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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.
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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