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.

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 -...

Lowell Elijah Kepley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Elizabeth Ann (Hewett) Monroe

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

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

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

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

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...

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