Area Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Conner, 94, of Hammond, passed away early Friday morning, January 23, 2026 at the Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello, IL Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 7 2026 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 66 East US Highway 36, Atwood, IL with Pastor Leland Legg officiating. Burial…

Roger Willis Rudder, 90, of Villa Grove, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Newman Rehab and Healthcare Center in Newman, IL. Roger was born on January 6, 1936 at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola, IL to Ralph and Oakie (McKee) Rudder.  He married Mary DeMoss on June 26, 1955 at Pleasant Hill…

Patricia Lynn Campbell (Mann), of Tuscola, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on August 7, 1950. Patricia was a graduate of Villa Grove High School, Class of 1968, and a member of Victory Church. She married Ray Campbell in 1971 and they raised their children…

Janet Wise Crandall, 96, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away peacefully at 6:30 AM on January 27, 2026, at Heritage Woods, Sullivan, IL. Born on January 21, 1930, in Decatur, IL, Janet was the beloved daughter of Ralph and Gladys Wise. Janet married Keith Crandall on June 2, 1949, beginning a beautiful partnership that lasted…

Gertie R. Plank, 97, of Arthur, IL passed away at 6:30 AM on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Haven of Care in Arthur, IL. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop Marion Helmuth will officiate.  Burial will…

Barbara Sue (Lecher) Utterback was born August 26, 1944 to Mary M. (Kleiss) and George B. Lecher on the family farm north of Tuscola. She had two brothers, Dave Lecher and the late Phillip Lecher. Barb passed away peacefully January 21, 2026 at Haven of Tuscola surrounded by her loving family. After marrying Bob Utterback…

Christine Mechling, 70, of Champaign, transitioned Wednesday, January 14, 2026 surrounded by friends and family at Willow Breeze in Mattoon. Christine, mostly known as Chris, was born January 8, 1956, in Urbana, IL. The proud daughter of Constantine “Gus” and Dorothy (Van Ostrand) Chrisagis. Christine graduated early from Central High School and followed in her…

Clara J. Schrock, 91, of Arthur, IL passed away at 2:08 AM on Monday, January 19, 2026 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the HCK West Building, one mile south of Arthur, IL.  Bishop Melvin Kaufman will officiate.  Burial will be in the Yoder…

Rosa Mae (Beachy) Yoder August 7, 1936 – January 17, 2026 Visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 1:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M., and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Pleasant View Church. Funeral services and burial will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Pleasant View Church,…

Loretta Hart, 85, of Arcola, IL passed away at 12:03 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at her residence. Family graveside services will take place in the Moors Cemetery in Gilbertsville, KY at a later date. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting the family. Loretta was born on November 14, 1940 in Festus, MO. She…