Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home

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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.

Dorothy Nacola Roling, age 88 of Mattoon, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Healt...
03/31/2026

Dorothy Nacola Roling, age 88 of Mattoon, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
A funeral service in her honor will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 3, 2026, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938. Mike Erwin...

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Many months after a direct cremation, some are still grieving. A private moment with the deceased before cremation can s...
03/30/2026

Many months after a direct cremation, some are still grieving. A private moment with the deceased before cremation can support the healing process. To discover options, call Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home at (217) 234-8828 and meet with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan.

If peace seems elusive after a death, discover Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. Our beautiful facility and staff members al...
03/27/2026

If peace seems elusive after a death, discover Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. Our beautiful facility and staff members all come together to create a sanctuary of serenity, give you comfort, and surround your loved ones with the very best. To learn more, call (217) 234-8828. This is Funeral Director Apprentice Kendra Jerdan.

The sights, sounds, and feelings surrounding the funeral of a loved one last a lifetime. It's why families who worry abo...
03/25/2026

The sights, sounds, and feelings surrounding the funeral of a loved one last a lifetime. It's why families who worry about cost should never feel they have to compromise. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home can make it memorable. For pricing or arrangements, call (217) 234-8828.

Preplanning is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your family. It's easy to start. Meet with Owner and Funera...
03/23/2026

Preplanning is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your family. It's easy to start. Meet with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home to create a plan that's personal and meaningful. Call (217) 234-8828.

Serving veterans gives all of us at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home the opportunity to express our deepest thanks for their...
03/20/2026

Serving veterans gives all of us at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home the opportunity to express our deepest thanks for their commitment to our country. To discover the full range of funeral benefits for veterans, call (217) 234-8828.

Darren Wayne Van Gerpen, age 60 of Mattoon, IL passed away on March 12, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.No ser...
03/18/2026

Darren Wayne Van Gerpen, age 60 of Mattoon, IL passed away on March 12, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
No services are scheduled. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of arrangements.
Darren was born on May 10, 1965, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to...

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Some families think choosing cremation means foregoing a visitation and celebration of life, but that's not true. You ca...
03/18/2026

Some families think choosing cremation means foregoing a visitation and celebration of life, but that's not true. You can still include traditional funeral services. To discover cremation options, call Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home at (217) 234-8828 and meet with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan.

Marjorie L. Chesnut, age 96, of Mattoon, IL peacefully passed away on Sunday March 15, 2026, with her family by her side...
03/16/2026

Marjorie L. Chesnut, age 96, of Mattoon, IL peacefully passed away on Sunday March 15, 2026, with her family by her side at Odd Fellow Rebekah Home.

A funeral service in her honor will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon,...

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When we are called, our team instinctively knows what to do. From transferring a loved one to our home to making plans w...
03/16/2026

When we are called, our team instinctively knows what to do. From transferring a loved one to our home to making plans with families to celebrate a life. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, since 1934. This is Funeral Assistant Ed Schniers. (217) 234-8828

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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.