obituaries

Jun 27, 2023

Dennis E. Cisna, 74, of Villa Grove, IL, passed away at 9:22 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL The family will greet friends at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 3:00. Dennis was born...

Jun 26, 2023

Hildreth Jean Barnhart, 98, of Arthur, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2023 at Eberhardt Village, Arthur.

She was born May 11, 1925 in Boone County, Indiana, the daughter of Russell and Avis Huffman Powell.  She married Billy Jo Barnhart in Greenfield, Indiana on November 16, 1946; he preceded her in death on October 6, 2019....

Jun 26, 2023

Jane Annette (Sturgell) Antle, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Aasta Assisted Living of Camarillo. She was born December 25, 1937 in Illinois to Clyde and Dolores (Watson) Sturgell, Jr.

She attended Tuscola High School class of 1956. She then attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She married Jerry Antle on her...

Jun 26, 2023

Betty Randell Wiekert of Tuscola, passed away at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, on June 26, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Bennett Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, IL...

Jun 25, 2023

Iris Elaine Ramsey, age 88, of Arthur died at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Eberhardt Village in Arthur. Iris was born August 3, 1934 in Casey, IL, the daughter of John C. and Essie Smith Schiver. She was united in marriage to Howard Lewis Ramsey in Casey on May 21, 1954; he preceded her in death on...

Jun 24, 2023

Norma Jean Fay, 89, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 1:50 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Danny Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the Lake...

Jun 24, 2023

Janet L. Allen, 80, of Hammond, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL. Burial will be in the Hammond Cemetery, Hammond, IL

Visitation will be held from 6 to...

Jun 23, 2023

Margaret Evans Collins, passed peacefully, Friday, June 23, 2023, at 3:03 p.m. in the Arcola Health Care Facility.  She was born April 23, 1930, in Washington, IN, the daughter of Rev. Floye and Matilda Chapman Pyle.  She was united in marriage to Charles Collins in Rockford, December 12, 1969.  He preceded her in death July 22, 2004.

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Jun 22, 2023

Oral Kenneth "Kenny" Rigney, 80, of Arthur, passed away at 10:13 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living, in Arcola.

Kenny was born October 12, 1942 in Albany, Kentucky, the son of Burbee and Luella Stinson Rigney.  He married Diana Jent in Arthur on April 29, 1966.

He is survived by his...

May 28, 2023

Wayne Ronald Jones, 90, of Atwood, died at 3:00 a.m., Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola.

Visitation will be held at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023, from 5:00pm – 6:30p.m.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 11:00 a.m....

May 28, 2023

Jerry Hines of Carmel, IN, formerly of Tuscola, IL passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 28th, 2023. He was 94 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Villa Grove First Christian Church, 701 N. Sycamore Street, Villa Grove, IL with Rev. Mike Zylstra officiating. Burial...

May 25, 2023

Phyllis Jane Rund, 83, of rural Tuscola, IL, passed away at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 206 North Pine Street, Villa Grove, IL

Visitation will be held 1...

May 23, 2023

Nancy L. Wheelock, 64, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 1:38 a.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Nancy was born on October 22, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Charles and Ruth Conard Bordenkecher.

She married Albert "Bud" Wheelock, Sr. On January 11, 1991 at Decatur, IL. He preceded...

May 15, 2023

Glenna D. Harris, 85, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 10:25 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2023 at the United Church of Atwood, 210 North Main Street, Atwood, IL with Rev. Mike...

May 8, 2023

Eva M. Harshbarger, 97, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 8:53 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Funeral Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood,...

May 7, 2023

William "Bill" Henderson, of Pierson Station, IL went home to the Lord at 3:45 a.m., Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital , Jacksonville IL.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36,...

May 6, 2023

Martha J. "Marty" Dallas, 81, of Tuscola, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023 at her residence.

Marty was born on October 2, 1941 in Fairfield, IL, the daughter of George and Lillian White Ash.

Survivors include her son: John (Twyla) Dallas, Jr. and daughter: Georgia (Phillip) Sanders both of Tuscola, grandchildren: Stacie...

May 5, 2023

Kenneth D. Ohlsen, 76, of Arthur, passed away at home on May 5, 2023.

He was born November 25, 1946 in Decatur the son of Willard and Ruth Chase Ohlsen.

Survivors include his sister, Darlene (Mike) Stratman of Knoxville, Tennessee; and nephews, Steve Stratman and Eric Ohlson; niece, Cindy Akins. He was...

Apr 22, 2023

Ray Shunk, 86, of Tuscola, formerly of Villa Grove and Arthur, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Brookstone Estates in Tuscola .

Ray was born Donald Ray Shunk at home in Camargo, IL on September 15, 1936, to parents Ivan and Leota (Henry) Shunk...

Apr 22, 2023

Tracy Lynn Boles, 53, of Chenoa, IL, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 pm, Saturday, May 6th, 2023, at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL Tracy was born Nov. 23, 1969, in Tuscola, Il, the daughter...