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Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Coffey, age 84 of Mattoon, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln H...
04/15/2026

Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Coffey, age 84 of Mattoon, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
A funeral Mass in her honor will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 320 N 21st Street, Mattoon, IL 61938....

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A private visitation before cremation allows families a memorable moment with their departed loved one. It's also proven...
04/15/2026

A private visitation before cremation allows families a memorable moment with their departed loved one. It's also proven to benefit the healing journey. To customize and personalize cremation options, call Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home at (217) 234-8828 and speak with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan.

Preplanning puts you in control of the details and takes the weight off your family. Call (217) 234-8828 to speak with O...
04/13/2026

Preplanning puts you in control of the details and takes the weight off your family. Call (217) 234-8828 to speak with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home and begin creating a plan that reflects your life and your values.

Family members in our care may feel weak from all they've been through and all that's to come. That's why Funeral Assist...
04/10/2026

Family members in our care may feel weak from all they've been through and all that's to come. That's why Funeral Assistants like Ed Schniers are here to support them when they need it most. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, supporting families since 1934. (217) 234-8828

Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home proudly supports our nation's veterans. We're dedicated to securing and managing their buri...
04/08/2026

Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home proudly supports our nation's veterans. We're dedicated to securing and managing their burial and survivor benefits. If you're a veteran or a family member, call us at (217) 234-8828. It's our way of thanking you for your service.

Albert Thomas “Tom” Endsley, age 72, of Humboldt, IL passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital i...
04/06/2026

Albert Thomas “Tom” Endsley, age 72, of Humboldt, IL passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
A funeral service in his honor will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL...

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Our facilities provide rich diversity, from comfortable rooms and quiet corners to a picturesque chapel, offering a peac...
04/06/2026

Our facilities provide rich diversity, from comfortable rooms and quiet corners to a picturesque chapel, offering a peaceful setting. We welcome you to Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, where you can confidently celebrate a life well-lived. Call (217) 234-8828 to learn more. This is Owner Sylvia Jerdan.

The message of Easter is one of hope, love, and renewal. Through Christ's resurrection, we are reminded that light follo...
04/05/2026

The message of Easter is one of hope, love, and renewal. Through Christ's resurrection, we are reminded that light follows darkness. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home wishes you a season filled with faith, peace, and the promise of new beginnings. Happy Easter!

Howard Decker, 90 of Sun City Center, FL, formerly of Mattoon, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Ap...
04/03/2026

Howard Decker, 90 of Sun City Center, FL, formerly of Mattoon, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 1, 2026, in Sun City Center, FL.
A graveside service in his honor will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 10th, 2026, at Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon, IL. Reverend Ron...

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Leave a plan, not uncertainty. When you preplan with Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, your family knows exactly what you wa...
04/03/2026

Leave a plan, not uncertainty. When you preplan with Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, your family knows exactly what you wanted. Call (217) 234-8828 and talk with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan about putting your wishes in writing.

John “Larry” Lawson, age 79 of Mattoon, IL passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in...
04/01/2026

John “Larry” Lawson, age 79 of Mattoon, IL passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL.
A funeral service in his honor will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938. Reverend...

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If you've purchased a preplanned funeral, it can be transferred to Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. The transfer can happen...
04/01/2026

If you've purchased a preplanned funeral, it can be transferred to Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. The transfer can happen either before or after a death occurs. To discover the timing and the process, call (217) 234-8828. We honor all preneed transfers without a fee.

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Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd. provides experienced, quality funeral home services for families of all backgrounds and traditions. The company has been serving the community since 1934 and has experience helping families with both traditional funeral services as well as modern or contemporary options. Three generations in the family have carried the legacy at this funeral home with a dedication to excellence in service. Families can expect the highest levels of integrity in every detail of funeral planning. Families in the area choose Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd. because this funeral home team is a leader in the local industry. Available funeral services include a range of choices: burials, cremation with memorial services, life celebrations, memorial ceremonies, urns, veteran services, mausoleums, direct cremations, vaults, grief resources, cremation services, pre-planning funeral services, caskets, memorials, honoring life, military honors, and more. The beautiful Queen Anne inspired funeral home was built in 1899. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd. has renovated and improved the building over the years, creating a comfortable, comforting environment for families to enjoy. The biggest renovation occurred in 1953 when the funeral was expanded to include a chapel that seats 250 people as well as a casket room. In 1984, the funeral home was acknowledged by the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce when the company received the Beautification Grand Award of Excellence. Later, the building extensive interior and exterior remodeling projects were done to continue these improvement efforts. Rest assured knowing that the team at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd. includes licensed funeral directors as well as memberships to industry organizations: Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA), National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), Cremation Association of North America (CANA), International Cemetery, and Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA). In 2016, the Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home was re-recognized by the Coles County Historic Preservation Advisory Council as a notable landmark. Funeral services are available to families in all of the nearby areas: Charleston, Humboldt, Cooks Mill, Trilla, Lerna, G**s, Allenville, Greenup, Neoga, Arcolla, and more. Reach out to the funeral home to schedule an appointment and learn about the various funeral services that are offered. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd. is located at 1200 Wabash Ave Mattoon, IL 61938. Call any time to talk to a funeral planning expert: (217) 234-8828.