Barbara S. Utterback
Jan 21, 2026
Barbara Sue (Lecher) Utterback was born August 26, 1944 to Mary M. (Kleiss) and George B. Lecher on the family farm north of Tuscola. She had two brothers, Dave Lecher and the late Phillip Lecher. Barb passed away peacefully January 21, 2026 at Haven of Tuscola surrounded by her loving family.
After marrying Bob Utterback on November 2, 1963 at Forty...
Sara "Sally" Suzanne Tudor
Jan 19, 2026
Sara “Sally” Suzanne Tudor passed on Monday January 19, 2026. She was born on October 25th, 1949 in Carbondale, IL to William James and Wilma Blanche (James) Tudor. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, James and Charles.
After growing up in Carbondale (her favorite place) and Edwardsville, and then graduating from Southern Illinois University, Sally devoted...
Kimberly Ann Morgan
Jan 19, 2026
Kimberly Ann Morgan, 66, of Thomasboro, IL, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Kim was born on January 7, 1960 in Savannah, GA, the daughter of Clinton and Herma Gruber Odum. She married Jeffrey Lynn Morgan on July 12, 2001...
Christine Mechling
Jan 14, 2026
Christine Mechling, 70, of Champaign, transitioned Wednesday, January 14, 2026 surrounded by friends and family at Willow Breeze in Mattoon.
Christine, mostly known as Chris, was born January 8, 1956, in Urbana, IL. The proud daughter of Constantine “Gus” and Dorothy (Van Ostrand) Chrisagis. Christine graduated early from Central High School and followed in her father’s footsteps at the family restaurant...
Sharon A. Rogers
Jan 11, 2026
Sharon A. Rogers, 85, of Camargo, Illinois, passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, at Newman Nursing and Rehab in Newman, Illinois.
A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born on December 27, 1940, in Tuscola, Sharon was the daughter of Sherwood H. and Nina Grace Clevenger Day. She married William H. “Bill” Rogers, Jr., on April...
Kathy Diane Wierman
Jan 5, 2026
Kathy Diane Wierman, 71, of Atwood, IL, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, January 5, 2026.
A graveside service to honor Kathy's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2026, at Mackville Cemetery, located in Atwood, Illinois. Rev. Micheal Drake will be officiating. No Visitation will be held. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, IL is assisting...
Lela June Hamilton
Jan 4, 2026
Lela June (Lewis) Hamilton of Bement, previously from Atwood, Illinois, was born on June 30, 1929, in Wever, Iowa, to Harry Edgar Lewis, Sr. and Avis Lela (Sheppard) Lewis. She was the youngest of seven children: Roy, Sherley, Harry, Dean, Dorothy, and Verna. Her parents and siblings preceded her in death. She graduated from Lockridge High School and attended Iowa...
Dorothy May Adams
Jan 2, 2026
Dorothy May Adams, 84, of Mattoon, died at 7:52 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice Facility, Mattoon.
She was born July 20, 1941 in Filson the daughter of Raymond and Irene Janes Vandeveer.
Survivors include 2 sons, Daniel Adams of Mattoon; Billy Adams of Missouri;2 grandchildren, Ryan and Madilyn Adams; 3 sisters, Joyce (Jim) Finn of Arcola; Martha Carwile...
LaVonne "Bonnie' Lucille Conlin
Jan 1, 2026
LaVonne Lucille “Bonnie” Conlin, 90, of Arthur, passed away at 4:59 a.m., Thursday, January 1, 2026 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Bonnie was born May 16, 1935 in Garrett, the daughter of Kenneth and Alice Bolton. She married Dave Conlin in Arthur on October 1, 1955, they celebrated nearly 65 years of marriage; he preceded her in death in August...
Robert E. "Punk" Smith
Dec 28, 2025
Robert E. "Punk" Smith, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Rev. Doug Davis officiating. Burial will follow with military graveside rites for the US Navy veteran at the...
Marjorie Watkins
Dec 12, 2025
Marjorie Watkins, 97, passed away on December 12, 2025, at her home in Brentwood, Tennessee. A graveside burial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Arthur Cemetery with Pastor Jill Bunker officiating. Shrader Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born November 30, 1928, in rural Melvin, Illinois, she was the youngest of three children...
Janice M. Stilwell
Dec 4, 2025
Janice M. Stilwell, 89, of Atwood, IL, passed away on Thursday evening, December 4, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare of Savoy.
Janice was born on July 1, 1936, the daughter of Earl and Ruth Demlow Johnson. She married James M. Stilwell on December 4, 1953 in Arcola, Janice passed away on their 72nd wedding anniversary. He survives.
Also surviving are her daughter: Chris...
Janece Dicks
Dec 4, 2025
Janece Blaase Dicks, 94 of Arthur, IL died at 8:10am, Thursday, December 4th, 2025 in her residence.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 4-7pm at Shrader Funeral Home, in Arthur, IL. Funeral Services will be Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11am, at the Arthur United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Jill Bunker and Pastor Cody Dicks, Janece’s Great Nephew....
Albert Louis Sapp
Nov 26, 2025
Albert Louis Sapp, 73, of Urbana, died peacefully at his home on November 26, 2025.
Al was born August 8, 1952 in Urbana, the son of Charles Edward and Anna Catherine Wodtke Sapp.
He is survived by his sister, Jennifer Owens; brothers, Charles (Ed) Sapp; James (Jim “Tiny”) Sapp and Lawrence (Larry) Sapp. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters,...
Nichole "Nikki" Baker Guthridge
Nov 16, 2025
Nichole "Nikki" Baker Guthridge, 46, passed away Sunday, November 16th, 2025, at home surrounded by family in Tuscola, IL.
Nikki was born on February 20th, 1979, at Jarman Memorial Hospital in Tuscola, IL, to Duane and Sherry (Massie) Baker. Nikki graduated from Neoga High School in 1997 and proceeded to graduate from Eastern Illinois with her master's...
Mark Edward Jacob
Nov 16, 2025
Mark Edward Jacob, 66, of Arcola, passed away on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025 at the St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, 201 East Van Allen Street, Tuscola, IL with Father Michael Trummer as celebrant. Burial will...
Ray Wilhelm
Nov 10, 2025
Willard Ray Wilhelm, 81, of Garrett, passed away on Monday morning, November 10, 2025 at his residence.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.
Graveside Services will be held immediately following the visitation at the Cartwright Cemetery,...
Teresa Lynn Cain
Nov 8, 2025
Teresa Lynn Cain, 69 of Tuscola, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL
Teresa was born on March 5, 1956 in Laurinburg, NC, the daughter of Donnie M. and Irene Evans Cain.
Survivors include her sons: Geronimo Picazo, Vincent D. Picazo and Christopher D. Picazo and her 8 grandchildren: CJ, Meadow, Mya, Michael, Riker,...
Lloyd David Camp
Nov 4, 2025
Lloyd David Camp, 77, of Arthur passed away Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 at The Haven of Tuscola in Tuscola, Illinois.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 15th from 10-12 at Penn Station, 122 E Progress St. in Arthur, Illinois. Shrader Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dave was born on January 22, 1948...
Janice Joyce Pearce
Nov 1, 2025
Janice Joyce Pearce, 84, of Arthur, Illinois, joined her heavenly Father on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Arc at Hickory Point Nursing Home in Forsyth, Illinois.
Janice was born on November 2, 1940, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the beloved daughter of Raymond Holste Jr. of Idaho Falls and Mary (Gabhart) Holste of Twin...
