Gail Benner
Oct 24, 2026
Gail Benner, age 78, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital.
Gail was born on April 9, 1948, to Julia Schwartz, in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Tuscola Community High School in 1966. On August 8, 1971, she married Claude Benner at Cartwright Church in Tuscola, Illinois.
Gail is survived by her husband, Claude;...
Frank W. Lincoln
Oct 19, 2026
Frank W. Lincoln, 87, of Tuscola, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026.
Frank was born November 17, 1938, in Tuscola, the son of Harold T. and Alliece Warren Lincoln. His life and career were deeply rooted in Tuscola and Douglas County, where he spent decades serving his community as an attorney, public official, judge and member of local organizations.
Frank attended...
Roberta Marie Wright
Oct 18, 2026
Roberta Marie Wright, 84, of Tuscola, passed away after a long battle from COPD, Lung Cancer and Alzheimer’s Dementia at 12:38 a.m., Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Tony Crouch officiating.
If...
Doris G. Dunn
Oct 16, 2026
Doris G. Dunn, 89, of Tuscola, passed away on Friday morning, October 16, 2026 at Haven of Arcola.Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Tony Crouch officiating. Burial will be at the Tuscola Township Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m....
Beverly Jo Kaczanowski
Oct 10, 2026
Beverly Jo Kaczanowski, 86, of Tuscola, passed away Saturday evening, October 10, 2026 at Reflections Memory Care, Savoy, IL
Private family graveside services will be held.
Beverly was born on December 19, 1939 in Lawrenceville, IL, the daughter of Robert T. and Cleo D. Culter Maycroft. She married Gerald Wilkinson. Beverly then married Joseph S. Kaczanowski on September 29, 1968. He preceded...
Joyce M. Baker
Oct 5, 2026
Joyce Marie Baker, 89, of Tuscola, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2026 in Charleston Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Charleston, IL quietly in her sleep.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Deacon Jeff Beals officiating. Burial will follow in the Tuscola...
Kandi L. Lane
Oct 4, 2026
Kandi L. Lane, 69, of rural Toledo, IL, passed away at 11:45 a.m., Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
Kandi was born on August 20, 1957 in LaPorte, IN, the daughter of Ranno and Lillian Miller Evory. She married Terry E. Lane on September 8, 1973 in LaPorte, IN. He survives.
Also surviving are her sons: Jason (Mindy)...
Paul Wisovaty
Oct 4, 2026
Paul William Wisovaty, beloved husband, father, grandfather, cousin, and loyal friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Chillicothe, Illinois. He was born to Margaret Eno Wisovaty and Joseph Wisovaty on September 7, 1946 in Taylorville, Illinois. He lived a life of faith, compassion, conviction, and friendship.
Paul graduated from Taylorville High School in 1964, and was drafted into...
Arin P. Reinhart
Sep 28, 2026
Arin Paul Reinhart, 56, of Tuscola, passed away on Monday morning, September 28, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Steve Swann officiating. Burial will follow in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be...
Blanche Kathleen "Kay" Kleiss
Sep 27, 2026
Blanche Kathleen Kleiss (Kay) passed away on September 27, 2026 after 92 wonderful years of life.
Kay was born August 8, 1934 in Villa Grove, graduated from Villa Grove High School in 1952 and continued on to graduate from Eastern Illinois University with honors in chemistry in 1956. Kay married Edwin R. Kleiss in 1956 and they were married 62 years...
David D. Otto
Sep 21, 2026
David. D. Otto, 72, of Camargo, passed away at 6:54 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon, ILFuneral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Steve McCann officiating. Burial will follow in the Craig- North Union Baptist...
Alan Ray Thode
Sep 19, 2026
Alan Ray Thode, age 80, of Tolono, Illinois, passed away on September 19, 2026, at Carle Hospital. He was born on the 4th of July, 1946, at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola, Illinois, the first-born son of Max R. and Virginia (Biddle) Thode of Tuscola.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Hilligoss...
Sharon Luetta Gocking
Sep 17, 2026
Sharon Luetta Gocking of Monticello, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the age of 83, under the care of Carle Hospital, with her loving husband of 61 years by her side.
Sharon was born on September 2, 1943, the daughter of Paul and Olive Franklin Huddle. She married James A. Gocking on May 15, 1965 in Villa Grove....
Donald "Doc" Slade
Sep 16, 2026
Donald “Doc” Slade, 69 of Garrett, passed away peacefully surrounded by his girls at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Donald was...
Joan Yvonne Kellogg
Sep 13, 2026
Joan Yvonne Kellogg, 74, of Arthur, Illinois, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at First Apostolic Church of Arthur, 320 Surrey Lane, Arthur, Illinois. Burial service will follow in Arthur Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00...
Leland T. Lust
Sep 7, 2026
Leland T. Lust, aged 98, of Hammond, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 2:39 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Savoy Place Memory Care in Savoy, Illinois, with family members present.
Leland was born at his rural home near Hammond, Illinois on January 4, 1928 to the late Henry C. Lust and Audrey V. (Emery) Lust. He was raised on the...
Bobbi G. Hanners Turner
Sep 5, 2026
Bobbi Hanners Turner, 67, of Tuscola, passed away at 5:25 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Haven of Tuscola.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery with Rev. Duane Piercy officiating.
Bobbi was born on August 26, 1959 in Canton, OH. She was the daughter of Bobby D. Crowder and Alma...
Darryl Lee Fancher
Sep 2, 2026
Darryl Lee Fancher, 55, of Villa Grove, Illinois, passed away on September 2, 2026, leaving behind many memories that will forever be treasured by those who loved him.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 10, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service...
Joyce E. Gulley
Aug 30, 2026
Joyce E. Gulley, 79, of Pana, IL, passed away at 11:17 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2026 at the Arc at Hickory Point, Forsyth, IL.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL.
Mrs. Gulley was born March 29, 1947, in Pana, IL, the daughter of Tolliver and Helen (Shelton) Goldsmith. She married...
Ronald L. Passon
Aug 25, 2026
Ronald L. Passon, 82, of Tuscola, passed away at 6:09 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Richland Nursing and Rehab Center, Olney, IL
Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery.
Ronald was born on September 28, 1943 in Tuscola, the son of Max and Wilma H. Payton Passon.
Survivors include several extended family...
