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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.
Thomas Howard Wolf
Jan 26, 2025
Thomas Howard Wolf, age 62 October 10, 1962 – January 26, 2025
Thomas Howard Wolf, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 PM - Sunday, January 26, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his family.
A visitation for family and...
Deloris H. Williams
Jan 24, 2025
Deloris H. Williams
March 11, 1933 – January 24, 2025
Deloris H. Williams, age 91, peacefully passed on January 24, 2025, in Olney, Illinois.
Funeral Services for Deloris will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Meyer Funeral Home...
Marlene Louise Meyer
Jan 22, 2025
Marlene Louise (Niebrugge) Meyer, age 80
June 6, 1944 – January 22, 2025
Marlene Louise (Niebrugge) Meyer, age 80, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 3:04 PM – Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois.
A...
Dr. Howard Bishop Riley
Jan 20, 2025
Dr. Howard Bishop Riley, DDS, age 101 August 24, 1923 – January 20, 2025
Dr. Howard Bishop Riley, DDS, age 101, of Greenville, Texas, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:48 AM – Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home.
A visitation for family and...
Donna Lynn Allison
Jan 19, 2025
Donna Lynn Allison, age 52 August 2, 1972 – January 19, 2025
Donna Lynn Allison, age 52, of Yale, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 PM - Sunday, January 19, 2025, comfortably in the arms of her husband Rob, at the home of her father-in-law and mother-in-law in rural Willow Hill, Illinois.
Larry Phillip Hardiek
Jan 18, 2025
Larry Phillip Hardiek, age 73 September 11, 1951 – January 18, 2025
Larry Phillip Hardiek, age 73, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 AM - Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home.
Private services will be held with burial in the Dieterich Village Cemetery in Dieterich,...
Ricky L. Nicholas
Jan 17, 2025
Ricky L. Nicholas, age 46, peacefully passed on January 17, 2025.
Funeral Services for Ricky will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a visitation for friends and family starting at 10:00 AM until service time, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. A Private burial will be...
Michael Lee Burris
Jan 15, 2025
Michael Lee Burris, age 53
August 30, 1971 – January 15, 2025
Michael Lee Burris, age 53, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:43 PM - Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Arrangements are incomplete at...
Laren K. "Skeeter" Prosser
Jan 15, 2025
Laren K. (Skeeter) Prosser, age 88, peacefully passed at home on January 15, 2025, in rural Noble Illinois.
Funeral Services for Laren will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a visitation for friends and family starting at 10:00 AM until service time, at the Meyer Funeral Home in...
Steven Clark Sherwood
Jan 13, 2025
Steven Clark Sherwood, age 58 January 8, 1967 – January 13, 2025
Steven Clark Sherwood, age 58, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 2:13 PM - Monday, January 13, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.
A visitation for family and friends will be...
Dale Lynn Vanmatre
Jan 8, 2025
Dale Lynn VanMatre, age 77, peacefully passed at home on January 8, 2025, in Dundas, Illinois.
A Memorial Service for Dale will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM with a visitation starting at 1:00 pm until service time at Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. The obituary can be...
Joan Catherine Newenham
Jan 8, 2025
Joan Catherine Newenham, age 78 July 20, 1946 – January 8, 2024
Joan Catherine Newenham, age 78, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 AM - Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.
Joan was born on July 20, 1946, in Effingham, Illinois,...
Donald W. Bare
Jan 4, 2025
Donald (Yogi) Bare, age 92 of Olney, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. A service to celebrate Don's life will be held following...
Kathleen Ann King
Jan 4, 2025
Kathleen Ann King, age 81
February 4, 1944 – January 4, 2026
Kathleen Ann King, age 81, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 PM - Sunday, January 4, 2026, at HSHS Saint John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
A service celebrating Kathy's life...
Doris Evelyn Poff
Jan 4, 2025
Doris Evelyn Poff, age 88 of Olney, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Greenhill Cemetery, rural Noble, Illinois. Meyer Funeral Home in Olney is assisting the family with the arrangements. The obituary...
Patricia "Pat" Lucille Hayden-Titus
Dec 31, 2024
Patricia L. Hayden-Titus July 21, 1925 – December 31, 2024
Patricia L. Hayden-Titus, age 99, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 6:09 PM – Tuesday December 31, 2024,
at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.
Visitation for family and friends will...
Kevin J. Newton
Dec 26, 2024
Kevin J. Newton, age 65 of Olney, Illinois, passed away on December 26, 2024, at 2:34 AM at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Meyer Funeral home in Olney, Illinois is assisting the family with the arrangements. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left www.meyerfh.com.
Kevin...
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 10:00Â AM until the time of service. The burial will follow at...
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. Â 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. Â The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left...
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...
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