obituaries

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.

Jean L (Brooks) Westall

Jean L (Brooks) Westall

Oct 29, 2021

Jean L. (Brooks) Westall, 86 of Olney, passed away at 1:40 AM on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

Graveside service will be at 10 AM on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Maple Dale Cemetery in Olney. Pastor Paul Goss will be officiating.

Jean was born on...

Michael "Mike" Eugene Andrews

Michael "Mike" Eugene Andrews

Oct 27, 2021

Michael Eugene "Mike" Andrews, age 64

May 14, 1957 – October 27, 2021

Michael Eugene "Mike" Andrews, age 64, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 10:52 PM – Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral services...

Rhonda Michelle Floyd

Rhonda Michelle Floyd

Oct 27, 2021

Rhonda Michelle Floyd, age 52

April 5, 1969 – October 27, 2021

Rhonda Michelle Floyd, age 52, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away at 5:59 AM – Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, after a short battle with cancer.

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Willard P Hunley

Willard P Hunley

Oct 23, 2021

Willard P. Hunley, 76 of Olney, passed away at 5:30 AM on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Richland Nursing and Rehab in Olney.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at 10 AM on Wednesday, October...

Donald Robert Sager

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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