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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.

Joan Virginia (Wondolowski) Cox

Joan Virginia (Wondolowski) Cox

Mar 11, 2022

Joan Virginia (Wondolowski) Cox, 78 of Olney, passed away at 6:40 AM on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Celebration of Life service will be at 11 AM on Monday, March 14, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial...

Geneva J. Kurtz

Geneva J. Kurtz

Mar 10, 2022

Geneva J. Kurtz, age 92

November 25, 1929 – March 10, 2022

Geneva J. Kurtz, age 92, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 AM – Thursday, March 10, 2022, Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.  Burial...

Lavaughn (Shearer) Crum

Lavaughn (Shearer) Crum

Mar 9, 2022

LaVaughn (Shearer) Crum, 93, of Olney passed away at 8:55 AM on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

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

LaVaughn was born on October 15, 1928 in Noble the daughter of Benjamin and...

Connie Sue (Curtright) Hodges

Connie Sue (Curtright) Hodges

Mar 7, 2022

Connie Sue (Curtright) Hodges, age 71

July 28, 1950 – March 7, 2022

Connie Sue (Curtright) Hodges, age 71, of Fairfield, Illinois, and formerly of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 5:55 PM – Monday, March 7, 2022, at her sister's home in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Marilyn Ruth (Weber) Zumbahlen

Marilyn Ruth (Weber) Zumbahlen

Mar 5, 2022

Marilyn Ruth (Weber) Zumbahlen, age 80

April 29, 1941 – March 5, 2022

Marilyn Ruth (Weber) Zumbahlen, 80, of Newton, passed away at 3:33 AM- Saturday, March 5, 2022, at home surrounded by the love of her family.

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating...

Judy (Hayes) Rennier

Judy (Hayes) Rennier

Feb 27, 2022

Judy (Hayes) Rennier, 74 of Olney, passed away at 5:14 PM on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Private family and friends memorial service will be at 2 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Private family and friends visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Macedonia Cemetery...

Betty Lou (Crooker) Vail

Betty Lou (Crooker) Vail

Feb 26, 2022

Betty Lou (Crooker) Vail, age 86

August 19, 1935 – February 26, 2022

Betty Lou (Crooker) Vail, age 86, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 PM - Saturday evening, February 26, 2022, at her home.

A time for family and friends to...

Donald A. Johnson

Donald A. Johnson

Feb 23, 2022

Donald Alva Johnson, age 94

September 28, 1927 – February 23, 2022

Donald Alva Johnson, age 94, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:53 PM – Wednesday, February 23, 2022, Aperion Care in Bridgeport, Illinois.

Masonic Rites, followed by funeral services will be...

Donald Lloyd Woods

Donald Lloyd Woods

Feb 17, 2022

Donald Lloyd Woods, age 70

December 11, 1951 – February 17, 2022

Donald Lloyd Woods, age 70, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 AM – Thursday, February 17, 2022, surrounded by the love of his family, at his daughter's home in Newton, Illinois.

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Christian Albert Gertsch Iv

Christian Albert Gertsch Iv

Feb 17, 2022

Christian Albert Gertsch IV, 77 of Olney, passed away at 3:15 AM on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his residence in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial...

Dee Anna (Parr) Lingafelter

Dee Anna (Parr) Lingafelter

Feb 16, 2022

The obituary is being shared by the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois.

Dee Anna (Parr) Lingafelter, born December 9, 1953, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

Dee was a retired early childhood special education teacher for Southeastern Special...

Caroline "Sue" Sue Walker

Caroline "Sue" Sue Walker

Feb 15, 2022

Caroline Sue "Sue" Walker, age 82

December 7, 1939 – February 15, 2022

Caroline Sue "Sue" Walker, age 82, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 12:52 PM - Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Funeral services celebrating...

Dana "Brad" Bradley Souden

Dana "Brad" Bradley Souden

Feb 15, 2022

Dana Bradley "Brad" Souden, age 62

February 26, 1959 – February 15, 2022

Dana Bradley Souden, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 AM - Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held...

Carol "Cj" Jean Mitchell

Carol "Cj" Jean Mitchell

Feb 13, 2022

Carol Jean "CJ" Mitchell, age 85

December 20, 1936 – February 13, 2022

Carol Jean "CJ" Mitchell, age 85, of Mount Dora Florida, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Advent Waterman Hospital in Tavares, Florida.

Mass of...

David Loyd Marlow

David Loyd Marlow

Feb 11, 2022

David Loyd Marlow, age 52

June 9, 1969 – February 11, 2022

David Loyd Marlow, age 52, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 8:15 PM – Friday, February 11, 2022, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating...

Leonard Loren Robards

Leonard Loren Robards

Feb 9, 2022

Leonard Loren Robards, age 81

July 15, 1940 – February 9, 2022

Leonard Loren Robards, age 81, of Mattoon, Illinois and formerly of Effingham, Illinois and Jasper County, Illinois, passed away at 6:55 AM – Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Palm Terrace in Mattoon, Illinois.

Eloise Butler

Eloise Butler

Feb 9, 2022

Eloise Butler, age 99

May 14, 1922 – February 9, 2022

Eloise Butler, age 99, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:10 AM – Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating the life of Eloise, will be held...

Richard "Dick" Leroy Miller

Richard "Dick" Leroy Miller

Feb 9, 2022

R ichard Leroy "Dick" Miller, age 83

January 25, 1939 – February 9, 2022

Richard Leroy "Dick" Miller, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:34 PM – Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held...

Shelby Mcray Higgins

Shelby Mcray Higgins

Feb 8, 2022

Shelby McRay Higgins, age 85

September 3, 1936 – February 8, 2022

Shelby McRay Higgins, age 85, of Racine, Wisconsin, passed away at 8:38 AM – Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Shelby's life will be held at 3:00...

Shirley Ann (Reed) Finn

Shirley Ann (Reed) Finn

Feb 7, 2022

Shirley Ann (Reed) Finn, 69 of Olney, passed away at 6:49 PM on Monday, February 7, 2022 at her residence in Olney.

Celebration of Life Service will be at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Shirley was born on November 7, 1952, in Peoria, the daughter of George...

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