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Wayne Hale

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Jerry Johnson

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

Sandra Ellen Runner

May 15, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Ellen Runner, 65, went to meet the Lord on ­­­May 15th, 2024, at 1:16 pm. Sandy was born on September 30th, ­­­­1958.

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

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

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

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.    She had one brother, Kenneth Krackenberger, deceased.

She graduated from high school just...

Marie Beard

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.

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Frank Antonio Carlet

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.  Burial will follow in the St. Paul's...

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