obituaries

Recent obituaries in Cumberland County, Richland County, Jasper County, Effingham County, and the surrounding areas in Illinois.

The obituaries in the Cumberland County, Richland County, Jasper County, Effingham County, and the surrounding areas in Illinois area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity that shape our region’s history and identity.

Daniel Robert Searle

Daniel Robert Searle

May 30, 2026

Daniel Robert Searle, age 71

February 27, 1955 – May 30, 2026

Daniel Robert Searle, age 71, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 12:58 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois. The obituary can...

Patricia Ann (Volk) Shew

Patricia Ann (Volk) Shew

Jul 1, 2026

Patricia Ann (Volk) Shew, age 84

June 8, 1942 – July 1, 2026

Patricia Ann (Volk) Shew, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:40 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois....

Mildred "Millie" Agnes (Koebele) Grasselli

Mildred "Millie" Agnes (Koebele) Grasselli

Jun 30, 2026

Mildred Agnes “Millie” (Koebele) Grasselli, age 82

August 10, 1943 – June 30, 2026

Mildred Agnes “Millie” (Koebele) Grasselli, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:55 PM - Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Helia Healthcare of Newton.

A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois, with Father Pawel Luczak celebrating...

Robert Wayne Carroll

Robert Wayne Carroll

Jun 29, 2026

Robert Wayne Carroll, age 76

March 23, 1950 - June 29, 2026

Robert Wayne Carroll, age 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 PM - Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home.

Private family services will be held with burial in the Wilson-Seifers Cemetery northwest of Newton, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The...

Shirley Jean Gehlhausen

Shirley Jean Gehlhausen

Jun 29, 2026

Shirley Jean Gehlhausen, age 90

May 22, 1936 – June 29, 2026

Shirley Jean Gehlhausen, age 90, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Richland Care and Rehab in Olney, Illinois.

A service celebrating Shirley’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. The burial will follow...

Karyn Joyce Fisher St. Pierre

Karyn Joyce Fisher St. Pierre

Jun 27, 2026

Karyn Joyce Fisher St. Pierre

March 20, 1947 – June 27, 2026

Karyn Joyce Fisher St. Pierre, 79, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 1:39 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Karyn was born March 20, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of E. Eugene and Ann Marie (Mullen) Fisher. She married Joseph E. “Jay” St....

Judy Jean Houser

Judy Jean Houser

Jun 24, 2026

Judy Jean Houser, age 72

July 21, 1953 - June 24, 2026

Judy Jean Houser, age 72, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 PM - Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Peterson Park in Newton, Illinois. In...

Joyce Lavaughn Curtis

Joyce Lavaughn Curtis

Jun 23, 2026

Joyce Lavaughn Curtis, age 86

October 23, 1939 - June 23, 2026

Joyce Lavaughn, age 86, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 1:01 PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Joyce’s life will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The burial will be in the Trexler...

Lori A. Price

Lori A. Price

Jun 22, 2026

Lori A. Price, age 51 of Noble, Illinois, passed away on June 22, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Lori was born on May 10, 1975, the daughter of Lloyd and Rita (Schackmann) Gaines in Olney, Illinois. She married Galen Price on April 28, 2007, in Olney, Illinois and he survives.

Private family services will be held at a...

Phyllis Jean Bixler

Phyllis Jean Bixler

Jun 20, 2026

Phyllis Jean Bixler, age 95

May 20, 1931 - June 20, 2026

Phyllis Jean Bixler, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services will be held with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral...

Jerry Dale Newlin

Jerry Dale Newlin

Jun 19, 2026

Jerry Dale Newlin, age 74

July 21, 1951 - June 19, 2026

Jerry Dale Newlin, age 74, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga, Illinois.

A service celebrating Jerry's life will be held at 4:00 PM - Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the West End Reception and Events Center, 202 Museum...

James Arthur Kocher

James Arthur Kocher

Jun 19, 2026

James Arthur “Jim” Kocher, age 83

August 27, 1942 – June 19, 2026

James Arthur Kocher, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:08 AM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, June 26, 2026, at Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie,...

Daniel Lawrence Meinhart

Daniel Lawrence Meinhart

Jun 8, 2026

Daniel Lawrence Meinhart, age 84

March 31, 1942 – June 8, 2026

Daniel Lawrence Meinhart, age 84, of Island Grove, Illinois, passed away at 10:32 AM - Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM - Thursday, June 18, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, Illinois. The...

Joseph Nicholas

Joseph Nicholas

Jun 5, 2026

Joseph Nicholas, age 40, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Axiom gardens in Flora, Illinois. Joseph was born on August 5, 1985, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Robert and Doris (Wilson) Nicholas. A Funeral Service will be held on June 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, with a visitation for...

Dalton Allen Marshall

Dalton Allen Marshall

Jun 4, 2026

Dalton Allen Marshall, age 18

May 17, 2008 – June 4, 2026

Dalton Allen Marshall, age 18, of Latona, Illinois, passed away at 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at HSHS Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Dalton’s life will be held at 2:00 PM – Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Scott Avenue Christian Church Multi-Purpose Building in...

Harold Wilson Worthey

Harold Wilson Worthey

Jun 3, 2026

Harold Wilson Worthey, age 93

May 24, 1933 - June 3, 2026

Harold Wilson Worthey, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:27 PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services were held with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, Illinois. In loving memory of Harold, memorials may be...

Oliver "Danny" Dan Quick

Oliver "Danny" Dan Quick

Jun 3, 2026

Oliver Dan “Danny” Quick, age 89

October 25, 1936 – June 3, 2026

Oliver Dan “Danny” Quick, age 89, of Bogota, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM (Noon) on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral...

Fonda Kay Fear

Fonda Kay Fear

Jun 1, 2026

Fonda Kay Fear, age 77

January 2, 1949 - June 1, 2026

Fonda Kay Fear, age 77, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 PM – Monday, June 1, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton,...

Gary Lee Koester

Gary Lee Koester

May 30, 2026

Gary Lee Koester, age 67

August 14, 1958 - May 30, 2026

Gary Lee Koester, age 67, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:02 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at HSHS Saint Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Graveside services for family members will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Dieterich Village Cemetery south of Dieterich,...

Carol Sue Schafer

Carol Sue Schafer

May 29, 2026

Carol Sue Schafer, age 85

August 7, 1940 – May 29, 2026

Carol Sue Schafer, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:56 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM – Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Rick Britton officiating....

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