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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Lorraine "Johnny" J. Ochs

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

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

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

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

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

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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