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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.
John Hamilton
Jun 17, 2021
John Hamilton, 80, of Olney passed away at 10:30 PM on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence in Olney.
Celebration of Life service will be at 1 PM on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be at Gila...
Scott Alan Perry
Jun 16, 2021
Scott Alan Perry, age 47
March 31, 1974 – June 16, 2021
Scott Alan Perry, age 47, of Rantoul, Illinois, and formerly of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 1:19 PM – Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
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John Carl Auteberry, Jr.
Jun 16, 2021
John Carl Auteberry, Jr, age 75
April 7, 1946 – June 16, 2021
John Carl Auteberry, Jr., age 75, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 3:53 AM – Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Deaconess Hospital Gateway in Newburgh, Indiana.
Private family...
Carol Kay (Harris) Shouse
Jun 15, 2021
Carol Kay Shouse, 78, of Olney entered the gates of heaven to meet her Savior at 9:20 pm on June 15th, 2021.
Kay was born December 25, 1942 in Effingham County, the daughter of Curtis and Marie Harris. She married Otis Douglas "OD" Shouse on August 13th, 1961 and celebrated 59 years of marriage...
Barbara D. Martin
Jun 15, 2021
Barbara D. Martin, age 88, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:36 PM – Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM – Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Rick Britton officiating. Burial will...
Marshall William Taggart
Jun 12, 2021
Marshall William "Fireball" Taggart, age 90
November 13, 1930 – June 12, 2021
Marshall William "Fireball" Taggart, age 90, of Hazel Dell, Illinois, passed away at 9:23 AM – Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Funeral services...
Patricia Eileen Taggart
Jun 10, 2021
Patricia E. Taggart, 78 of Hazel Dell, Illinois passed away at 1:55 PM - Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Patricia's life will be held at 2:00 PM - Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Greenup, Illinois, with Pastor Brooke Davis officiating. Burial...
Leona Marie Schafer
Jun 10, 2021
Leona Marie (Kocher) Schafer, age 69
December 15, 1951 – June 10, 2021
Leona Marie (Kocher) Schafer, age 69, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 4:49 AM – Thursday, June 10, 2021, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating...
Clarabelle (Gray) Kittle
Jun 7, 2021
Clarabelle (Gray) Kittle, 91, of Olney, passed away at 11:40 AM on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 AM in the chapel of Thrasher Family...
Joseph "Joe" Anthony Bergbower
Jun 3, 2021
Joseph Anthony "Joe" Bergbower, age 84
September 20, 1936 – June 3, 2021
of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 6:14 PM – Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial...
Mary Margaret Poff
Jun 2, 2021
Mary Margaret Poff, 86, of Olney, passed away at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.
Funeral service will be at 2 PM on Monday, June 7, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will...
Edward Park
May 31, 2021
Edward Park, 79, of Olney, passed away at 6:47 PM on Monday, May 31, 2021 at his residence.
Celebration of Life service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Olney. Reverend Chris Jennette will be officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Edward was born on October 18,...
Arlene Bower
May 21, 2021
Arlene Bower, age 84
June 21, 1936 – May 21, 2021
Arlene Bower, age 84, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 6:05 PM – Friday, May 21, 2021, at HSHS St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Arlene's life will be held...
Delores Kay (Parrott) Knight
May 15, 2021
Delores Kay (Parrott) Knight, 64, of Albion, passed away at 1:13 AM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville.
Celebration of Life service will be at 3 PM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 204 S. Mulberry St in Calhoun. Cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be at Ebenezer Cemetery...
Danny Deneen Stanford
May 11, 2021
Danny Deneen Stanford, age 77
August 9, 1943 – May 11, 2021
Danny Deneen Stanford, age 77, of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away at 12:35 PM - Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, Illinois.
Funeral services celebrating Danny's life will be...
Mark Thoms
May 11, 2021
Mark Thoms, 71, of Olney, formerly of Ridgecrest, CA, passed away at 3:22 PM on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney.
No services are being planned at this time. Cremation rites will be accorded. Thrasher Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Mark was born...
Kathy Ann (Thompson) Boyd Mccarty
May 10, 2021
Kathy Ann (Thompson) Boyd McCarty, age 74
August 19, 1946 – May 10, 2021
of Greencastle, Indiana, formerly of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:28 PM – Monday, May 10, 2021, at the Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville, Indiana.
Graveside services will be held at...
Carolyn Sue Jenkins
May 8, 2021
Carolyn Sue Jenkins, age 74
June 1, 1946 – May 8, 2021
Carolyn Sue Jenkins, age 74, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 PM - Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her home.
Funeral services celebrating Carolyn's life will be held at 2:00...
Trinity Dawn Powers
May 7, 2021
Trinity Dawn Powers, age 2
November 20, 2018 – May 7, 2021
Trinity Dawn Powers, age 2, daughter of Nick and Ashley Powers of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 AM - Friday, May 7, 2021, in her mother's arms at Saint Louis Children's Hospital in Saint...
Rudy Joseph Dierkens
May 6, 2021
Rudy Joseph Dierkens, age 38
May 23, 1982 – May 6, 2021
Rudy Joseph Dierkens, age 38, of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 AM - Thursday, May 6, 2021.
Private family services will be held, with burial in the Greenup Cemetery. Arrangements are under...
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