Area Obituaries
John Hoffman
John Wayne Hoffman, 81, of Villa Grove, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, at the Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, IL surrounded by family who loved him dearly. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 John was born March 30, 1944, at Jarman…
Read MoreBetty Louise Emberton Jones
Betty Louise Emberton Jones, 95, of Tuscola, passed away Sunday May 25, 2025. Betty was born May 19,1930 in rural Douglas County to Earl and Berniece McCoskey Emberton. She graduated from Oakland High School in 1948. Betty married Edward L. Jones on June 1,1950 in Charleston. They enjoyed almost 55 years of marriage until Ed’s…
Read MoreDiann Smith Hance
It is with great sadness that the family of Diann Smith Hance announce her sudden passing on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the age of 66 with her family by her side. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 42 years, Ronald W Hance; children: Benjiman Hance (Jamie) and Amanda Rubush (Jeremy); grandchildren:…
Read MoreMarsha L. Smith
Marsha L. Smith, 81, of Tuscola, IL passed away at 7:31 AM on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Burial will be in the Arcola…
Read MoreChuck Dewey
Charles E. “Chuck” Dewey, 83, of Tuscola, passed away at 10:35 a.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Mattoon Rehab and Health Care Center, Mattoon, IL Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. Burial will be in the Arcola…
Read MoreGayle Lynne Fornshell
Gayle Lynne Fornshell, 61, of Arthur, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. Gayle was born November 28, 1963 in Carlinville, the daughter of Eldon and Sherron (Ruberg) Vance. She married Lester William “Bill” Fornshell III in Sullivan on October 20,…
Read MoreGeorge Franklin Logsdon
George Franklin Logsdon, born on September 30, 1927, in Fairhope, Pennsylvania, took his final neighborhood stroll on May 5, 2025, in Foley, Alabama, at the grand age of 97. The son of Nannie Elizabeth Browning Logsdon and Clyde Edward Logsdon, George grew up with his siblings Harry Edward, Evelyn, Gladys Dietz, Willa Mae Hillegas, and…
Read MoreBonnie Jean (Montcalm) Laughead
Bonnie Jean (Montcalm) Laughead, 93, of Mahomet, passed away on March 12, 2025 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Cremation will be performed and her ashes will be buried with her dear departed husband, Denny L. Laughead at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Mrs. Laughead was born…
Read MoreReuben D. Chupp
Reuben D. Chupp, 80 of Arthur, IL passed away at 5:15 A.M. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the HCK West Building in rural Arthur, IL. Bishop Marion M. Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Otto Cemetery…
Read MoreMarilyn Williams
Marilyn K. (Heneghan) Williams, 81, of Villa Grove, IL was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Marilyn was born on July 1, 1943 in Forsyth, IL. She was the oldest daughter of Paul and Esther Heneghan. She married Billy Williams on September 15, 1963 in Villa Grove.…
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