obituaries

Jul 16, 2021

James A. "Jim" Bierman, 78, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Friday morning, July 16, 2021 at his residence with his wife, daughter and son-in-law by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Les Evans officiating....

Jul 13, 2021

Wanda Darlene Melton, 74, of Arthur, formerly of Arcola, died at 11:41 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her residence in Arthur.

Wanda was born May 6, 1947 in Tuscola, the daughter of William and Mildred Chumbley Alexander. She married Larry Melton in Arcola on Sept. 7, 1967.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Melton of...

Jul 10, 2021

Nola Carol Waugh, 73, of Tuscola died the morning of July 10, 2021 at her home.

Nola was born October 2, 1947 in Paris, IL.  to Helen and Francis Duensing.  She married Ron Waugh on March 1, 2003.  He survives along with their two beloved dogs Cocoa and Champ.

Also surviving are her daughter Rae...

Jul 8, 2021

Russell Neil McDonald, 85, of Atwood, died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Arthur Cemetery with Pastor Jill Bunker officiating. Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Neil was born...

Jul 8, 2021

Myrna Jean (Rochat) Madigan, 82, of Danville, IL formerly of Longview, IL passed away July 8, 2021 at the Odd Fellow - Rebekah Home, Mattoon, IL. Myrna, known as Jean to her very close friends, was born October 13, 1938 in Sullivan, IL to William L. (Bill) Rochat and E. May Rochat.

A private graveside service will...

Jul 5, 2021

Richard A. "Rooster" Brewer, 62, of Tolono, IL, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Monday, July 5, 2021 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Rev. Mike Drake officiating.

Visitation...

Jun 30, 2021

Carolyn S. Payton, 82, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 1:31 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, IL

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father Angel Sierra officiating....

Jun 26, 2021

Sherlyn Sue Fisher, 75, of Decatur, formerly of Hammond IL, passed away at 2:32 a.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL.  Interment will be held...

Jun 25, 2021

Belinda K. Baldwin, 70, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 10:48 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Belinda was born on October 31, 1950 in Decatur, IL. She is the daughter of Delbert L. and Pauline Sparks Pagel, Sr. She was preceded in death by her birth mother: Charlotte Paul.

Jun 21, 2021

Craig Emerson Chapman, 74, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 9:40 a.m., Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL. Burial will be in the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL

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Jun 18, 2021

Karen "KD" Burton, 60, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 11:46 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Ted Shearer officiating. Burial will follow in the ...

Jun 13, 2021

Arnold Lee Schultz, 87, of Cerro Gordo, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Zion United Church of Christ, rural Arthur with Rev. Ralph Deal officiating.  Burial will follow in the Zion Church Cemetery.  Visitation...

Jun 12, 2021

Orlena May McDaniel, 87, of Tuscola, passed away at 5:20 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Tuscola First Christian Church, 100 East Church Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Les Evans officiating. Burial will follow in...

Jun 10, 2021

Marlene Ball, 84, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 7:04 a.m., Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Kent Conover officiating. Burial will follow in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

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Jun 6, 2021

Lou Ellender Hendrickson, 78, of Casey, IL, passed away at 2:06 a.m., Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

Visitation...

Jun 4, 2021

Noel Charles Dicks of Arthur died peacefully surrounded by family on June 4, 2021.  Noel was born September 27, 1929 in Broadlands, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Mary Logan Dicks.  Noel, along with his brothers Wallace and Darrell moved to Arthur in 1944 and graduated from Arthur High School in 1947.  Noel graduated from the University of Illinois...

Jun 3, 2021

Doris V. Bolt, 84, of Atwood, IL, passed away 9:58 a.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL. Burial will follow in the Mackville Cemetery,...

Jun 3, 2021

Carol G. Browning, 85, of Sadorus, IL passed away at 12:10 a.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his residence.

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36 Atwood, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mr. Browning was born January 9, 1936 in Macedonia,...

Jun 3, 2021

George N. Dunagan, 96, of Arcola, died at 10:27 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Oaks Manor in Oakland.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at Shrader Funeral Home with Pastor Bret Hammond officiating. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery with military rites accorded by Mattoon VFW Post and Navy...

May 30, 2021

Michael G. Pangburn, 74, of Camargo, IL passed away peacefully at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 206 North Pine Street, Villa Grove, IL. Burial with military graveside rites accorded...