Area Obituaries

Halee (Yeager) Cummins passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 10:26 p.m. at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. She was 39 years young. Born on October 13, 1985, in Urbana, Illinois, Halee was the beloved daughter of Jacki Panzer of Camargo, Illinois, and Steve Yeager of Decatur, Illinois. She grew up…

Bertha Ann Eveland, 76, of Atwood, IL went to be with the Lord at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 surrounded by family at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St. in Arcola, IL. Visitation will…

Orville Thomas “Orv” Richardson III, 72, of Arcola, IL passed away at 3:45 PM on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Orv was born on July 14, 1953 in Chicago, IL. He was a son of Orville Thomas Jr. and Frances Angelina (Stumpo) Richardson. He is survived by one…

Barbara Leah Harshman, 100, of Sullivan passed away 5:05 a.m. Monday, September 15, 2025 at Carriage Crossing Assisted Living in Arcola with family members and caregivers present with her. Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, September 21, 2025 in the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, rural Sullivan with Vanessa…

Juanita “June” Lingafelter, 87, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, passed away in Decatur Memorial Hospital. June was born June 2, 1938, in Jasper County, Illinois, the daughter of Hugo and Ethel (Weaver) Newlin. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. June was a member of the Women’s Bowling Association and enjoyed…

Evelyn J. (Eggers) Howard, 83, of Villa Grove, IL went home with God at 3:15 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 with her husband holding her. Evelyn was born January 18, 1942 in Toledo, IL a daughter of William and Bertha Eggers.  She married Dwight Howard on April 10, 1958.  They had one daughter Kimberly who…

Stephanie Kaye Vance, age 36, of Paxton, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1988, in Urbana, the daughter of Steve and Becky (Storm) Wesch. Stephanie married Curtis Vance on December 16, 2017, in Urbana. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Vance of Paxton; her daughter, Brynlee Kaye…

Vera Virginia (Whipple) Lutz, 98, of Hindsboro, IL was born October 22, 1926, near Humboldt, IL, to W. E. and Zelda (Evans) Whipple.  She passed away at 12:25 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Arbor Rose care facility in Charleston, IL. Vera grew up on the Whipple family farm northeast of Humboldt, which was…

Morris S. Gingerich, 89, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 2:20 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Otto Center in rural Arthur, IL.  Bishop Matthew Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery.  Visitation will…

Anna Schrock, 98, of Arthur, IL passed away at 9:45 AM on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Haven of Care. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Otto Center.  Bishop Melvin Otto will officiate with burial will follow in the Otto Cemetery.  Visitation will be held anytime…