Area Obituaries
Marilyn Hancock
Memorial Services for Marilyn J. Hancock will be held at 5 p.m, Saturday, June 8, at the Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 South Prospect Ave., Champaign, with a reception immediately following at the church.
Read MoreDebra Kaye Wierman
Debra Kaye Wierman, 68, of Arthur, passed away at 12:02 a.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024, at her residence. Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 7, at the Mackville Cemetery, Atwood. Debra was born on August 4, 1955, in Tuscola, the daughter of Maurice E. and Doris V. Fishburn Bolt. She married…
Read MoreGreg Hoskins, Chronicle publisher, dies at 67
Gregory A. Hoskins, 67, of Mascoutah, born Oct. 25, 1956, in Streator, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home. Greg was the owner and operator of Better Newspapers, Inc., which includes The County Chronicle, the Record Herald News and Southern Champaign County Today. The company comprises four daily newspapers, 35 weeklies, five magazines, and…
Read MoreRoger Galloway
Roger Lynn Galloway, 69, went to meet the Lord, when he passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 26, 2024, in Washington, Ind. Roger lived a life marked by love, dedication, and cherished moments. Roger was born on April 30, 1955, in Madisonville, Ky., to James K. Galloway and Dorothy M. Butler, who preceded him in…
Read MoreJerome H. “Jerry” Johnson
Jerome H. “Jerry” Johnson, 84, of Monticello, formerly of Arthur, passed away at 4:27 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2024, at Kirby Medical Center, Monticello, Illinois. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Lewis Cemetery, rural Tuscola, IL, with Rev. Kenneth Roedder officiating. Jerry was born April 1,…
Read MoreKeith Strader
Keith Nelson Strader, 93, peacefully passed away at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Oaks Manor in Oakland, Illinois. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Joines Funeral Home in Newman, Illinois. Nelson was born November 24, 1930, in Hindsboro, Illinois, the son of Clifford…
Read MoreBob Coombe
Robert E. “Bob” Coombe, 81, of Arcola, IL passed away at 1:30 AM on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Joanne’s House Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Walnut Grove Christian Church, 12930 East CR 1700 North, Arcola, IL. Inurnment with…
Read MoreClarence Halterman
Clarence Wayne Halterman, 97, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024 at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, Georgia with family by his side. He will be greatly missed for his faith, thoughtfulness, wisdom, and attention to details. Clarence is survived by his wife of 76 years, Josephine of Snellville, GA; daughters Sue (Tom) McGauvran…
Read MoreBill Kleiss
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William C. “Bill” Kleiss of Tuscola, who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the age of 81. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 22, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with funeral services following, at the First Baptist Church of Atwood,…
Read MoreLoretta Curry Vaughan
Loretta Curry Vaughan, 93, of Atwood, passed away at 2:38 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Arthur Home, Arthur, IL. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Hewitt Cemetery, rural Lovington, IL with Dr. Lanny Faulkner officiating. Loretta was born on January 24, 1931 in Lintner, IL,…
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