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.
Paul D Stanley
Oct 16, 2011
Mr. Paul Dee Stanley, age 69 Of Olney, IL and former resident of Golconda, IL passed away at 9:55 PM - Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, IL. Private family services were held. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Paul was born on February 13, 1942 in Olney, IL...
Vincent Francis "Jack" Kistner
Oct 13, 2011
Mr. Vincent Francis "Jack" Kistner, age 85 Of Newton, IL passed away at 8:15 AM – Thursday, October 13, 2011 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Father Al Kemme celebrating Mass. Burial...
Jackie Dean Lemay
Oct 4, 2011
Mr. Jackie Dean "Jack" LeMay, age 72 Of Hidalgo, IL passed away at 11:30 PM - Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Carle FoundationHospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral services celebrating Jack's life will be held at 2:00 PM – Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Bro. Doug Staley officiating. Burial will be in the...
Serena Mary Kaufmann
Oct 4, 2011
Mrs. Serena Mary Kaufmann, age 101 Of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 1:45 PM - Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Burgin Manor in Olney, IL. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Friday, October 7, 2011 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial...
Dr. Lee Roy Hren, Dds
Oct 2, 2011
Dr. Lee Roy Hren, DDS age 71 Of Newton, IL passed away at 12:01 AM - Sunday, October 2, 2011 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. A Remembrance of Dr. Hren's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the Ambraw River Eagles Lodge #4475, 8863 North State Hwy 130, Newton, IL. Arrangements...
Stanley Eugene Huff
Oct 1, 2011
Mr. Stanley Eugene Huff, age 82 Of rural Sigel, IL passed away at 10:25 PM – Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Mattoon Health Care in Mattoon, IL. Graveside services at 2:00 PM – Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Long Point Cemetery rural Neoga, IL with Pastor Jacob Frederick officiating. There will also be full military rites by the Cumberland...
Floyd Ray Cunefare
Sep 30, 2011
Mr. Floyd Ray Cunefare, age 82 Of Newton, IL entered into eternal life at 6:18 am on Friday, September 30, 2011 at home surrounded by his daughters. Funeral services celebrating Floyd's life will be held at 10:00 AM - Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home with Mike Knepper officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Newton,...
John "Kelly" Calvin Jourdan
Sep 29, 2011
Mr. John Calvin "Kelly" Jourdan, age 86 Of Newton, IL passed away at 12:15 AM - Thursday, September 29, 2011 at VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. Graveside services celebrating Kelly's life will be held at 1:00 PM – Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Newton, IL with Mark Wilkinson officiating. There will...
Nonda R. Millsap
Sep 28, 2011
Mrs. Nonda R. Millsap, age 88 Of Newton, IL passed away at 10:42 AM - Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Services celebrating Nonda's life will be held at 3:00 PM – Sunday, October 2, 2011 at the Blake-Buchanan Home in Newton, IL with Bro. Larry Matson officiating. Burial will be in the Haven Hill...
Robert Lee Hanson
Sep 28, 2011
Of Newton, IL passed away at 7:15 AM - Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, IL. Services celebrating Bob's life will be held at 7:00 PM – Monday, October 3, 2011 at the Blake-Buchanan Home in Newton, IL with Pastor Mark Wilkinson officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 PM until service time....
Elwood F Grissom
Sep 27, 2011
Mr. Elwood F. Grissom, age 91 Of Greenup, IL passed away at 3:19 PM – Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services celebrating Elwood's life will be held at 3:00 PM – Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Bishop Funeral Home in Greenup, IL with Pastor Brooke Davis officiating. Burial will...
Gladys Marie Tabb
Sep 25, 2011
Mrs. Gladys Marie (Foltz) Tabb, age 100 Of Newton, IL passed away at 6:45 PM - Monday, September 26, 2011 at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, IL. Funeral services celebrating the life of Gladys will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, September 30, 2011 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Van McQueen...
Gladys Reis
Sep 22, 2011
Mrs. Gladys G. Reis, age 85Of rural West Liberty, IL passed away at 11:55 PM - Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Burgin Manor in Olney, IL.Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will...
Herman Bradley Watkins
Sep 18, 2011
Mr. Herman Bradley Watkins, age 58 of West Liberty, IL and formerly of Yuma, AZ passed away at 9:25 PM – Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Herman was born...
Helen Elizabeth Shew
Sep 14, 2011
Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Shew, age 91 Of rural Newton, IL passed away at 11:05 PM - Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM – Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Richard Shoot officiating. Burial will be in the Honey Cemetery in...
Daniel "Danny" Lloyd Lingafelter
Sep 14, 2011
Mr. Daniel Lloyd "Danny" Lingafelter, age 73 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 10:29 AM - Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM – Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Richard Houser officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh...
Betty Miller
Sep 5, 2011
Betty Miller, age 87 Of Rural Teutopolis, IL passed away at 8:25 AM – Monday, September 5, 2011 at the Effingham Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Betty's life will be held at 3:00 PM – Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in rural Wheeler, IL with Pastor Stephen Gillet officiating....
Ray G Cook
Sep 4, 2011
Mr. Ray Gene Cook, age 68
Of Effingham, IL and formerly of Casey and Newton, IL passed away at 10:20 AM - Sunday, September 4, 2011 at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, September 10, 2011 at...
Dewey Ross Connor, Jr.
Sep 2, 2011
Mr. Dewey Ross Connor, Jr. age 89 Of Newton, IL passed away at 12:04 PM - Friday, September 2, 2011 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery...
Ada Mae Moran
Aug 24, 2011
Mrs. Ada Mae Moran, age 90 Of Effingham, IL and formerly of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 9:15 PM - Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 PM – Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie,...
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