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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

12/22/2025

Shelia K. Gorsuch, 69 of Littleton, IL passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Cremation has been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at later date. Memorials may be given to the Littleton Community Building Fund, HOPE Blooms or St. Jude’s.

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

12/20/2025

Howard B. Bartlow, 74 of Rushville, IL passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Martin Health Center in Bloomington, IL. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on December 29, 2025, at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Stacy Tomich officiating. Interment will be at Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of service at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the 1st United Methodist Church of Rushville, IL.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Bane%20Bartlow

12/09/2025

William Tracy Stephens, 79 of Macomb, IL passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Presbyterian Church with Mr. Ken Runkle. Interment will be at Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at the Church. Memorials may be given to Rushville Avenue of Flags.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Tracy%20Stephens

12/03/2025

James Edward “Ed” Coats, 74 of Rushville, IL passed away December 1, 2025, at his home. Cremation has been accorded. At Ed’s request there will be no services and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to The MDH Hospice or Schuyler County Humane Society.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20Edward%20%E2%80%9CEd%E2%80%9D%20Coats

11/21/2025

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.

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

11/21/2025

Virgie L. Phillips, “Luan” 76 of Rushville, IL passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Beardstown Health and Rehab Center. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 25th at 10:00 am at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Wise officiating. Interment will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Schuyler County Humane Society or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

https://www.worthingtonfh.com/obituaries.html %20L.%20Phillips,%20%E2%80%9CLuan%E2%80%9D

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

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