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.
Owen "Scotty" Scott Clark
Nov 7, 2024
Owen Scott "Scotty" Clark, age 95
December 24, 1928 – November 7, 2024
Owen Scott "Scotty" Clark, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:13 PM – Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
A funeral service celebrating...
Patricia Jeanette Burgener
Oct 29, 2024
Patricia J. Burgener, age 87, of Olney, Illinois, passed away, October 29, 2024, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois. Â Funeral Service will be 10:00AM on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois, with a visitation for 1 hour prior to service time. Â Burial will follow at Saron Cemetery, rural Dundas, Illinois. The obituary...
Truman "Lee" Leroy Coleman
Oct 26, 2024
Truman Leroy "Lee" Coleman, age 79
April 17, 1945 – October 26, 2024
Truman Leroy "Lee" Coleman, age 79, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:27 AM – Saturday, October 26, 2024, at HSHS Saint Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
...Carolyn Mae Piercefield
Oct 26, 2024
Carolyn Mae Piercefield, age 78
February 21, 1946 – October 26, 2024
Carolyn Mae Piercefield, age 78, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 AM – Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the home of her daughter.
Funeral service...
Daniel Yager
Oct 20, 2024
Daniel Yager
January 22, 1957 – October 20, 2024
Daniel Alan Yager of Dundas (formerly of the Bend Area) was born on January 22, 1957, in Olney, Illinois. Daniel passed away at his home in Dundas, Illinois on October 20, 2024. A private family service will be...
Albert Weber Fehrenbacher
Oct 20, 2024
Albert Weber Fehrenbacher
September 23, 1930 – October 20, 2024
Albert Weber Fehrenbacher, age 94, of Robinson, Illinois, a devoted and beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at the Arbor Rose Senior Care Center in Robinson, Illinois, surrounded by family on Sunday October 20,...
Lincoln Aaron James Powers
Oct 15, 2024
Lincoln Aaron James Powers
October 15, 2024
Lincoln Aaron James Powers, the son of Nicholas and Ashley (Nix) Powers, of Newton, Illinois, was born silently into this world at 11:33 AM - Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
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Petronilla "Pet" Mary Volk
Oct 15, 2024
Petronilla Mary Volk
December 28, 1928 – October 15, 2024
Petronilla Mary Volk, age 95, passed away at 3:33 PM - Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM -...
R. Lee Holt
Oct 8, 2024
R. Lee Holt, age 94
March 18, 1930 – October 8, 2024
Lee Holt, age 94, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:22 PM – Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at HSHS Saint John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Lee's life will be...
William "Bill" Otis Whightsel
Oct 7, 2024
William Otis "Bill" Whightsel, age 69
June 30, 1955 – October 7, 2024
William Otis "Bill" Whightsel, age 69, formerly of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on Monday October 7, 2024.
Services celebrating Bill's, life will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon) – Saturday, August 16,...
Deena Lea Brown
Sep 29, 2024
Deena Lea Brown, age 74
January 3, 1950 – September 29, 2024
Deena Lea Brown, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:55 PM – Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home.
Funeral services celebrating Deena's life will be held at 10:00...
Patricia Ruth Cannon
Sep 29, 2024
Patricia Ruth Cannon was born on January 8, l959, in Olney, Illinois to Aden J (Jr) and Ruthie Faye (Hall) Runyon. She was called home on September 29, 2024.
Patricia is survived by her sister, Karen Sue (Runyon) Pretty of Pekin, Illinois. Nieces: Kayla (Christopher) Pretty, Magen Couch, and Regina Robards of Pekin,...
Chrishton Alexander Cooley
Sep 28, 2024
Chrishton Alexander Cooley, age 18
May 3, 2006 – September 29, 2024
Chrishton Alexander Cooley, age 18, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:03 AM – Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Tuesday, October 15, 2024,...
Marie K. Deitz
Sep 25, 2024
Marie K. Deitz, age 100
September 1, 1924 – September 24, 2024
Marie K. Deitz, age 100, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Robinson, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 AM – Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home.
Private family services will be held, with...
Penny Lee Lewis
Sep 22, 2024
Penny Lee Lewis, age 62
November 27, 1961 – September 22, 2024
Penny Lee Lewis, age 62, of Arkansas, and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:04 PM, Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, in Urbana, Illinois, after a short illness.
Franklin Bernard Rule
Sep 21, 2024
Franklin Bernard Rule, age 89
October 8, 1934 – September 21, 2024
Franklin Bernard Rule, age 89, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 12:32 PM - Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Meadow Brook Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Grayville, Illinois.
Private services...
Nancy Katherine (Hartke) Spelbring
Sep 21, 2024
Nancy Katherine (Hartke) Spelbring, age 79
August 17, 1945 – September 21, 2024
Nancy Katherine (Hartke) Spelbring, age 79, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 10:53 PM – Saturday, September 21, 2024, at HSHS Saint Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
A visitation...
Susan K. Walker
Sep 15, 2024
Susan K. Walker, age 76 of Olney, passed away September 15, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Susan was born on October 16, 1947, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Herman and Margaret (Williams) Bill. Â She married the love of her life, David M. Walker, on August 4, 1968, and...
Irene Evelyn (Wolf) Blievernicht
Sep 12, 2024
Irene Evelyn (Wolf) Blievernicht, age 87
September 30, 1936 – September 12, 2024
Irene Evelyn (Wolf) Blievernicht, age 87, of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away at 2:20 AM – Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.
F uneral services...
Nora J Hahn-Stout
Sep 10, 2024
Nora J. Hahn-Stout passed away on September 10, 2024, at her home in Olney, Illinois.
Private Family Graveside Service for Nora will be held at Antioch Cemetery east of Claremont, Illinois.
Nora was born on February 15, 1951, in Olney, Illinois the daughter of William David and Shirley A....
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