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.

Richard L. Phillips

Richard L. Phillips

Feb 29, 2024

Richard L Phillips, age72

July 20, 1951 – February 29, 2024

Richard L. Phillips, age 72, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 2:40 PM – Thursday, February 29, 2024, Carle Richland Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.  A private family graveside service will be held at a later date....

Rebecca "Becky" Hough Mcclure

Rebecca "Becky" Hough Mcclure

Feb 28, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Hough McClure, age 75

September 23, 1948 – February 28, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Hough McClure, 75, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Noble, Illinois, passed away at her home surrounded by her family, on February 28, 2024.

Becky was born on September...

Virginia Elenor Ochs

Virginia Elenor Ochs

Feb 26, 2024

Virginia Elenor Ochs, age 93

November 7, 1930 – February 26, 2024

Virginia Elenor Ochs, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 12:12 AM – Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Willow Breeze Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois....

Annette Runyon-Donoho

Annette Runyon-Donoho

Feb 25, 2024

Annette Runyon-Donoho, age 48

November 22, 1975 – February 25, 2024

Annette Runyon-Donoho, age 48, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at 3:27 PM – Sunday, February 25, 2024, in Evansville, Indiana.

Funeral Service for Annette Runyon-Donoho, 48, of Salem, Illinois will be held at Meyer...

James Gehlhausen

James Gehlhausen

Feb 25, 2024

James R. Gehlhausen, age 85

May 1, 1938 – February 25, 2024

James R. Gehlhausen, age 85, of Olney, Illinois formerly of Noble, Illinois and Celestine, Indiana, passed away at 2:09 PM – Sunday, February 25, 2024, in Olney, Illinois.

Funeral Services will be held...

Melvarose Louise Ochs

Melvarose Louise Ochs

Feb 24, 2024

Melvarose Louise Ochs, age 66

March 27, 1957 – February 24, 2024

Melvarose "Melva" Louise Ochs, age 66, of Newton and formerly of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on     Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, Indiana.

Mass of Christian burial will be...

Doris Jean Swinson

Doris Jean Swinson

Feb 22, 2024

Doris Jean Swinson, age 79, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 12:40 PM – Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Evansville, Indiana.

There will be a visitation for family and friends on Wednesday Evening, February 28 from 5:00 PM to7 :00 PM at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney.  Funeral Services will be held...

Stetson Michael Zuber

Stetson Michael Zuber

Feb 20, 2024

Stetson Michael Zuber, 6 weeks old

January 9, 2024 – February 20, 2024

Stetson Michael Zuber, infant son of Austin and Hannah Zuber, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 AM – Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his home.

Funeral services will be held...

Jerry Eugene Hanna

Jerry Eugene Hanna

Feb 19, 2024

Jerry Eugene Hanna, age 82, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 11:27 PM – Monday, February 19, 2024, in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. There will be a visitation for family and friends one hour...

Delores Lucille Eytchison

Delores Lucille Eytchison

Feb 17, 2024

Delores Lucille (Feldkamp) Eytchison, age 91

July 30, 1932 – February 17, 2024

Delores Lucille (Feldkamp) Eytchison, age 91, formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 AM – Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Concordia Village in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services will be...

Connie Kaye Meyer

Connie Kaye Meyer

Feb 12, 2024

Connie Kaye (Grayling) Meyer, age 71

October 18, 1952 – February 12, 2024

Connie Kaye (Grayling) Meyer, age 71, of Fairmont, Illinois and formerly of Newton, Illinois, gained her angel wings and departed this world to watch over all of us at 1:16 AM – Monday, February 12, 2024,...

Joseph Gerard Zuber

Joseph Gerard Zuber

Feb 10, 2024

Joseph Gerard Zuber, age 71

May 30, 1952 – February 10, 2024

Joseph Gerard Zuber, age 71, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:50 AM – Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his home.

Funeral liturgy outside of the Mass will be celebrated...

Betty Lou Smithenry

Betty Lou Smithenry

Feb 10, 2024

Betty Lou Smithenry, age 81

February 14, 1942 – February 10, 2024

Betty Lou Smithenry, age 81, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:25 PM – Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM...

Ray Keith Kautz

Ray Keith Kautz

Feb 8, 2024

Ray Keith Kautz, age 88

August 28, 1935 – February 8, 2024

Ray Keith Kautz, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 AM – Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Oblong, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Carolyn Louise Mcintosh

Carolyn Louise Mcintosh

Feb 5, 2024

Carolyn Louise McIntosh, age 78

June 17, 1945 – February 5, 2024

Carolyn Louise McIntosh, age 78, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Swansea, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 AM – Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Carolyn's life will...

Vonley Lynn Elmore

Vonley Lynn Elmore

Feb 3, 2024

Vonley Lynn Elmore, age 88

August 31, 1935 – February 3, 2024

Vonley Lynn Elmore, age 88, of rural Latona, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 PM – Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Vonley's...

Douglas Joseph "Clyde" Frichtl

Douglas Joseph "Clyde" Frichtl

Feb 1, 2024

Douglas Joseph "Clyde" Frichtl, age 62

March 18, 1961 – February 1, 2024

Douglas Joseph "Clyde" Frichtl, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:37 PM – Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Janet Marie Brooks

Janet Marie Brooks

Jan 31, 2024

Janet Marie Brooks, age 80

February 28, 1943 – January 31, 2024

Janet Marie Brooks, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 AM – Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Janet's life...

Michael D. Geiger

Michael D. Geiger

Jan 30, 2024

Michael D. Geiger, 89, of Oreana, Illinois, died peacefully on January 30, 2024, in his home.

There will be a memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, Illinois at 11:00 AM. There will be a visitation starting at 10:00...

Frederick "Ricky" Ernest Messina

Frederick "Ricky" Ernest Messina

Jan 28, 2024

Frederick Ernest "Ricky" Messina, age 47

September 13, 1976 – January 28, 2024

Frederick Ernest "Rick" Messina, age 47, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:40 PM – Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his home.

A service of remembrance will be held at...

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