Area Obituaries

Monroe L. Yoder, 77 of Indianapolis, IN passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 7, 1947 in Arthur, Illinois to Lewis A. Yoder and Mary Ann (Yoder) Yoder.  He married Erma L. (Schrock) Yoder on November 27, 1971 in Arthur, IL, she survives. Monroe owned and operated Monroe Construction…

William H. “Bill” Collins, 87 years old, was laid to rest on December 31, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. at his home in Arthur. Bill was born February 6, 1937 in Coffeeville Mississippi, the son of Clive Herman and Carrie Bell Waldo Collins. Bill was the husband of Mildred L. (Gibson) Collins for 70 years this…

Jeffery Michael Borntreger, 59 of Arthur, IL passed away at 3:08 A.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, surrounded by family at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL. Celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at Penn Station, 122 East Progress Street in Arthur, IL on Thursday, January 9, 2025. A visitation will be held…

J.C. “Jake” Sigler, 69, of Tuscola, IL passed away on the morning of Friday, January 3, 2025 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO due to complications from surgery in his fight against esophageal cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main…

James Robert “Jim” Allen Sr., 70, of Arthur, IL passed away at 5:19 AM on Monday, December 30, 2024 at his residence. Visitation was held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Edwards Funeral Home, Arcola, IL. Jim was born on November 30, 1954 in Joliet, IL. He was…

Anna LaVerne Waite, 93, of Tuscola IL passed away on December 30, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare of Savoy. As per her request, she will be cremated with graveside services for family to be held at a future date. Anna LaVerne (also known as Snookie, a childhood nickname) was born January 26, 1931 the daughter of…

Eric D. Hastings, 61, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at his residence. Private family services will be held.

Patricia “Pat” Hinds, 90 of Charleston, IL passed away at 4:47 PM on Friday December 20, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL Private graveside services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 in the Embarrass Cemetery in rural Redmon, IL. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Pat was…

Ruth Ann Edwards, 87 of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the Haven of Arcola. Funeral services were held at 1:00P.M. on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main Street in Arcola, IL. Burial was in the Arcola Cemetery. Ruth Ann was born…

William H. “Bill” Schweighart, 65, of Tuscola, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 22, 2024 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with funeral services following with Pastor Brian Byers, Pastor Brandon…