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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.

Robert Edwin Williams

Robert Edwin Williams

Jul 27, 2021

Robert Edwin Williams, 87 of Olney, passed away at 1:13 AM on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney. Private graveside service will be on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Greenhill Cemetery in rural Richland County.

Robert was born on July 12, 1934 in Dixon, IL the son of William Thomas and...

Michelle (Croslow) Allen

Michelle (Croslow) Allen

Jul 23, 2021

Michelle L. (Croslow) Allen, 55 of Clay City, passed away at 12:25 PM on Friday, July 23, 2021 at her residence. Graveside service will be at 11:30 AM on Friday, August 6, 2021 at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney. Memorial gathering will follow at the Olney VFW. The Richland County Veteran's Organization will be officiating.

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Carolyn Mckee

Carolyn Mckee

Jul 21, 2021

Carolyn McKee, 59 of Albion, formerly of Olney, passed away at 8:06 PM on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney. No formal services are being planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Carolyn was born on August 19, 1961 in Olney...

Kenneth 'Ken' L Winter

Kenneth 'Ken' L Winter

Jul 20, 2021

Kenneth 'Ken' L. Winter, 86 of Olney, passed away at 11:56 PM on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.

Funeral service will be at 2 PM on Monday, July 26, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial...

Sharon R (Thomas) Biehl

Sharon R (Thomas) Biehl

Jul 20, 2021

Sharon R. (Thomas) Biehl, 69 of Olney, passed away at 5:23 AM on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney. Visitation will be from 1-3 PM on Friday, July 23, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 3 PM on Friday, July 23, 2021 in the chapel...

Harold E Zuber

Harold E Zuber

Jul 12, 2021

Harold E. Zuber, 96 of Olney, passed away at 7:43 PM on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his residence.

Visitation will be from 4-6 PM on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 AM on Monday, July 19, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic...

Renee Ann Ochs

Renee Ann Ochs

Jul 8, 2021

Renee Ann Ochs, age 54

February 19, 1967 – July 8, 2021

Renee Ann Ochs, age 54, of Newton Illinois, passed away at 7:45 AM – Thursday, July 8, 2021, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM...

Lawrence Jefferson

Lawrence Jefferson

Jul 6, 2021

Lawrence Jefferson, age 77

February 5, 1944 – July 6, 2021

Lawrence Jefferson, age 77, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away at 4:28 PM – Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00...

Denzel Taylor

Denzel Taylor

Jul 4, 2021

Denzel Taylor, 64 of Olney, passed away at 4:02 PM on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his residence. Funeral service will be at 11 AM on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney. Pastor Gary...

Charles "Ed" Edward Russell

Charles "Ed" Edward Russell

Jul 2, 2021

Charles Edward "Ed" Russell, age 83

July 19, 1937 – July 2, 2021

Charles Edward "Ed" Russell, age 83, of Plano, Illinois, and formerly of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 AM – Friday, July 2, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, Illinois.

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Michael "Mike" Joseph Rohr

Michael "Mike" Joseph Rohr

Jun 30, 2021

Michael Joseph "Mike" Rohr, age 58

January 2, 1963 – June 30, 2021

Michael Joseph Rohr, age 58, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:50 PM – Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family...

Carol Ann Jones

Carol Ann Jones

Jun 29, 2021

Carol Ann Jones, age 79

July 6, 1941 – June 29, 2021

Carol Ann Jones, age 79, of Springfield, Illinois, and formerly of Hidalgo, Illinois, passed away at 1:35 PM – Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

Visitation...

Thomas Edward Yaw

Thomas Edward Yaw

Jun 28, 2021

Thomas Edward "Tom" Yaw, age 71

June 24, 1950 – June 28, 2021

Thomas Edward Yaw, age 71, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 PM – Monday, June 28, 2021, at his home.

Funeral services celebrating Tom's life will be held...

Doris Ross

Doris Ross

Jun 27, 2021

Doris Ross, age 105

February 1, 1916 – June 27, 2021

Doris Ross, age 105, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:35 AM – Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Graveside services celebrating Doris's life will be...

Brenda Shamhart

Brenda Shamhart

Jun 22, 2021

Brenda Lee (Hamilton) Shamhart, age 58

March 28, 1963 – June 22, 2021

Brenda Lee (Hamilton) Shamhart, age 58, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 1:35 AM – Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, Illinois.

Funeral...

Connie Sue Kirts

Connie Sue Kirts

Jun 22, 2021

Connie Sue Kirts, age 73

May 30, 1948 – June 22, 2021

Connie Sue Kirts, age 73, of Ste. Marie, Illinois, passed away at 7:08 AM – Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Aperion Care in Bridgeport, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Connie's life...

Duane Richard Poehler

Duane Richard Poehler

Jun 21, 2021

Duane Richard Poehler, age 86

April 23, 1935 – June 21, 2021

Duane Richard Poehler, age 86, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 8:50 AM – Monday, June 21, 2021, at OFS Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating...

Hailey Elizabeth Funneman

Hailey Elizabeth Funneman

Jun 19, 2021

Hailey Elizabeth Funneman, age 22

August 15, 1998 – June 19, 2021

Hailey Elizabeth Funneman, age 22, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 4:04 PM – Saturday, June 19, 2021, near Brownstown, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Hailey's life will be held at...

Coleton Paul Price

Coleton Paul Price

Jun 19, 2021

Coleton Paul Price, age 24

November 6, 1996 – June 19, 2021

Coleton Paul Price, age 24, of Wheeler, Illinois and formerly of Shumway, Illinois, passed away at 4:04 PM – Saturday, June 19, 2021, near Brownstown, Illinois.

Funeral services...

Doris J. Haberland

Doris J. Haberland

Jun 17, 2021

Doris Jean Haberland, age 76, of Toledo, Illinois, passed away at 8:08 AM – Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Monday, June 21, 2021 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois.  Burial will be in...

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