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.
Paul Joseph Zuber
Mar 21, 2022
Paul J. Zuber, age 73
September 17, 1948 – March 21, 2022
Paul J. Zuber, age 73, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 9:08 AM – Monday, March 21, 2022, Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Funeral services celebrating Paul's life will be...
Donald 'Don' Runyon
Mar 15, 2022
Donald 'Don' Runyon, 86 of Olney, passed away at 4:30 AM on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his residence in Olney.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Friday, March 18, 2022 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, March 19, 2022...
Harry "Doc" Dale Douthit, Sr.
Mar 14, 2022
Harry Dale "Doc" Douthit, Sr. age 78
October 26, 1943 – March 14, 2022
Harry Dale "Doc" Douthit, Sr. age 78, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:36 PM – Monday, March 14, 2022, HSHS St Mary's Hospital in Decatur, Illinois.
Private family services will...
Rowena Marie Wagy
Mar 13, 2022
Rowena Marie Wagy, age 93
June 11, 1928 – March 13, 2022
Rowena Marie Wagy, age 93, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:16 PM – Sunday, March 13, 2022, Helia Healthcare of Newton, Illinois, surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian Burial...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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