obituaries

Dec 21, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" Louis Wheeler, 86, of Arcola, died at 4:03 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Hilltop Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Charleston.

Kenny was born December 7, 1937 in Old Mulkey, Kentucky, the son of Hubert Carter and Hazel Ford Wheeler.  He married Martha Armer in Arcola on April 8, 1959; she preceded him in death...

Dec 19, 2023

Stephanie Dawn Davis, 53, of Atwood, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at her residence.

Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL.

Stephanie was born on February 27, 1970 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Larry B. and Julia Hightshue.

Survivors...

Dec 17, 2023

DiAnne Lynch died on Sunday, December 17, 2023 after a long fight against the incredibly rude and terrible disease of cancer.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 12 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Tuscola Moose Lodge, 807 East Southline Road, Tuscola, IL  61953

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Dec 17, 2023

Emersyn Grace Davis, 8 month old daughter of Alexia J. Conner and Daniel J. Davis of Rantoul, passed away at 12:20 a.m., Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL.

Family Services will be held at a later date.

Emersyn was born on March 28, 2023 in Urbana.

Survivors include her...

Dec 11, 2023

Boyd Allen Henderson, 83, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 11, 2023 at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Joseph Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Lewis Cemetery, rural Tuscola, IL....

Dec 8, 2023

Kodi M. Reinhart, 24, of Tuscola, passed away suddenly at 1:27 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Mike Drake officiating. Burial will follow the...

Dec 6, 2023

Glenn H. Weaver, 89, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Public Graveside Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Roedder officiating.

Glenn was born on January 6, 1934 in...

Dec 6, 2023

Larry Lee Stabler, 85, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Larry lived in King George County for 49 years and was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Born on February 26, 1938 to parents Oscar and Geneva (Barnett) Stabler, Larry was raised in Tuscola, Illinois alongside his...

Dec 3, 2023

Sandy (Loughary) VanDeveer was born on December 25, 1951 in Arcola, Illinois. She was the youngest daughter of Nellie (Fox) Wingo and Tim Loughary. They both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by four siblings: Eugene Kimes, Carl Loughary, Jerry Loughary, and Norma Wicker. She is survived by her husband, Carl VanDeveer, Jr. They were...

Nov 23, 2023

Clifford (Cliff) M. Jones

Cliff Jones died on November 22, 2023.  Cliff was born January 13, 1959, the son of William C. and Jean (Kennedy) Jones.  He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Champaign, IL and in recent years he belonged to St. Vincent de Paul Church in Houston, TX.

Cliff grew...

Nov 18, 2023

Patricia J. "Pat" Johnson, 69, of Atwood, passed away on Saturday evening, November 18, 2023 at her residence.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL.

Pat was born on November 17, 1954 in Paxton, the daughter of Ralph and Jeanne Denniston Kemper. She married...

Nov 3, 2023

Robert L. Stallsworth, 98, of Tuscola, passed away at 10:24 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Graveside Services with military rites will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery with Rev. Tony Crouch officiating.

Bob was born...

Oct 31, 2023

Bessie M. Benner, 98, of Tuscola, passed away at 11:32 a.m., Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery with Pastor Alan Harris officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at Hilligoss...

Oct 30, 2023

Debra A. "Debbi" Harned, 67, of Decatur, formerly of Atwood, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Fair Havens Senior Living, Decatur, IL

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL. Burial will follow in the Cartwright...

Oct 28, 2023

Susan M. White, 61, of Tuscola, formerly of Atwood, passed away at 3:40 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center, Mattoon, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Pastor Woody White officiating....

Oct 19, 2023

John L. Pugsley, 89, of Decatur, formerly of Arthur, passed away at 8:01 a.m., Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his residence.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL with Rev. Doug Lowery officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday at...

Oct 13, 2023

Sandor P. Toth, 79, of Tuscola, IL, passed away Friday afternoon, October 13, 2023 at the Newman Rehab and Health Care Center, Newman, IL Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. A Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on...

Oct 4, 2023

Marilyn Joan Kitchen, 87, of Arthur, passed peacefully with her family at her side, 12:33 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Arthur Home Nursing Home in Arthur.

Marilyn was born May 15, 1936 in rural Casey, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Pearl Schick Hurt.  She married Phillip E. Kitchen on November 28, 1954 in Casey...

Oct 3, 2023

Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Kennedy, 91, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023 at Brookstone Estates, Tuscola, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL. Burial will follow in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

Sep 27, 2023

Bradley Charles Stewart, 52, of Arcola died at 11:52 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his sister's residence in rural Tuscola.

Brad was born January 15, 1971 in Tuscola the son of Charles and Phyllis Ames Stewart.

Survivors include his daughter, Emery (Marko) Verdin of Mattoon; sister, Ginger (Rick) Kielhorn of rural Tuscola; grandchildren, Brandy...