obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Y. Briggs on November 19, 2024. Karen was born on March 8, 1943 to Forest "Shorty" and Virginia Maxine Lacy.  She was a 1961 graduate of Arthur High School and then went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University in 1965. Later...

Nov 18, 2024

Leah J. Wightman, 84, of Champaign, died at 8:33 a.m. Monday, November 18, 2024 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

Leah was born May 22, 1940, in Douglas County, the daughter of James Leroy and Alta Fern Romine Wightman.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jim.

Leah graduated from...

Nov 17, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Fortney, 95, of Arcola, died at 12:53 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Brookstone Estates of Tuscola.

Pat was born September 10, 1929 in Arcola, the daughter of Benjamin "Benny" and Mildred Stump Barnes.  She married Millard Hunter Fortney on June 5, 1946; he preceded her in death on June 23, 1996.

She...

Nov 16, 2024

Marlene Bessie Corley, 91 of Camargo, passed away on Saturday morning, November 16, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Oblong Cemetery.

Marlene was born on July 21, 1933 in Oblong, the daughter of Millard and Dorothy Hill...

Nov 16, 2024

George L. Dukeman, aged 87, of Arthur, IL, passed away on Saturday morning November 16, 2024, at Eberhardt Village in Arthur, IL.

Born on November 7, 1937, in Decatur, he was the son of Millard L. and Leota Schultz Dukeman.

George worked as a farm hand. He was a member of the Arthur Odd Fellows...

Nov 15, 2024

Beloved great-grandma, grandma, mom, and wife; Linda lived to the age of 75.

As a "military brat" she moved around frequently but Oklahoma felt most like home to her. She worked in many fields throughout her life, but her favorite job was working as an office administrator for the US Air Force.

She raised her...

Nov 12, 2024

Larry Murry, 73 of rural Tuscola, IL, passed away at 3:07 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL surrounded by his family members and friends.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Visitation...

Nov 10, 2024

Jack L. Stickel, 85, of Tuscola, passed away at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his home.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the Tuscola United Methodist Church, 901 North Prairie Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Bennett Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the Cartwright Cemetery, rural...

Nov 9, 2024

Edmond L. Sawyer, 89, of rural Hammond, passed away at 11:57 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL

Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Hammond Cemetery, Hammond, IL. No visitation will be held.

Ed was born on July 7, 1935 in rural...

Nov 9, 2024

Deanna Rea (Cousins) Henningsen, aged 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, November 9, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service will be held to honor her life at 10 a.m on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Christian Family Fellowship (The Henningsen Building), located at 18 County Road 500 East, Sadorus,...

Nov 6, 2024

Chad E. Louden, 44, of Atwood passed way too early in life on Wednesday November 6th 2024.

The visitation will be Tuesday November 12th at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home in Atwood from 9:30-10:30 a.m. with funeral services to follow. Burial will be at Keller Cemetery in Lovington with full military rites.

Chad was born...

Nov 3, 2024

Michael Lee Hackett, 40 of Tuscola, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 540pm.

A service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, located at 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL, with Rev. Terri Smith officiating.

Visitation will...

Nov 2, 2024

Larry J. Schweighart, aged 73, of Tuscola, passed away at 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, located at 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL, with Pastor Bennett Woods officiating....

Oct 26, 2024

Gregorio Amill, 73, of Tuscola, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:23 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL surrounded by love, prayers, and his family.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the Tuscola United Methodist Church, 901 North Prairie Street, Tuscola, IL with...

Oct 25, 2024

Anna Marie Miller passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 surrounded by family.  She was born on July 10, 1933, in Arthur, as the oldest child and only daughter of Levi J Kauffman and Verna J (Beachy) Kauffman.

Services in celebration of Marie's life will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Arthur United Methodist...

Oct 24, 2024

James Douglas "Doug" Foster, 71 of Edinburg, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born on January 11, 1953, in Tuscola, the son of James and Mary (Morford) Foster.  He married Debra R. Klay on June 21, 1975, in Arthur.

Doug graduated from Eastern Illinois...

Oct 23, 2024

Darryl Everett Reifsteck, 80, of Tuscola, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 23, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 28, 2024 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 101 East Church Street, Sadorus, IL. Burial will follow in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2...

Oct 20, 2024

Darin Michael West, known to most people as Dagwood, Dad, and D, left this world on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 7:20 pm. He is now flying high with the other angels above us.

Military honors will be given on Saturday, October 26 at 1 pm at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home in Tuscola, Illinois. It will be...

Oct 18, 2024

Richard G. "Dick" Bradford, 95, of Arthur, died at 3:08 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon, IL

Dick was born May 28, 1929 in Douglas County, the son of Cleone and Irene (Heerdt) Bradford. He was united in marriage to Alberta Watson on July 19, 1953 at the Jonathan Creek Christian Church....

Oct 9, 2024

Sarah Ellen "Sally" Doud, 86 of Tuscola, passed away at 4:52 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

The visitation will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a time of sharing memories...