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.

Mitzi (Thomason) Sanders

Mitzi (Thomason) Sanders

May 4, 2021

Mitzi (Thomason) Sanders, age 82, of Olney, passed away at 1:18 PM on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney after suffering a heart attack at her home on Monday, May 3, 2021.

Mitzi was born on August 30, 1938, in Claremont, the daughter of James and Marie (Fisher) Thomason....

Trina Sue Barber

Trina Sue Barber

May 1, 2021

Trina Sue Barber, age 56

August 7, 1964 – May 1, 2021

Trina Sue Barber, age 56, of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away at 2:50 PM – Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.

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Samuel D. Carter

Samuel D. Carter

Apr 25, 2021

Samuel D. Carter, age 83

December 3, 1937 – April 25, 2021

Samuel D. Carter, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 12:10 AM – Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

P rivate family services will be held,...

Patricia A. Lewis

Patricia A. Lewis

Apr 14, 2021

Patricia Ann "Pat" Lewis, age 91, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 6:17 AM – Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at her home.

Visitation will be held 2:00-3:00 PM – Monday, April 19, 2021, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois.  Graveside service following the visitation will be held at the Wheeler...

Ellen M Aldridge

Ellen M Aldridge

Apr 11, 2021

Ellen M. Aldridge, age 95

August 30, 1925 – April 11, 2021

Ellen M. Aldridge, age 95, of Newton, Illinois, and a former resident of Champaign, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 PM – Sunday, April 11, 2021, at her home.

Private family services will...

Romonna Josepine Hunzinger Ochs

Romonna Josepine Hunzinger Ochs

Apr 6, 2021

Romonna Josephine Hunzinger Ochs, age 97

November 10, 1923 – April 6, 2021

Romonna Josephine Hunzinger Ochs, age 97, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 PM – Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Olney, Illinois.

Mass of...

Sheryl (Maxey) Park

Sheryl (Maxey) Park

Apr 5, 2021

Sheryl (Maxey) Park, 61, of Olney, passed away at 11:20 AM on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her residence.

Celebration of Life service will be at 11 AM on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Olney. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Pastor Chris Jennette will be officiating. Cremation rites will...

Nancy Nye Huddlestun

Nancy Nye Huddlestun

Apr 5, 2021

Nancy Nye Marie Huddlestun, age 73

May 20, 1947 – April 5, 2021

Nancy Nye Maire Huddlestun, age 73, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at 12:20 PM – Monday, April 6, 2021, at her daughter's home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Private family...

Timothy Rolla Hayes

Timothy Rolla Hayes

Mar 28, 2021

Timothy Rolla Hayes, age 62

November 3, 1958 – March 28, 2021

Timothy Rolla Hayes, age 62, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 8:15 PM - Sunday, March 28, 2021, at his home.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the...

Leroy Eugene Eubank

Leroy Eugene Eubank

Mar 27, 2021

Leroy Eugene Eubank, age 85

July 8, 1935 – March 27, 2021

Leroy Eugene Eubank, age 85, of Flat Rock, Illinois, and formerly of Willow Hill, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Cotillion Ridge in Robinson, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Leroy's life will...

Betty Jo (Wilson) Brown

Betty Jo (Wilson) Brown

Mar 25, 2021

Betty Jo (Wilson) Brown, 61, of Olney, passed away at 9:28 PM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her residence.

Funeral service will be at 12 PM (NOON) on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in the chapel of Thrasher Family Funeral Home in Olney. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to service time. Burial will...

Ginger Annette (Persinger) White

Ginger Annette (Persinger) White

Mar 24, 2021

Ginger Annette (Persinger) White, 51 of Olney, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her residence in Olney surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on May 30, 1969 in Flora, the daughter of Montie Persinger and Leticia Budde.

Ginger worked as a nurse and was the lead nurse...

Lyle "Dean" Dean Gorrell

Lyle "Dean" Dean Gorrell

Mar 20, 2021

Lyle Dean Gorrell, age 87

May 13, 1933– March 20, 2021

Lyle Dean Gorrell, age 87, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:03 PM - Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Newton Care Center in Newton, Illinois.

Military rites by the Jasper Post #20...

Deanna Jane Allison

Deanna Jane Allison

Mar 20, 2021

Deanna Jane Allison, 78 of Olney, passed away at 12:15 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Helia Healthcare in Olney.

She was born on August 12, 1942 in Richland County, the daughter of William J. and Harriette Ellen (Trigg) Allison.

Deanna was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She...

Marilyn Rose Vahling

Marilyn Rose Vahling

Mar 20, 2021

Marilyn Rose (Burnell) Vahling, age 85

February 20, 1936– March 20, 2021

Marilyn Rose (Burnell) Vahling, age 85, of Gila, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 AM - Saturday March 20, 2021 at HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Mass of Christian Burial...

Guy Janssen

Guy Janssen

Mar 19, 2021

Guy Janssen, 59 years, 1 month and 22 days, of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away at 10:30 PM - Friday, March 19, 2021, at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, Illinois.

Private family services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home – Bishop Chapel in Greenup, Illinois.  The...

Jessie L. Weemer

Jessie L. Weemer

Mar 19, 2021

Jessie L. Weemer, age 84

May 21, 1936– March 19, 2021

Jessie L. Weemer, age 84, of Springfield, Illinois, and formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 10:40 PM - Friday, March 19, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois.

Graveside services will be...

Carol Irene Slack

Carol Irene Slack

Mar 15, 2021

Carol I. Slack, age 85

March 5, 1936– March 15, 2021

Carol I. Slack, age 85, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 AM - Monday, March 15, 2021, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating Carol's life will...

Jerry Don Hargis

Jerry Don Hargis

Mar 14, 2021

Jerry Don Hargis, age 83

July 25, 1937– March 14, 2021

Jerry Don Hargis, age 83, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 3:45 PM - Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Kindred Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.

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

Thomas Lynn Brian

Thomas Lynn Brian

Mar 14, 2021

Thomas Lynn "Tom" Brian, age 60

November 8, 1960 – March 14, 2021

Thomas Lynn Brian, age 60, of Yale, Illinois, and formerly of Robinson and Paris, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 PM - Sunday, March 14, 2021, at his home.

Visitation will...

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