Obituaries
Carlos "Shorty" Lopez
Nov 16, 2024
Carlos "Shorty" Lopez, 60 of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on November 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
A Celebration of Carlos’ life will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Arcola Community Center, 107 West Main St., Arcola. The Edwards Funeral Home is...
Jerry Partlow
Nov 13, 2024
Jerry Partlow, 78, of Springfield, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Springfield, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 12:00 PM (Noon) to 1:00 PM at the...
Denny Seaman
Nov 11, 2024
Richard Dennis ‘Denny’ Seaman, 72, of Champaign, Ill., passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, with his wife and three daughters by his side. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he lived a life defined by hard work, sacrifice, and a deep commitment to those he loved.
Denny was born on June 22, 1952, to Ralph Richard ‘Bud’ and Ellen...
Michael James "Mike" Thompson
Nov 9, 2024
Michael James “Mike” Thompson, 66, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 7:55 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Hilltop Nursing Home in Charleston, IL.
A Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Faith Fellowship Church and Mission in Hidalgo, IL. Pastor Noah Manship will officiate. Burial will be in the Humboldt Cemetery....
Herminia Dolores Valdez Montalvo
Nov 8, 2024
Herminia Dolores Valdez Montalvo, born on March 26, 1931, in Cadereyta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, at her daughter's residence in Humboldt, IL. Surrounded by her loving family, Herminia's final moments were a testament to the profound love and connection she cultivated throughout her life.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M....
Roger Dennis Rice
Nov 4, 2024
Roger Dennis Rice, 75, of Charleston, IL passed away at 5:36 PM on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the New Hope Worship Center, 2175 East Harrison Ave., Charleston, IL. Pastor Sangram Kodavatikanti will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10: 30 A.M....
Doris A. Knaus
Nov 3, 2024
Doris A. Knaus, 81, of North Port, FL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:05 PM on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Inglenook House in Englewood, FL.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in the Arcola Cemetery. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Doris was born on September 1, 1943 in...
Oma J. Schrock
Nov 3, 2024
OMA J. SCHROCK, 73, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:11 A.M. Sunday, November 3, 2024 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Dwayne J. Herschberger’s residence, 405 N CR 400 E, in rural Arcola, IL. Bishop Jacob M. Stutzman will officiate. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery in rural Arcola,...
Sarah J. Stutzman
Oct 28, 2024
Sarah J. Stutzman, 41 of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:05 PM on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 477 IL US Route 133, Arcola, IL. Pastor Brian Petershiem will officiate. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery in rural Arcola. Visitation...
Donna Lee Cole
Oct 25, 2024
DONNA LEE COLE, 91 of Arthur, IL formerly of Rantoul, IL passed away at 11:13 P.M. on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL.
Donna, born on July 31, 1933, grew up in St. Louis, MO. The second daughter of John Rex and Minnie Louise (Smith) Baker. She married Ernest Raymond Cole on September 13, 1953,...
Ruth Ann Bush
Oct 22, 2024
Ruth Ann Bush, 87, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her residence in Mattoon, IL.
A Private Celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Ruth was born on July 28, 1937, in Humboldt, IL. She was a daughter of Harold and Ruth...
Vicki Nichole McLain
Oct 18, 2024
Vicki Nichole McLain, 38, of Decatur, IL passed away at 12:53 P.M. Friday, October 18, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Faith Life Family Church 2199 W. Ridlen Rd, Macon, IL. Pastor Dan Perry will officiate. Burial will be in the South Macon Township...
Lena Schrock
Oct 18, 2024
LENA SCHROCK, 83 of Arthur, IL passed away at 8:20 A.M. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 477 IL 133 Arcola, IL and from 10:00 A.M....
Jennifer Joan Wickersham
Oct 16, 2024
Jennifer Joan Wickersham, 51, of Pensacola, FL formerly of Hiawassee, GA, passed away at 11:44 A.M. Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 Pm to 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 27, 2024,...
Nelson S. Kauffman
Oct 9, 2024
Nelson S. Kauffman, 80 of Humboldt, IL passed away peacefully at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Lamar Miller will officiate. Burial will follow...
Albert A. Beachy
Oct 7, 2024
Albert A. Beachy, 84, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:05 AM on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 477 IL US Route 133, Arcola, IL. Pastor Aaron Boothe will officiate. Burial will be in the Sunnyside Mennonite Church...
Barbara Rose Fore
Oct 6, 2024
Barbara Rose Fore, 93, of Humboldt, IL passed away at 2:35 PM on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Burial will be in the Humboldt Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour...
John Wayne Hedenberg
Oct 4, 2024
JOHN WAYNE HEDENBERG, 61 of Arthur, IL formerly of Lincoln, IL passed away at 7:03 A.M. on Friday, October 4, 2024 at his residence.
A Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P. M. on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Private burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery.
John...
Daniel M. Chupp
Oct 2, 2024
Daniel M. Chupp, 73, of Arthur, IL passed away at 8:51 AM on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the HCK West building, one mile south of Arthur. Bishop Howard Otto will officiate. Burial will follow in the Otto Cemetery....
Anna Catherine Daniels
Sep 27, 2024
ANNA CATHERINE “KATHY” DANIELS, 89, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 5:45 P.M. on Friday, September 27, 2024 at her residence.
Kathy was born on December 10, 1934 in Clay County, IL, a daughter of William and Anna (Forfang) Warren. She came from a family of nine children, plus two that died in infancy. She married Gerald Eugene “Gene” Daniels on...
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