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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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