Worthington Funeral Home

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The federal-style house is of post-and- beam construction, and is notable for the fanlight over the entryway. The house was purchased and renovated by O.D.

The historic building we know as the Worthington Funeral Home was originally constructed in 1835 and was occupied by the Hinmann family and its descendants for nearly a century. Legend has it that Abraham Lincoln stopped to visit with the children of the family as he walked from the home of his friend William Ray to the old courthouse on the square. Several windowpanes are the originals, as indicated by their greenish tint and irregularities in the surface of the glass. Arnold in 1935, then in 1937 Luther Gordon purchased the building for the use of a funeral home. Ed and Mary Ann Worthington established their funeral home in 1949. It was located in their residence at 505 North Liberty Street. There were five funeral homes in Rushville at that time. After Luther Gordon's death, Ed Worthington assisted Mrs. Gordon in keeping her business going until he purchased it in 1953. For over fifty years the Worthington Funeral Home has operated under this roof. Jim and Bill Worthington became the owners in 1989, and have made many improvements for added comfort and accessibility while maintaining the historical integrity of the structure. The additions made over the years echo the style of the original building and at the same time provides ample space for visitations and funeral services. Our goal today is the same as it has been over the last half-century-to serve you with caring, professional service in a comfortable home-like atmosphere

11/18/2025

James R. Weishaar, 92, of Browning, IL passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rushville, IL. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 21st at 12 noon at the Worthington Funeral Home with Brother Matt Haberman officiating. Interment will follow at the Browning Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am till time of service on Friday. Memorials may be given to the Browning Senior Center or the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20R.%20Weishaar

11/16/2025

Nancy Ann Stauffer, 95 of Rushville, IL passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Stacy Tomich officiating. Interment will follow in Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to Schuyler Jail Museum or Snack for Kids, a First United Methodist Church program.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Ann%20Stauffer

11/07/2025

Darlene M. Prather, 85 of La Prairie, IL passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Mt. Sterling Health and Rehab. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 13th at 10:00 a.m. at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Wise officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 12th from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Blessing Hospice or Snacks for Students.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Mae%20Prather

11/01/2025

Marilyn “Jean” Piehler, 82 of Rushville, IL passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, IL. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown, IL with Pastor Catherine Burnette officiating. Interment will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. till time of service at the church. Memorials are suggested to the First Evangelical Church of Beardstown, IL.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20%E2%80%9CJean%E2%80%9D%20Piehler

10/24/2025

Kay H. Virginia, 83 of Rushville, Il passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Rushville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Rusvhille, IL. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Wise officiating. Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Culbertson Memorial Hospital Foundation or Wounded Warriors Project.

http://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20H.%20Virginia

10/17/2025

Sharon Kay Morrell, 78 of Augusta, IL passed away on Friday October 17,2025 at the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden, IL. Cremation has been accorded. Memorials may be given to the Augusta Assembly of God Church.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Kay%20Morrell

10/16/2025

Elva Joan Ewing, 86 of Rushville, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday October 20, 2025 at Rushville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Stacy Tomich officiating. Interment will follow at Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7pm on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Worthington Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church of Rushville.

http://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Joan%20Ewing

10/04/2025

Judy K. Ward, 82, of Rushville, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday October 6, 2025, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Rose Ross officiating. Interment will follow at Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Monday. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and McDonough District Hospital Hospice.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20K.%20Ward

09/28/2025

Jan Anderson, 73 of Rushville, passed away on Friday September 26, 2025, at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Open visitation will be 9:00am - 11:00am. A service will begin at 11:00am with interment at Rushville City Cemetery, followed by a delicious lunch at First United Methodist Church in Rushville.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Anderson

09/21/2025

Susan C. Young, 90, of Vermont, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Dixie Croxton and Mrs. Karen Stauffer officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Phillips Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Schuyler County Humane Society, Houston Methodist Church, or Cass-Schuyler Hospice.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20C.%20Young

09/17/2025

Carson D. Klitz, 87 of Rushville passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Worthington Funeral Home with Mr. Jeff Ervin officiating. Interment will follow with Military Honors by Schuyler American Legion #4 and US Navy Honor Detail at the Phillips Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday September 23, 2025. Masonic Rites will follow. Memorials may be given to Schuyler County Humane Society, Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or Snacks for Students.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20D.%20Klitz

08/16/2025

Doris Darlene Smith Morrell, 88 passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. A lifelong resident of Rushville, Illinois, Doris spent her last five years in Tennessee. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Haberman officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service on Wednesday. Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Darlene%20Smith%20Morrell

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331 W Washington Street
Rushville, IL
62681

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+12173224342

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http://www.worthingtonfh.com/

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