obituaries

Sep 6, 2023

Jon "Skip" Kibler 85 passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023 at SBL Health Center in Mattoon, IL.  He was born May 2, 1938 in Tuscola, IL the son of John D. Kibler and Jeannette (Cook) Kibler.  He married his high school sweetheart Sally Adkins on March 4, 1962 in Charleston, IL.

Skip leaves his loving family,...

Aug 30, 2023

Sally A. Morris, 87, of Camargo, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Private Family Services will be held.

Sally was born on January 22, 1936 in Tuscola, the daughter of Carl C. and Sarah Jane Helm Lewis. She married Joe E. Morris, Jr. on January 7, 1956 in Tuscola. He preceded her in...

Aug 29, 2023

Anna Margaret Knobloch, 99, of Arthur, died at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Arthur Home.

Margaret was born February 12, 1924 in Douglas County, the daughter of Paul George and Alfrieda M. Suhl Clausen. She married William Carter Knobloch in Arthur on June 2, 1946; he preceded her in death on January 26, 2014....

Aug 29, 2023

Sandra (Sandy) Kay Carr went to meet her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born October 27, 1941 in Franklin County IL to Ronald and Leota Grayhem. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1958, then married John Swartz in 1960. They share three daughters together. She was a...

Aug 21, 2023

Richard Ward Bidwell, Sr., 89, of Arthur, died at 10:00 p.m. Monday, August 21, 2023 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor John Stewart officiating.  Masonic Services will...

Aug 20, 2023

Michelle "Sissy" Lyn Reese Crist Hastings, 48 years young, passed away peacefully at her home in Hammond, Illinois.

Memorial Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 31, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL.

She was the youngest and only daughter born to Michael...

Aug 13, 2023

Rick D. Moss, 61, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

On Wednesday August 23, 2023, his visitation will be held from 5-6 pm with a Celebration of Life following at 6 pm at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.

Rick...

Aug 12, 2023

Nancy Virginia Russell, 78, of Arthur, died at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 18,2023 at Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur, with Rev. John Stewart officiating.  Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00...

Aug 4, 2023

Becky S. Lietz, 71, of Crawfordsville, IN, formerly of Tuscola, IL, passed away Friday afternoon, August 4, 2023 at Whitlock Place Senior Living, Crawfordsville, IN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father John Titus as...

Aug 4, 2023

Martin A. "Marty" Swinford, 63, of Tuscola, passed away on Friday afternoon, August 4, 2023 at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Kent Conover officiating. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, IL....

Jul 30, 2023

Farrell E. Ware, Jr., 47, of Champaign, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Ralph Deal officiating. Burial will follow in the Davis Cemetery, Pesotum, IL. There will be a gathering for family...

Jul 30, 2023

Darrell Gene Cole, 69, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Bloomington, IL

Public Graveside Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 7, 2023 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

Following the service, a potluck luncheon will be held at Wimple...

Jul 25, 2023

Wayne Russell Penny, 65, of Tuscola, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023 at his residence.

Memorial Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL

Wayne was born on January 22, 1958 in Peoria, IL, the son...

Jul 24, 2023

Annabrooke Rae Alverson, 24, of Anderson, IN, passed away on Monday evening, July 24, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 31, 2023 at the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father John Titus as celebrant. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola,...

Jul 22, 2023

John W. Milburn, 77, of Tuscola, passed away Saturday morning, July 22, 2023 at his residence.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2023 at the Faith Baptist Church, 300 East Northline Road, Tuscola, IL. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

John...

Jul 21, 2023

Shirley Kay Gilbert, 71, of Garrett, died at 10:29 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023 at her residence.

Private family graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2023 at the Union (Greasy Point) Cemetery, rural Hindsboro, with Pastor Kent Conover officiating.  Shrader Funeral Home, Arcola, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Shirley...

Jul 21, 2023

Jackie Lee Norman, 90, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 7:35 a.m., Friday, July 21, 2023 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Tony Crouch officiating. Burial with military graveside...

Jul 20, 2023

Gerald W. "Jerry" Parsano, 88, of Atwood, IL passed away at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Arbor Rose Assisted Living, Tolono, IL.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2023 at the United Church of Atwood, Atwood, IL with Rev. Mike Drake officiating. Burial with military rites will follow...

Jul 20, 2023

Wanda Louise Dilliner, 96, of Arcola died at 10:53 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Amber Glen Assisted Living in Urbana, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Arcola United Methodist Church  with Pastor Seth Emerson officiating.  Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery.  Visitation will...

Jul 6, 2023

Curtis L. "Curt" McDaniel, 83, of Tuscola, IL, passed away early Thursday morning, July 6, 2023 at his residence with his daughters by his side.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Tuscola First Christian Church, 100 East Church Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Tony Crouch and Rev. Les Evans officiating....