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.
Raymond A Graves
Nov 20, 2021
Raymond A. Graves, 97 of Olney, passed away at 8:05 PM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Celebration of Life service will be at 10 AM on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney. Pastor Steve Miller will be officating. Cremation rites will be accorded. ...
Leslie Padgett
Nov 20, 2021
Leslie Padgett, 60 of Albion passed away at 2:15 AM on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
There are no services being planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded.
He was born on July 16, 1961 in Hammond, Indiana the son of Harold and Billie...
Mathew Junior Barnett
Nov 17, 2021
Matthew Junior "Matt" Barnett, age 91
September 29, 1930 – November 17, 2021
Matthew Junior "Matt" Barnett, age 91, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 AM – Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his home.
Private family services were held. Arrangements...
Jennifer Sue Johnson Hawes
Nov 17, 2021
Jennifer Sue Johnson Hawes, age 73
August 6, 1948 – November 17, 2021
Jennifer Sue Johnson Hawes, age 73, of Effingham and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:10 PM – Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.
...Mary Ridgley
Nov 17, 2021
Mary Ridgley, 70 of Calhoun, passed away at 8:55 AM on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.
Celebration of Life service will be at 4 PM on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Olney VFW. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service time. Jeff Fleming will be speaking....
Wanda Lenora (Brooks) Brackett
Nov 16, 2021
Wanda (Brooks) Brackett, age 95
July 17, 1926 – November 16, 2021
Wanda (Brooks) Brackett, age 95, of Phoenix, Arizona, and formerly of Tucson, Arizona, and Jasper County, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 PM – Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her home.
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Dennis Lowell Stamper, Iii
Nov 15, 2021
Dennis Lowell Stamper III
November 15, 2021 – November 15, 2021
Dennis Lowell Stamper III, infant son of Megan Nichole and Dennis Lowell Stamper, Jr. of Jewett, Illinois, was stillborn at 5:19 PM - Monday, November 15, 2021, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham,...
Rita Sue Jones
Nov 14, 2021
Rita Sue Jones, age 63
June 25, 1958 – November 14, 2021
Rita Sue Jones, age 63, of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 PM – Sunday, November 14, 2021, at her home.
Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the...
Kenneth Faye Travers
Nov 13, 2021
Kenneth Faye Travers, 85 of Olney, passed away at 10:35 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Lavender Ridge in Olney.
Graveside service will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney. Pastor Bryan White will be officiating.
He was born to Lessel...
Jettson Joseph Lemay
Nov 11, 2021
Jettson Joseph LeMay
November 11, 2021 – November 11, 2021
Jettson Joseph LeMay, infant son, of Jeffrey Allen LeMay and Madison Katherine Koontz, of Jewett, Illinois, was stillborn Thursday, November 11, 2021, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
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Donald Davis King
Nov 10, 2021
Donald Davis King, age 87
June 18, 1934 – November 10, 2021
Donald Davis King, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:27 PM – Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services will be...
Laura Johnson
Nov 8, 2021
Laura Ann (Stovall) Johnson, age 57
Laura Ann Johnson, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 PM - Monday, November 8, 2021, at Marshall Rehabilitation and nursing home in Marshall, Illinois, with her husband by her side.
Private family services were held. The obituary can...
Carol Jeane Behrns
Nov 7, 2021
Carol Jeane Behrns, age 91
November 18, 1929 – November 7, 2021
Carol Jeane Behrns, age 91, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:41 AM – Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Visitation will be held at 12:30–2:00...
Lavada Irene Markwell
Nov 6, 2021
LaVada Irene Markwell, age 94
July 14, 1927– November 6, 2021
LaVada Irene Markwell, age 94, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 AM - Saturday, November 6, 2021, at her home.
Funeral services celebrating LaVada's life will be held at 10:30 AM...
Hubert "Dale" Dale Carr
Nov 4, 2021
Hubert Dale Carr, age 69
June 14, 1952 – November 4, 2021
Hubert Dale Carr, age 69, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:41 PM – Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Private services will be held...
Loran Ray Abraham
Nov 1, 2021
Loran Ray Abraham, age 68
August 25, 1953 – November 1, 2021
Loran Ray Abraham, age 68, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:51 PM – Monday, November 1, 2021, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will...
Jean L (Brooks) Westall
Oct 29, 2021
Jean L. (Brooks) Westall, 86 of Olney, passed away at 1:40 AM on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
Graveside service will be at 10 AM on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney. Pastor Paul Goss will be officiating.
Jean was born on...
Michael "Mike" Eugene Andrews
Oct 27, 2021
Michael Eugene "Mike" Andrews, age 64
May 14, 1957 – October 27, 2021
Michael Eugene "Mike" Andrews, age 64, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:52 PM – Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services...
Rhonda Michelle Floyd
Oct 27, 2021
Rhonda Michelle Floyd, age 52
April 5, 1969 – October 27, 2021
Rhonda Michelle Floyd, age 52, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 5:59 AM – Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, after a short battle with cancer.
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Willard P Hunley
Oct 23, 2021
Willard P. Hunley, 76 of Olney, passed away at 5:30 AM on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Wednesday, October...
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