Obituaries
Larry Lee Bushu
Jan 14, 2024
Larry Lee Bushu, 86, of Arcola, IL passed away at 9:00 AM on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his residence. Larry touched the lives of many during his time on this earth, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, compassion, and dedication.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral...
Denny Binion
Jan 9, 2024
Dennis Wayne “Denny” Binion, of Arthur, IL went home to join his father in the arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and savior. Denny walked this Earth with us for 74 years, however he earned his wings a long time ago.
Born on April 29, 1949, to Robert and Helen (London) Binion, he was the much awaited first grandson to...
Lois Reeves
Jan 9, 2024
Lois K. Reeves, 89 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 1:25 PM on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Palm Terrace in Mattoon, IL.
A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date in the Janesville Cemetery. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Lois was born on February 4, 1934 in Charleston, IL. She was the daughter...
Lois Faye Silvanik
Jan 3, 2024
LOIS FAYE SILVANIK, 95, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:30 A.M. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at her residence in Arthur, IL.
A celebration of Lois’s life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Vine Street Christian Church, 249 South Vine Street, Arthur, IL. Pastor Bob Silvanik will officiate. Burial will be...
Dale Eugene Conner
Jan 2, 2024
Dale Eugene Conner, 72 of Camargo, IL passed away at 1:44 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. A memorial service will be held at 1:00...
Elva W. Gingerich
Jan 2, 2024
Elva W. Gingerich, 87, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:42 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at The Arthur Home. He passed away peacefully in the presence of family.
Elva was born on March 21, 1936, in Arthur, IL to Ervin J. and Sarah J. (Bontrager) Gingerich. He married Sovilla A. Mast on December 8, 1955. Elva...
Gerrit H. Witvoet
Dec 28, 2023
Gerrit H. Witvoet, 80 of Oakland, IL passed away at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM (Noon) to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday at...
James Uphoff
Dec 25, 2023
James L. “Jim” Uphoff, 80, of Mattoon, IL peacefully drifted into the presence of his Heavenly Father at 8:30 A.M. on December 25, 2023, at his granddaughter’s home in Mattoon, IL.
He was born on February 10, 1943, in Mattoon, IL, the son of Vernon and Marietta (Kindel) Uphoff. Jim married his love, Sue Anne Van Etten,...
Robert E. "Bob" Coombe
Dec 24, 2023
Robert E. “Bob” Coombe, 81, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:30 AM on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Joanne’s House Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL.A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Walnut Grove Christian Church, 12930 East CR 1700 North, Arcola, IL. Inurnment with Military Rites conducted by the Arcola...
Orie A. Helmuth
Dec 24, 2023
Orie A. Helmuth, 84, of Statesville, NC, formerly of Arthur, IL passed away on December 24, 2023 at his home.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Otto Center in Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January...
Lois Klienmeyer
Dec 17, 2023
Lois V. Klienmeyer, 100, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:44 AM on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at The Arthur Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Rev. Zandra Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in the VanVoorhis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00...
Nancy Kay Myers
Dec 13, 2023
Nancy Kay Myers, 64 of Atwood, IL formerly of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:15 AM on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her daughters.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 3:00 PM on...
Mary Etta Schlabach
Dec 8, 2023
Mary Etta (Bontrager) Schlabach, 77 of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:45 PM on Friday, December 8, 2023 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the HCK West Building, Arthur. Bishop Philip Schrock will officiate. Burial will be in the Yoder Cemetery in rural Arthur. Visitation will be held any...
William "Fred" Sampson
Dec 1, 2023
William Fred Sampson Jr., 90, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:52 PM on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL.
Graveside service will be held in the Camp Butler Cemetery on Monday, December 18, 2023 at (Noon) 12:00 PM. Military Rites will be conducted by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Fred was born on...
Byron Neil "Barney" Joergens
Nov 30, 2023
Byron Neil “Barney” Joergens, 94, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:29 A.M. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00...
LeeRae Marie Bradford
Nov 19, 2023
LeeRae Marie Bradford, 88, of Hindsboro, IL Passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola, IL
Private funeral services will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Pastor Steve DeVore will officiate. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Hindsboro, IL.
LeeRae was born on...
Jim "JR" Redden
Nov 9, 2023
Jim “JR” Redden, 66 of Charleston, IL passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his residence in Charleston, IL.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL 61910. Masonic Rites Conducted by the Oakland Masonic Lodge 219 A.F. and A.M. will...
Lynda Kay Fishel
Nov 8, 2023
Lynda Kay “Warfel” Fishel, 84, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:55 AM on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola, surrounded by her family and prayer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola, IL. Burial will follow in...
Diana Lynn Sellers
Oct 30, 2023
DIANA L. SELLERS, 78 of Atwood, IL passed away at 2:20 P.M. on Monday, October 30, 2023, at her residence in Atwood, IL.
Diana was born on March 30, 1945, in Decatur, IL to Truman D. and Dorothy M. (Shonkwiler) Traxler. She married Ray Sellers on April 27, 1962, in St. Louis, MO.
Left to treasurer her memories are...
Helen M. Eisenhour
Oct 27, 2023
Helen M. Eisenhour, 86, of Charleston, IL passed away at 10:04 AM on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Helen was born on October 8, 1937, in Celina, OH. She was the daughter of Orville and Erma M. (Brigener) Albin. She first met Snowden Lemuel Eisenhour on June 12, 1954; Helen always considered...
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