obituaries

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...

Apr 19, 2023

Kathryn M. "Katie" Ruggles, 44, of Tuscola, IL, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023 at her residence.

Katie was born on April 5, 1979 in Urbana, the daughter of Douglas L. and Linda J. Leonard Brewer. She married Mike Ruggles on June 2, 2001 in Tuscola. He survives...

Apr 18, 2023

Daniel D. Chambers, 95, of Pierson S tation, IL passed away at 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, Apr il 1 8, 2023 his 95 th birthday at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Private Family Services will be held.

Dan was born on April 18, 1928 in...

Apr 16, 2023

Richard Lee Eiche, 79, of Tuscola, IL, formerly of Lima, OH passed away on April 16, 2023 in Charleston, IL.

He was born on December 13, 1943 and adopted by Clayton and Bina (Hover) Eiche. His biological parents were Georgiana (Gahret) Hall and William "Buck" Van Gundy. Richard married Dianna Kay Riemesch on June 19, 1965 in...

Apr 11, 2023

Barbara Rae Schrock, 85, of Paxton, formerly of Champaign, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Accolade Paxton Senior Living Facility.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Stratford Park Bible Chapel, 2801 W. Kirby, Champaign.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  A graveside...

Apr 9, 2023

Ruth Harris, 91, of Tuscola, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Les Evans officiating. Burial will follow at the Tuscola...

Apr 3, 2023

Joan Joy Kingery, 89, of Arthur, died at 9:48 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2023 at the Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur, with Pastor Bob Silvanik officiating.  Burial will follow in the Cartwright Cemetery, rural Tuscola. ...

Apr 1, 2023

Marta Ann Slaughter, 71, of Tuscola, IL, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father Angel Sierra as celebrant. A private family burial will...