Category Archives: Obituaries

Obituaries 1-6-2021: LuAnn Richardson

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LuAnn Richardson

LuAnn Richardson, 64, of Arthur passed away at 5:38 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon.
Celebration of LuAnn’s life will be held at a later date.  Edwards Funeral Home in Arthur is assisting with arrangements. Read More

Obituaries 12-30-2020: Pauline Boehm

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Pauline Boehm

Pauline Mae Boehm, 95, of Westervelt went peacefully to her Heavenly Home at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, December 20, 2020 in her residence.
A graveside service for family and friends was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 26 in Findlay Cemetery in Findlay with the the Rev. Roger Quarton officiating. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, in Shelbyville. Memorials may be given to Westervelt Christian Church and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Read More

Obituaries 12-30-2020: Marjorie A. Luck

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Marjorie A. Luck
Marjorie A. Luck, 83, of Bethany, passed away at 6:03 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family.
Celebration of Life services were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Adam McReynolds officiating. Burial was in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany.  Memorials are suggested to Cumberland Presbyterian Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Read More

Obituaries 12-30-2020: Kenneth Cole

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Kenneth Cole

Kenneth E. Cole, 81, of Mesa, Arizona (formerly of Sullivan) died peacefully in his sleep at home December 17, 2020.
Ken was born April 14, 1939, in Sullivan, a son of Ora and Doris Cole. He married Donna Reedy in 1965. Ken served in the U.S. Army, worked in the grocery business in Sullivan, and retired from PPG as an electronic technician. Ken was quite skilled in repairing everything from a roof to an engine to a TV. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading the Bible, and attending church. In recent years he could be found every Sunday at VIA Church in Mesa. Read More

Obituaries 12-23-2020: Elvon Fulton

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Elvon Fulton

Elvon Edgar Fulton passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 5:17 a.m. at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
Elvon was the son of S. Edgar and Edna B. (Mundorf) Fulton. He was born January 11, 1940 at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola, Illinois.
Elvon graduated from Arthur High School in Arthur in 1958 where he played percussion in the band. He attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston from 1958-59. Read More