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.
Lowell Elijah Kepley
Aug 30, 2022
Lowell Elijah Kepley, age 92 of rural Ingraham, Illinois, passed away at 4:18 pm, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, surrounded by family at Saint Anthony Hospital in Effingham, IL.
Services celebrating Lowell's life will be held at 10:30 AM- Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois, with Keith...
Carolyn Dobbins
Aug 27, 2022
Carolyn Ruth Dobbins, age 82
October 6, 1939 – August 27, 2022
Carolyn Dobbins, age 82, of rural Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 AM – Saturday, August 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.
Services celebrating Carolyn's life will...
Glen Dale Schafer
Aug 27, 2022
Glen Dale Schafer, age 72
June 19, 1950 – August 27, 2022
Glen Dale Schafer, age 72, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:24 AM – Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Glen's life...
Karen Lea Devall
Aug 24, 2022
Karen Lea Devall, age 74
February 3, 1948 – August 24, 2022
Karen Lea Devall, age 74, of Olney, Illinois, and a former resident of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:41 PM – Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Services...
Linda Keller
Aug 22, 2022
Linda Keller, age 76
April 6, 1946 – August 22, 2022
Linda Keller, age 76, formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at Monday, August 22, 2022, in Chandler, Arizona.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Meyer Funeral Home. The obituary can be viewed...
Kenneth E. Koebele
Aug 21, 2022
Kenneth E. Koebele, age 59
August 26, 1962 – August 21, 2022
Kenneth E. Koebele, age 59, of rural Wheeler, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 25,...
Ronald L. Jones
Aug 21, 2022
Ronald "RJ" Jones, age 72
November 12, 1949– August 21, 2022
Ronald Jones, age 72, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 4:57 AM – Sunday, August 21, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.
Visitation will be held from 3:00...
Michael B. Maginn
Aug 17, 2022
Michael B. Maginn, age 62
September 23, 1959 – August 17, 2022
Michael B. Maginn, age 62, of West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 9:05 PM – Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at his home.
Private family services will be held. In loving memory...
Mickie M (Lancaster) Parrott
Aug 15, 2022
Mickie M. (Lancaster) Parrott, 34, of Olney, passed away at 10:32 AM on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
Celebration of Life services will be at 11 AM on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Olney City Park Pavilion 1. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Mickie was born...
Patricia Ann (Garrard) Hunley
Aug 15, 2022
Patricia Ann (Garrard) Hunley, 67, of Olney, passed away at 12:06 PM on Monday, August 15, 2022 at her residence in Olney.
Funeral service will be at 12 PM (NOON) on Monday, August 22, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time....
Christopher Laird
Aug 13, 2022
Christopher Laird, 41 of Olney, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Private family services will take place at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.
He was born on August 10, 1981 in Olney, the son of Mary Duncan.
...Elizabeth Ann (Hewett) Monroe
Aug 11, 2022
Elizabeth Ann (Hewett) Monroe, 83, of Olney, went to be with her Lord, at 8:55 AM on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Aperion Care in Bridgeport.
Funeral service will be at 12 PM (NOON) on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour...
Marcia Ann (Gaddy) Holder
Aug 7, 2022
Marcia Ann (Gaddy) Holder, 64, of Olney, passed away at 6:37 PM on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute.
No services are being planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Marcia was born on September 3, 1957 in Chicago, the daughter of Duaine and...
Donald Robert Starwalt
Aug 6, 2022
Donald Robert Starwalt, age 69
October 22, 1952 – August 6, 2022
Donald Robert Starwalt, age 69, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 11:48 PM – Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Willowbrook in Effingham, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...
Mary Frances White
Aug 6, 2022
Mary Frances (Taylor) White, age 81
August 26, 1940-August 6, 2022
Mary Frances White, age 81, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, and formerly of Bogota, Illinois, passed away at 3:35 AM – Saturday, August 6, 2022, at her home.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM...
Jack Ray Decker
Aug 6, 2022
Jack Ray Decker, age 66
June 28, 1956 – August 6, 2022
Jack Ray Decker, age 66, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 PM – Saturday, August 6, 2022, at his home.
Private family services will be held. In loving memory of...
Lucie M. Hartrich
Aug 6, 2022
Lucie M. Hartrich, age 97
January 21, 1925 – August 6, 2022
Lucie M. Hartrich, age 97, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 4:30 PM on Saturday, August, 6, 2022, at the Arbor Rose in Robinson, Illinois.
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Richard "Dick" C. Taylor, Sr
Aug 4, 2022
Richard C. "Dick" Taylor, Sr, age 63
April 1, 1959 – August 4, 2022
Richard C. "Dick" Taylor, Sr, age 63, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:38 PM – Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Helia Health Care in Newton, Illinois.
A...
Norma J (Runyon) Lane
Jul 28, 2022
Norma J. (Runyon) Lane, 83, of Olney, passed away at 5:05 PM on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
Funeral Mass will be at 2 PM on Monday, August 1, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church...
George Andrew Dallmier
Jul 25, 2022
George Andrew Dallmier, age 90
September 3, 1931 – July 25, 2022
George Andrew Dallmier, age 90, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:55 AM on Monday, July 25, 2022.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Saturday, July 30, 2022,...
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