Area Obituaries

John Conerty, 90, of Champaign, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1934, in Urbana, Illinois, to Hugh James and Mary Helen (Henry) Conerty. John married his high school sweetheart, Joanne Hissong, in 1956 at St. Patrick’s Church in Urbana. Together, they built a life…

Charlotte Anne Marsh, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday (March 30, 2025) at the Newman Health Care Center (Newman) with her husband and family by her side. Charlotte was born December 16,1928 on a small farm North of Newman to Clarus Lee and Belva (Lingafelter) Richards. She graduated from Newman High School in 1946 and…

Levi J.D. Herschberger, 86 years, 3 months, and 22 days, of Arthur, IL passed away at 3:20 A.M. on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the HCK West Building in rural Arthur, IL. Bishop Raymond S. Miller will officiate. Burial…

Douglas Wayne Nielsen, age 82 died on March 28th, 2025, at North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, Georgia. Douglas was born on September 3rd, 1942, to Harold P. Nielsen and Maren (Christensen) Nielsen in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Doug was raised on the Nielsen Family Farm in Pottawattamie County Iowa as the second youngest of 10 children.…

Beulah Jean Kistler, 95, of Arthur, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025 at the Arthur Home Jean was born on September 24, 1929 in Ramsey, Illinois, the daughter of Clyde and Roxie Lippert Rhodes. She married the love of her life, Wallace D. Kistler, on September 24, 1950 and he survives. Also surviving are…

Anna Marie Lampe, 86, of Arthur, IL passed away at 11:50 pm on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at The Arthur Home surrounded by family. Graveside service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 in the Arthur Cemetery. Rev. John Stewart will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.  Anna Marie was born…

Joseph Peach, Sr., 90, an Army Veteran of Maricopa, Az passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on March 22, 2025. He is survived by his brother Sam Peach and sisters Ruth Wise, Jean Eschman; sister-in-law Ina Peach, and his children Joey, Tina, Tom, Terry and Raymond and 13 grand kids and…

Rebecca “Becky” Russell, 77, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home in Villa Grove. She was known among family and friends as a spirited warrior who fought a many years long battle with cancer. That courageous battle was reflective of Becky’s fighting spirit, as she was a woman of incredible energy and…

Janet L. (Jurgens) Winningham, 87, took the hand of her Lord and Savior, Jesus, surrounded by her loving family at 8:31 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 at her home. We are heartbroken by her passing but celebrate her wonderful life.  A memorial service honoring Janet’s life will be held at Edward’s Funeral Home in Arcola…

Arleigh Jones, of Aurora, formerly of Tuscola, passed away on March 21, 2025. Mr. Jones was born December 17, 1934, in Shelbyville, Illinois. His parents were Laurence and Leola (Kull) Jones. He had a younger sister, Barbara Ann “Bobbi”. Mr. Jones attended Shelbyville High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He trained at…