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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.

Parker Brian & Lauren Rose Finley

Parker Brian & Lauren Rose Finley

Jul 27, 2012

Parker Brian Finley and Lauren Rose Finley Infant twin children of Patrick Brian and Leah Rose (Semple) Finley passed away at 11:30 PM – Friday, July 27, 2012 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Parker Brian was born at 10:17 PM Friday, July 27, 2012 and Lauren Rose was born at 10:32 PM Friday, July 27, 2012 at Barnes...

Walter Franklin Levingston

Walter Franklin Levingston

Jul 27, 2012

Walter Franklin "Frank" Levingston, age 86 of Jewett, IL passed away at 2:10 PM - Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Rev. Tim Pearce officiating. Burial will be in Jewett Cemetery in...

Patsy R Wright

Patsy R Wright

Jul 20, 2012

Patsy R. Wright, age 76 of Greenup, IL passed away at 9:53 PM - Friday, July 20, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery in rural Cumberland...

Harold F Buerster

Harold F Buerster

Jul 16, 2012

Mr. Harold F. Buerster, age 88 Of Newton, and formerly of rural Ingraham, IL passed away at 5:05 AM - Monday, July 16, 2012 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, IL. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery with...

Junior Abraham Devall

Junior Abraham Devall

Jul 13, 2012

Mr. Junior Abraham Devall, age 85 of Greenup, IL, beloved husband and best friend of Doris (Perisho) Devall for 60 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved at 6:40 PM - Friday, July 13, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Junior's life will be held at...

Julie Anne Hill

Julie Anne Hill

Jul 12, 2012

Julie Anne Hill, age 46 Of Olney and formerly of Champaign, IL passed away at 11:26 AM – Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Memorials may be made to the Richland County Human Society. The...

Frank M Smith

Frank M Smith

Jul 12, 2012

Mr. Frank M. Smith, age 81 Of Newton, IL passed away at 11:35 AM - Thursday, July 12, 2012 at his home.  Funeral services celebrating Frank's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Central Christian Church in Newton, IL with Bro. Mike Knepper officiating.  Burial will be in the Chapel Cemetery near Falmouth,...

Elmer Joseph Beckman

Elmer Joseph Beckman

Jul 11, 2012

Mr. Elmer Joseph Beckman, Age 87 Of rural Wheeler, IL passed away at 5:37 AM – Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Island Grove, IL with Fr. Joe Carlos celebrating mass. Burial...

Wanda Reep

Wanda Reep

Jul 9, 2012

Wanda Lee Reep, age 88 Of Newton, IL passed away at 12:32 AM – Monday, July 9, 2012 at the Westside Garden Plaza in Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Tim Pearce officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in...

Russell D Shamhart

Russell D Shamhart

Jul 8, 2012

Mr. Russell Dean Shamhart, age 80 Of Newton, IL passed away at 9:05 AM – Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Burial will be in Trexler Cemetery in Newton, IL with full military rites...

Thomas Spencer

Thomas Spencer

Jun 27, 2012

Dr. Thomas Spencer, age 89 Of Newton, IL passed away at 10:24 PM – Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Louis Youngs officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery...

Ruby Grace Blair

Ruby Grace Blair

Jun 24, 2012

Mrs. Ruby Grace Blair, age 95 Formerly of Toledo, IL went to be with her Lord at 7:55 AM – Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga, IL. Ruby Grace was born on November 8, 1916 in Coles County, IL the daughter of Franklin Pierce and Bertha (Fritche) Walden. She married Paul W. Blair on April 10,...

James Jospeh Purcell, Jr

James Jospeh Purcell, Jr

Jun 24, 2012

Mr. James Joseph "Joe" Purcell, Jr. Age 57 Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 9:10 PM – Sunday, June 24, 2012 at his home. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Blake-Wright Funeral Home in Dieterich, IL. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.blakefh.com . James Joseph was born on July 13,...

Fred Eugene Staley

Fred Eugene Staley

Jun 24, 2012

Mr. Fred Eugene Staley, age 89 Of Newton, IL passed away at 9:40 PM – Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM – Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the Falmouth Church of Christ near Falmouth, IL with Bro. Ron Mulvey officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Cemetery...

Freda Swisher

Freda Swisher

Jun 18, 2012

Mrs. Freda G. Swisher, age 87 Of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 11:05 AM – Monday, June 18, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, June 23, 2012 at St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery...

Earl Gray

Earl Gray

Jun 17, 2012

Mr. Earl Wayne Gray, age 61 Of Yale, IL passed away at 12:45 PM – Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Kindred Hospital North in Chicago, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Burial will be in the Yale Cemetery...

Earl Gray

Earl Gray

Jun 17, 2012

Mr. Earl Gray, age 61 Of Yale, IL passed away at 12:45 PM – Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Kindred Hospital North in Chicago, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Burial will be in the Yale Cemetery in Yale, IL. Visitation will be...

Edith V Bright

Edith V Bright

Jun 10, 2012

Edith V. (Hawes) Bright, age 87 Of Effingham and formerly of Greenup and Mattoon, IL passed away at 3:15 PM – Sunday, June 10, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL. Burial will be in the Greenup Cemetery in...

Delores "Dee" Mae French

Delores "Dee" Mae French

Jun 1, 2012

Delores Mae "Dee" French, age 63 Of Newton, IL passed away at 10:50 PM – Friday, June 1, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Dee's life will be held at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Nate Hagen officiating. Burial will be in the...

James Wesley Miller

James Wesley Miller

May 31, 2012

James Wesley Miller, age 90 of Hot Springs, AR and formerly of Newton, IL passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at his residence. Graveside Military rites will be held at 10:30 AM – Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Mound Cemetery in rural Willow Hill, IL with rites by the Jasper Post #20 American Legion. Arrangements are under the care...

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