obituaries

Nov 16, 2025

Nichole "Nikki" Baker Guthridge, 46, passed away Sunday, November 16th, 2025, at home surrounded by family in Tuscola, IL.

Nikki was born on February 20th, 1979, at Jarman Memorial Hospital in Tuscola, IL, to Duane and Sherry (Massie) Baker. Nikki graduated from Neoga High School in 1997 and proceeded to graduate from Eastern Illinois with her master's...

Nov 16, 2025

Mark Edward Jacob, 66, of Arcola, passed away on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025 at the St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father Michael Trummer as celebrant. Burial will...

Nov 10, 2025

Willard Ray Wilhelm, 81, of Garrett, passed away on Monday morning, November 10, 2025 at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.

Graveside Services will be held immediately following the visitation at the Cartwright Cemetery,...

Nov 8, 2025

Teresa Lynn Cain, 69 of Tuscola, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL

Teresa was born on March 5, 1956 in Laurinburg, NC, the daughter of Donnie M. and Irene Evans Cain.

Survivors include her sons: Geronimo Picazo, Vincent D. Picazo and Christopher D. Picazo and her 8 grandchildren: CJ, Meadow, Mya, Michael, Riker,...

Nov 4, 2025

Lloyd David Camp, 77, of Arthur passed away Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at The Haven of Tuscola in Tuscola, Illinois.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 15th from 10-12 at Penn Station, 122 E Progress St. in Arthur, Illinois. Shrader Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Dave was born on January 22, 1948...

Nov 1, 2025

Janice Joyce Pearce, 84, of Arthur, Illinois, joined her heavenly Father on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Arc at Hickory Point Nursing Home in Forsyth, Illinois.

Janice was born on November 2, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the beloved daughter of Raymond Holste Jr. of Idaho Falls and Mary (Gabhart) Holste of Twin...

Oct 23, 2025

A long time ago in a state (Washington) far, far away, Thomas Gilbert Dueker II was born to Thomas and Mary Clair Dueker on August 14, 1974. Tragically, his story was brought to an end on October 23, 2025 after only a short, 51 years. Tom. Thomas. Dad. Mathman. Tommy.  Little Tom. Boss. Husband. Brother. Godfather.  Tickle-monster or Uncle.  ...

Oct 23, 2025

Graveside services for Bill and Edith Brandenburg will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood IL. Military rites will be accorded.

Billy went to join Edith in heaven on October 23rd, 2025.  He was born September 28th,1928, in Casey IL to Ernest E. and Alice Brandenburg, graduated from Casey HS...

Oct 19, 2025

Peggy Dorothea Harmon, 75, of Arthur passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana surrounded by her family.

Celebration of Life Services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Arthur United Methodist Church with Pastor Jill Bunker officiating. Visitation will be 5-7p.m. Friday, October 24, 2025 at the church...

Oct 19, 2025

Barbara M. Deem, 91, of Tuscola, passed away suddenly at 7:20 p.m, Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Barbara was born on July 18, 1934 in Tuscola, the daughter of Alfred L. and Edith Blanch Collings Weatherford. She married William R. Deem on September 13, 1952 in rural Arthur, IL. They recently...

Oct 18, 2025

Charles F. Schwenke, Jr., 73, of Mattoon, formerly of Arthur, passed away at 9:46 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon.

In accordance with his wishes, a private family service will be held.

Mr. Schwenke was born April 20, 1952 in Mattoon, the son of Charles F. and Ollie...

Oct 17, 2025

Linda Jo Sanders (Anderson), age 81, of Princeton, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on April 4, 1944, in Sheffield, IL, to Virgil and Venice Anderson. She graduated from Manlius High School and went on to earn a degree in Education from Illinois State University.

After college,...

Oct 6, 2025

Gale Edward Hopkins, age 88 of Arthur, died at 8:30 am Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Eberhardt Village in Arthur.

Gale was born March 3, 1937 at Ridge Farm, Illinois the son of James Andrew and Phebe May Robinson Hopkins.  He was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Harshbarger September 21, 1958.  Mary preceded him in...

Oct 5, 2025

Roger R. Long, 93, of Atwood, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL Roger was born on September 10, 1932, in Pierson Station, IL, to Ralph H. Long and Elma M. (Davis) Long. Roger graduated from Atwood High School in 1951. He married Wanda Mae Wetzel on November 21,...

Oct 4, 2025

Harold Dean Shoemake, 81, of Arcola, died at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, October  4, 2025 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon.

Dean was born December 13, 1943 in Shelbyville, the son of Ira and Pauline Peachee Shoemake.

A Private Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the Arcola Cemetery.  Shrader Funeral Home, Arcola,...

Sep 30, 2025

Jack L. Corum, 86, of Tuscola, formerly of Arthur, passed away at 12:28 p.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Tuscola United Methodist Church, 901 N. Prairie Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Anne Fuquay officiating. Burial will...

Sep 24, 2025

Susan Bonham of Temple, Texas, passed away at Baylor Scott and White Hospital on Sept. 24, 2025.  She was 70 years old.

Susan was born on Feb. 5, 1955, in Tuscola, Illinois, to Robert and Betty Priest Benner. Shortly after graduating from Tuscola High School in 1973, she married Glen Helmka. They had two children, Trina and...

Sep 22, 2025

Alan J. Hettinger, 72, of Tuscola, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Alan was born on December 20, 1952, in Urbana, the youngest of 5 siblings, to George J. Hettinger and Corene M. (Kleiss) Hettinger. The family lived on a farm north of Champaign at the time of...

Sep 22, 2025

Paul Dale Knaus, 75 of Mattoon, formerly of Arcola, died at 2:29 a.m. Monday, September 22, 2025 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

Paul was born January 10, 1950 in Tuscola, the son of Dale and Meriedith Roberts Knaus.  He married  Kay Lynn Field on May 2, 1986; she preceded him in death on August 17, 2016.

Sep 17, 2025

Derald E. Morthland, 90, of Arthur, IL, passed away Wednesday evening, September 17, 2025, at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL.

Services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East U.S. Highway 36, Atwood, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...