Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Feb 16, 2021

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the age of 62 amid Deb’s battle with cancer, the Lord called her home.  Debra was born on October 18, 1958 to Charles Robert and Janet Rae (Lee) Wettschurack in Lafayette IN.  Deb is a 1977 graduate of McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, IN.  She married her “not so romantic” high school sweetheart...

Feb 13, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” McLane, 66 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 3:25 PM on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

A reunion for family and friends to honor Tommy McLane will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Arcola Masonic Community Center, 111...

Feb 11, 2021

Deanna J. Kestner, 77 of Atwood, IL passed away at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. on Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Arthur Southern Baptist Church.  A memorial service will be held following the visitation at 11:30 A.M. at the church.  Rev....

Feb 10, 2021

Mary Ellen Rutledge, 71 of Arthur, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Arthur Southern Baptist Church.  Rev. Doug Davis will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arthur...

Feb 8, 2021

Judith L. Buechele, 82, of Phoenix, AZ formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her temporary residence in Casa Grande, AZ.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Randy Walters will officiate. ...

Feb 6, 2021

Anna Miller, 84, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Arthur Home.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop Nelson Diener will officiate.  Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery in...

Feb 5, 2021

Richard S. Lampe, 89 of Arthur, IL passed away at 1:05 P.M. on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in the Arthur Cemetery.  Rev. John Stewart will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements....

Jan 26, 2021

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Jantha Rollings, 82, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

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

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Jan 20, 2021

Zyndle Decker, 58 of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:20 PM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Zyndle was born on November 5, 1962 in Tuscola, IL.  He was a son of James Franklin Sr. and Ruby Jane (Heath) Decker....

Jan 20, 2021

Edna Mae (Gingerich) Schrock, 76 years, 7 months and 3 days, of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Otto Center, south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop Larry R. Diener will officiate.  Burial will be...