Susan B. Hall
Mar 17, 2026
Our beloved mom, Susan Bechtel Hall, age 66, of Tuscola, IL passed away on March 17, 2026 at 8:25 pm with her 2 daughters by her side.
She was born on March 18, 1959 in Salem, IL to Charles J. Bechtel and Frances M. (Eagan) Bechtel. She graduated from Tuscola High School in 1977. She married Jerry Hall in 1979.
Susan was...
Doris Jean Piercy
Mar 17, 2026
Doris Jean Piercy, 94, of Tuscola, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living, Chrisman, IL.
Eastern Star and Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Duane Piercy officiating. Burial will be in the Locust Grove Cemetery,...
Shirley Conlin
Mar 11, 2026
Shirley Schroeder Conlin, 88, of Arthur, IL passed away on March 11, 2026. She was born in Neoga, IL on July 13, 1937, the daughter of Edward and Delores Schroeder.
Shirley was valedictorian of her class at Neoga High School. She continued on to become a dental assistant at the Link Clinic in Mattoon. One of her coworkers introduced her to...
Douglas C. McCrory
Mar 8, 2026
Douglas (Doug) Charles McCrory, 66, of Tuscola, IL, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly the afternoon of March 8, 2026. He was at his son’s house and had enjoyed a walk around the property before starting work on a project, which included visits from cousin Mike Morris and close friend (Buddy) Mark Geiler.
Visitation will be held from 1 PM to 4...
Mary C. Bowen
Mar 4, 2026
Mary C. Bowen, 79, of Tuscola, passed away Wednesday evening March 4, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
Mary was born on April 30, 1946 in Muscoda, WI, the daughter of Byron D. Cudney and Mildred F. Lettman Graham Cudney. She married James E. Bowen on April 27, 1968 in Muscoda, WI. He preceded her in death on July 19,...
William "Bill" Glenn McDaniel
Mar 4, 2026
William Glenn McDaniel, 72, of Bethany, died at 2:43 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Bill was born June 10, 1953, in Decatur, the son of Forrest Glenn and Lenorah June Evans McDaniel. He was united in marriage to Roberta McMillan in Bethany on January 30th,1972; she preceded him in death March 4, 2024, not...
Korey Snodgrass
Feb 18, 2026
Raymond Korey Snodgrass, 60, of Atwood, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026. Born on February 4, 1966, in Champaign, he was the son of Terry J. and Nancy L. Noe Snodgrass.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL. Burial will follow the...
Janice M. Elkin
Feb 17, 2026
Janice M. Elkin, 85, of Tuscola, formerly of Indiana, PA, passed away in her home, in the arms of her daughter on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.Services will be held at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home in Indiana, PA. Burial will be in the Smicksburg Cemetery, Smicksburg, PAJanice was born on August 9, 1940, the daughter of Samuel Taylor and Jennie Louise...
Dale M. Reeder
Feb 10, 2026
Dale M. Reeder, 68, of Tuscola, passed away at 7:05 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, ILMemorial Services will be held at a later date.Dale was born on November 18, 1957 in Paxton, the son of James C. and Rosemary Crum Reeder. He married Sheryl L. McCarty on June 29, 2000 in Urbana.Surviving is his...
Edward E. Callahan
Feb 7, 2026
Edward E. Callahan, age 66, of Atwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 7, 2026, at Southpoint Nursing Home in Chicago, Illinois. He will be remembered for his kind spirit and the joy he brought to those around him.
Born on May 15, 1959, in Champaign, Illinois, Ed was the beloved son of Chester and Mary Hignite Callahan....
Thomas "Tuck" Bowles
Jan 28, 2026
Thomas Tucker “Tuck” Bowles, 72, of Lovington, formerly of Tuscola, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 28, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Burial will follow in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.
Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service at the...
Ronald D. Hammel
Jan 28, 2026
Ronald D. Hammel, 66, of Atwood, passed away early Wednesday morning January 28, 2026 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL
Graveside Services with military rites will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL with Rev. Micheal Drake officiating.
Ron was born on December 6, 1959, in Urbana, IL, the son of Richard...
Mary Elizabeth Conner
Jan 23, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Conner, 94, of Hammond, passed away early Friday morning, January 23, 2026 at the Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello, IL
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 7 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Pastor Leland Legg officiating. Burial will follow the service at the...
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...
Carol C. McCarty
Jan 20, 2026
Carol Jean Carlson McCarty, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on January 20, 2026. Born on April 28, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the youngest child to Swedish immigrants, Arvid and Gerda Carlson.
Carol grew up in Chicago and attended Hirsch High School where she graduated in 1952 at age 16. She attended the University of Illinois at...
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...
