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.

Wanda Ione Matson

Wanda Ione Matson

Dec 30, 2021

Wanda Ione Matson, age 99

February 18, 1922 - December 30, 2021

Wanda Ione Matson, age 99, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:42 PM – Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois surrounded by her family.

Funeral services...

Rose Marie (Slater) Sepulveda

Rose Marie (Slater) Sepulveda

Dec 29, 2021

Rose Marie (Slater) Sepulveda, 68 of Perkinston, Mississippi, formerly of Olney, passed away at 3:42 PM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Celebration of Life Service will be from 2-5 PM on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Olney City Park Pavilion #1 in Olney.

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George "Ced" Cedric Wright

George "Ced" Cedric Wright

Dec 28, 2021

George Cedric "Ced" Wright, age 93

August 28, 1928 – December 28, 2021

George Cedric "Ced" Wright, age 93, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at his home.

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

Dennis Mcgowan

Dennis Mcgowan

Dec 27, 2021

Dennis McGowan, 72 of Olney, passed away at 2:43 PM on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville.

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

Dennis was born on November 16, 1949 in Fairfield, the son of James and...

Wilma Doris Cochran

Wilma Doris Cochran

Dec 25, 2021

Wilma Doris Cochran, age 96

August 18, 1925 – December 25, 2021

Wilma Doris Cochran, age 96, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:04 PM – Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Helia Healthcare in Newton, Illinois.

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

David Alan Snearley

David Alan Snearley

Dec 24, 2021

David Alan Snearley, age 57

June 9, 1964 – December 24, 2021

David Alan Snearley, age 57, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at Friday, December 24, 2021, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Visitation will be held 4:00 – 6:00...

Tyler Joseph Tolliver

Tyler Joseph Tolliver

Dec 24, 2021

Tyler Joseph Tolliver, 30 of Olney, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 in rural Richland County.

Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Olney. Funeral will be at 10 AM on Friday, December 31, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Olney. Burial will be...

June Ra (Pool) Cox

June Ra (Pool) Cox

Dec 21, 2021

June RA (Pool) Cox, 88 of Olney, passed away at 10:26 AM on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Celebration of Life Service will be at 4 PM on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Elm Street Christian Church in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Pastor Jason...

George Bernard Martin

George Bernard Martin

Dec 20, 2021

George Bernard Martin, Jr., age 60

March 23, 1961 – December 20, 2021

George Bernard Martin, Jr. age 60, of rural Sigel, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 11:29 AM – Monday, December 20, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

F ...

Stephanie L Slover

Stephanie L Slover

Dec 17, 2021

Stephanie L. Slover 55 of Mt. Erie passed away December 17th, 2021 at Carle Foundation hospital in Champaign.

Memorial service will be at 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 8th, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Cremation rites will be accorded. Stephanie was...

Mary Elizabeth (Ochs) Harris

Mary Elizabeth (Ochs) Harris

Dec 15, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Ochs) Harris, age 89

November 12, 1932 – December 15, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Ochs) Harris, age 89, of Naples, Florida, and formerly of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 AM – Wednesday, December 15, 2022.

Funeral mass will be celebrated...

Nila Lee (Cole) Willams

Nila Lee (Cole) Willams

Dec 5, 2021

Nila Lee (Cole) Williams, age 86

October 12, 1935 – December 5, 2021

Nila Lee (Cole) Williams, age 86, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:25 PM – Sunday, December 5, 2021, at her home.

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

Galen Campbell

Galen Campbell

Dec 4, 2021

Galen Campbell passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Olney. He was born November 23, 1936, in Wayne County (Clay City). He was raised by his grandparents John and Cynthia Campbell and his mother Ethel.

On July 16, 1957, he married his true love Clara Mae Goble and together they raised seven children....

Clovis R Hires

Clovis R Hires

Dec 3, 2021

Clovis R. Hires, age 74

July 10, 1947 – December 3, 2021

Clovis R. Hires, age 74, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 3:52 PM – Friday, December 3, 2021, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Saturday,...

Dorothy Faye Williams

Dorothy Faye Williams

Dec 3, 2021

Dorothy Faye Williams, age 87

October 21, 1934 – December 3, 2021

Dorothy Faye Williams, age 87, of Herod, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:10 PM – Friday, December 3, 2021, at her home.

Funeral services celebrating Dorothy's...

Annette Louise Rivard

Annette Louise Rivard

Dec 2, 2021

Annette Louise Rivard, age 83

February 21, 1938 – December 2, 2021

Annette Louise Rivard, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:20 PM – Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Helia Healthcare of Newton.

Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM –...

Thomas Lee Parker

Thomas Lee Parker

Nov 28, 2021

Thomas Lee Parker, age 62, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 5:03 AM – Sunday, November 28, 2021, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.  Burial will be in the Headyville Cemetery.  Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois is assisting the family.  The obituary can be...

Charles "Chuck" Jerome Korolden

Charles "Chuck" Jerome Korolden

Nov 26, 2021

Charles Jerome "Chuck" Korolden, age 69

October 29, 1952 – November 26, 2021

Charles Jerome "Chuck" Korolden, age 69, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 10:34 pm on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois. His wife, Julia Roberts, was at...

Lillie Ellen West

Lillie Ellen West

Nov 25, 2021

Lillie Ellen West, age 68

December 9, 1952 – November 25, 2021

Lillie Ellen West, age 68, of Yale, Illinois, passed away at 3:16 AM – Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at...

Lee Roy Hemrich

Lee Roy Hemrich

Nov 23, 2021

Lee Roy Hemrich, age 75

July 22, 1946 – November 23, 2021

Lee Hemrich, age 75, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:30 AM – Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Lee's life will be held at 10:00...

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