obituaries

May 8, 2020

Rand y D. Oaks Sr., 60, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 12:05 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Randy was born on April 21, 1960 in East Liverpool, OH, the son of Tom B. and Becky Kinaman Oaks. He married Edna M. Whipple on August 26, 1980 in Mt. Vernon,...

May 5, 2020

Joseph A. Victor, 65, of Tuscola, IL, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, IL.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date.

Family graveside services will be held at the Tuscola Township Cemetery with Rev. Joe Carter officiating.

Joe was...

May 4, 2020

Kathryn V. Nisley, 89, of Glendale, Arizona, formerly of Arthur, died Monday, May 4, 2020 at Providence Place at Glencroft Senior Living.

There will be a family funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the Arthur Mennonite Church with Rev. Glen Rhodes officiating.  Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery.  Shrader Funeral Home, Arthur,...

Apr 30, 2020

Anna Pearle Seaman, 92, of Arcola, passed away peacefully at 1:25 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign with her daughter Gwen by her side.

A private graveside funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020, at the Arcola Cemetery. A recording of the service will be...

Apr 26, 2020

Betty N. Cruzan, 85, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her home.

Betty was born on November 2, 1934 in LaClede, IL, the daughter of John and Irene Simmons Lash.  She married Robert W. Cruzan on October 26, 1953 in Tuscola, IL.  He preceded her in death on January 24,...

Apr 23, 2020

Burton E. Swanson, Champaign, passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020, following a long illness. Burt was born Nov. 28, 1939 in Bureau County, Illinois, the son of Harlan and Evelyn (Wessel) Swanson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister-in-law Sylvia Swanson, and son-in-law Alan Rankin.

He is survived by his wife Iris (Arend-...

Apr 21, 2020

William E. "Bill" Fleming, Sr., 88, of Camargo, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his residence from complications of Alzheimer's Disease.

Bill was born on February 26, 1932 in Coles County, IL, the son of Warren Ernest and Mary Alice Creviston Fleming.

He married Anna Mae Ullrich on June...

Apr 17, 2020

Burlin C. Obrecht, 94, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2020 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a private funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at the Three Hierachs Greek Orthodox Church, Champaign, IL with Rev. Father Michael Condos officiating. Burial...

Apr 16, 2020

Naomi L. Conner, 96, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her residence.

Graveside Services will be held on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, IL. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Conner was...

Apr 16, 2020

Wilbur W. "Red" Wetzel, 98, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 3:43 a.m., Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL.

Private Graveside Services with military rites accorded will be held Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later...

Apr 15, 2020

David Allen Dennison, 69, of Camargo, IL, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

David was born on February 10, 1951 in LaPorte, IN, the son of Wilbur and Dorothy Jackson Dennison. He married Jennifer M. Ongley on August 31, 1992 in Phoenix, AZ. She survives.

Also surviving is his daughter:...

Apr 14, 2020

Helen (Horn/Chaney) East, 83, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home surrounded by family in Merritt Island, Florida. She was formerly of Mattoon and Sullivan.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon. There will be no visitation. Shrader Funeral Home, Arcola, is assisting the family with...

Apr 11, 2020

Victor "Vic" Jinkins, 57, of Arcola, died at 2:14 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his residence in Arcola.

He was born September 13, 1962 in Mattoon, the son of Virtis and Sandra Sallee Jinkins.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Arcola Masonic Building with visitation...

Apr 9, 2020

Agnes Swisher, 86, of Mattoon, formerly of Arcola, died at 8:57 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at the Arcola Cemetery. Pastor Matt Stump will officiate. Shrader Funeral Home, Arcola, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Agnes...

Mar 30, 2020

Catherine J. McCumber, 85, of Monticello, IL passed away at 7:32 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, IL

Family graveside services will be held at the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, IL with Father Angel Sierra officiating.

Catherine was born on March 31, 1934 in Tuscola, the daughter of Frank J. and...

Mar 28, 2020

Colleen Weir, 90, formerly of Atwood, IL passed away on March 28, 2020 at Eberhardt Village in Arthur, IL. She was surrounded by her loving Eberhardt family.

Born November 27, 1929, in Swanville, Minnesota, to Harley Earl and Anna Eileen (Roughton) Wildman, she spent her childhood in the rural Atwood area, swinging from grapevines, befriending farm animals,...

Mar 21, 2020

Jean Chesnut Woods, 93, of Tuscola, formerly of Chrisman and Westville, passed away at 11:31 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2020 at her residence.

Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola, IL. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home is assisting the family.

She was born on December 21,...

Mar 18, 2020

Jamey L. Otto, 41, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his residence.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL. No visitation will be held.

Jamey was born on January 26, 1979 in Mattoon, IL, the son of...

Mar 14, 2020

ARTHUR – John (Jack) Dale Conlin, 83, died Saturday, March 14 th , 2020 at The Arthur Home. He was born to Joe and Maggie Smith Conlin on August 8 th , 1936. He and Shirley Schroeder were married November 30 th , 1963. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Lori (Arlyn) Poppen of Loves Park,...

Mar 14, 2020

Jesse William "Bill" Clemons, Jr passed away Saturday, March 14 in Decatur, Illinois. He was 85.

Mr. Clemons was born December 24, 1934, to his parents, Olga "Peg" and Jesse Clemons. He married Rachel "Geretta" Phillips.

Surviving are his sons, Brian (Nanette) Clemons of Decatur, Kirby (Janet) Clemons of Arthur, five grandchildren, Josh (Michelle) Clemons...