Obituaries
Phyllis A. Cruz
Jan 27, 2024
Phyllis A. Cruz, 85, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:51 AM on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
Visitation will be held from Noon to 2:00 PM on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 2, 2024...
Patricia Ellen Avellano
Jan 22, 2024
Patricia Ellen (Hart) Avellano, age 79, died peacefully and under her own terms on January 22, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital after a courageous journey with cancer. Her brother and sister were by her side.
Patricia was born on March 13, 1944 in La Porte, Indiana as the daughter of Arvel E. and Elizabeth T. (Dominick) Hart and the granddaughter...
Thomas Edwin "Tom" Romine
Jan 21, 2024
Thomas Edwin “Tom” Romine, 85 of Arcola, IL passed away at 7:00 AM on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his residence
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. A Rosary Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, prior to the...
Amelia Irene Helmuth
Jan 21, 2024
Amelia Irene (Miller) Helmuth, age 71, died peacefully on January 21, 2024. She was born on July 6, 1952, in Lagrange, IN, as the daughter of Simon W. & Lydia (Schrock) Miller. She married Willard O. Helmuth on November 22, 1979. They lived in Holy Matrimony for 44 years & 2 months. Willard and Irene have 6 children- 4 sons...
Charles David "Dave" Jarvis
Jan 15, 2024
Charles David “Dave” Jarvis, 72 of Redmon, IL formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:07 PM on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM (Noon) to 2:00 PM on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral services will...
Dee Kuhns
Jan 15, 2024
Deanne K. “Dee” Kuhns, 77 of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:15 PM on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL, with her husband by her side.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park...
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...
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