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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

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

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.  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.   Burial will follow at Saron Cemetery, rural Dundas, Illinois. The obituary...

Truman "Lee" Leroy Coleman

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.

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Carolyn Mae Piercefield

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Franklin Bernard Rule

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

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

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.  She married the love of her life, David M. Walker, on August 4, 1968, and...

Irene Evelyn (Wolf) Blievernicht

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

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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