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Loretta Murphy

Loretta Murphy

Aug 31, 2022

Loretta M. Murphy, formerly of Tuscola, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in Friendswood, TX

Per her wishes, no services will be held.

She was born on August 7, 1936 in Tuscola, the daughter of Dean and Dorothy McGuire Hilligoss. She married Jack H. "Pete" Murphy of Arcola. He preceded her in death on...

John Gianesin

John Gianesin

Aug 30, 2022

John Phillip Gianesin, 70, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 3:40 a.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home.

Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home Atwood, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mr. Gianesin was born February 24, 1952 in Highland Park, IL the son of Peter Michael and Helen Mills Gianesin.  He married Debora K....

Elizabeth "Betty" Helmuth

Elizabeth "Betty" Helmuth

Aug 29, 2022

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Helmuth, 82, of Atwood passed away at 3:50 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022 at Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Rev. Joy Starwalt officiating.  Visitation will be held...

Diana Spencer Wierman

Diana Spencer Wierman

Aug 22, 2022

Diana L. Spencer Wierman, 73, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 8:54 p.m., Monday, August 22, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owen Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Conner officiating.

No visitation will be held. Hilligoss...

Glenda M. Edwards

Glenda M. Edwards

Aug 19, 2022

Glenda Melissa Edwards, 78, of Sullivan, formerly of Arthur, Olney, and Madisonvile, Kentucky, died at 7:02 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur.

Glenda was born Nov. 6, 1943 in Hopkins County, Kentucky, the daughter of John Franklin and Lettie Cleo Galloway Jocelyn.  She married Dr. Ian Keith Edwards and he preceded her in...

William Bauer

William Bauer

Aug 18, 2022

William Thomas Bauer, formerly of Tuscola and St. Elmo, IL, passed away at 6:55 a.m., Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Amber Glen Memory Care Facility, Urbana, IL

William is survived by his sons: Carl Bauer of rural Ivesdale and Michael (Sarah) Bauer of Villa Grove, daughter: Lorianne Bauer of Champaign, grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Jayden and Cameron Bauer, great-grandchildren:...

Donald Thomas

Donald Thomas

Aug 18, 2022

Donald J. Thomas, 78, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 4:05 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2022 at his residence.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 3022 at the Smith House, 400 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. A luncheon will to be served at 1:30 p.m. with a time of fellowship and memories to...

Delores Adkisson

Delores Adkisson

Aug 14, 2022

Delores Marlene Adkisson, 86, of Tuscola, passed away Sunday morning, August 14, 2022, at the Arthur Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father Angel Sierra officiating.  Burial will follow in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

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Elenor "Tip" Mauck

Elenor "Tip" Mauck

Aug 14, 2022

Elenor J. "Tip" Mauck, 91, of Atwood, IL passed away on Sunday evening, August 14, 2022 at her home after a long full life.

Per her wishes no services will be held. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, IL is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Tip was born July 26, 1931 in Georgetown, IL the...

Larry Rost

Larry Rost

Aug 9, 2022

Larry Dean Rost, 72, of Monticello, IL, passed away at 12:40 a.m.,Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Bement Health Care Center, Bement, IL.

Visitation Will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2022 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.

Graveside services with military rites will be held at 3 p.m.,...

Charles Robert "Bob" Gleason

Charles Robert "Bob" Gleason

Aug 8, 2022

Charles Robert "Bob" Gleason, Jr., 72 of Fruitland, Idaho, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705...

Glenn Hutton, Jr.

Glenn Hutton, Jr.

Aug 8, 2022

Glenn E. Hutton, Jr., 73, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Terri Haas officiating. Burial with military...

Dianna Brian

Dianna Brian

Aug 6, 2022

Dianna Sue Brian, 62, of Tuscola, passed away on Saturday afternoon, August 6, 2022 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL surrounded by her family members.

Services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2022 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Burial will follow in the...

Marge G. Morris

Marge G. Morris

Aug 6, 2022

Marjorie G. (Marge) Morris, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 6, 2022, surrounded by family.  She was born September 30, 1926, in rural Coles County. Her parents were Roy S. and Flora E. (Lindsey) Gardner. She married Leonard L. (George) Morris on September 5 th , 1959 and they celebrated nearly 63 years of marriage....

Charlotte Eagan

Charlotte Eagan

Aug 3, 2022

Charlotte Mardell Eagan, 88, of Atwood went to be with the Lord with her family by her side at 1: 50 a.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL.

Charlotte was born on May 3, 1934, the daughter of Olaf and Thelma Anderson. She married Ronald (Ronnie) James Eagan I in 1953 and...

Melvin Fay

Melvin Fay

Jul 30, 2022

Melvin D. Fay, 90, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 11:00 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Rev. Mike Drake officiating. Burial will follow in the...

Ruth Ann Cothron

Ruth Ann Cothron

Jul 21, 2022

Ruth Ann Cothron, 81, of Atwood, IL, passed away on Thursday evening, July 21, 2022 at her residence with her boys at her side.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL with Rev. Mike Drake officiating. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, IL is handling the arrangements....

Peggy Porter

Peggy Porter

Jul 20, 2022

Peggy L. Porter, 84, of Villa Grove, IL, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 20, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 24, 2022 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Burial will follow in the Centennial Cemetery, Villa Grove,...

Michael Dale Herman

Michael Dale Herman

Jul 20, 2022

Michael Dale Herman, 71, of Humboldt, died at 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at his residence.

Mike was born April 27, 1951 in Charleston, the son of Lawrence and Catherine Bennett Herman.  He married Barbara Romine (Swisher) in Charleston on December 6, 1991.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Herman of Humboldt; children, Eric (Lydia)...

Harold Martin

Harold Martin

Jul 19, 2022

Harold L. Martin, 88, of Tuscola, IL, formerly of St. Joseph, IL, passed away at 4:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his home.

Private family graveside services will be held at the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, IL.  Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Harold was born on November...

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