Obituaries

Sep 8, 2011

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ANNA J. KAUFFMAN, 86, of Decatur, IL formerly of the Arthur area passed away at 9:25 A.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park Street in Arthur, IL. Rev. Marvin Yoder officiated. Burial was...

Sep 6, 2011

On September 6, 2011 at 5:50 A.M., James Edward Tschappat, 81 of Mattoon, Illinois, after a life filled with love, peacefully stepped into heaven. James was born November 22, 1929 in Hebron, Illinois to Ben and Lillian Tschappat. One of five children, he had a brother Lyle, and three sisters, Helen Butler, Grace Shofroth and Doris Tschappat. He in turn...

Sep 4, 2011

ALLEGRA WILBER, 91, of Charleston, IL passed away at 5:30 A.M. on Sunday, September 04, 2011 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. A memorial service celebrating Mrs. Wilber’s life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the North Side Baptist Church, 414 North 5th Street in Charleston, IL. Loretta and her son...

Aug 26, 2011

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JANET S. CARIE, 82, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, August 26, 2011 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL Janet was born on September 27, 1928 in Winchester, Mass. She was a daughter of Clair and Marion (Jerauld) Simendinger. She married James T. Lynch on September 9, 1951 in Watertown, Mass. He passed away...

Aug 16, 2011

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Philip R. Lawrence, 67, of Coralville, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at Lantern Park Care Center after a lengthy battle with kidney cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Walnut Grove Christian Church in rural Arcola, IL. Rev. Brandon Hatfield will officiate. Philip was born April 19,...

Aug 14, 2011

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ROGER THOMAS, 51, of Clarksville, TN formerly of Tuscola, IL passed away at 11:20 A.M. on Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Ft. Myers, FL. Roger was born on December 29, 1959 in Tuscola, IL he was a son of Gary and Peggy L. (Titus) Thomas. He is survived by one...

Aug 13, 2011

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GARY LEE LOVALL, 61, of Bushton, IL, passed away at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, IL. A celebration of Gary’s life was held from Noon until 6:00 P.M. Sunday, August 21, 2011 at the home of Amy Harris, 415 Harrison Avenue in Charleston, IL. Gary was born July 14, 1950...

Aug 11, 2011

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HELEN KATHERINE MILLER, 92 of Etna, IL passed away at 1:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the Ward Cemetery in Hidalgo, IL. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Helen was born...

Aug 10, 2011

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LINDA LEE (FOLEY) TABER, 64, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:05 P.M. on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family. Memorial services honoring her life will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 15, 2011 at the Central Community Church, 200 Lafayette Avenue East in Mattoon, IL. Pastor Lou Butler and Pastor Brad...

Aug 6, 2011

Russell “Russ” Junior Woolen, 72, of Mattoon passed away at 11:34 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Odd-Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Russ was born on September 5, 1938. He was a son of Russel James Woolen and Bertha (Fuqua) Woolen. He is survived by three children, daughters Lee Ann Foster and husband Andy of Lerna, Tammy Glenn...

Aug 3, 2011

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GEORGE ANDREW NASH, 71, of Kansas, IL passed away at 5:45 P.M. on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 8, 2011 at the Oakland Christian Church in Oakland, IL. Rev. Jim Nash will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL...

Jul 25, 2011

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IDA MAE (GOENS) KINNAMAN, 88 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 6:32 P.M. on Monday, July 25, 2011 at her home in Mattoon. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday July 28, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL. Rev. Tom Pullen and Rev. Rockie Holcombe will officiate. Burial will be in the...

Jun 29, 2011

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MARJORY ARMINTA BROWN, 88, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 11:05 P.M. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. A visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL. A graveside funeral will be held at 10:00...

Jun 27, 2011

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RUTH FERN (PEELER, DRAKE) BELLARD, 73, of Fithian, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:29 A.M. on Monday, June 27, 2011 at her home. A funeral service was held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola, IL. Visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral service at...

Jun 19, 2011

NIBIKI-ANKOET COLE WOICHOM, 72, of Atwood, IL passed away at 9:30 P.M. on Sunday June 19, 2011 at Kindred Hospital-Chicago North, Chicago IL. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 24, 2011 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Arcola, IL. Father Barry Harmon officiated. Burial was in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation was from 9:00 A.M....

Jun 14, 2011

MAX LEE BARNETT, 83, of Atwood, IL passed away at 3:40 P.M. on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Kirby Hospital in Monticello, IL. Funeral Services were held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 17, 2011 at the United Church of Atwood, 210 N. Main, Atwood, IL. Rev. Dennis Hanner officiated. Visitation was held two hours prior to the funeral. Burial...

Jun 14, 2011

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LINDA SUE BEATY, 52, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Provena Covenant Medical Center in Champaign, IL. Funeral Services were held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 17, 2011 at the First Christian Church, 311 East Main, Arcola, IL. Rev. Harold Williamson officiated. Burial was in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation...

Jun 10, 2011

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JAMES AUBERT SYKES, 25 of Arcola, IL passed away at 5:02 A.M. Friday, June 10, 2011 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Humboldt United Methodist Church. Rev. Jack Woods officiated. Burial with military rites was in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation was from 5:00...

Jun 2, 2011

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June 2, 2011 - June 2, 2011

Bradford "Bradley" Michael Cole, infant son of Andrew and Amanda Cole was born stillborn at 3:37 P.M. on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A private graveside service was held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 6, 2011 at the Marrowbone TWP...

Jun 2, 2011

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Claire LeClaire Gates, 95, of Charleston, IL died at 9:20 P.M. on Thursday, June 2 2011 at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. She was born in Lake Linden, Michigan on May 17, 1916 to Marie Jacques and James LeClaire. After graduating from Lake Linden High School, she attended the Cook County School of Nursing and graduated as...