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.

Loretta Louise Meinhart

Loretta Louise Meinhart

Jul 24, 2022

Loretta Louise Meinhart, age 92

April 6, 1930 – July 24, 2022

Loretta Louise Meinhart, age 92, of rural Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 7:36 PM – Sunday, July 24, 2022, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of Christian...

Raymond John Frohning

Raymond John Frohning

Jul 24, 2022

Raymond John Frohning, age 88

March 13, 1934 – July 24, 2022

Raymond John Frohning, age 88, of rural West Liberty, Illinois, passed away at 10:45 AM – Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM...

Mary Lou (Berger) Murry

Mary Lou (Berger) Murry

Jul 20, 2022

Mary Lou (Berger) Murry, 95, of Olney, passed away at 6:20 PM on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Celebration of Life services will be at 11 AM on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Cornerstone Community Church in Noble. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be at Crest Haven Memorial...

Marjorie K (Hough) Phillips

Marjorie K (Hough) Phillips

Jul 18, 2022

Marjorie K. (Hough) Phillips, 78, of Olney, passed away at 11:26 AM on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial...

David Lee Schuch

David Lee Schuch

Jul 18, 2022

David Lee Schuch, age 55

October 31, 1966 – July 18, 2022

David Lee Schuch, age 55, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 AM – Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the...

Shirley Doris Fritz

Shirley Doris Fritz

Jul 17, 2022

Shirley Doris Fritz, age 84

August 22, 1937 – July 17, 2022

Shirley D. Fritz, age 84, of Newton, Illinois, and formerly of Indiana, passed away at 10:00 AM – Sunday, July 17, 2022, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

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Carol Ann Rohr

Carol Ann Rohr

Jul 13, 2022

Carol Ann Rohr, age 87

May 5, 1935 – July 13, 2022

Carol Ann Rohr, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 PM on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Helia Healthcare of Newton.

Mass of Christian burial will...

Janyce J. Rubsam

Janyce J. Rubsam

Jul 8, 2022

Janyce J. Rubsam, age 75

December 11, 1946 – July 8, 2022

Janyce J. Rubsam, age 75, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:07 PM – Friday, July 8, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Mass celebrating Janyce's...

Judith Ann "Judy" (Granby) Lewis

Judith Ann "Judy" (Granby) Lewis

Jul 6, 2022

Judith Ann "Judy" (Granby) Lewis, age 71

July 26, 1950 – July 6, 2022

Judith Ann "Judy" (Granby) Lewis, age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:06 PM – Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

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Michael "Jim" James Chapman

Michael "Jim" James Chapman

Jun 24, 2022

Michael James "Jim" Chapman, age 55

November 12, 1966 – June 24, 2022

Michael James "Jim" Chapman, age 55, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 AM – Friday, June 24, 2022, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Jim's life will be...

Geraldine J. Clark

Geraldine J. Clark

Jun 20, 2022

Geraldine J. Clark, age 88

January 25, 1934 – June 20, 2022

Geraldine J. Clark, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:51 PM – Monday, June 20, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.

Services celebrating Geraldine's life will be held...

Rex E Brown

Rex E Brown

Jun 19, 2022

Rex Brown, 65, of Olney, passed away at 4:30 PM on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Celebration of Life Service will be at 10 AM on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Burial will follow.

Rex was born on April 3, 1957 in...

Brandon Dean Broadwater

Brandon Dean Broadwater

Jun 18, 2022

Brandon Dean Broadwater, 34, of Claremont, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Lawrence County.

Celebration of Life service is being planned for a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Brandon was born on September 23, 1987 in Olney, the son of Emerson and Rena (Rush) Broadwater. ...

Eugene "Gene" N. Martinovsky

Eugene "Gene" N. Martinovsky

Jun 18, 2022

Eugene N. "Gene" Martinovsky, age 83

October 12, 1938 – June 18, 2022

Eugene N. "Gene" Martinovsky, age 83, of Mattoon, Illinois, and formerly of Downers Grove and Lyons, Illinois, passed away at 6:25 PM – Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center...

Rita Gene Williams

Rita Gene Williams

Jun 17, 2022

Rita Gene Williams, age 80

November 28, 1941 – June 17, 2022

Rita Gene Williams, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:43 PM – Friday, June 17, 2022, at Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenup, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating...

William 'Bill' Bauman

William 'Bill' Bauman

Jun 15, 2022

By all accounts, 19-year-old William "Bill" Bauman should have passed away in November 1944 after being shot by German soldiers during "Operation Market Garden" and the liberation of Nijmegan, Netherlands. Instead, he survived being critically wounded in combat and lived a long and fulfilling life, passing away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2022, in his hometown of Olney,...

Elizabeth-Ann Rosaria (Green) Pena

Elizabeth-Ann Rosaria (Green) Pena

Jun 15, 2022

Elizabeth-Ann Rosaria (Green) Pena, 38, of Olney, passed away at 10:41 AM on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in Olney.

No services are being planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Elizabeth was born on July 23, 1983 in Jackson, Tennessee the daughter of Charles Edward and Georgette (Meyers)...

Jason Lee Ginder

Jason Lee Ginder

Jun 15, 2022

Jason Lee Ginder, age 46

February 21, 1976 – June 15, 2022

Jason Lee Ginder, age 46, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:50 PM – Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home.

Private family services will be held.  In loving memory of...

Willie P (Rigdon) Shryock

Willie P (Rigdon) Shryock

Jun 13, 2022

Willie P. (Rigdon) Shryock, 97, of Olney, passed away at 2:45 PM on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Graveside service will be at 4 PM on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at South Bend Cemetery in rural Jasper/Crawford County.

Willie was born on January 14,...

Horace E. Ebbert

Horace E. Ebbert

Jun 10, 2022

Horace Emerson Ebbert, age 92

September 7, 1929 – June 10, 2022

Horace Emerson Ebbert, age 92, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 10:27 PM – Friday, June 10, 2022, at Evergreen Nursing Home in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held...

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