Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home

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Freedom. It's what our veterans fought for. At Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, we cherish our freedom. That's why we're ho...
02/23/2026

Freedom. It's what our veterans fought for. At Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, we cherish our freedom. That's why we're honored when a Veteran's family calls. It's our opportunity to give back and say thank you for your service. To discover funeral benefits for Veterans, call (217) 234-8828.

Glenna “Diane” (Knauss) Cain, age 80 of Mattoon, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Hom...
02/20/2026

Glenna “Diane” (Knauss) Cain, age 80 of Mattoon, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home.
No services are planned at this time. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of arrangements.
Diane was born on April 22, 1945, in...

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Make your wishes clear before your family has to wonder. Preplanning at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home ensures your arrang...
02/20/2026

Make your wishes clear before your family has to wonder. Preplanning at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home ensures your arrangements reflect your values. To meet with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan, call (217) 234-8828.

On Tuesday February 17th, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Jimmie “Jim” Lee McKibben, 89, of Mt. Zion, Illinois, pass...
02/18/2026

On Tuesday February 17th, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Jimmie “Jim” Lee McKibben, 89, of Mt. Zion, Illinois, passed from this life into the arms of his Savoir, Jesus Christ.
A funeral service in his honor will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral...

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Families whose loved ones chose direct cremation can emotionally feel lost. A conversation with Owner and Funeral Direct...
02/18/2026

Families whose loved ones chose direct cremation can emotionally feel lost. A conversation with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan can reveal how the healing process may be easier when traditional services are included. To discover options, call Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home at (217) 234-8828.

For a room to receive friends, a chapel for life celebrations, or simply a quiet corner to reflect, you'll find it at Mi...
02/16/2026

For a room to receive friends, a chapel for life celebrations, or simply a quiet corner to reflect, you'll find it at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. Staff members like Funeral Assistant Ed Schniers are here to guide you. For more on our facilities, call (217) 234-8828.

If you're new to the Central Illinois area and you've pre-purchased a funeral, we would be honored if you transferred it...
02/13/2026

If you're new to the Central Illinois area and you've pre-purchased a funeral, we would be honored if you transferred it to Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home. We honor all transfers, and there's never a fee. For more, call (217) 234-8828.

Starting a family conversation about end-of-life preparations gives everyone a voice. It also shows how much you value t...
02/11/2026

Starting a family conversation about end-of-life preparations gives everyone a voice. It also shows how much you value those you love most. Call Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home at (217) 234-8828 and preplan with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan.

Martha Margaret Bentley, age 96 of Bradenton, FL formally of Mattoon, IL passed away on February 5, 2026, at Manatee Mem...
02/09/2026

Martha Margaret Bentley, age 96 of Bradenton, FL formally of Mattoon, IL passed away on February 5, 2026, at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL.
A funeral service in her honor will be held at 11:00 AM. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue,...

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Wayne Lockett, 79, of Westfield, Illinois, passed away on February 6, 2026, at Copper Creek Cottages Memory Care Facilit...
02/09/2026

Wayne Lockett, 79, of Westfield, Illinois, passed away on February 6, 2026, at Copper Creek Cottages Memory Care Facility in Mattoon, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family and his cherished puppy, Isabella.
A funeral service celebrating Wayne’s life will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February...

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With direct cremation, remaining family members can emotionally feel lost. Talking with Owner and Funeral Director Greg ...
02/09/2026

With direct cremation, remaining family members can emotionally feel lost. Talking with Owner and Funeral Director Greg Jerdan can help them understand how including traditional services can soften the grieving process. To discover options, call Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home at (217) 234-8828.

Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home is dedicated to providing a caring and compelling environment for life celebrations. We're ...
02/06/2026

Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home is dedicated to providing a caring and compelling environment for life celebrations. We're also dedicated to offering the best funeral value possible. For pricing, call (217) 234-8828.

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Mattoon, IL
61938

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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.