Donna Rose Hill
Jan 25, 2024
Donna was born April 1, 1937, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Akin) Cook of Noble, Illinois.
Donna attended Calvary Baptist Church with her niece Debra Weck. Â She enjoyed reading her Bible and other books, watching TV, and doing crossword and word search puzzles.
Donna is survived by her daughter Connie Jefferson and husband Matt...
Melissa June Jones
Jan 19, 2024
Melissa June Jones, age 57
May 17, 1966 – January 19, 2024
Melissa June Jones, age 57, of Newton, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 1:00 AM – Friday, January 19, 2024, at her home.
A service of remembrance will be held at 6:00 PM –...
Ruth A. Eastep
Jan 18, 2024
Ruth Annetta Eastep, age 84
May 11, 1939 – January 18, 2024
Ruth Annetta Eastep, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:26 PM – Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM –...
Bonnie Jean Watkins
Jan 18, 2024
Bonnie Jean Watkins, age 76
November 15, 1947 – January 18, 2024
Bonnie Jean Watkins, age 76, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 PM – Thursday, January 18, 2024, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held...
James "Jim" Leroy Wattles
Jan 17, 2024
James LeRoy "Jim" Wattles, age 80
October 10, 1943 – January 17, 2024
James LeRoy "Jim" Wattles, age 80, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away at 6:04 AM - Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services celebrating Jim's...
Amanda Jo (Steinman) Kuehneman
Jan 14, 2024
Amanda Jo "Mandi" (Steinman) Kuehneman, age 44
November 14, 1979 – January 14, 2024
Amanda Jo "Mandi" (Steinman) Kuehneman, age 44, of Albion, Illinois and formerly of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at her home.
Celebration of Life...
Connie Jo (Hemrich) Griffith
Jan 14, 2024
Connie Jo (Hemrich) Griffith, age 63
May 2, 1960 – January 14, 2024
Connie Jo (Hemrich) Griffith, age 63, of Ozark, Missouri, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 PM – Sunday, January 14, 2024, at CoxHealth Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri.
Lester "Buddy" Doyle Shamhart
Jan 10, 2024
Lester Doyle "Buddy" Shamhart, age 85
September 2, 1938 – January 10, 2024
Lester Doyle "Buddy" Shamhart, 85 of Latona, Illinois, passed away at 10:40 AM – Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Lester's life...
Jackie "Jack" Lee Cox
Jan 8, 2024
Jackie Lee "Jack" Cox, age 88
December 2, 1935 – January 8, 2024
Jackie (Jack) Lee Cox, 88 of Edwardsville, Illinois, was born on December 2, 1935, in Mattoon, Illinois, and passed away at home surrounded by family after a short illness on January 8, 2024.
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Hermina Henrietta Buerster
Jan 5, 2024
Hermina Henrietta Buerster, age 95
November 5, 1928 – January 5, 2024
Hermina Henrietta Buerster, age 95, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 5, 2024, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Mass of Christian burial will...
Delbert Ray Strader
Dec 30, 2023
Delbert Ray Strader, age 67
January 30, 1956 – December 30, 2023
Delbert Ray Strader, age 67, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 PM – Saturday, December 30, 2023.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 12:00 Noon till 1:00...
Lisa Ann (Stiffler) Levingston
Dec 27, 2023
Lisa Ann (Stiffler) Levingston, age 57
March 31, 1966 – December 27, 2023
Lisa Ann (Stiffler) Levingston, age 57, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 11:54 PM – Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Visitation will...
Carolyn Jane Jones
Dec 24, 2023
Carolyn was born in West Union, Illinois, on January 16, 1939, the daughter of Clement "Tim" and Opal Fairy (Collier) Paddock.
She married Gordon Jones in 1965 and to this union one son was born.
She worked for many years at Wal-Mart in Effingham, Illinois.
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Darrel Rogers
Dec 24, 2023
Darrel R. Rogers, age 72
March 12, 1951 – December 24, 2023
Darrel R. Rogers, 72, of Westwood (Mt. Pleasant), Iowa, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his residence.
Darrel was born March 12, 1951, in Olney, Illinois,...
Sandra J. Duvall
Dec 21, 2023
Sandra J. DuVall, age 79
September 3, 1944 – December 21, 2023
Sandra J. DuVall, age 79, of West Salem, Illinois, and formerly of Griffith, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 4:00 PM – Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Helia Healthcare of Olney, Illinois.
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Israel "Bill" William Utley
Dec 20, 2023
Israel William "Bill" Utley, age 82 December 1, 1941 – December 20, 2023
Israel William "Bill" Utley age 82, of Olney, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:33 PM – Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Vincennes, Indiana. Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the...
Therese Elizabeth Bruemmer
Dec 19, 2023
Therese Elizabeth Bruemmer, age 94
February 18, 1929 – December 19, 2023
Therese Elizabeth Bruemmer, age 94, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 A.M. - Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Helia Health Care in Newton, Illinois.
Mass of Christian burial will be...
Beverly Ann Hicks
Dec 18, 2023
Beverly Ann Hicks, age 81
September 17, 1942 – December 18, 2023
Beverly Ann Hicks, age 81, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 12:35 AM – Monday, December 18, 2023, at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney, Illinois.
Visitation will be held at...
Carol Diane (Mulvey) Dooley
Dec 18, 2023
Carol Diane (Mulvey) Dooley, age 62
December 24, 1960 – December 18, 2023
Carol Diane (Mulvey) Dooley, age 62, of Sainte Marie, Illinois passed away at 11:00 PM – Monday, December 18, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be held...
Jesse Cox
Dec 18, 2023
Jesse J.Cox, age 93
May 9, 1930 – December 18, 2023
Jesse J. Cox, age 93, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 PM – Monday, December 18, 2023, in Olney, Illinois.
A celebration of life will be held 10:00 Saturday, January 6, 2024, at...