Area Obituaries
Carol Ann Smith
Carol Ann Smith, 70, of Madison, Alabama, went home to her Lord and Savior in Heaven just a few short days before celebrating her 71st birthday. Carol was born on March 28, 1955, in Illinois to Leonard and Hazel Donahoo, the second of four children. She lived a life defined by dedication, service, and a…
Read MoreShirley Schroeder Conlin
Shirley Schroeder Conlin, 88, of Arthur, IL passed away on March 11, 2026. She was born in Neoga, IL on July 13, 1937, the daughter of Edward and Delores Schroeder. Shirley was valedictorian of her class at Neoga High School. She continued on to become a dental assistant at the Link Clinic in Mattoon. One…
Read MoreDoug McCrory
Douglas (Doug) Charles McCrory, 66, of Tuscola, IL, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly the afternoon of March 8, 2026. He was at his son’s house and had enjoyed a walk around the property before starting work on a project, which included visits from cousin Mike Morris and close friend (Buddy) Mark Geiler. Visitation will be…
Read MoreBill McDaniel
William Glenn McDaniel, 72, of Bethany, died at 2:43 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family. Bill was born June 10, 1953, in Decatur, the son of Forrest Glenn and Lenorah June Evans McDaniel. He was united in marriage to Roberta McMillan in Bethany on January 30th,1972; she preceded him…
Read MoreMargaret Ann Newberry
Margaret Ann Newberry, 88, of Lovington, passed away 3:29 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Odd-Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Lovington First Baptist Church. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the church in Lovington. Burial will be…
Read MoreJanice Elkin
Janice M. Elkin, 85, of Tuscola, formerly of Indiana, PA, passed away in her home, in the arms of her daughter on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Services will be held at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home in Indiana, PA. Burial will be in the Smicksburg Cemetery, Smicksburg, PA Janice was the daughter of Samuel Taylor and…
Read MoreRaymond Korey Snodgrass
Raymond Korey Snodgrass, 60, of Atwood, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026. Born on February 4, 1966, in Champaign, he was the son of Terry J. and Nancy L. Noe Snodgrass. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36,…
Read MoreJane Mckinney
Alice Jane (Krummel) Mckinney, 89, of Terra Haute left this life Monday (February 9, 2026) at Springhill Senior Care Center, Terra Haute. Private family services will be held at a later date to place her cremated remains. Jane was born November 12, 1936 in Sullivan, IL, the daughter of Leo and Harriett Krummel. The third…
Read MoreAnna R. (Otto) Beachy
Anna R. (Otto) Beachy, 89 years, 4 months, 17 days, of rural Sullivan, IL passed away at 12:32 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her residence, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, love and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, February 19,…
Read MoreMike Conlin
Michael “Mike” W. Conlin, 81, of Auburn, IL, formerly of Arthur, IL, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Mike was born March 19, 1944, in Mattoon, IL, the son of Robert and Mary (Roberts) Conlin. He married Sonya Manley on March 4, 1967, in Arcola, IL. Surviving…
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