Obituaries

Jun 13, 2021

Alan Wayne Scott, 70 of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his residence.

No formal services will be held at this time.   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Alan was born on December 6, 1950 in Tuscola, IL.  He was a son of Wayne Roy and...

Jun 10, 2021

Joyce Elaine (Brethorst) Rhodes, 78, of Decatur, IL passed away at 5:37 A.M. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Spirit of Life Church, 4994 Baker Woods Ln in Decatur, IL. Pastor Doug Rudow will officiate. Burial...

Jun 8, 2021

Melvin R. Yoder, 71 of Atwood, IL passed away 6:54 A.M. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park Street in Arthur, IL.  Rev. Glen Rhodes will officiate.  Burial will be in...

May 31, 2021

Gale Shanks, 80 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 6:55 A.M. on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Bristol Green CILA House in Mattoon, IL.

Celebration of Gale’s life will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Burial will be...

May 31, 2021

William John Hushour, 81, of DeKalb, IL passed away at 2:49 A.M. on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.

William was born on December 8, 1939 in Youngstown, OH.  He was a son of...

May 24, 2021

HARVEY S. CHUPP, 80 of Garrett, Illinois passed away at 9:21 P.M. Monday, May 24, 2021 at Tuscola Health Care.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, May 31, 2021 at Penn Station, 122 East Progress St., Arthur, IL.  Rev. Randy Walters will officiate.  Burial will be in the Cartwright Cemetery in Garrett Township.  Visitation will...

May 18, 2021

Katie Ann (Beachy) Miller, 82 years, 9 months, 22 days, of Arthur, IL passed away at 1:10 A.M. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at her son’s residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Otto Center in Arthur, IL.  Bishop David Otto will officiate.  Burial will be in the...

May 9, 2021

Mrs. Julia A. (Goddard) Partlow, 92, of Milford MA, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Genesis-Milford Center after a long period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Partlow, who died August 4, 2012. Julia was born in Ashland NH, the daughter of the late Leon F. and the late Carrie...

May 9, 2021

James Edward Maulding Jr., 51 of Charleston, IL passed away at 4:25 PM on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date.

James was born on December 2, 1969 in Urbana, IL.  He was a son of James Edward Sr. and...

May 5, 2021

Amanda Jane Miller, 92 of rural Arcola, IL passed away at 3:36 P.M. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the William Otto residence, 330 E. CR 100 N., Arcola, IL.  Bishop David Otto will officiate.  Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery. ...

May 4, 2021

Leonard Lee Roberts, 85 of Arcola, IL passed away at 4:12 P.M. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Shelbyville, IL. Private services will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Leonard was born on December 26, 1935 in Columbia, TN.  He was a son of Hubert and Jenny (McAndless) Roberts. ...

Apr 13, 2021

LLOYD A. DEAN, 79, of Windsor, IL formerly of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:45 A.M. on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his residence in rural Windsor, IL.

Memorial services will be held at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Penn Station in Arthur, IL.   Pastor Craig Swinford will officiate.   Burial will be at...

Apr 11, 2021

MARY CHARLENE GOODWIN, 89, of Paris, IL formerly of Tuscola, IL passed away at 7:05 P.M. Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Tuscola Church of the Nazarene, 1001 Egyptian Trail in Tuscola, IL.  Rev. Joe Carter...

Mar 18, 2021

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Crist, 51, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 5:46 A.M. on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home.   A celebration of Becky’s life will be held at...

Mar 12, 2021

Jennifer Jo Thomas, 62 of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:40 PM on Friday, March 12, 2021 at her residence.

Private funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery. The funeral and burial will...

Mar 10, 2021

Cameron Devon Schrock, the son of Delmar and Linda Jo (Miller) Schrock, was born on June 6, 2001.  He walked through Heaven’s Gates on March 10, 2021.  Cameron brought smiles to our faces for 19 years, 9 months and two days.

Celebration of Cameron’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at...

Feb 28, 2021

Oren G. Lockhart, 70, of Skyline Springs, IL passed away at 12:41 A.M. on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private memorial services will be held at the Fields Church in Mattoon, IL.  Pastor Travis Spencer will officiate.   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Oren was...

Feb 24, 2021

Brian Keith Wehrle, 54 of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:07 PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence.

Celebration of Brian’s life will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St. Arcola, IL 61910.

Brian was born on February...

Feb 24, 2021

Bruce Dean Clough, 65 of Borton, IL passed away at 3:54 PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence.

Private services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 27, 2021.  Burial will be in the Union Cemetery.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Bruce was born on September 26, 1955...

Feb 21, 2021

J. Trinidad Perez, 64, of Arthur, IL was quickly taken from his earthly life on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Rev. Keenan Smith will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery.  Visitation will...