Area Obituaries

Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather Earl E. ‘Ned’ Ferguson, Jr. passed away suddenly on Friday, February 7, 2025. A consummate dealmaker and quiet man of faith, Ned was a well-known face around Tuscola and a treasured friend and neighbor to all who crossed his path. As proprietor of Ferguson Motor Sales for more than…

Waldemar “Waldo” Perez-Lopez, 63, of Arcola, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025 at the Indiana University Health Center in Indianapolis, IN surrounded by loved ones.  Waldo was born November 23, 1961 in Guatemala City, Guatemala, the son of Waldemar Perez and Doris (Lopez) Perez. Waldo graduated from the Instituto Evangelico America Latina. He attended seminary…

Bernard “Bernie” Eisenmenger, age 68, of Pesotum passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Bernie was born December 6, 1956 in Urbana to Bernard and Geraldine Eisenmenger. On July 28, 1979, he married Paula Abeln and they spent 45 wonderful years growing their family and life together. After graduating from high school in 1975,…

Dr. Franklin Delano Nickell, a former professor of history at Southeast Missouri State University died on February 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. He taught at Southeast from 1969 to 2013. After his retirement he worked for the Missouri State Historical Society then transitioned to his most recent position at the Kellerman Foundation. He established…

Mary Wegeng was a strong, independent woman who fought and won may hard battles in her long lifetime, but when she was finally called home after 95 years of life, she surrendered peacefully on February 10, 2025.  Mary was totally dedicated to her family and her husband James, who preceded her in death on August…

Doris J. Nease (nee Badger), of Gray Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Mrs. Nease was born September 24, 1936 in Illinois to Walter and Effie Badger. Beloved wife of the late William Nease, loving mother of the late Donna Nease, and son Tony Nease…

Sarah Elizabeth Jones Hoshauer, beloved wife of Brad, precious daughter of David and Jane, adored older sister of Jonathan and Daniel, passed away at 11:31 AM Monday, February 3, 2025 at Carle Hospital. Sarah was born January 20, 1977 at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola. She attended Tuscola schools and graduated in 1995. She graduated in…

Tammy J. Mayer, 61, of Monticello, IL., passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 10:50 P.M., at her residence in Monticello, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the Hinds Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 348 N. Piatt St., Bement, IL. Funeral services will be…

Myron K. Coslet, 65, of Murdock passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025 at his home. Myron was born on November 23, 1959 in Urbana, IL to Donald and Miriam (Eads) Coslet.  He married Tiffany Brown on April 30, 2016 in Murdock, IL. He is survived by his loving wife, Tiffany Coslet; his mother,…

Neal Howard Baker, 77, of Champaign, formerly of Arcola, died at 6:19 a.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Neal was born July 29, 1947 in Tuscola the son of Howard L. and Mildred Edgar Baker. He married Janice Keefer on September 17, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Janice Baker of Champaign; son, Lloyd Neal (Deanna)…