Area Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Y. Briggs on November 19, 2024.   Karen was born on March 8, 1943 to Forest “Shorty” and Virginia Maxine Lacy.  She was a 1961 graduate of Arthur High School and then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University in…

Patricia “Pat” Fortney, 95, of Arcola, died at 12:53 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Brookstone Estates of Tuscola. Pat was born September 10, 1929 in Arcola, the daughter of Benjamin “Benny” and Mildred Stump Barnes.  She married Millard  Hunter Fortney on June 5, 1946; he preceded her in death on June 23, 1996. She…

Carlos Lopez, 60 of Arcola, IL passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on November 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Carlos’ life will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, November 22, 2024 at the Arcola Community Center, 107 West Main St., Arcola. …

Jerry Partlow, 78, of Springfield, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Springfield, IL. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 12:00 PM…

Richard Dennis ‘Denny’ Seaman, 72, of Champaign, Ill., passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, with his wife and three daughters by his side. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he lived a life defined by hard work, sacrifice, and a deep commitment to those he loved. Denny was born on June 22, 1952,…

Luellen M. Cochran, 78 of Arthur, IL formerly of Lovington, IL passed away at 10:38 A.M. on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. A celebration of Luellen’s life will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Lovington American Legion Post…

Marlene Bessie Corley, 91 of Camargo, passed away on Saturday morning, November 16, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Oblong Cemetery. Marlene was born on July 21, 1933 in Oblong, the daughter of Millard and Dorothy Hill…

Frank Swaim, 90, of Toledo, IA.,formerly of Bement, IL, passed away at 9:10 A.M., on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Birkwood Village of Toledo, IA. Funeral services will be at 1:30 P.M., on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Hinds Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 348 N. Piatt St. Bement. The Rev. Steve Ingram will…

Jack L. Stickel, 85, of Tuscola, passed away at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his home. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024 at the Tuscola United Methodist Church, 901 North Prairie Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Bennett Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the Cartwright…

George L. Dukeman, aged 87, of Arthur, IL, passed away on Saturday morning November 16, 2024, at Eberhardt Village in Arthur, IL. Born on November 7, 1937, in Decatur, he was the son of Millard L. and Leota Schultz Dukeman. George worked as a farm hand. He was a member of the Arthur Odd Fellows…