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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.

Peggy Sue Williams

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Urban James Kocher

Urban James Kocher

Feb 11, 2012

Mr. Urban J. Kocher, age 99 Of rural Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 4:58 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste Marie, IL with Fr. Al Kemme...

Shirley Kay Paul

Shirley Kay Paul

Feb 9, 2012

Shirley Kay Paul, age 62 Of West Liberty, IL, passed away at 1:30 PM – Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rev. Ron Linder officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Newton,...

Edmund "Joe" Joseph Keller

Edmund "Joe" Joseph Keller

Feb 6, 2012

Edmund Joseph "Joe" Keller, age 68 Of Newton, IL passed away at 8:07 PM – Monday, February 6, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Joe's life will be held at 3:00 PM – Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will in Mt Calvary...

Paul Melvin Adkins

Paul Melvin Adkins

Feb 5, 2012

Paul Melvin Adkins, age 95 Of Newton, IL passed away at 7:20 PM – Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM – Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Bro. Tom Matson officiating. Burial will be in the Brick Cemetery in rural...

Almeda Rae Hills

Almeda Rae Hills

Feb 3, 2012

Mrs. Almeda Rae (Hester) Brooks Hills, age 74 Of Casey, IL and formerly of Newton, IL passed away at 5:05 AM – Friday, February 3, 2012 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services celebrating Almeda's life will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Bro....

Clara Dhom Wiercioch

Clara Dhom Wiercioch

Jan 31, 2012

Mrs. Clara Dhom Wiercioch, age 92 Of Chicago, IL and formerly of Newton, IL passed away at 8:10 AM – Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Resurrection Retirement Community in Chicago, IL. Mass Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Saturday, February 4, 2012 at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating...

George Norbert Sheridan

George Norbert Sheridan

Jan 26, 2012

Mr. George Norbert Sheridan, age 88 Of rural West Liberty, IL passed away at 1:17 AM – Thursday, January 26, 2012 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Monday, January 30, 2012 at the St Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will...

Madonna Bigard

Madonna Bigard

Jan 23, 2012

Mrs. Madonna Bigard, age 90 Of Newton, IL passed away at 4:20 PM – Monday, January 23, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Visitation will be held 9:00-10:00 AM – Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with graveside services to follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Newton, IL. In loving memory...

James Otto Smith

James Otto Smith

Jan 20, 2012

James O. Smith, age 70 Of Newton, IL passed away at 4:45 PM – Friday, January 20, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL is helping the family with arrangements.Of Newton, IL passed away at 4:45 PM – Friday, January 20, 2012 at his home surrounded by...

Eunice D. Lewis

Eunice D. Lewis

Jan 16, 2012

Mrs. Eunice D. (Stortzum) Lewis, age 75 Of Dieterich, IL passed away at 1:21 AM - Monday, January 16, 2012 at her home. A very aggressive lung cancer attacked her body and took her very quickly. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Dieterich, IL with Pastor Gary...

Michael Ray Wilson

Michael Ray Wilson

Jan 16, 2012

Michael Ray Wilson, age 62 Of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 6:45 AM – Monday, January 16, 2012 at Newton Rest Haven in Newton, IL. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Newton, IL. Visitation will be held...

Ralph Dean Brooks

Ralph Dean Brooks

Jan 13, 2012

Ralph Dean Brooks, age 78 Of Newton, IL passed away at 10:25 PM – Friday, January 13, 2012 at the St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL with Mark Wilkinson officiating the service. Burial will be in the Brooks...

Marie Anna Deimel

Marie Anna Deimel

Jan 12, 2012

Mrs. Marie Anna Deimel, age 93 Formerly of Newton, IL passed away at 1:30 AM – Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL ad joined her beloved husband Leo and her many friends and family members who had gone on before Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at...

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