL. Friends may call on the family from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Moose in Tuscola, IL. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with their services. Marie was born November...

Nov 1, 2011

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JEFFREY “SCOTT” HARSHA, 43, of Kankakee, IL formerly of Tuscola, IL passed away at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. A memorial service was held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Calvary Bible Church, 2587 E. Armour Rd., Bourbonnais, IL. Dr. Rev. Eric Tober officiated. A...

Oct 28, 2011

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JR HERSCHBERGER, 54, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 3:45 P.M. on Friday, October 28, 2011 at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 3, 3011 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, November...

Oct 27, 2011

Send Flowers Robert L. Edwards September 7, 1935 - October 27, 2011

ROBERT L. EDWARDS, 76, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 2:57 P.M. on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL Memorial services will be held at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, October 31, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL....

Oct 26, 2011

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SUMMER LYNN “SIS” POLLOCK, 26, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 12:12 A.M. on Wednesday, October, 26, 2011 in Douglas County, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on...

Oct 26, 2011

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ASHLEA DAWN “SPIKE” HERSCHBERGER, 27, of Arthur, IL passed away at 12:12 A.M. on Wednesday, October, 26, 2011 in Douglas County, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on...

Oct 25, 2011

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FRANCES PESHA, 84, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:38 A.M on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 31, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

Oct 18, 2011

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RUSSELL RAY INGRUM, 75 of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:32 P.M. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 24, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, 121 South Locust Street in Arcola, IL. Rev. Vince Rohn will officiate. Burial will...

Oct 17, 2011

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KEVIN SCOTT EADIE, 13, of Arcola, IL passed away at 7:24 P.M. on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the Arcola High School Gymnasium. Rev. Waldemar Perez and Rev. Josh Cougle will officiate. Burial will be in...