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Whether you want to celebrate with others or reflect in solitude, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home has the accommodations to...
12/24/2025

Whether you want to celebrate with others or reflect in solitude, Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home has the accommodations to do both. Our chapel, comfortable visitation rooms, and quiet corners make it your place of peace. To learn about our facilities, call (217) 234-8828. This is Office Administrator Lisa Hunt.

Sometimes, disagreements can arise following a death. Prearranged funerals can help bring families together in celebrati...
12/22/2025

Sometimes, disagreements can arise following a death. Prearranged funerals can help bring families together in celebration rather than conflict. To preplan, call Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home at (217) 234-8828 and meet with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan.

After a direct cremation, some family members may wonder when the grieving will end. Including essential moments of clos...
12/19/2025

After a direct cremation, some family members may wonder when the grieving will end. Including essential moments of closure, like a visitation and celebration of life, can make a difference. For cremation options, call Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home at (217) 234-8828 and speak with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan.

Kimberly A. Plummer, age 52 of Mattoon, IL passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana...
12/18/2025

Kimberly A. Plummer, age 52 of Mattoon, IL passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Dodge Grove Cemetery. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL is in charge of services....

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Fred L. Wagoner, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on December 16, 2025. A private family memorial service will take pla...
12/17/2025

Fred L. Wagoner, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on December 16, 2025.
A private family memorial service will take place at a late date. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is charge of services.
He was born on February 14, 1941, in rural Rockville,...

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If you've preplanned with another funeral home and now circumstances have changed, you can transfer it to Mitchell-Jerda...
12/17/2025

If you've preplanned with another funeral home and now circumstances have changed, you can transfer it to Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. We do everything. Call (217) 234-8828. We take care of the rest.

Karen Ann Webster, age 85 of Mattoon, IL passed away on December 12, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. A memori...
12/16/2025

Karen Ann Webster, age 85 of Mattoon, IL passed away on December 12, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center.
A memorial service in her honor will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services.
Karen was born on September...

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Grief can seem like a maze filled with long, lonely thoughts. It's why Funeral Assistants like Ed Schniers are here. The...
12/15/2025

Grief can seem like a maze filled with long, lonely thoughts. It's why Funeral Assistants like Ed Schniers are here. Their commitment to service can make a difference to the family as they begin their journey of healing. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, since 1934. (217) 234-8828

Eric T. Giesler, age 61 of Mattoon, IL passed away December 11, 2025, at his residence. A funeral service in his honor w...
12/13/2025

Eric T. Giesler, age 61 of Mattoon, IL passed away December 11, 2025, at his residence.
A funeral service in his honor will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938; Pastor Joe Stephens will officiate. The...

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Preplanning your funeral spares your family from making difficult decisions during an emotional time. Sit down with Owne...
12/12/2025

Preplanning your funeral spares your family from making difficult decisions during an emotional time. Sit down with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home to start the conversation. Call (217) 234-8828 and take the first step toward peace of mind.

If peace seems elusive after a death, discover Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. Our beautiful facility and staff members al...
12/10/2025

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. Call (217) 234-8828 to learn more. This is Owner Sylvia Jerdan.

Charles William Farmer, age 89 of Villages, FL formerly of Mattoon, IL passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at South...
12/09/2025

Charles William Farmer, age 89 of Villages, FL formerly of Mattoon, IL passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at South Campus Care Center in Leesburg, FL.
Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services.
Charles was born on July 18, 1936, in...

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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.