obituaries

Oct 6, 2024

Thelma Jean Unverferth Hawkins, aged 90, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Arbor Rose of Tolono.

Her life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, located at 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. She will...

Oct 3, 2024

Roseann D. "Rosie" Crowder, 88, of Tuscola, passed away at 6:50 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2024 at HSHS St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Ralph Deal officiating. Burial will follow in the...

Oct 3, 2024

Betty Alice Dukeman Bragg, 94, of Atwood, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center, Mattoon, IL.

Betty was born March 31, 1930, near Garret, IL, the daughter of Olan R. and Edith Fristoe Dukeman. She married William Frank Bragg on August 8, 1948 at...

Sep 22, 2024

Phillip Joseph "Joe" Wills of Tuscola, IL, left this world on Sunday morning, September 22, 2024 and is now enjoying the most beautiful game of golf on Heaven's hills with his loving wife of 67 years Barb, who has been practicing her game in anticipation of his arrival.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday,...

Sep 22, 2024

T. Jeannine Garrett, 77, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, September 22, 2024 at her residence.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL, with a visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at...

Sep 21, 2024

Jimmie Lee Adams, 86, of Shelbyville, Indiana, formerly of Arcola, went home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 27, 2024 at Shrader Funeral Home, 204 N. Locust Street, Arcola, Illinois, with visitation one hour prior to the funeral.  Burial will be...

Sep 21, 2024

Morris W. Weaver, 88, of Tuscola, IL, passed away at 3:36 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Joe Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Roselawn...

Sep 18, 2024

Joy Lou Webb Ducker, 83, of Mattoon, formerly of Arthur, died at 9:58 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon.

Joy was born March 2, 1941 in Decatur, the daughter of Harold and Rachel Anderson Kingery. She married Kenneth Ducker on February 14, 1959; she then married Eugene Webb on October 29, 1988; he...

Sep 13, 2024

Vernon Junior Stutzman, 85, of Arthur, died at 7:58 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 15, 1938 in Douglas County, the son of Vernon L. and Katie Beachy Stutzman.  He married Barbara Anne Mabry on January 5, 1963; she preceded him in death on November 17, 2007. Survivors include 4 sons, Vernon (Donna)...

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.,...