Obituaries

James Howard Sutton

James Howard Sutton

May 29, 2022

JAMES “HOWARD” SUTTON, 55, of Humboldt, IL passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022.   

A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Freedom Life Church, 2205 Lafayette Ave, in Mattoon, IL.  Private services will be held at a later date.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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Rachel Ann Sutton

Rachel Ann Sutton

May 29, 2022

RACHEL ANN SUTTON, 44, of Humboldt, IL passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022.   

A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, June 6, 2022 at the Freedom Life Church, 2205 Lafayette Ave, in Mattoon, IL   Private services will be held at a later date.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with...

James F. Conners

James F. Conners

May 28, 2022

James F. Conners, 78, of Vero Beach, FL, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2022 at 11:38 PM in Hospice Care. Jim was born on May 13, 1944 in Tuscola, IL.  He was a son of Stephen P. and Mayme (Beiler) Conners.  He was the grandson of Jake and Lydia (Yoder) Beiler.

He is survived by two...

Jimmy Darrell Wilson

Jimmy Darrell Wilson

May 24, 2022

Jimmy Darrell Wilson, 74, of Humboldt passed away at 11:45 PM on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at his residence.  

A memorial graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at the Humboldt Cemetery.  Rev. Dave Dolan will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Jim was born on April 11, 1948 in...

Lisa Ann Sigrist

Lisa Ann Sigrist

May 23, 2022

Lisa Ann Sigrist, 55, of Arcola, IL, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 6:40 PM, surrounded by her loving family at her home.  

Lisa was born on July 31, 1966 in Olney, IL, the daughter of Dannie Lee and Eunice Rachel (Pagel) Cox.  She was united in marriage to Michael Sigrist...

Melvin J Yoder

Melvin J Yoder

May 22, 2022

Melvin J. Yoder, 79 years, 8 months and 18 days of Arthur, IL passed away at 1:24 P.M. on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his residence.   

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the his residence, 18344 N CR 200 E in rural Arthur, IL.  Bishop Ervin Eugene Miller will officiate.  Burial...

Edward J. Schrock

Edward J. Schrock

May 21, 2022

 

Edward J. Schrock, 82 years & 25 days, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his residence.

 

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, May 23, 2022 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop Larry R. Diener will officiate.  Burial will be in...

Gary Dale Krummel

Gary Dale Krummel

May 20, 2022

 

GARY DALE KRUMMEL, 83 of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:46 P.M. on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Arcola Health Care Center.  

 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 East Illinois Street, Arthur, IL.    Lyle Dorjahn will officiate.   Burial will be in...

Charles Kent Schmidt

Charles Kent Schmidt

May 16, 2022

Charles Kent Schmidt, 79, of Arthur, IL passed away at 4:45 P.M. on Monday, May 16, 2022 at his residence.

To honor Kent’s wishes, no formal services will be held.  A graveside service will be held at a later date.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Kent was born on April 8, 1943 in Wellsville, OH.  He was...

Joseph Ray Mast

Joseph Ray Mast

May 14, 2022

Joseph Ray Mast, 33 of rural Arthur, IL passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 as the result of a drowning accident, near Bo Wood access area at Lake Shelbyville.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Homer Miller residence, 321 E CR 300 N, Arthur, IL    Raymond S. Miller will officiate....

Timmy L. Dieffenbach

Timmy L. Dieffenbach

May 13, 2022

 

Timmy L. Dieffenbach, 68, of Arcola, IL passed away at 6:00 A.M. on Friday, May 13, 2022, at his residence.

 

Tim was born on November 29, 1953, in Towanda, PA. He was a son of Budd Joseph and Dorothy (Weaver) Dieffenbach. He married Debbie Brock on June 4, 1988, in Trilla, IL.

 

He is survived by...

Joshua Allan Tomas

Joshua Allan Tomas

May 12, 2022

 

Joshua Allan Tomas, 40 of Humboldt, IL passed away at 2:43 P.M. on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Charleston Rehabilitation and Care Center.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Edwards Funeral Home 221 East Main Street, Arcola, IL. Rev. Dan Haifley will officiate. Burial will be in the Humboldt Cemetery....

Katie Jess Miller

Katie Jess Miller

May 9, 2022

Katie (Herschberger) (Jess) Miller, 90 years, 10 months, 6 days, of Arthur, IL passed away at 11:30 P.M. on Monday, May 9, 2022 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop Larry Helmuth will officiate.  Burial will be in the...

Judith Evelyn Morrow

Judith Evelyn Morrow

May 9, 2022

Judith Evelyn Morrow, 77 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Monday, May 9, 2022 at her daughters residence in Mattoon, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date in Newton, KS.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Judy was born on May 28, 1944 in Mattoon, IL.  She was a daughter of...

Deborah L. Davis

Deborah L. Davis

May 2, 2022

Deborah Davis, 79 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 1:11 P.M. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. 

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Edwards Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Zylstra will officiate. 

Debbie was born on February16, 1943 in Bloomington, IL. She was a daughter of...

Larry Dale Beachy

Larry Dale Beachy

Apr 29, 2022

LARRY DALE BEACHY, 79 of Arcola, IL passed away at 7:30 P.M. on Friday, April 29, 2022 at Aspen Creek Assisted Living in Sullivan, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in the Arthur Cemetery.   Lamar Miller will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted by the Arthur VFW. Larry was born on July...

Paul Richard Harris

Paul Richard Harris

Apr 27, 2022

Paul Richard Harris, 89, of Springfield, IL passed away at 3:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at Arcola Health Care Center.

Paul was born on September 2, 1932, in Waverly, IL. He was a son of James Riley and Lula (Keirsey) Harris.

He is survived by one brother, Robert Harris and his wife Nicole of Mahomet, IL and numerous...

Lloyd Johns

Lloyd Johns

Apr 26, 2022

LLOYD RAYMOND JOHNS, 88 of Oakland, IL passed away at 4:45 P.M. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Paris Community Hospital.

Lloyd was born on August 8, 1933, in Macon Co., IL. He was a son of Raymond and Thrissia (Elam) Johns. He grew up near Arcola, was a 1953 graduate of Arcola High School and went on to serve...

Sarah J. Otto

Sarah J. Otto

Apr 22, 2022

 

SARAH J. OTTO, 71 years, 2 months, and 3 days of Arcola, IL passed away at 7:40 P.M. on Friday, April 22, 2022, at her residence in rural Arcola, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the family residence, 150 N CR 200 E, Arcola, IL. Bishop Daniel Rocke will...

Lisa Ann Kauffman

Lisa Ann Kauffman

Apr 20, 2022

 

LISA ANN (PLANK) KAUFFMAN, 33, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:40 A.M. Pacific Time on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the Rubio Cancer Clinic in Tijuana, Mexico.

Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the HCK West Building in rural Arthur, IL. Bishop Nelson B. Diener will officiate. Burial will...

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