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Wayne Hale
Jun 12, 2024
I. Wayne Hale, 97, of Collinsville, formerly of Atwood, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024, at Addington Place of Collinsville.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL.
Masonic Services will be held at...
Betty Meeks
Jun 5, 2024
Elizabeth Ellen "Betty" Meeks, 84, of Tuscola, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Shelbyville Manor.
Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Joseph Carter officiating.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the...
Steven Jacobs
Jun 3, 2024
Steven (Jake) Lee Jacobs, 70, passed away on June 3, 2024, at home in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on February 15, 1954, in Tuscola, IL to Joseph Alvin Jacobs and Evelyn Dean Jacobs McLaughlin.
Jake worked as an over the road driver, automotive mechanic and heavy diesel equipment technician. He was a dedicated professional throughout his career.
He is survived by...
Debra Wierman
Jun 2, 2024
Debra Kaye Wierman, 68, of Arthur, passed away at 12:02 a.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024 at her residence.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL.
Debra was born on August 4, 1955 in Tuscola, the daughter of Maurice E. and Doris V. Fishburn Bolt....
Shirley Ogden
May 29, 2024
Shirley Ann Ogden, 88, of Tuscola, passed away at 8:40 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, IL
Private Family Graveside Services will be held at the Payne Cemetery, Brocton, IL
Shirley was born on January 26, 1936 in Paris, the daughter of Ora C. and Golden H....
Roger Galloway
May 26, 2024
Roger Lynn Galloway, 69, went to meet the Lord, when he passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 26th, 2024, in Washington, IN. Roger lived a life marked by love, dedication, and cherished moments.
Roger was born on April 30th, 1955, in Madisonville, KY to James K. Galloway and Dorothy M. Butler, who preceded him in death.
...Jerry Johnson
May 24, 2024
Jerome H. "Jerry" Johnson, 84, of Monticello, formerly of Arthur, passed away at 4:27 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at Kirby Medical Center, Monticello, Illinois.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Lewis Cemetery, rural Tuscola, IL, with Rev. Kenneth Roedder officiating.
Jerry was born April 1,...
Sandra Ellen Runner
May 15, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" Ellen Runner, 65, went to meet the Lord on ÂÂÂMay 15th, 2024, at 1:16 pm. Sandy was born on September 30th, ÂÂÂÂ1958.
Sandy was born in Vandalia, Illinois, she was the daughter of (deceased) George Delbert and Evelyn Morgan. Sandy attended Arthur High School, and grew up in Arthur, Illinois and recently resided in Fillmore,...
Loretta Curry Vaughan
May 14, 2024
Loretta Curry Vaughan, 93, of Atwood, passed away at 2:38 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Hewitt Cemetery, rural Lovington, IL with Dr. Lanny Faulkner officiating. No visitation will be held.
Loretta was born on January...
Bill Kleiss
May 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William C. "Bill" Kleiss of Tuscola, who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the age of 81.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 22, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with funeral services following, at the First Baptist Church of Atwood, 231 N....
Geneva Mae Carlet
May 10, 2024
Geneva Carlet, 98, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Charleston with family at her side.
Geneva was born March 23, 1926 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth and Lela Grace Dunbar Krackenberger. Â Â She had one brother, Kenneth Krackenberger, deceased.
She graduated from high school just...
Marie Beard
May 6, 2024
Marie Beard, 103, of Tuscola, passed away at 1:36 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, IL.
...Frank Antonio Carlet
May 6, 2024
Frank Antonio Carlet, 103, of Charleston, died at 8:16 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2024 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Charleston.
Frank was born April 15, 1921 in Middlebury, Connecticut, the son of Francesco and Maria Conova Carlet.  He married Geneva Krackenberger  on June 27, 1945.  They have celebrated 78 years together.
Survivors include...
James L. Rich
May 5, 2024
James Lowell Rich, 80, of Mattoon, formerly of Arcola and Arthur, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2024 at OSF Heart of Mary Hospital in Urbana.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024 at Shrader Funeral Home, 204 N. Locust Street, Arcola, with Pastor John Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in...
Joan Whitley
May 3, 2024
Joan Whitley, 94, of Tuscola, formerly of Atwood, passed away on Friday morning, May 3, 2024 at Brookstone Estates, Tuscola, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Atwood, 231 North Illinois Street, Atwood with Dr. Lanny Faulkner and Rev. Woody White officiating. Burial will follow in the...
Idalene B. Watkins
May 1, 2024
Idalene Browning Watkins went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 1, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Idalene was born August 4, 1937 to Wynnette Phillips Browning and John E. Browning in Franklin County, Illinois. She married Kenneth Blaine Watkins on May 28, 1955 in Macon County, Illinois. He...
Marilyn Hancock
Apr 30, 2024
Marilyn J. Hancock, 87, a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away from the consequences of Parkinson's on April 30, 2024 with her family surrounding her. She was beloved by many for her wit, her intelligence, and her kindness.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Bill; daughters, Alison (Jim) Heiser, Leslie Boone and...
Thomas Haney, Jr.
Apr 27, 2024
Thomas R. Haney, Jr., 60, of Atwood, passed away at 10:05 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
Celebration of Life Services with military rites will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Pastor Woody White...
Glen Stumeier
Apr 22, 2024
Glen E. Stumeier, 92, of Tuscola, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 East Northline Road, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Jason Braaten officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will be...
Leona Czerwonka
Apr 15, 2024
Leona M. Czerwonka, 88, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 3:05 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 East Northline Road, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Jason Braaten officiating. Â Burial will follow in the St. Paul's...
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