Area Obituaries

Carol Ann Huckstep, 58, of Tuscola, IL, formerly of Arcola, IL, passed away at 11:13 AM on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at her residence. Private family services will be held at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Carol was born on February 18, 1966 in Tucson, AZ. She was a…

Martha L. (Chupp) Otto, 84 of Humboldt, IL passed away at 5:15 A.M. on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Otto Center, South of Arthur, IL. Bishop Lamar Miller will officiate. Burial will be…

Jaime B. Garza, 91 of Arcola, IL passed away at 10:55 A.M. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at his daughter’s home in Charleston, IL surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 E. Main, in Arcola, IL. Pastor Waldemar Perez-Lopez will…

James Richard Hawkins, age 46, a cherished son, brother, uncle, fiancé, grandson, nephew, and friend passed away suddenly on August 8th, 2024 in Shenzhen, China.  James was known for his sense of humor, kindness, creativity, love of adventure, and passion for travel.    James was born on May 12, 1978 in Champaign, IL.  After graduating from…

KENNETH LOVE, 85, of Arcola, IL passed away at 7:33 P.M. Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Tuscola Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Edwards Funeral Home 221 East Main Street, Arcola, IL. Pastor Ken Bunker will officiate. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation…

Delores Jane Adcock, 84, of Tuscola (formerly of Newman) passed away peacefully on Monday September 2, 2024 at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Jane was born to Allen and Nadene (Mardis) Cochran on September 3, 1939.  She married Richard Adcock on August 4, 1957 and would spend 57 years together before his passing in 2015. Also…

Dora Mae Hamilton Norfleet, 92, of Tuscola, formerly of Brocton, passed away at 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL.  Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.  Burial will be in the Edgar Cemetery, Paris, IL.  Visitation will be held one hour…

Carol Dee Weemer, born on May 31, 1939, in Mattoon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories.   Carol is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, George Weemer; her two sons, Tom Weemer and his wife Gilma, and Steve Weemer and his wife Megan, along with their sons Payton…

Michael Lee Curtis -November 23, 1938 – August 27, 2024 Michael Lee Curtis, 85, of Arcola, formerly of Oakland, died at 8:09 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2024 at the…

Carolyn (Hochstetler) Miller, 62 of Arthur, IL passed away at 4:25 PM on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Arthur Christian School, 1637 State Route 133, Arthur, IL. Pastor Matthew Bontrager will officiate. Burial will…