Worthington Funeral Home

Worthington Funeral Home 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

Joyce Reed, 84 of Rushville, IL passed away April 1, 2026 at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Cremation ...
04/03/2026

Joyce Reed, 84 of Rushville, IL passed away April 1, 2026 at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Cremation has been accorded. Memorials may be given to the National Audubon Society or Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America.

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Jeanette Schisler, 98 of Rushville, IL passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent...
04/03/2026

Jeanette Schisler, 98 of Rushville, IL passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at the Christian Neck Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or American Cancer Society.

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Charles Shelts Charles Shelts 91, of Rushville, IL passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Rushville Nursing and Reh...
03/24/2026

Charles Shelts Charles Shelts 91, of Rushville, IL passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Worthington Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Marzolf officiating. Interment will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Rushville First Christian Church Disciples of Christ or the Rushville Lions Club.

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Shirley Ann Thrash 88 of Rushville passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be Friday, Ma...
03/17/2026

Shirley Ann Thrash 88 of Rushville passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00am at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Stacy Tomich officiating. Interment will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 am until time of service. Memorials are suggested to St. Judes or the 1st United Methodist Church of Rushville, IL.

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Amy E. Patterson-DeBold, 55 of Rushville, Il passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield...
03/16/2026

Amy E. Patterson-DeBold, 55 of Rushville, Il passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded with no services scheduled at this time. Worthington Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Schuyler County Humane Society.

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Sandra Prather, 75 of Rushville, IL passed away on March 11, 2026 at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilation Center. Grav...
03/12/2026

Sandra Prather, 75 of Rushville, IL passed away on March 11, 2026 at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilation Center. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 16, 2026, at Palm Cemetery in Rushville with Ms. Debbie Hester officiating. Memorials may be given to St. Jude's.

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Robert Jeffery Albers, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. Funeral services will be held at 2...
03/04/2026

Robert Jeffery Albers, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Cape Coral, Florida. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, at Worthington Funeral Home, with Rev. Fred Fritz officiating. Interment will follow at Rushville City Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by Schuyler American Legion Post #4 and the U.S. Navy Honors Detail. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Schuyler County Humane Society.

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Mitchell “Hoss” Rebman, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Apr...
03/04/2026

Mitchell “Hoss” Rebman, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 11, 2026 beginning at 4:00 pm at The Virginia located at 100 Ellen Scripps Drive in Rushville Illinois.

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Margaret E. Terry, 97 of Littleton, IL passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitat...
02/21/2026

Margaret E. Terry, 97 of Littleton, IL passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Rushville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday February 27, 2026, at Worthington Funeral Home with Mr. Stephen Hoover officiating. Interment will follow at Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service on Friday. Memorials may be given to Schuyler School District Lunch Program.

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Danny T. Hanning, 68 of Huntsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL....
02/13/2026

Danny T. Hanning, 68 of Huntsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at Worthington Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 19, at 11:00 a.m. with Dixie Croxton officiating. Memorials may be given to Brown County Hunters Association, Rushville FFA or Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship Fund.

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Richard Charles (“Rick”) Reese, 70, of Tampa, FL, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home after a decade-lo...
02/09/2026

Richard Charles (“Rick”) Reese, 70, of Tampa, FL, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home after a decade-long battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, IL. Dave Eyler will be officiating. Visitation will be from 1 pm until time of service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Rushville Little League, Scripps Park Golf Course, or the Schuyler County Humane Society.

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Norma C. Gorsuch, 95 of Littleton, IL passed away Monday February 2, 2026, at Wesley Village Nursing Home in Macomb, IL....
02/03/2026

Norma C. Gorsuch, 95 of Littleton, IL passed away Monday February 2, 2026, at Wesley Village Nursing Home in Macomb, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday February 6, 2026, at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Kirkham officiating. Interment will follow at Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be given to Littleton Fire Department.

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