Obituaries

Mar 11, 2019

Donald Wayne “Goody” Goodwin, 88, of Paris, IL formerly of Tuscola, IL passed away at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 11, 2019 at his residence in Paris, IL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL.   Funeral services will be held at...

Mar 9, 2019

Evelyn Faith Helmuth, daughter of Mark N. and Melody Kayla (Brown) Helmuth, was stillborn 10:01 A.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.

Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Victory Church in Camargo, IL.  Rev. Duane Piercy will officiate.  Burial will follow in the...

Feb 28, 2019

James A. Harrington, 87, of Arcola, IL passed away at 6:10 P.M. on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Villas of Hollybrook Reflections in Charleston, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, March 11, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL.  Father Angel Sierra will officiate.  Burial will...

Feb 25, 2019

Joanie Warf, 79, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:25 P.M. on Monday, February 25, 2019 at the Arthur Home.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, February...

Feb 22, 2019

Paul Clarence Sieber of Mahomet, IL passed away peacefully in his home at The Glenwood on February 22, 2019. Paul was born on April 20, 1921 in Juniata County, Pennsylvania, a son of Boyd and Katie (Wert) Sieber. On April 24, 1943, he married the love of his life, Martha Meck, a classmate at Dakota High School, who also...

Feb 18, 2019

Mary Edwards, 92 of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:05 P.M. on Monday, February 18, 2019, in her home, surrounded by her family, just as she had hoped.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  A Memorial service...

Feb 11, 2019

Michael Wayne Thompson, 38, of Tuscola, IL passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Bourbon Baptist Church in Bourbon, IL.  Rev. Dan Fultz will officiate.  Burial will follow in the Bourbon Cemetery.  Visitation will be held two hours...

Feb 11, 2019

Carolyn Kleiss, 70, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 1:39 P.M. on Monday, February 11, 2019 at her residence.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery.  Father Angel Sierra will officiate.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Carolyn was born...

Feb 7, 2019

Gloria Berkheimer-Blagg, 90, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 11:57 A.M. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Mattoon Rehab and Health Care Center.

A celebration of Gloria’s life will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. with a service conducted by Jeff Pence at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Walk Way, 1501...

Feb 2, 2019

Jared L. Schrock, 20, of rural Sullivan, IL passed away at 12:10 A.M. on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop Philip Farmwald will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Gingerich Cemetery...

Feb 2, 2019

Albert Kearns, 97, of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:14 A.M. on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Arcola Health Care Center.

Private services will be held, burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery.  The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Albert was born on September 6, 1921 in Humboldt, IL.  He was a...

Jan 21, 2019

AMZY D. MILLER, 78, of Sullivan, IL passed away at 7:43 P.M. on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, January 25, 2019 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Harvey Chupp will officiate.  Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery...

Jan 20, 2019

Fannie Marie (Mast) Kauffman, 77 years, 10 months, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:30 P.M. on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Arthur Home.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the HCK West Building one mile south of Arthur, IL. Bishop Jake Stutzman will officiate.  Interment will be...

Jan 18, 2019

Phyllis LaRae Riggs, 85, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:30 A.M. on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Arthur Home.

Private services will be held.

LaRae was born on July 24, 1933 in Pierson Station, IL.   She was a daughter of Charles and Mary (Sanders) Schuchmann.   She married Carl E. Riggs on July 2,...

Jan 15, 2019

Beulah Lorene Tefft, 97, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:32 P.M. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Arcola Health Care.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Friday,...

Jan 6, 2019

Carl Leroy Barbee, 89 of Atwood, IL passed away at 9:50 A.M. on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, 231 North Illinois St., in Atwood, IL.  Rev. Lanny Faulkner will officiate.  Burial with Military Rites will follow in the...

Jan 3, 2019

Norma Jean Hudson, 86 of Arcola, IL passed away at 8:50 A.M. on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Arthur Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Pastor Steven Stern will officiate.  Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery. ...

Jan 2, 2019

SueAnna Beth Schrock , daughter of Melvin and Susan (Kauffman) Schrock was stillborn at 10:26 P.M. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Willard Schlabach residence, 1306 CR 1850 N., Sullivan, IL.  Bishop William Otto will officiate.  Burial is in...

Dec 30, 2018

NORMA JEAN SHAFFER, 92 of Humboldt, IL passed away at 8:55 P.M. on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL.   Rev. Brent Budd will officiate.   Burial will be in...

Dec 28, 2018

Robert “Jay” Brinkley 63, of Pierson Station, IL passed away at 7:31 A.M. on Friday, December 28, 2018 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL.   Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on...