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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.
Andy L. Shull
Sep 14, 2021
Andy L. Shull, age 62
December 8, 1958 – September 14, 2021
Andy L. Shull, age 62, of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 3:06 AM – Tuesday, September 14, 2021, a Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.
Graveside service will...
Shane Michael Babbs
Sep 14, 2021
Shane Michael Babbs, age 35
June 17, 1986 – September 14, 2021
Shane Michael Babbs, age 35, of Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 12:38 PM – Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
Visitation will be held 11:00 AM-1:00 PM – Saturday, September 18, 2021,...
Donald 'Don' Raymond Kapper
Sep 14, 2021
Donald 'Don' Raymond Kapper, 81, of Olney, passed away at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
Graveside service for friends and family will be at 11 AM on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Olney. Cremation rites will be accorded. Father Mark Stec will be...
Amy Marie (Zumbahlen) Tolch
Sep 9, 2021
Amy Marie (Zumbahlen) Tolch, age 42
April 2, 1979 – September 9, 2021
Amy Marie (Zumbahlen) Tolch, age 42, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 3:51 AM – Thursday, September 9, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Mass...
Philip Clyde Kimpling
Sep 7, 2021
Philip Clyde Kimpling, 59, of Olney, passed away at 3:57 PM at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Celebration of Life service will be at 2 PM on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Pastor Chris Jennette will be officiating.
Philip was born on November...
Ethel Henrietta Higbee
Sep 1, 2021
Ethel Henrietta Higbee, age 82
September 28, 1938 – September1, 2021
Ethel Henrietta Higbee, age 82, of Shelton, Washington, passed away at 2:50 AM - Tuesday, September 1, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center in Mattoon, Illinois.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete...
Michelle Dee Blair
Aug 30, 2021
Michelle Dee Blair, age 50
April 29, 1971 – August 30, 2021
Michelle Dee Blair, age 50, wife and mother of two, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 1:32 PM - Monday, August 30, 2021, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Visitation...
Lyndale Frederick Lude
Aug 27, 2021
Lyndale Frederick Lude, age 65
October 30, 1955 – August 27, 2021
Lyndale Frederick Lude, age 65, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:26 PM – Friday, August 27, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Lyndale's...
Michael A Tovo
Aug 27, 2021
Michael A. Tovo, 61 of Dundas passed away at 9:01 PM on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
A Celebration of Life service will be from 2-5 PM on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Dundas Ruritan in Dundas. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Michael...
Bryan G. Miller
Aug 22, 2021
Bryan G. Miller, age 62
February 20, 1959 – August 22, 2021
Bryan G. Miller, age 62, of Bluffton, South Carolina, and formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, following a serious illness.
Private family services will be held. ...
Bruce "Joe" Lynn Brackney
Aug 17, 2021
Bruce "Joe" Brackney, age 64
March 2, 1957 – August 17, 2021
Bruce Lynn "Joe" Brackney, age 64, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:33 PM – Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Joe's...
Kenneth D Trimble
Aug 15, 2021
Kenneth D. Trimble, age 96
February 10, 1925 – August 15, 2021
Kenneth D. Trimble, age 96, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:28 AM – Sunday, August 15, 2021, at his home.
Funeral services celebrating Kenneth's life will be held at 10:00...
Albert 'Bud' R May
Aug 7, 2021
Albert 'Bud' R. May, 86 of Dundas, formerly of Decatur, passed away peacefully at 1:12 AM on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Visitation will be from 11 AM - 12:30 PM on Friday, August 13, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. The funeral...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Willis
Aug 6, 2021
Robert Eugene "Bob" Willis, age 78
February 16, 1943 – August 6, 2021
Robert Eugene "Bob" Willis, age 78, of Newton, Illinois, entered the gates of Heaven at 1:57 AM, on Friday, August 6, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Lorraine "Johnny" J. Ochs
Aug 6, 2021
Lorraine J. "Johnny" Ochs, age 97
January 30, 1924 – August 6, 2021
Lorraine J. "Johnny" Ochs, age 97, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 12:01 AM – Friday, August 6, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.
Mass of...
Kenneth Edward Kocher
Aug 4, 2021
Kenneth Edward "Ken" Kocher, age 64
December 1, 1956 – August 4, 2021
Kenneth Edward "Ken" Kocher, 64, of Houston Texas, formerly of Ste Marie, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his residence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...
Robert & Shelby (Novak) Jackson
Aug 4, 2021
Robert Olen Jackson, 88, of Claremont, passed away at 2:15 PM on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 and his wife Shelby Jean (Novak) Jackson, 84 also of Claremont, passed away at 5:14 AM on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 both at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. A Celebration of Life service for Robert, Shelby and their daughter Pat Harmon...
John Alphonsus Bergbower
Aug 1, 2021
John Alphonsus Bergbower, age 88
July 2, 1933 – August 1, 2021
John Alphonsus Bergbower, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 AM - Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will...
Francis A. "Bud" Schackmann
Jul 29, 2021
Francis A. "Bud" Schackmann, age 84, of Wendelin, Illinois, passed away at 8:06 PM – Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 5:00 PM- Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wendelin, Illinois, with Fr. Mark...
Lucille "Lucy" Evelyn Barlow
Jul 28, 2021
Lucille Evelyn "Lucy" Barlow, age 88
August 1, 1932 – July 28, 2021
Lucille Evelyn "Lucy" Barlow, age 88, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 PM – Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Willowbrook Memory Support Residences of Effingham.
Funeral Services celebrating Lucy's...
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