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Carol Bauer

Carol Bauer

Nov 20, 2021

Carol Irene Bauer, formerly of Tuscola and Atwood, IL, passed away at 3:25 a.m., Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Carriage Crossing, Champaign, IL

Carol is survived by her husband: William T. Bauer, 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:...

Ruby Lois Gardner

Ruby Lois Gardner

Nov 15, 2021

Ruby Lois Gardner, 66, of Byhalia, Mississippi, formerly of Arcola, passed forward to Heaven at 2:01 p.m. Monday, November 15, 2021 at home.

She was born June 20, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Gerald Elmo and Evie Lurline Mills Allison.  She married the love of her life, Gary Gardner, on June 23, 1979 in Memphis,...

Zachary Penny

Zachary Penny

Nov 15, 2021

Zachary Ryan Penny, 36, of Danville, formerly of Tuscola, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021.

Private Military Graveside Services will be held at the Danville National Cemetery, Danville, IL.

Zach was born on June 12, 1985 in Urbana, IL, the son of Wayne R. Penny and Anna K. (Shannon) Penny.

Survivors include...

Marilyn Cook

Marilyn Cook

Nov 14, 2021

Marilyn Ann Cook, 78, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 8:29 a.m., Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Joe Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the Tuscola...

Paul H. Finch, Jr.

Paul H. Finch, Jr.

Nov 14, 2021

Paul Harry Finch, Jr., 74, of Noblesville, Indiana, died at 8:15 p.m. EST on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, Illinois with visitation held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday at Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S....

Christine Brannin

Christine Brannin

Nov 14, 2021

Christine Brannin, 84, formerly of Arthur and Atwood, IL, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Sarah Bush Lincoln Healthcare Center, Mattoon, IL

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, IL is assisting the family with the...

Karen Jarrett

Karen Jarrett

Nov 12, 2021

Karen May Jarrett, 67, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Friday morning, November 12, 2021 at the Bement Health Care Center, Bement, IL

Services celebrating her life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Kent Conover officiating.

Visitation...

Joy Stenger

Joy Stenger

Nov 4, 2021

Joy Stenger, 80, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 6:24 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 East Northline Road, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Jason Braaten officiating. Burial will follow in the Cartwright Cemetery, rural Tuscola, with military...

Justin Martin

Justin Martin

Oct 26, 2021

Justin Michael Martin, 42, of Minster, OH, formerly of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Joe Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township...

Howard L. Ramsey

Howard L. Ramsey

Oct 21, 2021

Howard Lewis Ramsey, age 87, of Arthur, died 3:50 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Arthur Home in Arthur. Howard was born May 16, 1934 in Casey, IL the son of Lewis and Crystal Orndorff Ramsey.  He was united in marriage to Iris Schiver in Casey on May 21, 1954.

Howard is survived by his wife...

Michael Watters

Michael Watters

Oct 21, 2021

Michael Dale Watters, 72, of Tuscola, IL, born April 16, 1949 went home on October 21, 2021 at 5:15 p.m.

He worked at Cabot for 28 years.

Michael leaves a wife: Teresa Watters and daughter: Jennifer Watters, two granddaughters: Kristin Dickens and MaKayla Kingrey, three sisters: Diana Walters, Debbie Moody and Patricia Romine, brother: John...

Raymond Wilson Gulley

Raymond Wilson Gulley

Oct 19, 2021

Raymond Wilson Gulley, 76, of Pana, IL passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at his home.

Graveside services with Military Rites will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2021 at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL.  Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, IL is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Mr. Gulley was born January...

Norman "Juice" L. Strader

Norman "Juice" L. Strader

Oct 17, 2021

Norman L. "Juice" Strader, 81, of Arcola, died at 8:18 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Shrader Funeral Home, 204 N. Locust Street, Arcola. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from noon until 2:00...

James Hord

James Hord

Oct 14, 2021

James L. Hord, 91, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 2:20 a.m., Thursday, October 14, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL

Graveside Services with military rites will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, IL is handling the arrangements.

Jim was...

Ed Beauchamp

Ed Beauchamp

Oct 7, 2021

Ed Beauchamp, 76, of Lovington, died at 5:37 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur, with Pastor Tracy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Hammond Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to...

Betty Heacock

Betty Heacock

Oct 7, 2021

Betty I. Heacock, 91, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 3:10 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Kenneth Roedder officiating. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola,...

Leonard Boerngen

Leonard Boerngen

Sep 30, 2021

Leonard Wayne Boerngen, 90, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 2:50 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021 at  Carriage Crossing, Arcola, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 East Northline Road, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Jason Braaten officiating. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery...

Connie Mefford

Connie Mefford

Sep 30, 2021

Connie Faye Gould Mefford, 80, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 6:03 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Tuscola Health Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m....

Larry L. Schoffstall

Larry L. Schoffstall

Sep 26, 2021

Larry Lynn Schoffstall, 80, of Arthur, died at 8:58 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Waggoner Cemetery in Chauncey, Illinois with visitation from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur.

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Jim Mefford

Jim Mefford

Sep 23, 2021

James Leo "Jim" Mefford, 81, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:35 a.m., Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital.

Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. with...

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