Area Obituaries
Dwight Howard
Dwight E. Howard, 87, of Villa Grove went to Heaven to be with his wife, daughter, and family on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:36 a.m. with his sister Naomi and niece Tiffany by his side. Dwight was born in St. Louis, MO a son of Rev. A.R.C. and Grace Howard. He married his soulmate…
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Ron Norvell, 89, of Arthur, IL passed away at 1:42 PM on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at his residence. No formal services will be held. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family. Ron was born on July 30, 1936 in Thawville, IL, the son of Lloyd E. and Daisy (Wallace) Norvell. He married…
Read MoreJill Hall
Jill Lacy Hall, 79, of Tuscola, formerly of Arthur, passed away on Friday morning, April 10, 2026 at her residence. Private family graveside services will be held at the Arthur Cemetery. Jill was born on June 27, 1946 in Tuscola, the daughter of Forest W. “Shorty” and V. Maxine Taylor Lacy. She married Curtis D.…
Read MoreLester Schrock
Lester L. Schrock, 81, of Lovington, IL passed away at 10:35 AM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Arthur Mennonite Church, 710 East Park Street, Rev. Glen Rhodes will officiate. Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery. Visitation…
Read MoreDavid Kennedy
David Kennedy passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. After a courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer, his body is now at rest while his spirit continues to live on with all of us. David was a devoted member of the community, church, choir, QAS Men’s Club, St. Vincent DePaul Society, and so…
Read MoreThaddeus Lee Anderson, M.D.
Thaddeus Lee Anderson, M.D. Obituary In the early morning hours of Saturday, October 15, Thaddeus L. Anderson answered his final call to be with our Lord. Thad, devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, and mentor to many, will be deeply missed. For the past 29 years, he served as a physician and partner at Dubuque…
Read MoreMary Jane Taylor
Mary Jane Taylor, 87, of Mattoon, IL passed away at 10:15 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, IL. Mary Jane was born on June 16, 1938 in North Okaw Township, Humboldt, IL. She was the daughter of Charles William Sr. and Lois Margaret (Freesh) Fleming. She married Charles…
Read MoreCarol Jean Carlson McCarty
Carol Jean Carlson McCarty, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died on January 20, 2026. Born on April 28, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the youngest child to Swedish immigrants, Arvid and Gerda Carlson. Carol grew up in Chicago and attended Hirsch High School where she graduated in 1952 at age 16. She…
Read MoreCarol Ann Chambers
Carol Ann Chambers, 79, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Historic St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bloomington with Fr. Bowan Schmitt officiating. Visitation will be held from…
Read MoreBecky Spangler Wax
Becky Spangler Wax peacefully passed into eternity with family at her side and her beloved Lake Sara in her view. Home was the perfect place from which Mom entered Heaven because one of her greatest gifts was making a house a home. Mom ran a tight ship, often crediting herself as a drill sergeant, but…
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