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Ida Mae Stirrett

Ida Mae Stirrett

Aug 16, 2015

Ida Mae Moody Stirrett, 91, of Monticello, IL, formerly of Atwood, IL, was welcomed into God's arms at 2:27 A.M., Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Carle Hospital with her family by her side. Her determination helped her live independently, despite current health issues, right up to her death. Ida was born on December 10, 1923, in Humboldt, IL, to Ellis...

Jack Houchin "Pete" Murphy

Jack Houchin "Pete" Murphy

Aug 16, 2015

Jack Houchin "Pete" Murphy, 85, of Friendswood, TX, formerly of Tuscola and Arcola, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015. He was born March 25, 1930, the youngest of four children born to Leonard and Frances Houchin Murphy in Arcola, IL. Pete graduated from Arcola schools, served in the Korean War, and worked in the chemical field for over...

Pamela Jo "Pam" Sanders

Pamela Jo "Pam" Sanders

Aug 13, 2015

Pamela Jo "Pam" Sanders, 55, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 4:02 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2015 at her home. Services will be held at a later date. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL is assisting the family. Mrs. Sanders was born March 20, 1960 in Tuscola, IL the daughter of Leroy C. and Betty G....

Paul L Swisher

Paul L Swisher

Aug 10, 2015

Paul Leroy Swisher, 85, of Mattoon, formerly of Arcola, died at 1:31 PM Monday, August 10, 2015 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2015 at the Arcola Cemetery with Rev. Vince Rohn officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the U.S. Army Honors Guard. Shrader Funeral Home, 204...

Debra Sue Nicholls-West

Debra Sue Nicholls-West

Aug 3, 2015

Debra Sue Nicholls-West 57, of Atwood, IL went to be with her Lord on Monday August 3, 2015 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana IL at 3:13 a.m. from a ruptured brain aneurysm. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.,...

Jean Louise Ghere

Jean Louise Ghere

Aug 3, 2015

Jean Louise (Blagg) Ghere, 88, of Tuscola, IL, formerly of Villa Grove passed away at 6:45 pm, Monday, August 3, 2015 at Gowin Parc, Mattoon, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday morning, August 7, 2015 at the Tuscola United Methodist Church with Pastor Ted Mitchell officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm at...

Carolyn Marie Bowles Fleming

Carolyn Marie Bowles Fleming

Jul 30, 2015

Carolyn Marie Bowles Fleming, 67, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 10:47 a.m., at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on August 31, 1947 at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola to Kenneth and Dorothy Schoppe Bowles of Villa Grove. She graduated from Villa Grove High School. Carolyn married...

Anna Marie Kauffman

Anna Marie Kauffman

Jul 29, 2015

Anna Marie Kauffman, 80, of Arthur, died at 6:38 PM Wednesday, July 29,2015 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the Vine Street Christian Church, Arthur, with Rev. John Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the Dodge Grove Cemetery, Mattoon. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM...

Bettie Jeanne Wallraven

Bettie Jeanne Wallraven

Jul 25, 2015

Bettie Jeanne Wallraven, 90, of Tuscola, IL passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, July 25th, 2015. Bettie was born on December 24, 1924 in Purcell, Oklahoma and later moved to Hobart, Oklahoma, where she met and married the love of her life, Kenneth Carl Wallraven. They had three loving children and raised them...

Lela G. Mccollum

Lela G. Mccollum

Jul 21, 2015

Lela G. McCollum, 92, of Pana, formerly of Arthur, passed away at 6:44 AM Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Heritage Manor in Pana. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Shrader Funeral Home, 431 S. Vine Street, Arthur, with Pastor Jerry Ray officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the...

Hazel Maxine Kohlbecker

Hazel Maxine Kohlbecker

Jul 17, 2015

Hazel Maxine Kohlbecker 86, of Tuscola, IL, formerly of Springfield, IL and Venice, FL, passed away at 8:25 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2015 at Carriage Crossing in Arcola, IL Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father Angel Sierra...

James B. Honn

James B. Honn

Jul 14, 2015

James B. Honn, 89, of Arcola, IL, passed away at 1:51 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the Shrader Funeral Home, 204 North Locust Street, Arcola, IL. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in...

Leonard E. Ohnesorge

Leonard E. Ohnesorge

Jul 13, 2015

Leonard E. Ohnesorge, 100, of Arthur, IL passed away at 7:45 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Shrader Funeral Home, 431 South Vine St, Arthur, IL Pastor Duane Kuhns will officiate. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m....

John J. Romine

John J. Romine

Jul 13, 2015

John J. Romine, 89, of Tuscola, IL, entered rest at 5:05 a.m., Monday, July 13, 2015 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 1015 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL, with Rev. Jayson Garcia officiating. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8...

Kenneth W. "Kenny" Collins

Kenneth W. "Kenny" Collins

Jul 9, 2015

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Collins, 77, of Atwood, IL, passed away at 8:55 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2015 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at the First Baptist Church of Atwood, 231 North Illinois Street, Atwood, IL with Pastor Matthew Sawyer and Dr. Lanny Faulkner officiating. Visitation will be held from 5...

Mary Margaret Hettinger Teeters

Mary Margaret Hettinger Teeters

Jul 9, 2015

Mary Margaret Hettinger Teeters of Tuscola, IL went to her true home with the Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the age of 99 ½. She was born on October 12, 1915 in Paulding, Ohio. In 1930 she moved to the Pesotum area. Later her family moved to Tuscola and she graduated from Tuscola High School in 1933. A...

Cloe Walker

Cloe Walker

Jul 7, 2015

Cloe Walker, 85, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 4:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Presence Covenant Medical Center, Urbana, IL. Private family graveside services will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Kenneth Roedder officiating. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL is entrusted with...

Esther Ann Finn

Esther Ann Finn

Jul 7, 2015

Esther Ann Finn, 96, of Arcola, died at 6:18 AM Tuesday, July 7,2015 at the Tuscola Health Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, July 10, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 201 S. Pine Street, Arcola, with Rev. Angel Sierra officiating. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery. Rosary will be...

Brenda Faye Allen

Brenda Faye Allen

Jul 2, 2015

Brenda Faye Allen, 64, of Tuscola, IL, formerly of Gordo, AL passed away at 8:10 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Tuscola Health care Center, Tuscola, IL Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery with Rev. Bob Williams officiating. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola has...

Wanda Still

Wanda Still

Jul 1, 2015

Wanda M. Still, 88, of Arcola, died at 1:00 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at the Arcola Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 3, 2015 at Shrader Funeral Home, 204 N. Locust Street, Arcola, with Pastor Bill Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM...

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