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.
Albert Hiram Clark, Jr
Apr 22, 2012
Albert Hiram Clark, Jr. age 59 Of rural Jewett, IL passed away at 8:22 PM – Sunday, April 22, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Rev. Tim Pearce officiating. Burial will be in Island Creek...
Allen Ochs
Apr 18, 2012
Allen Peter "PeeWee" Ochs, age 58 Of rural Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 5:40 AM – Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Saturday, April 21, 2012 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste Marie, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be...
Wanda Ann Snyder
Apr 10, 2012
Wanda Ann Snyder, age 45 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 8:43 PM – Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM – Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Richard Houser officiating. Memorials may be made to the family. The obituary can be viewed...
Madonna Marie Teets
Apr 7, 2012
Madonna Marie Teets, age 69 Of Montrose, IL passed away at 1:40 PM – Saturday, April 7, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Madonna's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sigel, IL with Pastor Gary Fortkamp officiating. Burial will be in the...
Raymond L Hinterscher, Sr.
Apr 2, 2012
Raymond "Ray" L. Hinterscher Sr., age 75 Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 5:05 PM Monday, April 2, 2012 at Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, IL. Services celebrating Ray's life will be held on 10:00 AM Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Ingraham Christian Church in Ingraham, IL. Private burial will be in the Hinterscher Family Cemetery in...
Minnie Belle Finn
Mar 30, 2012
Minnie Belle Finn, age 82 Of Hidalgo, IL passed away at 2:45 PM – Friday, March 30, 2012 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Roger James officiating. Burial will be in the Aten Cemetery in...
Jerome "Corndog Jerry" Massey
Mar 28, 2012
Jerome Daniel "Corndog Jerry" Massey, age 73 Of Newton, IL passed away at 1:15 PM – Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Stephen Willis officiating. Burial will be in the...
Marilyn J Hills
Mar 27, 2012
Marilyn Jean Hills, age 75 Of Charleston, IL passed away at 7:36 AM – Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services celebrating Marilyn's life will be held at 3:00 PM- Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Greenup Cemetery in Greenup, IL....
Ronny Leon Cleeton
Mar 27, 2012
Ronny Leon Cleeton, age 68
Of Montrose, IL passed away at 8:21 AM – Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Palm Terrace in Mattoon, IL. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, IL. Arrangements in the care of Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL. The obituary...
Jane Anne Starwalt
Mar 26, 2012
Jane Anne Starwalt, age 65 Of Toledo, IL passed away at 6:00 PM – Monday, March 26, 2012 at her home. Graveside services celebrating Jane's life will be held at 11:00 AM - Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Greenup Cemetery in Greenup, IL with Patrick Powers officiating. There will be a catered meal to follow at the Greenup American...
Robert F Kerner
Mar 26, 2012
Robert F. "Bob" Kerner, age 90 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 4:15 PM – Monday, March 26, 2012 at his home. Funeral services celebrating Robert's life will be held at 3:00 PM- Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Ron Mulvey officiating. Burial will be in the New St. Peter Cemetery in...
Connie L Baker
Mar 25, 2012
Mrs. Connie L. (Finn) Baker, age 73 Of Newton, IL passed away at 7:30 PM – Sunday, March 25, 2012 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Connie's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Free Methodist Church in Newton, IL with Rev. Ron Linder officiating. Burial will be in the Aten Cemetery in...
Edward E Hahn
Mar 11, 2012
Edward E. Hahn, age 103 Of Newton and formerly of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 11:20 PM – Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass....
Peggy Sue Williams
Mar 9, 2012
Peggy Suzanne Williams, age 55 Of Effingham, IL passed away at 9:22 PM Friday, March 9, 2012 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Celebration of Life will be held 6:00 PM Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Christ's Church 2511 South Veterans Drive Effingham, IL. Memorial may be made to the Cole Alwardt Education Fund or to Breast Cancer...
Donna M Lemar
Mar 6, 2012
Donna M. Lemar, age 76 Of Jewett, IL passed away at 4:45 AM – Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, IL.
Funeral services celebrating Donna's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Pastor Leon Hanley officiating. Burial will...
Bernice M Bonde
Feb 26, 2012
Bernice M. Bonde, 90 of Newton, IL and formerly of Chicago, IL passed away February 26, 2012 at the Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM – Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Riverside Cemetery in Newton, IL. In loving memory of Bernice, memorials may be made to the Newton Ministerial Association. Arrangements by Blake-Buchanan Funeral...
Mary Ann Girhard
Feb 25, 2012
Mary Ann Girhard, 78 of Newton, IL, passed away at 1:30 PM – Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Odd Fellows-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, IL. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. The obituary...
James Dean Utley, Sr.
Feb 20, 2012
Mr. James Dean Utley, Sr. age 49 Of rural Newton, IL passed away at 9:19 PM – Monday, February 20, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, IL with full military rites by...
Sarah E Jones
Feb 19, 2012
Sarah E. Jones, 87 formerly of Newton, IL, passed away February 19, 2012 in Topeka, KS. She spent her life in Illinois before moving to Topeka in 2003. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM – Friday, February 24, 2012 at Rose Hill Community Church in Rose Hill, IL with David Heath officiating. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery...
Leland Eugene Bruner
Feb 12, 2012
Leland Eugene "Sonny" Bruner, age 72 Of Teaque, Texas and formerly of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 1:40 AM – Sunday, February 12, 2012. Private Family Service celebrating Sonny's life will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.blakefh.com. Leland was born...
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