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.
Shirley Sue Kepley
Apr 29, 2023
Shirley Kepley, age 88
December 6, 1934 – April 29, 2023
Shirley Sue (McKinney) Kepley, age 88 of rural Ingraham Illinois, passed away peacefully April 29, 2023, at 5:44 P.M.
Services celebrating Shirley's life will...
Larry Thomas Kerner
Apr 26, 2023
Larry Thomas Kerner, age 82
March 29, 1941 – April 26, 2023
Larry Thomas Kerner, age 82, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away at...
Charles Henry Helmink
Apr 19, 2023
Charles Henry Helmink, age 90
April 26, 1932 – April 19, 2023
Charles Henry Helmink, age 90, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at...
Karen Mae Decker
Apr 18, 2023
Karen Mae Decker, age 56
October 2, 1966 – April 18, 2023
Karen Mae Decker, age 56, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:54 PM - Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Private family services will be held. ...
Sandra Helen Moore
Apr 17, 2023
Sandra Helen "Sandy" Moore, age 63
October 24, 1959 – April 17, 2023
Sandra Helen "Sandy" Moore, age 63, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:35 PM - Monday, April 17, 2023, at her home.
Visitation will be held 4:00 to 6:00...
Edna "Dee" Darlene Toliver
Apr 16, 2023
Edna Darlene "Dee" Toliver, age 75
September 27, 1947 – April 16, 2023
Edna Darlene "Dee" Toliver, age 75, of Newton, Illinois, was called home to be with her Lord at 8:52 PM – Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Wayne Lee Wakefield
Apr 16, 2023
Wayne Lee Wakefield, age 69
September 17, 1953 – April 16, 2023
Wayne Lee Wakefield, age 69, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away at 12:16 PM - Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Lawrence County, Illinois.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from...
William R. Rotramel, Jr.
Apr 15, 2023
William R. Rotramel Jr.
May 22, 1948 – April 15, 2023
William R. Rotramel Jr, age 74, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on April 15, 2023, at Helia Healthcare of Olney.
Private services will be held with burial in the Zion United Methodist...
John Irvin Fasig
Apr 10, 2023
John Irvin Fasig, age 89
January 16, 1934 – April 10, 2023
John Irvin Fasig, age 89, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 12:25 PM - Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home.
Private family services will be held with burial in the...
Ernest Charles Weber
Apr 9, 2023
Ernest Charles Weber
March 23, 1929 - April 9, 2023
Ernest Charles Weber, age 94, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 AM on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Lakeland Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM...
Jeffrey Allen Newlin
Apr 8, 2023
Jeffrey Allen Newlin, age 48
May 21, 1974 – April 8, 2023
Jeffrey Allen Newlin, age 48, of Yale, Illinois, passed away at 11:53 AM - Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.
Private family services will be held,...
Ronald Alan Kirts
Apr 8, 2023
Ronald Alan Kirts, age 86
October 2, 1936 – April 8, 2023
Ronald Alan Kirts, age 86, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 4:55 PM on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...
Diana Kay Nichols
Apr 7, 2023
Diana Kay Nichols, age 75
March 21, 1948 – April 7, 2023
Diana Kay Nichols, age 75, of Silver Spring, Maryland, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:25 AM - Friday, April 7, 2023, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland.
Private...
Rose Ann Kerner
Apr 7, 2023
Rose Ann Kerner, age 85
July 21, 1937 – April 7, 2023
Rose Ann Kerner, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:49 AM - Friday, April 7, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.
Mass of Christian Burial will...
Danilo "Donny" Dean Wilson
Apr 6, 2023
Danilo Dean "Donny" Wilson, age 49, of Olney, Illinois, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 AM - Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home.
Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 PM - Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. A service celebrating Donny's life will...
George Alan Young
Apr 6, 2023
George Alan Young, Age 97
January 28, 1926 - April 6, 2023
George Alan Young, age 97, of Olney, Illinois, formerly of Evansville, Indiana passed away at 2:50 AM - Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Richland Nursing and Rehabilitation in Olney, Illinois.
...
Shirley A. Schnell
Apr 4, 2023
Shirley A. Schnell, age 89
November 30, 1933 – April 4, 2023
Shirley A. Schnell, age 89, of Noble, Illinois, passed away at 7:55 AM - Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Olney, Illinois.
Visitation for family and friends will be...
Herbert "Billy" William Andrews
Apr 4, 2023
Herbert William "Billy" Andrews, age 44
November 15, 1979 – April 4, 2023
Herbert William "Billy" Andrews, age 44, of West Liberty, Illinois, went home to be with his "Lord and Savior" on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 4:30 AM after a long hard battle with cancer....
Wanda Mckinney
Apr 3, 2023
Wanda McKinney, Age 81
September 17, 1041 - April 3, 2023
Wanda McKinney, age 81, of Parkersburg, Illinois, passed away at 10:08 AM - Monday, April 3, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Visitation for family and friends will be...
Michael Kent Phillips
Mar 27, 2023
Michael Kent Phillips, age 83
May 29, 1939 – March 27, 2023
Michael Kent Phillips, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:15 PM - Monday, March 27, 2023, at Ridgeview Nursing and Rehab in Oblong, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Michael's life...
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