Area Obituaries
Vera Lee (Jean) Miller
Our mother, Vera Lee (Jean) Miller, passed from this life to her eternal home in Heaven on July 22, 2026. She was born on April 5, 1933, to Theodore and Mae Ellen (Cook) Jean, in Xenia, IL. They moved to Arthur, IL when she was a young girl. She married Harold R. Gordon of Sullivan,…
Read MoreChristopher Wayne Bontrager
Christopher Wayne Bontrager, 41, of Decatur, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Penn Station, 122 East Progress St, in Arthur, IL. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM following the visitation at Penn Station. Burial will…
Read MoreJonas J. Schrock
Jonas J. Schrock, 86 years, 7 months, of Arcola, IL, passed away at 8:30 AM on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the Elmer Miller residence, 163 North CR 425 East, behind Aikman Wildlife. Bishop Ervin E. Miller will officiate. …
Read MoreHoward A. Kuhns
Howard A. Kuhns, 73, of Arthur, IL passed away at home on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:08 am. He was born on August 15, 1952 to the late Abe and Lovina (Kaufman) Kuhns. He married Edith Miller in Kalona, IA on 3-3-1973 (a date he enjoyed pointing out to others) and they were blessed…
Read MoreHudson Edward Romine and Bennett Michael Romine
Infant twin sons, Hudson Edward Romine and Bennett Michael Romine, of Colton and Lanna (Bloemer) Romine, were welcomed into Heaven on July 21, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. They received the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation by Father John Titus. Private family services were held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the…
Read MoreJeanine Andres
Jeanine Ellen Andres, 80, of Tuscola, passed away at 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2026 at the Haven of Tuscola. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Terri Smith officiating. Visitation will be held…
Read MoreSue (McGee) Hug
Sue (McGee) Hug, Clarksville, Tennessee, formerly of Villa Grove, Illinois, passed away on July 10, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1955, in Vincennes, Indiana to Kenneth McGee and Norma McGee (Ward). She is survived by her children, Shannon Donnals, Ginger Donnals, Cynthia (Jason) McDowell, and Kenneth (Emily) Donnals, and her grandchildren, Lauren (Max)…
Read MoreMary Alice Smith
Mary Alice Smith of Tuscola, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 31, 2026, at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, Illinois. She was 101½ years old. Mary Alice Cederquist Smith was born on November 13, 1924 in St. John’s, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph Hartwick and Wadea Corey (Nafe) Cederquist. She was raised…
Read MoreDawn Becker
Dawn L. Becker, 69, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed from this life to life eternal at 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. Dawn was born November 3, 1956 in Effingham, the daughter of Van and Eva Dunagan Anderson. She married the love of her life, Bill Becker,…
Read MoreDavid Lane “Dave” Binion
David Lane “Dave” Binion, 73, of Arthur, IL passed away at 10:55 AM on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at The Haven of Arcola. Graveside funeral service was held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in the Arthur Cemetery. Lamar Miller officiated. The Edwards Funeral Home assisted the family. Dave was born on August…
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