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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.

Jack Duane Harrell

Jack Duane Harrell

Dec 23, 2024

Jack Duane Harrell, age 88, passed away at his home in Olney, Illinois On December 23, 2024. The funeral service for Jack will be Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney at 11:00 AM with visitation for family in friends from 10:00  AM until the time of service. The burial will follow at...

Helen Cruce

Helen Cruce

Dec 22, 2024

Helen Cruce, age 90 of Effingham, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on December 22, 2024, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  Private family graveside service will be held in Crayne, Kentucky at a later date. Meyer Funeral Home in Newton is assisting the family with the arrangements.  The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left...

Richard C. "Dick"` Worland

Richard C. "Dick"` Worland

Dec 22, 2024

Age 86, of Olney, IL. passed away peacefully Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Gentle Care Nursing Home and Rehabilitation under Good Samaritan Hospice Care, Vincennes, IN. Born April 28, 1938, a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL, until moving to Olney, Illinois, in 2003. He was the son of Charles R. and Ann F. Worland (Ancel). Dick is...

Judith Sharyn "Hawes" Yager

Judith Sharyn "Hawes" Yager

Dec 21, 2024

Judith Sharyn (Hawes) Yager, age 79, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 3:07 PM – Saturday 21, 2024, at Terre Haute Reginal Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Meyer Funeral Home, Newton, Illinois.  The burial will be in the Brockville Cemetery in...

Sharon Mccoy

Sharon Mccoy

Dec 20, 2024

Sharon McCoy, age 75, of Matteson, IL, passed away at 9:00 AM – Friday, December 20, 2024, in Orland Park, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Trexler Cemetery in Latona, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com. Meyer Funeral  ...

Justin Michael "Dusty" Winter

Justin Michael "Dusty" Winter

Dec 16, 2024

Justin Michael "Dusty" Winter, age 40

February 25, 1984 - December 16, 2024

To the great sorrow of almost everyone who knew him, Justin 'Dusty' Winter passed beyond the veil of this life under accidental circumstances on 16 December, 2024. His choice of cremation is being honored....

Nancy Jean (Cox) Jamerson

Nancy Jean (Cox) Jamerson

Dec 12, 2024

Nancy Jean (Cox) Jamerson, age 70

April 7, 1954 - December 12, 2024

Nancy Jean (Cox) Jamerson, age 70, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:35 PM, Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her son's home.

Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM –...

Rosalie Rabuck

Rosalie Rabuck

Dec 10, 2024

Rosalie Rabuck, age 93

June 5, 1931 - December 10, 2024

Rosalie Rabuck, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:24 AM, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at her home.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held 2:00 to 3:00...

Dale Dewayne Gentry

Dale Dewayne Gentry

Dec 9, 2024

Dale Dewayne Gentry, age 88

August 8, 1936 – December 9, 2024

Dale Dewayne Gentry, age 88, of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 3:30 AM – Monday, December 9, 2024, at his home.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be...

Harry "Dale" Dale Finn

Harry "Dale" Dale Finn

Dec 7, 2024

Harry Dale "Dale" Finn, age 80

September 20, 1944 – December 7, 2024

Harry Dale "Dale" Finn, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 9:30 AM – Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services...

Paul Richard Goebel

Paul Richard Goebel

Dec 6, 2024

Paul Richard Goebel, age 67

July 29, 1957 - December 6, 2024

Paul Richard Goebel, age 67, of Gila, Illinois passed away at 3:47 pm, Friday, December 6, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...

Glen "Gene" Eugene Easton

Glen "Gene" Eugene Easton

Nov 30, 2024

Glen Eugene "Gene" Easton, age 94

February 16, 1930 – November 30, 2024

Glen Eugene "Gene" Easton, age 94, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 7:20 AM – Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Gene's life will be...

John Orval Cox

John Orval Cox

Nov 27, 2024

John Orval Cox, age 64

October 23, 1960 – November 27, 2024

John Orval Cox, age 64, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 9:03 PM - Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating John's life...

Paul Albert Gentry

Paul Albert Gentry

Nov 26, 2024

Paul Albert Gentry, age 85

December 9, 1938 – November 26, 2024

Paul Albert Gentry, age 85, of Charleston, Illinois, and formerly of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 10:10 AM – Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Arbor Rose of Charleston, Illinois.

Visitation for...

Raymond E. "Jack" Hayes

Raymond E. "Jack" Hayes

Nov 25, 2024

Raymond Eugene "Jack" Hayes 93 of Olney Illinois passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 9:00 PM at his home. Graveside service will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Cresthaven Memorial Park in Claremont, Illinois at 1:00 PM with a visitation starting at 12:30 PM Born October 13, 1931, to Raymond T and Esther...

Clara "Luella" Luella Wells

Clara "Luella" Luella Wells

Nov 25, 2024

Clara Luella Wells, age 102

September 13, 1922 – November 25, 2024

Clara Luella Wells, age 102, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away peacefully, at 8:53 PM – Monday, November 25, 2024, at Willowbrook Memory Support Residences in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be...

Daniel Ray Stadge

Daniel Ray Stadge

Nov 14, 2024

Daniel Ray Stadge September 21, 1955 – November 14, 2024

Daniel R. Stadge, age 69,  peacefully passed at home on November 14, 2024, in Olney, Illinois.

A Memorial Service for Danny will be held on Friday, January 17, at the Elm Street Christian Church in Olney, Illinois...

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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