obituaries

Sep 4, 2024

Dora Mae Hamilton Norfleet, 92, of Tuscola, formerly of Brocton, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.  Burial will be in the Edgar...

Aug 29, 2024

Carol Dee Weemer, born on May 31, 1939, in Mattoon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories.

Carol is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, George Weemer; her two sons, Tom Weemer and his wife Gilma, and Steve Weemer and his wife Megan, along...

Aug 27, 2024

Michael Lee Curtis, 85, of Arcola, formerly of Oakland, died at 8:09 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, surrounded by his family.

Mike was born in rural Oakland to Harold George and Edna Louella Gray Curtis on November 23, 1938. He grew up alongside four brothers and a sister, graduating from...

Aug 21, 2024

Terry L. Berner, 63, of Arthur, IL passed away unexpectedly at 6:44 a.m. Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon, IL.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Arthur Cemetery, Arthur, IL.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday,...

Aug 21, 2024

Rev. Leroy B Allison, 76, died in his home at 4:01 a.m., August 21, 2024 from cancer.  Leroy was born on July 21, 1948 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Elsie and Gene Allison, who have preceded him in death.  He had a brother, Art, who preceded him in death, a sister, Mary Ann States who survives and a...

Aug 19, 2024

Jerry A. Neal, 87, of Tuscola, IL, passed away suddenly at 2:50 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Tony Crouch officiating.

Graveside...

Aug 16, 2024

Michael Glenn Meyers, 69, of Arthur, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2024 at his home in Arthur, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born July 19, 1955 in Tuscola, the son of Lyman P. Meyers, Jr. and Lorna Maye Shewhart Meyers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,...

Aug 12, 2024

Dennis Duane Terril, 76, of Atwood, IL passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 12, 2024 surrounded by his family after succumbing to lung cancer.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the United Church of Atwood, 210 N. Main St. Atwood with Rev. Micheal Drake officiating. Burial will be...

Aug 8, 2024

James Richard Hawkins, age 46, a cherished son, brother, uncle, fiancé, grandson, nephew, and friend passed away suddenly on August 8th, 2024 in Shenzhen, China.  James was known for his sense of humor, kindness, creativity, love of adventure, and passion for travel.

James was born on May 12, 1978 in Urbana, IL.  After graduating from Morton High...

Aug 6, 2024

Jonathan "Jon" A. Little, 58, of Tuscola, IL passed away in his home on August 6th, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on Saturday, August 10th at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 11th at 11:00...

Aug 2, 2024

Joyce E. Stephenson, 92, of Athur, IL, passed away at 11:48 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL

Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Robinson New Cemetery, Robinson, IL with Rev. John Stewart officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.,...

Aug 1, 2024

Phillip E. Kitchen, 89, of Arthur, died at 7:24 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the Arthur Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 E. Illinois Street, Arthur, with Pastor Jill Bunker officiating.  Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery. There will be no...

Jul 31, 2024

Judith L. Milanec, 67, of Tuscola, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024 at her residence.

Per her request, no services will be held.

Judy was born on December 8, 1956 in Effingham, the daughter of Floyd and Mary Hoelscher Baker.

Survivors include her sons: Richard (Melissa) Milanec of Shumway and Russel...

Jul 29, 2024

Sheila Renee Honn, age 72 of Effingham, was called home by God on Monday, July 29, 2024. She passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024 at Oakridge Memorial Cemetery, 912 East Jefferson Avenue, Effingham, IL. No visitation will be held. The Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home,...

Jul 25, 2024

Gale D. Underwood, 80, of Villa Grove, IL, passed away on Thursday evening, July 25, 2024 at his home.

Gale was born on September 13, 1943 at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola IL. Gale was the son of Ernest L. and Irma C. Woods Underwood. He married Connie L. Allen on August 15, 1964 at the Newman United...

Jul 24, 2024

Nell Ruth Slone of Urbana, formerly of Tuscola, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at her daughter's home.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

Nell was born...

Jul 19, 2024

Neoma Ann Cox, 80, of Charleston died at 7:50 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Arcola Cemetery.

Ann was born December 4, 1943 in Hindsboro, the daughter of Malcolm and Louise Ramsey Pierson.  She married...

Jul 4, 2024

Nick W. Flenniken, 68, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Thursday morning, July 4, 2024 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2024 at the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father Varghese Puthussery officiating. Burial will...

Jul 4, 2024

Mary Lou Bee, 94, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, July 4, 2024 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Keen's Chapel Cemetery, rural LaClede, IL. No Visitation will be held. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Tuscola, IL is entrusted with...

Jul 1, 2024

Roger Lee Harshbarger, 71, of Atwood passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood.  Burial will follow at the Lake Fork Cemetery, rural Atwood.

Visitation will...