obituaries

May 6, 2025

Norma Faye Ingrum, 91, of Atwood, IL passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Carriage Crossing, Arcola, with her daughters by her side.

Norma was born December 14, 1933 in Douglas County, Illinois, the daughter of Herman and Marie (Wolford) Harshbarger.  She married Lawrence H. Ingrum on August 20, 1952.  He preceded her...

May 5, 2025

George Franklin Logsdon, born on September 30, 1927, in Fairhope, Pennsylvania, took his final neighborhood stroll on May 5, 2025, in Foley, Alabama, at the grand age of 97.  The son of Nannie Elizabeth Browning Logsdon and Clyde Edward Logsdon, George grew up with his siblings Harry Edward, Evelyn, Gladys Dietz, Willa Mae Hillegas, and Bobby. His childhood summers...

Apr 27, 2025

Harvey Raymond Beals, 82, of Decatur, died at 7:43 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Lincolnshire Place of Decatur.

Ray was born October 2, 1942 in Decatur, the son of Clifford and Rose Whitely Beals. He married Linda Handley on June 5, 1964.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Beals of Decatur; daughter, Leanne...

Apr 25, 2025

Sharon Kaye Eckart ran into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:53 p.m., where she was greeted by her youngest son, Wesley.

Services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 30. 2025 at the Hammond Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Don Ryan Street, Hammond, IL. Burial will follow in the...

Apr 24, 2025

Kenneth R. Moore, 93, of Tuscola passed away at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Haven of Tuscola.

Graveside services with military rites accorded will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Joe Carter officiating.

Mr. Moore was born December 20, 1931,...

Apr 22, 2025

Willard A. Kauffman, age 79, of Atwood, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL. Burial will follow in the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL....

Apr 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Linda L. Brann

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Linda L. Brann.

Linda was the eldest daughter of Wayne R. and Wilma J. Rahn.

She has two sisters Judith A. Wright and Karen R. King....

Apr 12, 2025

Gary D. Cornwell, 77, of Arthur IL, passed away on April 12, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MIssouri.

He was born February 22, 1948 in Tuscola, the son of Dale and Virginia Blaase Cornwell. He married Betty Lou Clark on March 1, 1969; she preceded him in death on June 18, 1997. He then married...

Apr 11, 2025

James D. Andrews, 82, Atwood passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at his home.

Memorial Services with military rites will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, 2025 at United Church of Atwood, 210 North Main Street, Atwood, IL. There will be a dinner following the service at the church.

All donations can...

Apr 7, 2025

Joseph Michael "Mike" McClain, 71, of Arthur, formerly of Atwood, died at 4:58 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2025  at the Arthur Home.

Mike was born October 23, 1953 in Champaign, the son of Lawrence McClain and Lillian Scott.

He is survived by his son, Jason McClain and daughter, Brandy McClain; sister, Edith Farmer; grandchildren, Taylor,...

Apr 1, 2025

Gail A. Johnson, 70, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Alan Harris officiating.

Gail was born...

Mar 27, 2025

Beulah Jean Kistler, 95, of Arthur, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025 at the Arthur Home

Jean was born on September 24, 1929 in Ramsey, Illinois, the daughter of Clyde and Roxie Lippert Rhodes.  She married the love of her life, Wallace D. Kistler, on September 24, 1950 and he survives.

Also surviving are...

Mar 25, 2025

Arthur Max Farlow was born March 18,1945 in Kokomo, IN and passed from this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on March 25, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Max and Juanita Maxine Farlow, his brothers Michael and Anthony, and a grandson, Anderson

He leaves behind his wife of 60...

Mar 22, 2025

Buddy Roger "Bill" Livesay, 75, of Mattoon, died at 7:10 a.m. Saturday March 22, 2025 at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born October 1, 1949 in Urbana, the son of Roy and Mabel Rogers Livesay.   He married Cecilia Cloyd on September 4, 1999 at the Sulpher Ridge Church of Christ in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. Bill is survived...

Mar 21, 2025

A rleigh Jones, of Aurora, formerly of Tuscola, passed away on March 21, 2025.

Mr. Jones was born December 17, 1934, in Shelbyville, Illinois. His parents were Laurence and Leola (Kull) Jones. He had a younger sister, Barbara Ann "Bobbi".

Mr. Jones attended Shelbyville High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He trained...

Mar 20, 2025

Jeff Knight, 58, of Tuscola, IL. passed away from complications of a sepsis infection on March 20, 2025, at 11:34 PM surrounded by his closest family at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Jeffrey Andrew Knight was born on October 17th ,1966, at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola to James Stanley Knight Jr. and Mary Ruth Ruby...

Mar 20, 2025

Mary Anne Daily, age 84, passed away peacefully at home in Arthur surrounded by her family on Thursday morning March 20, 2025. She was the daughter of Ralph G. Neff and Bonnie M. (Warfield) Neff of Cerro Gordo, IL.

Mary Anne spent most of her life dedicated to her family and faith, serving as the church secretary...

Mar 17, 2025

Phyllis Jean Stephenson of Tuscola, formerly of Atwood, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was 96 years old.

Born December 16, 1928, in rural Atwood, Illinois, Phyllis was the eldest daughter of Ted Jay and Olive Neal Jay. She was a force–loving, determined, faithful, diligent, funny, competitive, and one of the greatest to have ever...

Mar 13, 2025

Nancy L. Wagoner, 69, of Arcola, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL, surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral services will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Shrader Funeral Home, 204 North Locust Street, Arcola, IL. Friends and family are invited to gather...

Mar 10, 2025

Betty Nell Dodd DeVore, 93, of Hammond, IL passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Arthur Home in Arthur, Illinois.

Betty was born August 16, 1931, the daughter of William Nathan and Edith Ion Dodd. She married M. Dean DeVore on November 19, 1950, in Cerro Gordo, Illinois. He passed away on August 27, 2013....