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Suzie Freese

Suzanne “Suzie” (Watkins) Freese, 84 of Taylorville, went to be with the Lord at 11:07 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She passed peacefully, with family and friends by her side. Suzie was born on August 5, 1939, in Urbana, the daughter of Reese and Erma (Heerdt) Watkins.  She…

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John Wax

John E. Wax, 72, of Newman passed away at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman on Friday, November 17, 2023. John was born to Roy E. and Mary W. (Mohr) Wax on November 28, 1950 in Urbana.  He married Sharon Ray on February 14, 1976 in Raritan, IL. He is survived by his wife of…

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LeeRae Bradford

LeeRae Marie Bradford, 88, of Hindsboro, IL Passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola, IL. Private funeral services will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home. Pastor Steve DeVore will officiate.  Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Hindsboro,…

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JR Redden

Jim “JR” Redden, 66, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his residence in Charleston. Visitation will be held from 5–7 p.m. Thursday, November 16, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL 61910. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 17, at the funeral home. Pastor…

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Lynda Fishel

Lynda Kay Fishel née Warfel, 84, of Arcola, passed away at 11:55 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola, surrounded by her family and prayer. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 26, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Arcola. Burial will…

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Diana L. Sellers

Diana L. Sellers, 78 of Atwood, IL passed away at 2:20 P.M. on Monday, October 30, 2023, at her residence in Atwood, IL.   Diana was born on March 30, 1945, in Decatur, IL to Truman D. and Dorothy M. (Shonkwiler) Traxler.  She married Ray Sellers on April 27, 1962, in St. Louis, MO.  Left to…

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Robert Stallsworth

Robert L. Stallsworth, 98, of Tuscola, passed away at 10:24 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Graveside Services with military rites will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Tuscola Township Cemetery with Rev. Tony Crouch officiating. Bob was born on October 21, 1925 in Tuscola,…

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Marie E. Duckworth

Marie E. Duckworth, 98, of Villa Grove passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Newman Rehab and Health Care Center. Marie was born to Sheldon and Leitha (Birdge) Kidwell on January 29, 1925 in Villa Grove. She married Andrew T. Duckworth on October 10, 1959 in Danville, IL. She is survived by one…

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Bob Anderson

Robert “Bob” Anderson, 60 of Tuscola, IL passed away at 4:19 AM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL.  Private Burial will be held in…

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Rosella Lou Bassett

Rosella Lou Bassett, also known as Poedee, peacefully passed away on October 22, 2023, in Villa Grove, Illinois. She was born on October 25, 1932, in Villa Grove, Illinois, to Fred and Mary Page. Rosella married Charles Ray Bassett of Tuscola on October 25, 1949.                     …

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