Obituaries
Joan Elizabeth Gatica
Oct 24, 2023
Joan Elizabeth “Joanie” Gatica, 63, of Arcola, IL passed away at 7:37 AM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Arcola Senior Center. Pastor Bob Vail will officiate.
Joanie was born on September 18, 1960 in...
Mildred Jean Babbs
Oct 17, 2023
MILDRED JEAN BABBS, 95 of Oakland, IL formerly of Charleston, IL passed away at 12:00 AM (Midnight) on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at The Oaks Manor in Oakland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Walnut Grove Christian Church, 12930 East CR 1700 North, Arcola, IL. Funeral...
Pauline Grant Case
Oct 13, 2023
Pauline Grant Case, formerly of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023 in Gloucester County, VA.Pauline was born April 5, 1934 in Charleston, IL, the daughter of Tom and Clara Grant. As a young girl, her family moved to Arcola, IL and she lived on Edgewood Farms west of Arcola. Pauline graduated from Arcola High School in 1952....
Robert "Bob" Anderson
Oct 11, 2023
Robert “Bob” Anderson, 60 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 4:19 AM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Private Burial will be held in the Arcola Cemetery.
Bob was...
John Tig Smith
Oct 6, 2023
John Tig Smith, 79, of Mattoon, IL, formerly of Humboldt, IL passed away at 2:22 AM on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Private services will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
John was born on February 10, 1944 in Gary, IN. He was the son...
Marcella K. "Sally" Derrickson
Sep 29, 2023
Marcella K. “Sally” Derrickson, 98 of Arcola, IL formerly of Chicago, IL passed away at 1:40 PM on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL.
Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove, IL at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Marcella was born on February 1, 1925 in...
Ramond Dale "Ramie" Crist
Sep 26, 2023
Raymond Dale “Ramie” Crist, 69, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Pastor Tom Butler will officiate. Burial will...
Linda Redd
Sep 26, 2023
In Loving Memory of Linda Redd, November 4, 1961 – September 26, 2023
Our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to a cherished daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Linda, who peacefully passed away at 2:13 A.M. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of...
Patrick Jerome "Sam" Slaughter
Sep 24, 2023
PATRICK JEROME “SAM” SLAUGHTER 75 of Sullivan, IL passed away at 7:10 AM on Sunday, September 24, 2023, in his home.
A Celebration of Sam’s life will be held from 3:00 to 5:00OM on Sunday, October 1, 2023, 5 East Jefferson, Sullivan, IL. Inurnment with Military Rites will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 2, 2023 in the...
Janice Rae Sylvester
Sep 21, 2023
JANICE RAE SYLVESTER, 70 of Mattoon, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:58 A.M. on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
Private family services will be held.
Janice was born on November 16, 1952, in Tuscola, IL. She was a daughter of Howard Russell and Viola (Burch) Harris. ...
Rita Jane Goodman
Sep 16, 2023
Rita Jane Goodman, 85 of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:04 AM on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Arthur Home.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Vine Street Christian Church, 249 South Vine St., Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 22,...
William Dean Wickersham
Sep 13, 2023
William Dean “Bill” Wickersham, 89 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:37 AM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Brookstone Estates in Mattoon, IL.
Private Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 in the Humboldt Cemetery. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Bill was born on February 13, 1934 in Salem, IL. He was a...
Rita Ann Saunders
Sep 13, 2023
Rita Ann Saunders, 78, of Arcola, IL passed away at 11:35 PM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at...
Esther A. (Plank) Miller
Sep 9, 2023
ESTHER A. (PLANK) MILLER, 77 years, 2 months, and 1 day, of Arcola, IL passed away at 2:20 P.M. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Phillip and Leona (Miller) Herschberger residence, 20 N. CR. 630 E. in rural Arcola, IL Bishop...
Clinton A. "Tony" Poynter
Sep 7, 2023
CLINTON A “TONY” POYNTER, 63, of Bourbon, IL passed away at 7:19 A.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00...
Mary Elizabeth Doak
Sep 6, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Doak, 89, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:10 AM on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Arthur Home.
A Memorial Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in the Arthur Cemetery.
Mary was born on July 12, 1934 in Scottsville, KY. She was the daughter of Jack and Sarah Olean...
Dorothy Vay Jones
Sep 6, 2023
Dorothy Vay Jones, 91 of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:45 PM on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL.
A Celebration of life service will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Dorothy was born on November 7, 1931 in Martinsville, VA. She was the daughter of...
Donald Keith Key
Sep 3, 2023
Donald Keith Key, 92 of Chesterville, IL passed away at 10:45 P.M. on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Arcola Health Care Center.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the Arcola Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted by the Arcola Honor Guard. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
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Wilma Jean White
Sep 3, 2023
Wilma Jean White, 92 of Atwood, IL passed away at 3:35 PM on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Arthur Home.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in the Mackville Cemetery in Atwood, IL. Rev. Mike Drake will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Wilma was born...
Jose Gauna
Aug 31, 2023
JOSE CRUZ GAUNA, JR. 47 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:05 P.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Jose was born on November 18, 1975, in Mattoon, IL to Jose Cruz Gauna, Sr, and Connie Ann Hampton.
He...
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