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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.
Donald Robert Sager
Oct 22, 2021
Donald Robert Sager, 87, of Parkersburg, passed away at 11:03 PM on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his residence.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in the chapel of...
Shawn Sutton
Oct 20, 2021
Shawn Sutton, 54, of Olney, passed away at 3:10 PM on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Celebration of Life service will be at 6 PM on Friday, October 29, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Pastor Matt...
Suzanna Marie Hanley
Oct 20, 2021
Suzanna Marie Hanley
June 10, 1953 – October 20, 2021
Suzanna Marie Hanley, age 68, of Hillsboro, Missouri; a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She did so with her loving...
Brenda Kay (Workman) Gosnell
Oct 18, 2021
After a 5 year battle with cancer, Brenda Kay (Workman) Gosnell, 68 of Olney, passed away at 9:25 AM on Monday, October 18, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her close loved ones.
Visitation will be from 11 AM – 1 PM on Thursday, October 21, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral...
Mary Ellen Woods
Oct 16, 2021
Mary Ellen Woods, age 80
June 15, 1941 – October 16, 2021
Mary Ellen Woods, age 80, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:55 PM- Saturday, October 16, 2021, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Mary's life...
Paul Franklin Baker
Oct 16, 2021
Paul Franklin Baker, age 71
September 10, 1950 – October 16, 2021
Paul Franklin Baker, age 71, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 3:22 AM- Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.
Funeral services celebrating Paul's life...
Freida C (Brassie) Aldridge
Oct 10, 2021
Freida C. (Brassie) Aldridge, 92 of Olney, passed away at 7:14 PM on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Private family funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 15, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery...
Georgia Ann Knepper
Oct 7, 2021
Georgia Ann Knepper, age 87, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:50 PM – Thursday, October 7, 2021, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Funeral services celebrating Georgia's life will be held at 4:00 PM – Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Central Christian Church in Newton, Illinois with...
Karen Elaine Robinson
Oct 7, 2021
Karen Elaine (Sutherland) Robinson
April 21, 1944 – October 7, 2021
Karen Elaine (Sutherland) Robinson, age 77, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 3:22 PM - October 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Private family services will be held. ...
Dewayne Ashford
Oct 2, 2021
WILLIAM DEWAYNE ASHFORD
March 27, 1947-October 2, 2021
William Dewayne Ashford, age 74, of rural Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away at 1:12 AM – Saturday, October 2, 2021, at his home, with his family by his bedside.
William Dewayne, better known to his family...
Ronald Claude Cox
Oct 2, 2021
Ronald Claude Cox, age 71
December 26, 1949 – October 2, 2021
Ronald Claude Cox, age 71, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 PM – Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at...
Mary Joann Mielke
Oct 1, 2021
Mary JoAnn (Harre) Mielke, age 81
December 22, 1939 – October 1, 2021
Mary JoAnn (Harre) Mielke, age 81, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:45 AM – Friday, October 1, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Visitation will...
Pamela Sue Hutton-Campbell
Sep 30, 2021
Pamela Sue Hutton-Campbell, age 45
December 23, 1975 – September 30, 2021
Pamela Sue Hutton-Campbell, age 45, of Stewardson, Illinois, went to be with the Lord at 12:36 PM – Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.
Visitation will be...
Franklin "Frank" James Yager
Sep 27, 2021
Franklin James "Frank" Yager
November 23, 1939 - September 27, 2021
Frank Yager, age 81, of Dade City, Florida, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed at 6:30 PM on Monday, September 27, 2021.
Frank was born on November 23, 1939, in Newton Illinois, the son...
Ruth Emma Groth
Sep 26, 2021
Ruth Emma Groth, age 89
April 30, 1932 – September 26, 2021
Ruth Emma Groth, age 89, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 4:48 PM – Sunday, September 26, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Private services will be...
Edward C Lindsey
Sep 25, 2021
Edward C. Lindsey, 75, of Xenia, passed away at 10:50 PM on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at VA Illiana Health Care Systems in Danville.
Private family Celebration of Life service is being set for a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Edward was born on September 14, 1946 the...
Vera May Hall
Sep 23, 2021
Vera M. Hall, age 79
March 30, 1942 – September 23, 2021
Vera M. Hall, age 79, of rural Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:25 PM – Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating...
Kevin "Brent" Brent Pitcher
Sep 17, 2021
Kevin Brent Pitcher, age 61
April 4, 1960 – September 17, 2021
Kevin Brent Pitcher, age 61, of rural Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 3:03 PM – Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.
Funeral services celebrating...
Teresa Elizabeth Hartrich
Sep 17, 2021
Teresa Elizabeth Hartrich, age 74
June 18, 1947 – September 17, 2021
Teresa Elizabeth Hartrich, age 74, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:32 AM – Friday, September 17, 2021, at her home.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30...
K. Neil Neil Rohlfing
Sep 16, 2021
Neil Rohlfing, age 68
August 10, 1953 – September 16, 2021
Neil Rohlfing, age 68, of rural Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 7:40 AM - Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home.
Funeral services celebrating Neil's life will be held at 11:00...
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