Area Obituaries
Sister Martha Harrington
Sister Martha Harrington, sscm, was born in Charleston, Illinois on August 13, 1936, to William, Sr., and Helen (Driscoll) Harrington. She shared her birthdate with her twin William. Martha was raised in rural Coles County, Illinois where she attended CCD classes and first knew Catholic Sisters who taught her about Jesus. She attended Humboldt grade…
Read MoreDale Eugene Scott
Dale Eugene Scott, 95, of Arthur, died at 10:07 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Arthur First Baptist Church with Pastor John Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the Arthur Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior…
Read MoreMarna Hancock
Marna Ruth Hancock, Methodist minister’s wife known for her talent as a collector and decorative artist, died at the Cedar Valley Hospice House in Waterloo, Iowa, on June 22, 2024. She was 99 years old. A private memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Paul’s United Methodist Chapel, 1340 3rd Ave.…
Read MoreRobert Stiehl
Robert Jay Stiehl, 76, of Urbana, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Smith Memorial Hall, 805 South Matthews Ave., Urbana, IL on the campus of the University of Illinois.
Read MoreDorothy Smith
Dorothy Smith, 83, of Villa Grove passed away on June 17, 2024 in Newman, Illinois. She was born on November 26, 1940 in Villa Grove, Illinois. She was a lifelong resident of Villa Grove. She graduated high school in 1959. She married her late husband, Ronald, on November 16, 1974. She was a co-owner/operator of…
Read MoreGlen Hawkins
Glen R. Hawkins, 66, of Newman passed away at 2:09 p.m., June 16, 2024 at home surrounded by family. Glen was born July 17, 1957 in Tuscola to Jeanne and John Dean Hawkins who preceded him in death. Glen has 2 brothers John “Dewey” (Mary) Hawkins and Sam (Teresa) Hawkins, and 1 sister Zala (Eric)…
Read MoreTimothy Patrick Burk
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, Timothy Patrick Burk passed away at Green Gardens Memory Care Facility in Sullivan, IL, at the age of 73. Tim is survived by his wife Michele; his son Dusty (Julie) of Springfield, IL; two precious grandchildren, Blythe Lavonne (15) and Case Rockne (12); brother Michael (Gloria) of Champaign, IL; nieces…
Read MoreRosemary “Rosie” Austin
Rosemary “Rosie” Austin, 95, of Charleston, IL passed away at 1:48 PM on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St., Arcola, IL. Funeral services will…
Read MoreDr. Bill Smith, DDS
Dr. William R. (Bill) Smith, DDS, 92, of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of Tuscola, Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2024. Services will be held on July 5, 2024 at the Hillsboro Memorial Funeral home, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511 visitation starts at 10:30 and funeral starts at 11:30. He will then…
Read MorePatti Martin
Patti died on June 11, 2024 at home, surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born on December 30, 1957 in Tuscola, Illinois, the daughter of Bonnie (nee Schultz) and Larry Abney. She married Steve Cruzan in Tuscola, Illinois, with whom she had son Kevin, and later married John Martin in Philo, Illinois, with…
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