Obituaries

Jan 17, 2021

Ellen L. Nelson, 60 of Charleston, IL passed away at 4:34 PM on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL.

Ellen was born on July 12, 1960 in Chatham,...

Jan 17, 2021

Ned R. Douglas, 84 of Hindsboro, IL passed away at 4:12 P.M. on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home.   Rev. Zandra Anderson will officiate.  Burial will be in the VanVoorhis Cemetery at a later...

Jan 16, 2021

Luis A. Gonzalez, 62 of Newman, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:47 P.M. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

A Private Funeral Mass will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL.   Father Angel Sierra will...

Jan 12, 2021

Noah B Helmuth, 96 of Harrisonburg, VA (formerly of Arthur, IL) passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, where he was a resident for the past eight years.

Private family graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 in the Arthur Cemetery.  Rev. Michael Loss will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral...

Jan 8, 2021

Jerry Jean, 66 of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:56 P.M. on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his residence.

Private family services will be held.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting.

Jerry was born on June 19, 1954 in Decatur, IL.  He was a son of Evelyn Mae Jean.

He is survived by...

Jan 5, 2021

Rev. Jesse M. Adams, 90 of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at his residence.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Penn Station, 122 East Progress St., Arthur, IL.  Rev. Randy Walters will officiate.  Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Arcola Honor...

Jan 3, 2021

Dolores “Deanie” Rich, 89, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 2:15 A.M. on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Brookstone Estates of Mattoon, IL.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 8, 2021 in the Arcola Cemetery.  Dr. John Calio will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Deanie was...

Jan 2, 2021

John Jordan, 46 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 1:00 A.M. on January 2, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Mt. Zion General Baptist Church, 654 CR 1320 North, Sullivan, IL.  Funeral services will be held...

Jan 2, 2021

Fred Harvey, 88, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:25 P.M. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his residence.

Private funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home.   Rev. Paul Froese will officiate.   Military Rites will be conducted by the Arcola Honor Guard at the funeral home.   Burial will be...

Dec 31, 2020

Jack Bennie Barnes, 82 of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:45 P.M. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 in Effingham, IL.

Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home.  Burial with military rights conducted by the Arcola Honor Guard will be in the Arcola Cemetery.

Jack was born...

Dec 27, 2020

Charles Harold Towle, 89 of Caseyville, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully at 10:27 P.M. on Sunday, December 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his residence.

Private memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery.

Charles was...

Dec 25, 2020

Clara Jane (Hood) Jenkins, 84 of Arcola, IL passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL from complications of COVID-19.

Private services will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Edwards Funeral Home.  Rev. Don Winch will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery.

Clara Jane was...

Dec 24, 2020

LuAnn Richardson, 64, of Arthur, IL passed away at 5:38 P.M. on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon, IL.

A Celebration of LuAnn’s life will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Penn Station in Arthur, IL   The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

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Dec 22, 2020

Ervin A. Yoder, 84 of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Private family funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2020.   Burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.  Due to current circumstances, the family will be hosting...

Dec 21, 2020

Patricia (Patty) Hackler, 81, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:03 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.  Patricia’s wishes were to be cremated. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Patricia was born January 19, 1939 in...

Dec 19, 2020

BETTY JANE (PURCELL) ZIEGLER MOORE, 92 of Atwood, IL passed away at 8:18 P.M. at her daughter’s residence surrounded by family.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home.   Betty’s ashes will be placed in the Palestine Cemetery at a later date. Please observe all social...

Dec 18, 2020

Maudine Marie Barkley, 91 of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:10 A.M. on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to honor Maudine’s wishes.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Maudine was born on March 14, 1929...

Dec 17, 2020

Arthur Bert. Urban, of Atwood, IL passed away at 6:52 P.M. on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Arthur was born on June 19, 1951 in Oak Park, IL.  He was a son of Arthur James and Muriel Edwina (Kalbec) Urban.   He married Dianne Mary Gari on September 3, 1972 She...

Dec 17, 2020

Sandra Marlene (Huckstep) Closson, 83 of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:01 P.M. on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL.   Pastor Dennis Cunningham will officiate.   Burial...

Dec 16, 2020

Hugo John Witvoet, 74 of Chicago Heights, IL passed away at 9:20 A.M. on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his brothers’ residence in rural Oakland, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL.  Pastor Rickey Ferguson will officiate.  Burial will be in the...