Obituaries

May 10, 2016

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ERNEST UTT SR., 86, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 5:05 A.M. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his daughter’s residence in Tuscola, IL.

A Graveside service with military rites conducted by the Atwood American Legion will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in the Mackville Cemetery in Atwood, IL. Rev. Jerry Conner...

May 5, 2016

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ADA B. HUBNER, 80, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 6:15 A.M. on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola. Funeral services will be held at 2:00...

Apr 21, 2016

LEVI D. BEACHY, 76, of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at his residence in Arthur.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Central Wood LLC, 226 E CR 200 N, Arcola, IL. Bishop Philip Schrock will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Apr 16, 2016

MARY ANN BRAZZLE, 72, of Onaga, KS, passed away at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her son’s residence in Tuscola, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St. in Arcola, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M to 11:00...

Apr 12, 2016

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CHERYL LEAL, 55, of Arcola, IL, passed away at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street, Arcola, IL. Rev. Brent Budd will officiate. Burial will...

Apr 9, 2016

JOHN T. JOHNSON, 70, of Mattoon, IL passed away surrounded by his family at 7:32 A.M. on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at his residence in Mattoon.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Broadway Christian Church, 1205 South 9th Street in Mattoon, IL. Rev. Greg Sexton will officiate....

Apr 7, 2016

EVELYN LIVESAY, nee WILLIAMSON, 92, of Casselberry, FL passed away at 8:30 A.M. on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the ManorCare of Winter Park, FL. Evelyn was born on February 4, 1924 in Johnston City, IL. She was a daughter of Oscar and Iley (Wade) Williamson. She graduated from Arthur High School. Evelyn was married to Delbert Wayne Livesay...

Apr 4, 2016

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March 8, 2016 - April 4, 2016

ARLIS JAMES DIENER, infant son of Josh Diener and JewLea Hatton of Lovington, IL passed away at 2:23 A.M. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on...

Mar 30, 2016

PEGGY ATKINS, 85, of Decatur, IL passed away at 12:08 P.M. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Glad Tiding Church, 500 S. 27th St. in Decatur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M....

Mar 29, 2016

TOM M. WANNAMAKER, 73, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Visitation will be held two hours prior, from 5:00 P.M....

Mar 28, 2016

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SARAH BEACHEY, 90, of Goshen, IN, formerly of Arthur, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 P.M. on Monday, March 28, 2016, at Greencroft Goshen in Goshen, Indiana.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Arthur Mennonite Church with Rev. Glen Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in the Arthur Cemetery. Visitation...

Mar 26, 2016

LUCILLE BICKEL, 85 of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:15 A.M. on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the Arcola Health Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00...

Mar 25, 2016

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CHARLES W. SYKES, 91 of Humboldt, IL passed away at 6:47 A.M. on Friday, March 25, 2016 at the Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Charles was born on...

Mar 15, 2016

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PEGGY CARLYLE, 73, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 2:45 A.M. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Mattoon East Side Church of the Nazarene, 2129 South 9th Street, Mattoon, IL. Rev. Robert...

Mar 15, 2016

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RONALD NELSON McCABE JR., 54, of Arthur, IL, passed away at 8:32 A.M. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his residence in Arthur, IL.

Ron was born on August 28, 1961 in Decatur, IL. He was the son on Ronald L. and Mary (VarVil) McCabe.

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Mar 13, 2016

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DONNA KAY (SWINFORD) PLANK, 71, of Arthur, IL passed away at 12:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the LifePointe Family Church, 700 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on...

Mar 10, 2016

LARRY WAYNE TROTTER SR., 61, Oakland, IL passed away at 7:41 A.M. on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center in Mattoon, IL.

A private family memorial service is planned. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Larry was born on June 26, 1954 in Tuscola, IL. He was...

Feb 26, 2016

RANDALL WAYNE FRENCH, 56 of Arcola, IL passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer at 5:25 A.M. on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main, Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held...

Feb 26, 2016

GINA RAE WALKER, 50, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 11:10 A.M. on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Providence Church, 708 S. 9th Street in Mattoon, IL. Pastor Casey Reece will officiate. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior...

Feb 20, 2016

DENZEL LEE MELTON, 66, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:10 P.M. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main, Arcola, IL. Pastor Vince Rohn will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date in...