Obituaries

Donald Keith Key

Donald Keith Key

Sep 3, 2023

 

Donald Keith Key, 92 of Chesterville, IL passed away at 10:45 P.M. on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Arcola Health Care Center.

 

Graveside funeral services will be held at 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Arcola Cemetery.  Military Rites will be conducted by the Arcola Honor Guard. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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Wilma Jean White

Wilma Jean White

Sep 3, 2023

 

Wilma Jean White, 92 of Atwood, IL passed away at 3:35 PM on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Arthur Home.

 

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in the Mackville Cemetery in Atwood, IL.  Rev. Mike Drake will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. 

 

Wilma was born...

Jose Gauna

Jose Gauna

Aug 31, 2023

JOSE CRUZ GAUNA, JR. 47 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:05 P.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Jose was born on November 18, 1975, in Mattoon, IL to Jose Cruz Gauna, Sr, and Connie Ann Hampton.

He...

Amanda Marie Miller

Amanda Marie Miller

Aug 31, 2023

AMANDA MARIE MILLER, 58 of Humboldt, IL passed away on August 31, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

 

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, September 4, 2023 at the HCK West Building, one mile South of Arthur, IL. Bishop Philip Schrock will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery in...

Scott Ray Prows

Scott Ray Prows

Aug 26, 2023

Scott Ray Prows, 59 of Arthur, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his residence.

A Memorials service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Pastor John Stewart will officiate.  A celebration to honor Scott’s life...

Wilma Ruth Turner

Wilma Ruth Turner

Aug 26, 2023

Wilma Ruth Turner, 87 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 2:20 AM on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Wilma was born on April 19, 1936 in Lovington, IL.  She was the daughter of Everette Ross and Corrine (Hout) Howard.  

She is survived by four children, Gena Homan of Florida, Debra Turner of Mattoon, IL,...

Daniel J. Otto

Daniel J. Otto

Aug 26, 2023

DANIEL J. OTTO, 85 years, and 24 days, of Tuscola, IL formerly of rural Arthur, IL passed away at 12:59 A.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the HCK West Building, one mile South of Arthur, IL. Bishop Matthew Miller will officiate....

Kerry Dale Gibson

Kerry Dale Gibson

Aug 23, 2023

Kerry Dale Gibson, 66, of Wheeler, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully at 5:15 PM on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at his residence.

 

A celebration of Kerry’s life will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023.  The festivities will be held at the Arcola Masonic Community Center, 121 South Locust Street in Arcola, IL.  A time for...

Meyha Marie Evans

Meyha Marie Evans

Aug 19, 2023

Meyha Marie Evans, 21, of Arthur, IL passed away at 8:52 PM on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.   Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday at the funeral...

Willard Lawrence Kauffman

Willard Lawrence Kauffman

Aug 17, 2023

Willard Lawrence “Bill” Kauffman, 83, of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 17, 2023.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial with...

Lyle Johns

Lyle Johns

Aug 9, 2023

 

LYLE W. JOHNS, 84, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 9:39 A.M. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Aspen Creek in Sullivan, IL.

 

Visitation for Lyle will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main, Arcola, IL.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M....

Katie V. (Miller) Gingerich

Katie V. (Miller) Gingerich

Aug 5, 2023

 

KATIE V. (MILLER) GINGERICH, 78 years, 11 months, and 28 days, of Arthur, IL passed away at 12:35 A.M. on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL.

 

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur. Bishop Daniel M. Chupp...

Rick Cox

Rick Cox

Aug 3, 2023

Rick Cox, 63, of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:20 A.M. on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincon Health Center.

 

A memorial service to Celebrate Rick’s life will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. prior to the service...

Shirley Rippey

Shirley Rippey

Aug 3, 2023

 

SHIRLEY RIPPEY, 85 of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. A funeral celebrating Shirley’s life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday,...

Sharon Lee Anderson

Sharon Lee Anderson

Aug 2, 2023

Sharon Lee Anderson, 81 of Tuscola IL, passed away at 12:09 P.M. Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at her residence. 

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 10, 2023 in the Arcola Cemetery. Ed Davis will be officiating. 

Sharon was born August 26, 1941 in Robinson, IL. She was the daughter of Marion Ellsworth and LaBerta (Faught)...

Peggy Sieber

Peggy Sieber

Jul 31, 2023

Peggy Lee Sieber, 64, of Mansfield, IL passed away at 11:15 AM on Monday, July 31, 2023 at her residence.

A service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the First Mennonite Church, 902 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana, IL.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.  

Peggy was born...

Susie A. Mast

Susie A. Mast

Jul 31, 2023

Susie A. Mast, 75 years, 2 months, 28 days of Sullivan, IL passed away at 11:15 AM on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur.  Bishop Philip Farmwald will officiate.  Burial will be in the Yoder Cemetery...

David Lynn Kuhns

David Lynn Kuhns

Jul 28, 2023

DAVID LYNN KUHNS, 59, of rural Sullivan, IL, passed away at 7:56 P.M. on Friday, July 28, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by family.

 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Sunnyside Mennonite Church in rural Arcola, IL.  Visitation will also be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and...

Ryan Christopher Schrock

Ryan Christopher Schrock

Jul 25, 2023

Ryan Christopher Schrock, 49, Indianapolis, IN formerly of Arthur, IL passed away on July 25, 2023 surrounded by his family at his sister's residence in Indiana.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 E Park St, Arthur, IL, The funeral service will follow the visitation at 3:00...

Margaret A. Moore

Margaret A. Moore

Jul 9, 2023

MARGARET A. MOORE, 88, of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 9:05 P.M. on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street, in Arcola, IL.  Rev. Brent Budd will officiate....

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