Area Obituaries

S/Sgt. Paul Allen Gregg, known to many as “Dusty” was born on January 6, 1915 in Arcola, IL, a son of William Riley and Laura (Mansfield) Gregg.  He lived in Garrett, IL and attended Atwood High School, where he was a captain and a standout player on the football team.  Throughout high school Paul worked…

Clara Miller, 74, of Boonville, MO, formerly of Millersburg, OH, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, known for her strong faith, kind heart, and joyful, spunky spirit. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 1, 2026 in the Arthur Cemetery, 900…

Alice Lou Rippey, 89, of Carver, MN, formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 5:30 AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 210 South Pine St. Arcola,…

Jonathan Erwin “Jon” VonBehren, 65, of Rankin, IL passed away at 3:46 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Celebration of Jon’s life will be held from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Christian Life Church in Rantoul, IL.  The Edwards Funeral Home…

Bob and Mary Allington were recently laid to rest at the Arcola Township Cemetery. They were married on April 21, 1956 and moved to California in 1959 with their two children. Mary Fishel Allington passed away in Santa Maria, California on January 13, 2021. She was born in Chicago on October 15, 1929. She moved…

Mary Jane Adams, 62, of Charleston, IL passed away at 4:07 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church 311 7th St., Charleston, IL.  Rev. Mary E. Wright will officiate. …

HELEN MAE BINION, 94, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:05 A.M. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Haven of Arcola. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 20, 2026, in the Arthur Cemetery.  Rev. John Stewart will officiate. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.   Helen…

Dana Marie Waymire, 63, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Concord, California. Born on March 28, 1963, in Villa Grove, Illinois, Dana was the beloved daughter of Sue and Phil Madigan. She grew up in Villa Grove, where she attended Villa Grove High School before graduating from the University of Illinois in 1985 with…

George R. Allen, 72 of Villa Grove died on Friday, April 10, 2026 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Cyrus Rutherford “Bo” Nichols, 92, of Newman went to meet his Savior April 11, 2026, while being surrounded by his loving family. Bo was born July 15, 1933 in Newman, IL to George and Eugenia Nichols.  He grew up in Tuscola, IL graduating from Tuscola High School in 1951.  He spent the following year at…