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.

Joyce Ann Lewis

Joyce Ann Lewis

Mar 3, 2023

Joyce Ann Lewis, age 88

September 27, 1934 – March 3, 2023

Joyce Ann Lewis, age 88, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 11:52 PM - Friday, March 3, 2023, at Stonebridge Memory Care in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Joyce's life will...

Vivian D (Drews) Patterson

Vivian D (Drews) Patterson

Feb 28, 2023

Vivian D. (Drews) Patterson, 89 of Noble, passed away at 2:55 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2022 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.

No services are being planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Vivian was born on January 29, 1934, in Trenton, New...

Marcella Strutner

Marcella Strutner

Feb 26, 2023

Marcella L. Strutner, age 96

November 28, 1926 - February 26, 2023

Marcella L. Strutner, ager 96 of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 AM – Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

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Sandra Lea Rigney

Sandra Lea Rigney

Feb 25, 2023

Sandra Lea Rigney, age 73

January 29, 1950 – February 25, 2023

Sandra Lea Rigney, age 73, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 PM - Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Arcola Health Care Center in Arcola, Illinois.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at...

Coletta Theresa Ochs

Coletta Theresa Ochs

Feb 23, 2023

Coletta Theresa (Steber) Ochs, age 93

March 14, 1929 – February 23, 2023

Coletta Theresa (Steber) Ochs, age 93 of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:31 PM – Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Marilyn Sue Green

Marilyn Sue Green

Feb 15, 2023

Marilyn Sue Green, age 78

December 6, 1944 – February 15, 2023

Marilyn Sue Green, age 78, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Toledo, Illinois passed away at 3:43 PM - Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at her home.

Private family services were held...

Thomas Newton Bohannen

Thomas Newton Bohannen

Feb 10, 2023

Thomas Newton Bohannen, age 92

January 18, 1931 – February 10, 2023

Thomas Newton Bohannen, 92, of Cissna Park passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Thomas was born on January 18, 1931, in Granite City, Illinois,...

Wonita Vernice Ring

Wonita Vernice Ring

Feb 10, 2023

Wonita Vernice Ring, 89, of Olney, passed away at her residence on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 12:45 pm. Visitation will be held at Thrasher Family Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Funeral services will directly follow with Minister Charlie McDonald officiating. Burial will take place at Noble Cemetery.

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Burrell Dwight Boyer

Burrell Dwight Boyer

Feb 3, 2023

BURRELL DWIGHT BOYER, age 82

November 3, 1940 – February 3, 2023

Burrell Dwight Boyer, age 82, of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 9:30 AM - Friday, February 3, 2023, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services...

Mary Ellen Cox

Mary Ellen Cox

Feb 2, 2023

Mary Ellen Cox, age 98

December 3, 1924 – February 2, 2023

Mary Ellen Cox, age 98, formerly of Hunt City, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 AM – Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Ridgeview Health and Rehab Center in Oblong, Illinois.

Funeral celebrating...

Winnie Foerster

Winnie Foerster

Jan 30, 2023

Winnie Foerster, 87, of Olney, entered into rest on January 30, 2023 at her residence in Olney.

Visitation for Winnie will be held at Thrasher Family Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, February 3, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Thrasher Family Funeral Home Chapel at...

Gary Joseph Rubsam

Gary Joseph Rubsam

Jan 29, 2023

GARY JOSEPH RUBSAM, age 71

August 10, 1951 – January 29, 2023

Gary Joseph Rubsam, age 71, of Buffalo, Missouri, and formerly of Newton, Illinois passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Private family  services honoring Gary's...

Kenneth "Kenny" Albert

Kenneth "Kenny" Albert

Jan 28, 2023

Kenneth Albert, age 91

January 25, 1932 – January 28, 2023

Kenneth Albert, age 91, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 7:44 AM – Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Brookstone Estates Robinson, Illinois.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM...

Shirley Kay (Williams) Bissey

Shirley Kay (Williams) Bissey

Jan 27, 2023

Shirley Kay Bissey (Williams), 79, of Calhoun, died Friday, January 27, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 1st from 5-7 PM at Thrasher Family Funeral Home Chapel in Olney. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 2nd at 10:30 AM at First United Methodist Church in Olney with Pastor Jeff Bealmear...

Gary Eugene Lindley

Gary Eugene Lindley

Jan 26, 2023

Gary Eugene Lindley, age 70

October 19, 1952 – January 26, 2023

Gary Eugene Lindley, age 70, of Newton, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 7:07 PM – Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral services...

Glen D. Holsapple

Glen D. Holsapple

Jan 23, 2023

Glen D. Holsapple, age 96

March 19, 1926 – January 23, 2023

Glen D. Holsapple, age 96, of Rose Hill, Illinois, passed away at 4:01 PM – Monday, January 23, 2023, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral celebrating Glen's...

Rick "Pickle" L. Benefield

Rick "Pickle" L. Benefield

Jan 23, 2023

Rick L. "Pickle" Benefield, age 69

August 23, 1953 – January 23, 2023

Rick L. "Pickle" Benefield, age 69, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, and a former resident of Newton, Illinois, and Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away at 7:25 PM – Monday, January 23, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway...

Joan Vivian (Mettscher) Cooley - Taylor

Joan Vivian (Mettscher) Cooley - Taylor

Jan 18, 2023

Joan Vivian (Mettscher) Cooley- Taylor, 91, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven, at 7:07 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, after 7 days in her home with family being a constant comfort.

Joan was born December 28, 1931 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Henry George Mettscher and Pearl...

Theresa Ann Ryan

Theresa Ann Ryan

Jan 16, 2023

Theresa Ryan entered into Heaven and the arms of her Savior on January 16, 2023 at 6:08 AM. She was a wonderful wife to Greg Ryan and mother to Jesse Blain and Amanda Blain. She will be greatly missed by all her family.

Theresa was born in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Darrell and Elaine (Dumis) Turnbull....

Michael Kent Yager

Michael Kent Yager

Jan 14, 2023

Michael Kent Yager, age 51

February 27, 1971 – January 14, 2023

Michael Kent Yager, age 51, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 PM – Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Michael's life will be held at 2:00...

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