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.
Barbara "Jeannie" Jean Ball
Sep 17, 2023
Barbara Jean "Jeannie" (Trice) Ball, age 83, of Olney, IL, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, IL.
Jeannie was born May 30, 1940, in Evansville, IN, to James O. and Fabian (Winstead) Trice. She graduated from Bosse High School...
James Lewis Wyatt
Sep 11, 2023
James Lewis Wyatt, age 82, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away at 6:25 PM – Monday, September 11, 2023, at his home.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
James was born on February 3, 1941, in Rural Clay County, Illinois, the son of Hedden and...
Joseph Anthony Bokor, Iii
Sep 6, 2023
Joseph Anthony Bokor, III, age 71
November 8, 1951 – September 6, 2023
Joseph Anthony Bokor, III, age 71, of Tuscola, Illinois, passed away at 5:35 AM – Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his home.
A time of visitation for Joe, will be held...
Janet Diane (Whalen) Yocum
Sep 6, 2023
Janet Diane (Whalen) Yocum, age 65
September 30, 1957 – September 6, 2023
Janet Diane (Whalen) Yocum, age 65, of Jewett, Illinois, left this world at 8:35 AM on September 6, 2023, to be received into eternity with the Lord at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in...
Billie Eleanor Benson
Aug 22, 2023
Billie Eleanor Benson, age 88, of Germantown, Wisconsin, formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away on August 22, 2023, at the Gables Assisted Living in Germantown, Wisconsin.
Funeral Services for Billie Eleanor Benson, age 88, will be held at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 11:00 AM. The visitation will be held...
Janice Kay Burnell
Aug 21, 2023
Janice Kay Burnell, age 81
June 25, 1942 – August 21, 2023
Janice Kay Burnell, age 81, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 AM – Monday, August 21, 2023.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM - Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the...
George Joseph Roth
Aug 19, 2023
George Joseph Roth, age 88
August 13, 1935 – August 19, 2023
George Jospeh Roth, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 AM – Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM...
Richard "Bruno" Frank Braun
Aug 14, 2023
Richard Frank "Bruno" Braun, age 83
July 15, 1940 – August 14, 2023
Richard F. "Bruno" Braun, age 83, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 9:40 AM – Monday, August 14, 2023.
A time of visitation for Bruno, will be held 10:00 AM...
Irma Louise Horn
Aug 14, 2023
Irma Louise Horn, age 93
June 29, 1930 – August 14, 2023
Irma Louise Horn, age 93, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:50 PM – Monday, August 14, 2023, at the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, Illinois.
Funeral service will be held...
Donna Marcella Barnett
Aug 11, 2023
Donna Marcella Barnett, age 67, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 AM – Friday, August 11, 2023, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital, Olney, Illinois.
Private family will be held at a later date. Â Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. Â The obituary can be viewed,...
Edwin "Butch" Martin
Aug 10, 2023
Edwin "Butch" Martin, age 76, of Noble passed away on August 10, 2023 at 10:10 PM at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
A private family graveside service for Butch will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and...
Mary Lucille Trotter
Aug 9, 2023
Mary Lucille (Short) Trotter, age 88 July24, 1935 – August 9, 2023
Mary Lucille (Short) Trotter, age 88, of Mattoon, Illinois, formerly of Champaign – Urbana, Illinois,  passed away at 1:55 PM – Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Copper Creek Cottages, Mattoon, Illinois.
Funeral Services for Mary Lucille Trotter, age 88. will be held at...
Otis Earl Greenwood Jr.
Aug 5, 2023
Otis Earl Greenwood Jr., age 79, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 8:14 PM – Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Helia Healthcare, Olney, Illinois.
Funeral Services for Otis Earl Greenwood Jr. will be held at Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Â The visitation will be held on Wednesday, August...
Keith James Long
Aug 3, 2023
Keith James Long, age 62, of Newton, passed away peacefully at 8:20 PM at his residence surrounded by his wife and children.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois on Tuesday, August 8th at 10:00 AM with burial to follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Newton,...
Richard Dale Bushue
Aug 2, 2023
Richard Dale Bushue, age 77, of Rural Jasper County, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 5:21 PM on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM. on Monday, August 7, 2023, at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Montrose, Illinois. Visitation will take place Sunday, August...
Patricia Prosser
Jul 31, 2023
Patricia Prosser, age 89, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 5:13 AM – Monday, July 31, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
A private family graveside service is to be held. Â Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. Â The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
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Patricia Ann Mccreery
Jul 28, 2023
Patricia Ann "Patty" McCreery, age 62
June 23, 1961 – July 28, 2023
Patricia Ann "Patty" McCreery, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, and a former resident of Tolono, Illinois, passed away at 1:06 AM – Friday, July 28, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.
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Marlene Berry
Jul 27, 2023
Marlene Berry
11-23-1932 – 07-27-2023
Marlene Berry, age 90 of Olney, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Helia Health Care of Olney, Illinois at 7:30 AM on July 27, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service Honoring Marlene will be held at the Free Methodist Church in Olney, Illinois on Saturday, August 12 at 2:00...
Hazel Irene Martin
Jul 22, 2023
Mrs. Hazel Irene Martin
May 24th, 1944 – July 22nd, 2023
Mrs. Hazel Irene Martin, 79, of Newton, Illinois passed away at 2:20 AM - Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at Arbor Rose of Robinson, Illinois.
The family will receive visitors 5:00 to 7:00...
Denise Ann Pless
Jul 21, 2023
Denise Ann Pless, age 57
January 13, 1966 – July 21, 2023
Denise Ann Pless, age 57, of rural Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 4:06 PM – Friday, July 21, 2023, at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
F uneral services celebrating...
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