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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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