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.

Patricia Ann (Baylor) Lacey

Patricia Ann (Baylor) Lacey

Oct 17, 2022

Patricia Ann Lacey passed away October 17, 2022 at the Aperion Care Nursing home in Bridgeport. She was born on April 22, 1939 in Champaign the daughter of Virgil and Bernice (Burwell) Baylor. She later married David Roe Lacey. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her Parents and her sister Cheryl Gillis. ...

Wynona (Weidner) Royse Alvord

Wynona (Weidner) Royse Alvord

Oct 13, 2022

Wynona Royse Alvord, 74, of Olney, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Wynona was born July 3, 1948, in Olney to Norven J. Weidner and Lucille Jones Weidner.  She married Julian Rozell Royse and they welcomed 4 children: LaDana Abernathy (significant other Joe Reid), Debbie Royse, Donald Royse...

Eddie 'Joe' Holson

Eddie 'Joe' Holson

Oct 8, 2022

Eddie 'Joe' Holson, 93, of Olney, passed away at 4:50 PM on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Visitation will be from 12-1 PM on Friday, October 14, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1 PM. Burial will be at St....

Rhonda Mcgee

Rhonda Mcgee

Oct 8, 2022

Rhonda McGee, 56, of Olney, passed away at 6:50 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

Visitation will be from 11AM -1 PM on Thursday, October 13, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1 PM. Burial will be at Union Cemetery...

Ronald Lee Leist

Ronald Lee Leist

Oct 7, 2022

Ronald Lee Leist, 83, was born November 26, 1938, the only child of Forest (Frosty) and Margaret (Battistella) Leist. He passed from this life to be with his Lord on October 7, 2022.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney....

Frank J Ellison

Frank J Ellison

Oct 6, 2022

Frank Ellison, born June 6, 1956 in La Follette, Tennessee passed October 6, 2022 in Olney. He was an Army Veteran. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended the Olney Branch. Frankie had worked in different realms of the security field over the years. He published a song with BMI...

Vila Leone (Wade) Michels

Vila Leone (Wade) Michels

Oct 3, 2022

Vila Leone (Wade) Michels, 102, of Olney, passed away at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Helia Healthcare.

Visitation will be from 12-2 PM on Friday, October 7, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 2 PM. Burial will be at Haven Hill Cemetery in...

Joyce Ann Dow

Joyce Ann Dow

Sep 27, 2022

Joyce Ann Dow, age 81

March 15, 1941 – September 27, 2022

Joyce Ann Dow, age 81, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 PM – Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Joyce's life will be held at 11:00...

John Henry Kemme

John Henry Kemme

Sep 26, 2022

John Henry Kemme, age 63

October 6, 1958 – September 26, 2022

John Henry Kemme, age 63, of Casey Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:05 AM – Monday, September 26, 2022, at his home.

Visitation will be held 1:00...

Afshin H. Tabrizi

Afshin H. Tabrizi

Sep 21, 2022

Afshin H. Tabrizi, age 61

December 4, 1960 – September 21, 2022

Afshin H. Tabrizi, age 61, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 AM – Tuesday, September 21, 2022, at his home.

Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September...

Donald Seth Mahaney

Donald Seth Mahaney

Sep 21, 2022

Donald Seth Mahaney, age 82

February 22, 1940 – September 21, 2022

Donald Seth Mahaney, age 82, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:28 PM – Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Private services will be...

Jearld Joseph Hall

Jearld Joseph Hall

Sep 18, 2022

Jearld Joseph Hall, age 78

June 5, 1944 – September 18, 2022

Jearld Joseph Hall, age 78, of Sullivan, Illinois, passed away at 11:36 AM – Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Graveside...

Carolyn Jane Hayes

Carolyn Jane Hayes

Sep 18, 2022

Carolyn Jane Hayes, age 74

February 17, 1948 – September 18, 2022

Carolyn Jane Hayes, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:50 AM – Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Private family services will be held.  In loving memory of Carolyn, memorials maybe...

Estella Martha (Dowds) Morris

Estella Martha (Dowds) Morris

Sep 15, 2022

Estella Martha (Dowds) Morris, 78, of West Liberty, passed away at 12:39 PM on Thursday, September 15, 2022 surrounded by family.

Viewing will be from 11 AM – 1 PM on Monday, September 19, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home with no funeral service to follow. Cremation will be accorded. Private...

Elizabeth "Susie" Ann Callahan

Elizabeth "Susie" Ann Callahan

Sep 13, 2022

Elizabeth Ann "Susie" Callahan, age 85

February 7, 1937 – September 13, 2022

Elizabeth Ann "Susie" Callahan, age 85, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 6:50 PM – Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Cumberland Rehab and Health Care Center in Greenup, Illinois.

Funeral...

Evelyn Marie (Foster) Colwell

Evelyn Marie (Foster) Colwell

Sep 12, 2022

Evelyn Marie Colwell, age 83

August 11, 1939 – September 12, 2022

Evelyn Marie Colwell, age 83 of rural Wheeler, Illinois passed away at 7:15 AM on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon Illinois, surrounded by her family.

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Flo Lorrain Barker

Flo Lorrain Barker

Sep 8, 2022

Flo Lorrain Barker, age 87

September 22, 1934 – September 8, 2022

Flo Lorrain Barker, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 1 : 0 0 AM on T uesday...

Ray Harvey Reynolds, Jr

Ray Harvey Reynolds, Jr

Sep 6, 2022

Ray Harvey Reynolds Jr., age 66

January 23, 1956 – September 6, 2022

Ray Harvey Reynolds Jr., age 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at his home.

Private services will be held at a later date. ...

William 'Sam' Joel Koon

William 'Sam' Joel Koon

Sep 5, 2022

William Joel Samuel Koon, 63, of Olney, passed away at 9:55 AM on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Services are pending at this time. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Sam was born on August 25, 1959.

He is survived...

Robert Dougherty Holm

Robert Dougherty Holm

Sep 3, 2022

Robert Dougherty Holm, age 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Medicana Nursing & Rehab in Lake Worth, Florida.

Please join us in celebrating Bob's life on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.  Visitation will be held from 10:00AM -...

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