Area Obituaries
Brian Vincent McLane
Brian Vincent McLane, 75, formerly of Arcola, Illinois passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Brian was born on November 27, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland. He was the son of Thomas Michael McLane and Janet Ross Blair McLane. Brian is survived by his daughter, Brittany Jordan McLane of Arizona, Brother Michael (Mike)…
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Karla Rae Smith, 79 of Mattoon, IL went to her Heavenly Home at 9:03 AM on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola,…
Read MoreJohn L. Yoder
John L. Yoder, 93 of Arthur, IL went to be with Jesus at 5:45 PM on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the Arthur Home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the Arthur Mennonite Church, Arthur, IL. Pastor Glen Rhodes officiated. Burial followed in…
Read MoreAlvin J. Schrock
Alvin J. Schrock, 89, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 5:15 PM on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur. Bishop Larry Mast will officiate. Burial will follow in the Otto Cemetery. …
Read MoreGene Ryan
Everett (Gene) Ryan of Villa Grove, 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Gene was born on December 3, 1936, in Indianola, IL, the son of Lois and Leon Ryan. He married Barbara Cunningham on September 9, 1956, in Paris, IL. He was a letterman in basketball and track at…
Read MorePat Pierce
Pat Pierce, aged 50, passed away on Sunday August 31st in Tuscola, IL. Born on January 16th, 1975, in Champaign, IL. Pat was the son of Judy Ann Dardar (Jones) and Patrick W. Pierce. Pat attended Millikin University. A devoted husband to Bobbi and loving father to Noah, Jonah, and Patrick. Pat’s greatest joy came…
Read MoreDick Nicholls
Richard L. “Dick” Nicholls, 82, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025 at Fair Havens Senior Living. Visitation will be 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, at the funeral home. Private family burial will be in…
Read MoreBarbara Hillard
Barbara Hillard, 92, of Camargo Illinois, entered peacefully into the presence of the Lord on August 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. Born September 2, 1932, in Bourbon, Illinois, Barbara was the daughter of the late Leonard and Thelma (French) Tay. She was a lifelong, devoted Christian whose…
Read MoreJoe McCoskey
Joe Van McCoskey, 90 of Hindsboro, IL passed away at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Rev. Gary Livesay will officiate. Burial will be in…
Read MoreRick Robertson
Rick Robertson, 64 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 5:13 PM on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his children. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Burial will follow in the Arcola Cemetery. …
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