Obituaries

Oct 29, 2009

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Robert Thomas Bell, 75, of Charleston, IL went to be with our Lord at 6:15 pm on Oct. 29, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service was held with military rites conducted by the Charleston VFW at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Central Christian Church, 915 W. Lincoln Ave....

Oct 28, 2009

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ERNEST “BUD” RAY, 72, of Kemp, IL passed away at 10:22 P.M. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at his residence in Kemp, IL. His family held a private memorial service. The Edwards Funeral Home assisted with arrangements. Bud was born on May 12, 1938 in Marshall, IN. He was a son of Bill and Mary (French) Ray. He...

Oct 21, 2009

Send Flowers Exel D Byers March 23, 1924 - October 21, 2009

EXEL D. BYERS, 85, of rural Tuscola, IL passed away at 1:15 A.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at his residence in rural Tuscola, IL. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the First Christian Church of Arcola, IL. Rev. Donald...

Oct 14, 2009

TOBY J. HERSCHBERGER, 85, of Sullivan, IL passed away at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at his residence in rural Sullivan. Funeral services were held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Helmuth Custom Kitchens one mile south of Arthur on the County Line Road. Bishop Omer Otto officiated. Burial was in the Otto Cemetery...

Oct 4, 2009

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VINCENT E. “BUDDY” BEYERS, 54, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 12:14 A.M. on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Sullivan Health Care Center in Sullivan, IL. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Arcola, IL. Father Barry Harmon will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Oct 3, 2009

EDWIN J. YODER of Arcola, IL was called to rest at 12:30 A.M. Saturday, October 3, 2009 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. His age, 76 years, 4 months, 3 days. Visitation was at his residence prior to the funeral. Funeral services were held Monday, October 5, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. at the Family residence, 323 E CR 200 N Arcola,...

Oct 1, 2009

PHYLLIS KAY STANTON, 66, of Arcola, IL passed away at 6:27 P.M. on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Carle Foundation Hospital. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 5, 2009 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Rev. Ivan Jess officiated. Burial was in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation was from 2:00 P.M. to...

Sep 24, 2009

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PEARILEE C. WEBER, 93, of Charleston, IL passed away at 1:28 P.M. on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Tabor Hills Health Care Center in Naperville, IL. Funeral services will be held later date. Pearilee was born on December 20, 1915 in Bingham, IL. She was a daughter of Rolla M. and Ina Mae (Thompson). She is survived by...

Sep 19, 2009

Send Flowers Milton L Miller March 6, 1922 - September 19, 2009

MILTON L. MILLER, 87, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:09 P.M. on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Mennonite Church Cemetery. Visitation...

Sep 18, 2009

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Geraldine Goodwin, 88 of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:25 A.M. Friday, September 18, 2009 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 21, 2009 at the French Cemetery in Allenville, IL. Rev. Jess Adams will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with...

Sep 15, 2009

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PATRICIA ANN HEDENBERG, 71, of Arthur, IL formerly of Lincoln, IL passed away at 11:51 P.M. on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at the Arthur Home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the Vine Street Christian Church, 249 S. Vine St. in Arthur, IL. Rev. Michael Johnson will officiate. Burial will be...

Sep 12, 2009

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BONETA F. HOOD, 88, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 2:28 A.M. on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at her residence in rural Humboldt, IL, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Humboldt United Methodist Church. Rev. Jack Woods will officiate. Burial will be in the Humboldt...

Sep 11, 2009

DOROTHY ALBERTA MOUTRAY, 85, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 6:12 P.M. on Friday, September 11, 2009 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Rev. Eugene Black will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Sep 8, 2009

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VIRGINIA H. JOHNSON, 86, of Arcola, IL passed away at 10:10 A.M. on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at the Arthur Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main, Arcola, IL. Rev. Donald Winch will officiate. Burial will be in the Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon,...

Sep 4, 2009

Biography LOVINA KAUFFMAN, 85 of Arthur, IL passed away at 5:15 P.M. Friday, September 4, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. Monday, September 7, 2009 at the Eli Herschberger residence 145 E. CR 300N. Arthur, IL. Bishop Omer Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery. Visitation will be any time prior...

Aug 31, 2009

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V. HAROLD CUMMINS, 75, of Arcola, IL passed away at 7:25 P.M. on Monday, August 31, 2009 at the Arcola Health Care Center, surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Rev. Harold Williamson will officiate. Burial will be...

Aug 30, 2009

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DONALD CRIST, 80, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:26 P.M. on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Arcola Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Rev. Dale Tomas will officiate. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation...

Aug 28, 2009

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KEITH HILLYARD, 77, of Arthur, IL passed away at 11:36 A.M. on Friday, August 28, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the Arthur Cemetery. Rev. Leroy Allison will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Keith was born on May 14, 1932...

Aug 27, 2009

HELEN T. HARRINGTON, 84, of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:59 P.M. Thursday, August 27, 2009 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL. Father Barry Harmon will officiate. Private burial service will be held later....

Aug 24, 2009

Biography REBECCA HOCHSTEDLER, 78, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:02 A.M. on Monday, August 24, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the Otto Center in Arthur, IL. Bishop Howard Kuhns will officiate. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in rural Arcola, IL. Visitation will be...